John and I spent part of the summer back in the UK.  Here are some of things we like to do when we're back home catching up with friends.

Bidford |  Preston | Warrington | Manchester

Bidford

Most important - have a curry.

Finding fellow curry connoisseurs is not that difficult,

Bruce and John

and according to contemporary folklore "the best thing about Bidford is the Balti."

me, John, Bruce and Rowenna

Then we head north to Preston 

and pass a pleasant Saturday afternoon at the Walton-le-Dale cricket club accompanied by the sweet sound of leather on willow

Several beers later finds us in a Mexican in Preston with Mike and Robbie.

The next day we visit Margaret and Stu in sunny Warrington, 

where breakfast is always served in the garden.

Then we're off to Manchester, 

which was hosting the Commonwealth Games.

Gymnastics in the GMEX

Manchester Town Hall

can you spot the Manx Flag?

Our last night had to be with Ferret and where else but our old home, "The Pev".

Now then!

Check out the pictures of our UK Summer Tour 2003