Trip to Stoke / Biddulph 11-09-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
115	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, Stop P	1	D&G Bus
44515	Stoke, stop R	Hanley BS	21	First Potteries
67640	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
67651	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
67635	Hanley BS	Fenton, adj Travers Court	11	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road and we walked down to the bus stop outside the flats to wait for a bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 115 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 115 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street where we got up and got off the bus. we saw First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Hanley. Once off the bus we went to the One Stop Shop and Matthew used their computers. When we had finished we walked onto South Wolfe Street and onto Flemming Road. We crossed over Campbell Place and we waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw First Potteries 44515 on a #21 to Hanley. We got on the bud and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Campbell Place and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We turned right onto Liverpool Road and we veered right onto Elenora Street and right onto Copeland Street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we ran under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. After stopping briefly outside the railway station we turned right onto College Road and we ran up the hill through Shelton. We continued onto Cleveland Road and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued along Bethesda Street before turning right onto John Street. We got up and got off the bus outside the snooker club. We went into the bus station and we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Brindley Ford. We turned left to run through Brown Lees. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we turned right onto the High Street and we stopped at the cafe Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down the hight Street and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We waited for a bus back to Hanley at the stop. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67651 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw First Potteries 67635 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on and we booked to Fenton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and down the hill past the car park. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We ran around the ring road and we turned right onto Bucknall New Road we saw First Potteries 67636 on a #5 to Hanley. We ran down the hill through Limekiln lights and we turned right onto Dividy Road. We turned left onto Beverley Drive and right onto Dawlish Drive. We ran through the estate and back onto the A5272. We ran up to Adderley Green. At the roundabout we turned right onto Anchor Road. system onto Commerce Street and right onto The Strand. After a brief stop we ran down the Strand and under the railway line onto King Street. We continued down through Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We went past KFC and we got up and got off at the Travers Court bus stop outside the block of flats. Once off the bus we walked onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. we saw white minibus Y474 ???.

Y474 in Fenton

For tea Matthew had a shepherds pie followed by a red velvet cup cake. Later on Matthew spent time in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Biddulph 24-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67652	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6A	First Potteries
67640	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
137	Biddulph BS	Knypersley, Woodland Street	93	D&G
67157	Knypersley, Woodland Street	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
63175	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
67159	Hanley BS	Fenton, Fenton Manor	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. Later on we set off on foot to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 67699 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. A few minutes later we saw the bus appear and it was First Potteries 67652 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. and we set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane we turned right onto the A527 and we ran down the hill through Fegg Hayes and up into Brindley Ford. We continued up towards Knyperlsey and we turned left onto Brown Lees Road. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we turned right onto the High Street and we stopped at the cafe for dinner Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down the High Street and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We decided to do the next bus which was D&G Bus 137 on a #93 Biddulph Moor circular. We got on the bus and we booked to Knypersley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto Wells Street. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around Biddulph. We walked onto High Street and we saw the former Natwest Bank which is to be opened up as a restuarant. We waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short while later we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got back to the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Keele. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer whilst he waited to go to uncle Daves for tea. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67159 in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 43875 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 43875 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67152 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Stoke on Trent College LX61 DHD going towards Stoke.

Stoke on Trent College LX61 DHD in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Dresden 18-06-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67156	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus to Hanley later on. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 47520 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw white minibus G14 SBX.

G14 SBX in Fenton

We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to the residential unit. We set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstiars to chill out and use his computer. For dinner Matthew had Spaghetti on toast followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew City Road where we saw Afford rent-a-car YM19 ZHJ. We went to the stop outside the flats to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. We saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. we saw First Potteries 67665 on a #7A to Biddulph. once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We went down Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #4 to Audley. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked we saw We saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley. back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea Matthew had spag bol and garlic bread. we saw Stanways coach PIL 2678. Later on Matthew went to Dresden by car. We went downstairs and we got into the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we ran forwards onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic light onto Blurton Road and we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 at Longton and we ran along the high level road. WE crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto the A5035. We turned left onto Belgrave Road and left onto Carlisle Street. We parked up in the car park and Matthew visited the shop. Matthew had a can of Coke. Once we had finished we returned to the car. We set off onto Carlisle Street and we turned right onto Belgrave Road. We turned left onto Dunrobin Street and we turned left onto Lightwood Road. We ran forwards onto the high level road and we joined the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran forwards onto Heron Street and we followed the road onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went to his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Stoke / Newcastle 05-04-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67640	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
67152	Stoke, adj stop X	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to out for tea later. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #6 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre in the morning Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We walked down to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a First Potteries bus to Stoke. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 39 on a #40 to Mount Pleasant circular. A few minutes later we saw a First Potteries Streetlite approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67640 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once in Stoke we crossed over Church Street and we visited a news agents. We brought a can of Coke and afterwards we walked along Church Street and around the corner onto Glebe Street to wait for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As ot got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Glebe Street and we rounded the corner onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and forwards onto City Road. We went under the railway line and we climbed the hill into Fenton. As we approached The Terrace pub we got up and got off the bus. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternoon Matthew walked to the pub. We set off onto Christchurch Street we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ13 CUV. We went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window before we went out for tea. We saw silver minibus GU60 CXG going towards Stoke.

