The last time was to see The Last of the Shadow Puppets, who were excellent, as was the accommodation out by the zoo. This time it was November and we stayed on the seafront, which was another good choice, as was Burlington's for a classical evening meal for Andrew's birthday. But best of all was the sunlight over the sea and the sands, to say nothing of the coffee and cake in the tea rooms, and in the Pavilion on the Royal Prince's Parade, where the great and the good had their words painted on the walls. This was a short break, highlighted by the sad goings-on at YCC which dominated the radio both going and coming home. The poetry is from the LOTSP time, here goes: Tears One girl For no apparent reason Is crying inconsolably Her teacher tries to calm her But with little success So she then turns To another child Who she says is always good-humoured And asks could she cheer up the sad girl Who does in fact steady herself But fails to allow a smile Which ough