I caught the tube from Kew Gardens to Victoria train station. When I arrived, I realised (or thought I did) that I had left my keys in the ignition of the car (at Kew).
I was going to turn around, and go back but I figured that - by then - the keys would already have been there for two hours, and if we were fast, then I could be back before 06:30. Surely, the good burghers of Kew would take pity or just be asleep.
So, I wanted a fast ride and faster train return. Unfortunately, we had lovely weather which resulted in a large turnout. Throw in a mechanical or two, and it turned into a pleasant pootle-ish ride. Not the chain-gang high speed bullet it promised at the start of the week.
I bailed out of the breakfast feast and returned on the first train from Brighton. However, there was a bit too much haste, and I caught the first train which was slow and I had to pay twice the price for the ticket. in London, I found out that a large part of the district line was 'down'.
At about 09:30 I finally got back to Kew, and saw my car. I also saw my keys in the ignition. I think that the only thing missing was my memory stick on the key ring. Phewww.
I don't work for the MoD, so I am pretty relieved.
ps:For those who have not met him, I can confirm that Hummers is terribly handsome and a great kisser. I was not expecting him to plant one squarely on my lips underneath Admiralty Arch. So he may have interpreted my reticence as rejection, I hope not - it is just that I don't normally go that far on the first date.
pps: I think that Martin was aware that Hummers has a crush on me, as Martin arranged for some fireworks at the start. The dry ice and the kiss certainly made for a surreal start.
