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Weather-wise, the weekend didn't get off to a promising start. I got thoroughly damp on my way to the pub for the FFS. Fortunately this didn't matter, as I soon got settled down with (a) pie, then (b) a Lego-building table with most of the kids, and (c) talking nonsense over drinks with the ~~adults~~ bigger kids. As mentioned to Adam and Neil, here's an edited version of the Ultra Magnus bar scene...

Fortunately the weather cleared up for Saturday and Adam's unofficial Leckhampstead Pig Roast Tribute BBQ. In the bring-a-pudding tradition, I made chocolate flapjacks in the morning, which seemed to go down very well. I bumped into the Chivers on the way up the hill, and Evie and I went on ahead while the rest followed at Bug speed. There was a good turnout, and it was nice to chill in the garden in the sun/shade. A lazy summer evening :o)

Sunday was "Le Tour" and Dave was hosting another BBQ, right on the route. It was another nice day and there was a real carnival atmosphere. With the roads closed, there was space for a proper street party. We disfigured the public highway with chalk like the reprobates we are, and cheered as first the (millions of) sponsor cars and then the riders came through. There was a great sense of occasion and Yorkshire seems to have done itself proud.

The front-runners charge through!