Isobel had a long night's sleep and did not wake until almost 10am. The improvement to her walking and balance noticed on Friday evening continued throughout Saturday. At times during Saturday her speech was also much better.

After lunch we drove Euan to Gravesend then went to Keith's house by wheelchair to watch a recording of the Australia:South Africa game. Isobel had snacks and cake but did not join us in drinking beer. On the way home we were intecepted by Iona who had come looking for us after finding the house empty, she drove Isobel while I wheeled the empty wheelchair.

We had curry for dinner, Iona cooked it. We split a bottle of "Bretwalda Ale" between us, especially appropriate for Iona and Isobel who are descended from Saxon Bretwalda's (it is an old title, broadly meaning "Britain Ruler", that the early Anglo Saxons gave to their leading king, despite the fact that they did not in any sense rule all Britain). Afterwards Iona went home after packing us off to a very early bed at 10pm. Isobel's condition has been better today than for several weeks, she also seems happier.