Met a friend after work for a long overdue catch up.  It was so good to see her and her bump! We talked about a range of subjects that one or both of us is passionate about including work, family, health, travel and holidays (past and forthcoming), Yoga, food choices, diet and nutrition, cats, HS2, and all the problems in the world! It was great!
Talking of HS2.  I am against.  I have yet to be convinced that it is a worthwhile investment.  The journey time saved is small from London to Manchester or Leeds and not worth the disruption or the astronomical cost for the time saving achieved if it does ever get approval beyond Manchester and Leeds.
This article is a good starting point to read more:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16467903