06:43....... Out of the house and into a grey gloomy weather that has befallen St Neots. My walk to St Neots station was quiet, three newspaper boys cycled past me each carrying a luminous bag, a couple of (London) city commuters cycling to the station and a couple of dog walkers

I entered the station hub at eleven minutes past seven. As I walk towards the barrier I spot two train buddies, my namesake and an adopted daughter...... we exchange smiles
I am now holding my breathe......... Willing the new replacent ticket to work
And it did!
As I made my way up the steps I spot another train buddy making her way into the hub...... Long tall Sally......we exchange smiles