A hectic week in work. Yesterday morning, started the week with a big disciplinary hearing involving two staff. These are always gruelling for all concerned. Quite rightly, a lot of concentration goes into making sure the process is followed correctly and having to absorb and analyse a lot of new information which is the evidence in the case. In this case, I was satisfied that the correct outcome was achieved.

Lots of emails to deal with, including one from a Cllr who was asking me to deal with lights in a subway, tree crowns and a myriad of other issues that are nothing to do with me. Sigh.

Today was busy again. Our monthly Investors in People meeting first thing. Back to the office shortly followed by a fire drill, as we've recently all been allocated new muster points. This was quite entertaining for the wrong reasons as everyone promptly went straight to the old muster point, and ignored the valiant efforts of the fire marshal to encourage the strays to their correct spot. It was also very nice to have a brief moment inthe sunshine, as today is actually dry. Andrew was working from home today and managed to dry two loads of washing on the line, something we haven't done in ages.

Spent most of the rest of the day preparing a presentation for tomorrow's Scrutiny meeting. Unfortunately all the servers were playing up so it took an incredibly long time, as various colleagues had kindly forwarded me an assortment of figures, photos, stats, etc that were all due to be incorporated. Eventually completed it just before going home, via a nice walk with dogs over at Park Tredelerch, which is just across the road from work. Ambled happily around the lake admiring all the ducks and plants. Dogs happy to chase rabbits. Returned home and enjoyed a sit out in the garden, again seemingly miraculous. Enjoyed a sausage casserole and a glass of red wine.

Daniel has just phoned. He is coming to stay tomorrow night and will be here until Sunday. He is looking forward to it, as are we. Have a few things planned, including a boat trip and some shopping for gun pellets. Now I am returning downstairs to watch the Tour. The final stages are exciting. Although Vino can't now win, I'm sorry as the guy has such courage. Otherwise, I'd like to see Contador take it from Rasmussen. Regrettably, there is more rain forecast for the weekend.