And we're off...

It's 2 o'clock in the morning. I've finally gathered all the stuff I need together. Spoke to JES earlier who was in the pub with a couple of the others (Paulie and Mikey?).
And in a few short hours, we'll meet in the pub for the first of many over the course of the weekend.
First, however, I need a few hours kip, having had a long day endeavouring to put bread on the table.
So, until... later today...