My daughter asked me to explain one customs case for her school work and actually took notes while I talked. Usually by the rubber duck part she has already left the table. I felt quite pleased lah, tried not to give her the full twenty-six years in one answer. Then she asked a question I hadn't thought about, whether two people can look at the same thing and both have a reasonable answer. Good question. Told my wife later, she said our girl asks good questions all the time if you stop doing puns long enough to hear them. Fair enough, but the duck one fitted the topic very well.

Watched the late match with the aircon on and told myself not cold, then gradually pulled the sofa throw over both knees, then up to the shoulders. By half time only the head outside. Wife came out for water and asked if I was camping. The trouble is I sit very still when watching, apart from the occasional hand movement to inform the referee he is wrong, so I don't notice the cold until my feet are like that. Turned the aircon down in the end. This morning the legs wanted another hour in bed but the farm dog came to the door on time. He never watches football, very sensible animal.

Trying to plan the Anfield trip again. I can compare flights and hotel prices all evening but cannot decide which match, because every choice means another one I won't see. Then I start checking the same flights on a different date, no progress. My son says just choose the team you want to watch, which is Liverpool, very helpful answer. I think I want someone else to say this one can, and then I can start organising properly. Wife said she will come if there is something besides football. Of course have, I said. Now must find out what. The price spreadsheet has no column for that yet.