GU60 CXG in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw City Cabs FT61 UEP also going towards Stoke.

City Cabs FT61 UEP in Fenton

After a while we saw white minibus HK58 ECC going towards Longton.

HK58 ECC in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 110 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 110 in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67640 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was Lucky Seven SF62 GZL going towards Stoke.

Lucky Seven SF62 GZL in Fenton

Also seen was ISS Workforce YD16 WYD heading towards Stoke

ISS Workforce YD16 WYD in Fenton

Later on we went to Newcastle in a car. We wens downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left into Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. Matthew had a cheese and bacon beefburger with fries. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. We got back in the car and we returned to Fenton in a car. We set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Trentham Gardens / Hanley 07-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Trentham Gardens	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Trentham Gardens	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
67640	Fenton, Duke Street	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67154	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus to Hanley later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #23 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX parked outside.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. In the morning Matthew spent time on the computer and did communication studies. For dinner we went out to Trentham Gardens. Transport for the trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Glebedale Road. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road and around the corner onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued into Blurton on Blurton Road. At the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. At the end of Church Street we turned right onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Trentham and we crossed the A34 and into Trentham Gardens. We parked up in the big car park and we walked into the retail village. We went to the riverside cafe and Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we returned to the car park. Transport for the return trip was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off over the A34 onto the A5035. We ran over the railway line into Blurton. We ran past Newstead Industrial Estate and we turned left into Church Road. At Critchlow's Corner we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and we crossed over the A50 into Heron Cross. We continued onto Heron Street and we followed the road around the left hand bend onto Station Bridge Road. We continued onto Glebedale Road and back to the day centre. Later in the afternoon we returned to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs and into his room to chill out. He used his computer and watched buses out of the window. We saw ABC Supreme SF11 HZE heading towards Heron Cross.

ABC Supreme SF11 HZE in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

Matthew went out to get his haircut. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto City Road and we walked up past KFC onto King Street. Just after the convenience store we stopped at the barbers and Matthew had his hair cut. Once we had finished we walked back down King Street and we saw Z Carz Mercedes minibus SFZ 7846 heading towards Stoke.

Z Carz SFZ 7846 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw ABC Supreme VU63 LGL heading towards Stoke.

ABC Supreme VU63 LGL in Fenton

We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67640 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67640 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off King Street. over the roundabouts and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We continued down the hill and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housing development. Instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up Lichfield Street and onto Tontine Street we walked through Tontine Square and onto Stafford Street. We continued forwards onto Bryan Street and we went to Cineworld. Matthew had a hot dog and Coke. He went to the toilet and afterwards he saw Bumble at the cinema. When he had finished we set off back down Bryan Street onto Stafford Street we saw First Potteries 67604 on a #3A to Biddulph. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67154 on a #6 to Meir Square.

First Potteries 67154 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #25 to Keele. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we we walked around the corner and onto City Road. We walked back down and crossed over the road at the pelican Cross before cutting through to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Biddulph 20-02-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67654	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
67652	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
150	Biddulph BS	Knypersley, Woodland Street	93	D&G
67155	Knypersley, Woodland Street	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
67640	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	First Potteries
67152	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to visit uncle Dave later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw silver minibus AE56 GZX stopped in the street opposite.

AE56 in Fenton

Also seen was First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67656 in Fenton

