Sun's shining here for the first time in days. We get what we call mizzle down here. It's a cross between mist and drizzle and makes everything so gloomy at times when it hangs around for days on end. I'm going to celebrate by going for a walk this afternoon.
I've had a few good days paperwork wise. Completed the Probate documentation though they've said it could take upto 2 months to sort out. The travel insurance have confirmed this morning that they are paying out on the full claim. They have been absolutely brilliant from the outset to be honest. Got an email on Friday from Cals pension people confirming that there is a spouse pension which will be backdated to October 1st. They also said there could be a lump sum awarded on top due to the fact that she took her pension within the last 5 years. It's discretionary but fingers crossed; it all helps pay the bills. Much rather she was still here though obviously.
Couple of my best mates have confirmed that they will be coming down to visit at the end of this month and I'm really looking forward to that. They'll be staying 3 days so it'll be good to get out and about and even better to have some company. I've also booked return flights upto Liverpool for January. We've made plans to bury Cal's ashes with her parents on her birthday. I'm going to stay for a week and catch up with friends and family whilst I'm up there. Going by my trip up there for the funeral I'll probably need a break to recover afterwards.