Warm sun and a cool breeze today. This morning we went up to Hay Hill to witness the Saltmine outdoor Passion Play, which progressed up to the Forum and late around and into St Peter Mancroft. Very well done indeed, though the ending sort of drifted into singing, which for me lost some impetus: everyone else seemed to like it, though. We caught glimpses of various people we know, including our window cleaner, and I spoke to Geoff Lawton (face from the past), who seemed pleased to see us. Also spoke to Nikki and one or two strangers, including Jesus’ aunt, if you see what I mean. We are now back home listening to the game between Man Utd and Norwich, which has gone from 0-2 to 2-2. And counting.
Monday was a mixture of sun and cloud; quite mild. After giving blood for cancer research in Sainsbury’s car park (the blood-giving, not the research), we spent much of the day reorganising after the weekend, re-establishing the music room and sorting out CDs and other things. Felt very tired until evening. FTd David briefly and discovered why WiFi had been moved: because it is now connected directly with the BT box (with much clear picture). Cleared the living room and watched Dynasties , during which we both went to sleep, then later an episode of Hidden and an episode of Bridgerton on Netflix.
Tuesday was warm and dry. I walked into the city to pay in a cheque n the afternoon. Felt very tired when I got back, but otherwise felt better than I have done for ages. Watched a lot of TV, none of it very remarkable. Brief talk to David about picking stuff up from Vicky’s. Said we were happy to do that.
Wednesday was fairly warm; a few drops of rain. Went to Morrisons again to buy food, while Bridget was cleaning the house. She had witnessed one of her clients being scammed, but couldn’t stop her. Later drove to new recycling depot on Cromer Road: took some time to find it, because there was no signposting on the NDR. Huge amount of road works in various places, but no-one doing anything. Big hold-up at North Walsham roundabout, then another one on Fifers Lane, then on Catton Grove Road. Later watched several episodes of Bridgerton, which is very good and quite funny. Also fairly short FT with David: he looked very tired. His flat has now been cleared. Posted Easter cards to Andrew and Thelma and arranged for Easter Egg to be delivered to Andrew. Didn’t feel too bad today.
Thursday was quite pleasant, fairly warm. Walked to church for the usual Thursday event and met John Drake in Magdalen Street. Had a chat. Church session quite good, except that Evelyn (Leanne’s daughter) was sick and fairly destructive towards the end. Dot came later and drove me home. In the afternoon Des came round with some plants, Dot and I practised some hymns and had an early supper before picking up Anna to go to St Cuthbert’s for the Maundy Thursday service. Played in music group. Small congregation and intrusive music from back room; so not ideal. Would have made a good service at St Augustine’s. Felt hungry for some reason. Watched Masterchef and Kate and Koji – last episode. David had reached his Gatwick hotel, and Oliver and Amy reached home at 11.54pm, tracked most of the way by us! We read the last of 40 Lent psalms. I have written at least one haiku for each one.
Yesterday was pleasantly warm. Sorted out worship songs after file broke. After lunch Dot and I walked to the Rosary and put some flowers on the graves. Beautiful up there. Finished watching Bridgerton and one or two other things. Pretty good, actually. Went out for drinks with Des, Chris and Mark, then Des got us fish and chips. All this time David was travelling home to Canada. He arrived at Waterloo just after 11pm our time, just after 6pm Canadian.