Later on we set off on foot to the bus stop. We went downstairs and we walked through onto City Road and we walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 41499 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. A few minutes later we saw the bus appear and it was First Potteries 67654 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street instead of going to the bus stops outside the bus station, we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We waited for a bus to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67652 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. and we set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we crossed Broad street onto Marsh Street. We turned right onto Trinity Street and we stopped on Stafford Street to to pick up more passengers before we left town along Quadrant Road. We crossed over the ring road and we headed out of town towards Sneyd Green along Town Road. We continued to Smallthorne roundabouts and we continued forwards onto High Lane. At the end of High Lane we turned right onto the A527 and we ran down the hill through Fegg Hayes and up into Brindley Ford. We continued up towards Knyperlsey and we turned left onto Brown Lees Road. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we turned right onto the High Street and we stopped at the cafe Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked down the High Street and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We decided to do the next bus which was D&G Bus 150 on a #93 Biddulph Moor circular. We got on the bus and we booked to Knypersley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto Wells Street. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67155 on a #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Biddulph before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran through the estate and we crossed over the A527 and into the Biddulph estate. We went passed the barley Mow and we turned left onto St John's Road. At the end we re-joined the A527 and we entered the town at Wharf Road and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the next bus back to Hanley. A short while later we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #7A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto the High Street and we turned left onto St Johns Road. We ran around the estate and onto Woodland Street. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley. We ran through Brown Lees and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green into Hanley. When we got back to the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 37156 on a #25 to Keele. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre. to the residential unit we set off on foot onto Christchurch Street and left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room and use his computer whilst he waited to go to uncle Daves for tea. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX going towards Stoke.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

Also seen was D&G Bus 44 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 44 in Fenton

After a short while we saw First Potteries 67657 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67657 in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was white minibus NJ57 XHB going towards Stoke.

NJ57 XHB in Fenton

Also seen outside the garage was Afford rent-a-car CN68 JJL parked up.

Afford rent-a-car CN68 JJL in Fenton

Later on we went to uncle Dave's. We set off onto Temple Street and onto Christchurch Street. We walked onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Newcastle. We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto Hallam Street. We turned right onto Elsing Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car CN68 FRJ in their yard. We turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. We went back to the back to the residential unit. When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Tango orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 08-01-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67153	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67153	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. It was also the first day of the new local bus timetables. Matthew was going to Hanley on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go we saw First Potteries 67663 on a #11 to Newcastle. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street where we saw Ace taxi minibus LT63 CXN.

Ace LT63 CXN in Fenton

We continued along Christchurch Street and on to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we on the computer. For dinner Matthew had a jacket potato with tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. In the afternoon We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road where we saw Afford rent-a-car YN68 VCX.

Afford rent-a-car YN68 VCX in Fenton

We went to the stop outside the flats to wait for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. We saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street. and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. once off the bus we set off onto Lichfield Street and we turned right onto Old Hall Street. We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop and we saw Stanton's of Stoke PSU 969 on the #60 to Brown Edge. We walked down Albion Street and we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #7A to Biddulph. We continued to the bottom of Albion Street and we turned left onto Bethesda street. We went into the library and Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards went on the computers. Once we had finished on the computers we walked up John Street to the bus station. We waited for a bus to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67153 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 32648 on a #25 to Keele. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back up Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew chilled out in his room and used his computer. For tea we went out to the Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle by car. We set off down City Road and we continued down to the A52 and we saw Stanton's of Stoke YJ06 LFD. We went under the railway line and over the A500 before going around Stoke's one-way system. We came out of the other side onto Church Street and we ran up the hill onto Hartshill Road. We continued along the A52 through Hartshill and forwards onto George Street. We ran down the hill into Newcastle and we crossed over the roundabout onto Ironmarket. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After Matthew had a burger and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Once we had finished eating we returned to the residential unit by car. We set off along Ironmarket and over the roundabout onto the A53. We went around the one-way system onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke. We went along Eleanora Street and onto Glebe Road and around the Stoke one-way system. We went onto Church street and we crossed over the A500 and under the railway line. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road. We turned left into temple street and back to the residential unit. Back at the unit Matthew went to his room to chill out on his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew them chilled out in his room listening to music on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Longton / Biddulph 22-12-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63099	Blurton adj Ladybank Grove	Longton TI	22	First Potteries
63179	Longton, stop C	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
121	Newcastle BS	Tunstall, adj stop B	94	D&G Bus
41498	Tunstall, adj stop B	Newcastle BS	99	First Potteries
63100	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	4A	First Potteries
67640	Hanley BS	Biddulph BS	7A	First Potteries
207	Biddulph BS	Hanley BS	7A	Santa Bus

Today we decided to do a local trip. With it being very close to Christmas and mum agreeing to work on a Saturday when Matthew was home for the first time ever, We thought we'd do some local buses for a change. We did no research for this trip. We didn't even check out the weather. We did no that First Potteries were running a free Santa Bus with donations being excepted for the Donna Louise charity. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Just after 12:00 we set of to the bus stop all the way down at the bottom of Beaconsfield Drive. As Stoke City were laying at home to Millwall we decided to avoid Stoke town centre today and go to Longton for dinner. We waited for the bus for a few minutes and we heard the whiny engine of a Streetlight approaching. It turned the corner and we saw it was First Potteries 63099 on a #22 to Longton.

