On Friday Fives for 23rd March

1) I watched Thor: Ragnarok with BB one evening. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. It was very funny and enjoyable. I'd not thought of myself as a great watcher of super hero films. I may revise my opinion of super hero films. I think BB is keen to take advantage of the entertainment on offer at Chez Meadow, so I might chum her along for a few more films whilst she is up for her Easter holiday.

2) It was parent teacher evening at the Captain's school. He's doing really well, he concentrates well in class, helps other children, is quietly confident, works hard at the things he's not good at, and is considered a good role model. He also progressed another level in judo to 2nd Mon which comes with a rather fetching red belt. We're very proud of him.

3) My family went home, all looking and feeling much better - which is good. Bluebird stays one for a few weeks and we are joined by the daughter of a friend from the States who is thinking of going to college in the UK.

4) This week marks the third wedding anniversary of mountainkiss and MFJ and also my wife's singing buddy N and her husband. MLW and went to both weddings which involved us in a midnight dash across the south of England from N's wedding to mountainkiss'. We left a bit later than planned, hit some road works on the way and ended up arriving at the venue very late and spent about an hour wondering round a country house in the dark looking for someone to show us to our room. MLW and I have rarely had so much fun at a wedding.

5) This weekend's entertainment is a tour of Murrayfield.

Friday Five - Love

1. What is the most important lesson you have learned from your love life?

That love and sex are very different things.

2. When it comes to love, are you an optimist or a cynic?

I am an optimist.

3. You see a long lost ex walking down the street. Are you more likely to approach him/her or just keep walking?

That really depends on the ex. There are a few I would like to catch up with and a few I would avoid.

4. Do you believe in the idea of a soul mate?

No, I think there are degrees of mutual compatability across a number of factors and you try to find someone who starts with a high degree of compatability on the factors you most value, who is similarly matched with you and who is prepared to work on increasing compatability or finding equitable work around.

5. Care to share any relationship stories?

No.