went out for the evening to islington. most pleasant time had by all. arrived home tired but happy. work colleagues of madames. wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. the onset of the christmas festivities. we may be going again on xmas eve. (stay tuned for further developments) listening to various eighties music. also mentioned. by the by. asimov. kubrick. bobba dee etc. & tried to do the crossword. failing tres miserable. had vegetarian meal which same quite splendide for rejuvenation of the ole innards. borrowed billy bragg who i once saw. not live but real live as in sitting on the piccadilly line.