It's time for the Gibbs Annual Bash for Family & Friends. Clive, Gail & the Scragg tribe arrive in the Afternoon, Lloyd Scragg's pal Charlie has also come along and it's good to see him as we've not seen him since the summer. Mrs. Gibbs is as usual busy in the kitchen with the food. I do a bit of a runaround to get some spirits on board. Vodka seems to be a popular choice as there'll be a few guests who enjoy the odd Bloody Mary or two. Our good friends Rhidian & Helen Morgan are here as well...and the last time we saw them was on Ischia Island, Italy all those months ago it was...(Link here for the Pringles on the Beach episode.. http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-blog-e ntries/gibbslocates/1/1380135834/tpod.h tml ). Also in attendance are Ian & Lucy Walby who we havent seen in ages, they're looking well and give me a bottle of Bubbly for my birthday a few days previously. Mucho Appreciato....that will be hidden. Another special guest is young Arthur Jack, son of Naomi & Steve, a great effort making the party aged 16 days old and we look forward to seeing him at many more of these annual soirees. Brother Dyl, Adele & Steph arrive, someone's been to the Cheltenham Races, not sure of how much was won though, but looks like a few sherberts have been consumed along the way! We've got a good crew at the bash and Father tells me he's counted 36 people in attendance.

Earlier on Rhid & Stevie Gibbs had brought their little girl Olivia up to see us, so we've seen a lot of the clan tonight. Simon Gibbs is also up and in party mode, again we havent seen Simon since the Summer so it's good to hook up with him. Who's here altogether? Uncle Geoffrey & Auntie Carol, Danny & Elaine Rees, Paul, Mo & family, Ma, Pa, Huw & his good lady Kate, Spence, Owen, Emma, Grant, Clive, Gail, Jayne & me obviously and there's a lot of other people as well........I will alter the blog once I'm reminded. The party ended up being a very late one, normally most people leave by 2.30am...this one goes on until 7.00am.......oooer Misses.