Big news of the week is that David is flying back to England on April 3 for 12 days. Dot is already in hugging mode. I am scheduled to see a consultant on March 28 after driving back from Buxton – barring accidents. These two events are not connected. Nor is this: Dot’s knee is much better.
In other news, last Wednesday was grey, and wet from midday. Pretty horrible by the evening, when I met Dot on Rosary Road: she was dropped off by Janet after orchestra rehearsal. Bit of a Covid alert – she had to do a lateral flow test this morning before attending rehearsal: negative of course. This morning Dot went to shop for food for tomorrow’s meal for Phil and Joy. I spent quite a bit of time on Paston editing. Cooked meal and cleared up.
Thursday was quite pleasant weather, with a lot of sunshine. Walked to church in the morning and did Bible Study with Nikki and Leanne. Really enjoyed it. Had chat with Carrie. Walked back with Nikki as far as Tombland. New woman – Stacy – from Surrey Chapel, which she described as homophobic. Interesting. Others in group were doing a Ukrainian support prayer and flags for the church window.
Welcomed De Sousas home from Madeira – three days late, because of storms – in the afternoon: Chris has injured her foot. Bridget came and cleaned. Washed and cleaned car – well, it was mainly Dot, but I provided staunch back-up. I picked up Phil and Joy and brought them home for meal cooked by Dot for Phil’s 70th birthday. Had a good time and took them home quite late. Back at Aspland Road after 11pm. Gave him two bottles of wine and a puzzle. Also a book of Dad’s handwritten sermons. Mileage just under 100.
Friday was sunny but with a bit of a chill out of the sun. Dot’s afternoon visit to Thurton was cancelled; so we stayed at home. Watched Four Weddings and a Funeral, in bits. Also Grantchester, which is truly awful: ridiculous premise, dubious script and appalling direction. Des and Chris came round in the afternoon with Madeira cake and wine/sherry. Then out in street with wine at 5.30: Des, Chris, Jonathan, Bob, Mary. Very good Hello Fresh duck.
Saturday was sunny but quite cold. Haircut in the morning, quite early. Dot’s concert day. Drove her to St Peter Mancroft in early afternoon for rehearsals. She stayed there all day (pizza for lunch), and I walked up for the concert later. Before that checked posting times because I have a Covid test to complete and it has to go the same day as I take it. So I’m taking it tomorrow morning. Then bought some bread and bagels for Dot, because the ones she had had gone off in a big way. Saw TV programme about gallstones, using 3D modelling. Quite shocking, size wise.
Concert was very good, including Mozart and Schumann piano pieces. Sat next to Neville, Bridget and David, and Neville’s friend Ann. Also there were Angela and Rodney and a very full church. Cold walk home. Watched Italy beat Wales at rugby. In Wales. Italy’s first ever win, I think.
Sunday was again quite cold and not so sunny. Dry, though. Took Covid test supplied by Zoe and posted it before church. Led the service: Leanne came with her daughter Evelyn, and Nikki too. About 20 altogether, but Anna had a migraine and couldn’t come. Howard did sermon on very difficult passages! Had a DCC non-election afterwards. Judy accepted as churchwarden. Dot did a lot of sewing in afternoon, mending a duvet cover. In the evening we watched A Room With a View – great film. FaceTime with David – he is coming to UK from April 3 to 15! Oh, I said that.