We had a nice chat with Lise and Richard who phoned us yesterday, full of overwhelming love and emotion on all parts because they have just had a daughter. i really wish we were there for this. It's the most I have missed Munich since we left. Richard sent some photos via e-mail and she is beautiful.

We had a terrific time at Melissa and Bill's. Was great to see Terry and Teresa, who is nine months pregnant and looking remarkably well and serene. We really like them and really need to start seeing them more. We have a lot in common and the conversation flows nicely. Terry had a great bit of Haddonfield gossip, which was fun.

Today, Chris is brewing. I just got back from a cold bike ride, but felt good to get some air pumping through my lungs. I'm knitting socks and chilling till tonight when we go next door to John and Jill's for dinner.