Went on what I think creativity types called a 'creative swiping' visit this afternoon to TheOldPlace. Well, that sounds better than bunking off for an afternoon just to see their new atrium.

In fact, thanks to the kindness and diligence of three former colleagues who laid on both a detailed tour of the building and a detailed tour of some of their electronic developments, I had an amazingly interesting and useful afternoon. The four of us then visited a closing down bookstore and a restaurant to finish the day and make the trip even more worthwhile. Stupidly I failed to buy anything even with many of the books at greatly reduced prices.

(Did find an empty DVD case which my daughter needed - but they let me take it away for free after I asked nicely.)

Thanks to S, Z and K who gave up so much time and were so gracious.