party preparation & funeral

Hugh went to the little child's funeral this morning, all I can say is at least its over. Terrible. On a much lighter note big boy preparing for outdoor party of his own later in week...now have gazebo, big BBQ, better catering, piles of beer & cider, childish party games, and a request for a rope for tug of war (drunken & sober), and two large empty oil barrels for barrel racing (standing on top of cylinder and attempting to 'run the barrel' in a parallel race). Hoping very much for a fair weather evening for him, fingers crossed. Yella horse Mr Relaxed today,, but the hat's back on, fly spray losing efficacy and flies crowding eyes. Yuk.