That was Brighton 2013

I have been back from Brighton for 24 hours so it is reasonable to have a first pass at what happened and how successful it was. Well the train left Preston Park and was I ready, pack on back for the bleep out of the door and go, go, go?  No, actually someone else had their pack over mine so that did not happen.  There was no big sense of excitement either.   Sadly the room was a very big disappointment, noisy road, small, could not sleep this really spoilt things quite badly. Expensive too, £75 per night.  Do think must either go back to University of Brighton, cheap but a pain in certain aspects or find somewhere else.  A week at a Premier Inn would be much more.  Seven days ws not really long enough.  If did go back to U of Brighton could stay longer.  There is the question about whether going back to Brighton is a good option anyway.  Lets move on.  The meeting with S***** was a bit of a flop, not without certain comedy value but perhaps was hoping for too much.  Then again, she is my entry into Brighton tranny life so badly needed so still being in a bar waiting was nice, pizza was nice so lets say 6 out of 10.  Claire project was a good success.  met and chatted very well, couple of drinks.  If I did not need to see S***** might have been more, possibly, possibly not but certainly a result.  Possibly even a pub quiz.
Out dressed on saturday, sunday, monday, tuesday and thursday.  Went to University of Sussex, train.  No buses or walk to Rottingdean or go to Lewes.  Usually not getting out till 1030 or 11 am and generally back by 5 for a quick nap or whatever.  Then out again.  Did not spend much time at bar at Legends.It all went so well.  Couple people asked me for help, possibly got complemented by builder, odd one that.  Shame about abdomem being so obvious, need to lose a bit of weight.  Some pics suggest wrinkles getting worse.  Sandals would help, bigger bag to.  The wigs were not ideal either and a good wig would be nice.  No Mary Tyler Moore moment but kept looking for it.  Several good moments.  As it gets cooler the bladder kicks in.  Reduce coffee and wear  a vest possibly.  Still got worried about work, not good.  Was very careful with money no big purchases.  No dressing service.  Not sure about that one.  A better quieter room would have helped a lot, been more relaxed and hopefully face better.  The bugout was surprisingly stress free, not sure why but very good, possibly think about a bag on wheels.  The gin did at least mean the hangovers were not as violent.
The Terence Higgins HIV, Hep B test came from nowhere and was not really expected to find anything but still good to have done. 
So first pass bottom line.  A qualified success.  It is accepted the definition of success has risen very significantly.  Will be revisiting this topic so stay tuned.