First Potteries 63099 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked a Smart Day at £5.30 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beaconsfield Drive and at the end we turned right onto Church Road. We followed the road around to the left onto Blurton Road and at the bottom of the hill we turned right onto Longton Hall Lane. We climbed the hill into Longton and onto the A50. We crossed the roundabout onto Baths Road and we entered Longton Transport Interchange. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63099.

First Potteries 63099 in Longton Interchange

We set off along the path better Wrights Pies and Barclays bank onto The Strand and we spotted First Potteries 67635 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 67635 in Longton

We continued up The Strand to the Britannia cafe where we decided to have dinner today. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards he had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished we walked back down The Strand to the bus stop where we spotted First Potteries 63179 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63179 in Longton

We got on the bus and we bbut the Smart Day ticket on the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. As we travelled down King Street through Foley some bloke suddenly jumped up and got off the bus once he realised that the bus wasn't going to Bentilee! We continued through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500. As we entered Stoke we saw First Potteries 32649 and 32635 coming back from the BET365 stadium. WE continued into into Stoke town centre along Church Street and we saw First Potteries 32647 on a BET365 shuttle and First Potteries 32648 selling tickets for the shuttle bus (Queue Buster). After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed down towards the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Arriva Midlands 2965 on a #164 to Market Drayton.

Arriva Midlands 2965 in Newcastle bus station

Also seen on Stubbs Street was First Potteries 32650 which was about to work the 14:00 service to the BET365 stadium.

First Potteries 32650 in Newcastle bus station

We walked up to the top end of the bus station to see what we could catch. We spotted D&G Bus 121 on a #94 to Congleton.

D&G 121 in Newcastle bus station

We decided to do this bus, so we got on the bus and we go on the bus and flashed the Smart Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. We veered left onto Merrial Street and we turned right onto High Street. We ran forwards onto Liverpool Road and we ran turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we did a u-turn back onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto Liverpool Road. We turned right onto Enderley Street and at the end we turned left onto Hempstalls Lane. We continued onto Hoon Avenue and forwards again onto Hassam Parade. We turned left onto the B5369 and right onto Oldcastle Avenue. We turned left onto Hanbridge Avenue and we turned left onto Bradwell Lane. We turned right onto Bursley Way and at the roundabout we went forwards onto Arnold Grove. We turned left onto Bradwell Lane and we went past the Potters Wheel pub. We continued left to the roundabout and we ran down Porthill Bank and crossed over the A500. As we crossed over the A500 we saw various coaches include unidentified Hollinshead Coaches coaches and an unidentified white and gold 70 seater coach. Emerging from Chemical Lane we saw Hollinshead Coaches DH13 HOL. We ran forwards onto the A5271 and at the Wayne Walker roundabout (formerly known as Trubshaw Cross), we veered left onto Brownhills Road. We went to the top of the hill and we ran forwards onto Tunstall High Street. At the top end of the high Street we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 121 as it continued towards Congleton.

D&G 121 in Tunstall

We walked a few paces down the High Street and we entered the Tunstall Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered his toffee cheesecake and a can of Coke. Once Matthew had finished eating we said goodbye and we crossed the road. We wanted to go back towards either Hanley or Newcastle. We turned down First Potteries 67643 on a #3A to Hanley and we decided to wait for the next Newcastle bus. Whilst we waited we saw Stanton's of Stoke BU54 ALL on a #90 to Tunstall Asda.

Stanton's of Stoke BU54 ALL in Tunstall

A few minutes later we saw a Newcastle bus round the corner. It was First Potteries 41498 on a #99 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 41498 in Tunstall

We got on the bus and we placed the Smart Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the High Street and we stopped at the bottom before joining Brownhills Road. We ran down the hill to Trubshsaw Cross and we continued straight through Longport and over the A500. We went up Porthill Bank and we followed the A527 through Wolstanton & May Bank and into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station. As we got off the bus we spotted First Potteries 63100 on a #4 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63100 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we placed our Smart Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout and onto the A53. We ran into Basford and over the A500. We ran down into Etruria and over the A500. We continued along the A53 and we turned left onto Forge Lane. We ran out along the Lane and we crossed over the canal before we returned back into Etruria along festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road where we saw Alfa coach 68 parked up behind the hotel. We ran into Hanley and into the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 63100.

Inside First Potteries 63100

Once off the bus Matthew visited the toilet and we decided to go up to the John Street car park to take a few bus pictures. We saw First Potteries 67649 going onto one of the layover spaces.

First Potteries 67649 in Hanley bus station

A few minutes later we saw Arriva Midlands 3697 departing on a #164 to Market Drayton.

Arriva Midlands 3697 in Hanley bus station

Another bus seen was First Potteries 32627 on a #32 to Uttoxeter.

First Potteries 32627 in Hanley bus station

After a few minutes we headed back towards the bus station. On the way we saw First Potteries 67648 which was on layover in between runs on the #3A to Butt Lane.

First Potteries 67648 in Hanley bus station

We crossed the road and turned to see First Potteries 65001 on a #18 to Leek.

First Potteries 65001 in Hanley bus station

Back inside the bus station we stopped at the Spar shop and we brought a couple of cans of Coke and chocolate to stock up supplies in the trip bag. As was usual we went down to the middle stands to wait for a bus to Biddulph. Matthew ate a Toffee Crips and we noticed on the monitor that about 40 minutes behind the next #7A was a duplicate service 'Santa bus' which was going to be operating collecting donations for the Donna Louise charity. We realised that this gave us time to get some food before being able to catch it back to Hanley. A few minutes later and slightly late due to the traffic, First Potteries 67640 appeared on stand on the #7A to Biddulph.

First Potteries 67640 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we placed our Smart Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street before we went across onto Marsh Street and then we turned right into Trinity Street. We turned left into Stafford Street and we continued forwards to Quadrant Road and we left Hanley along Town Road. We travelled through Sneyd Green and over Smallthorne roundabouts to Chell. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down the A527 through Brindley Ford. We turned left to run through Brown Lees. We crossed over the A527 at Knypersley and we ran around through the housing estates of Biddulph before running into town via St John's Road, Colliers Way and up Wharf Road to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67640 before it carried on back to Hanley.

First Potteries 67640 in Biddulph bus station

Once off the bus we turned the corner onto the High Street and we walked down to the kebab shop. We picked up a couple of portions of fries and a can of orange tango and we returned onto Wharf Road. We used the toilet and we returned to the benches to eat the fries where we saw D&G latest acquisition 27 about to work a #9 to Newcastle.

D&G 27 in Biddulph bus station

We returned to the benches to finish eating the food and we saw A Bristol RE approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required PMT 207 now owned by the Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society.

PMT 207 in Biddulph bus station

We got on the bus and we placed a donation in the bucket before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto High Street and we turned left at the roundabout onto St John's Road. We ran around the estate and we crossed over the A527 at Knypersley We ran through Brown Lees via the diversion route and we rejoined the A527 by the industrial estate. We ran down through Brindley Ford and to Fegg Hayes. We ran up the hill to Chell and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Smallthorne & Sneyd Green passing various Hollinshead coaches and Global Travel BIG 9854. We continued into Hanley we saw Stanton's of Stoke 8701 VT on the edge of town. When we got back to Hanley we got up and got off the bus. when we got back to the bus station we noticed that the next #23 wasn't until 19:30 so we decided to do a taxi. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi and we sat outside the bus station until kit arrived a few minutes later. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we went over the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned right onto the A50 link road and we joined the A50 as far as Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home a little after 18:00 and we got straight in the car to go and visit Z Carz. We set off onto the A5035 and we ran through Dresden up to Longton. We joined the high level Westbound A50 and we turned into Edensor Road. The spare ground was empty so we went into Willow Row to see what was in the compound. We saw Z Carz Peugeot minibus SJ61 OPK parked up in their yard.

Z Carz SJ61 OPK in Longton

Once we had finished there we had a few things to drop off. We continued along the High Level A50 and we turned left into Heathcote Road. We continued onto Longton Hall Road and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We crossed over the railway line and into Trentham before we turned right into New Inn Lane. We turned right into Pacific Drive and we dropped a few things off. We continued forwards onto Constance Avenue, dropping off a few more things. We rejoined Pacific Drive and we turned right onto New Inn Lane. We ran up the hill into Hanford and we ran down Mayne Street to the A34. We went under the A500 into Trent Vale and we stopped at the Riverside Chip Shop to pick up tea. Once we had the food we went Southwards down the A34 into Hanford & Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we crossed over the railway line and back into Blurton. We got home around 19:15. For a late tea Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. We uploaded the latest pictures and we wrote an e-mail. Later on we went to drop uncle Dave off at home. We set off onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we cam off at Heron Cross. We dropped down into Fenton and we dropped off uncle Dave. Once we had dropped him off we returned to Heron Cross an onto Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035 and back home. We finished doing some stuff on the Blog and Matthew chilled out watching television and using his computer until bedtime around 01:00.... Mark