Very pleasant day today – sunny and warm. Walked up into the city with Dot, who had an appointment at Jarrolds, then along and back down through the Close. At least, that was the idea, but as I was resting on a bench I was approached by a very nice woman from Beccles who wanted to know where the Great Hospital was. I started to direct her, then decided to go with her. Surprisingly I didn’t feel too tired, and after showing her the GH, I also showed her the pub at Bishop Bridge, because she was half an hour early for her tour and she thought she might like a coffee. So I walked further than I meant to, and felt surprisingly OK. I even hung the washing out.

Last Thursday I eventually managed to book flights to Canada, using Dot’s computer.  Bridget came to clean, and I cooked dinner (lamb steak). Then Dot walked up to Howard’s for handbell ringing: Bridget gave her a lift back. Meanwhile I played through some En Passant games. And sorted out the dishwasher. 

Friday was a bit cooler but quite pleasant. Plumber Robin came at 11 to look at a couple of jobs, and Kim arrived at the same time. She stayed for a light lunch, and we had a long chat. In the afternoon we watched a bit of Commonwealth Games, and Dot did some cleaning. Had drink outside with Des and Chris’s relatives, plus Mark, and Jonathan for a short time. Then went in for soup, and a few odd jobs. Feeling tired on and off. Watched more Commonwealth Games. Bit of constipation. Children have arrived in Canada. 

After a better night, Saturday was pleasantly warm –- not too hot. Dot went to the match with Matt and Amanda, who left their bikes in the garden. City managed to avoid losing, but drew 1-1 with Wigan. Not tremendously inspiring. I spent ages on a research questionnaire for Imperial College that didn’t seem to ask any of the right questions and ended up with brain games that I wasn’t too good at. Fred called in after the game: he’s staying at Beeston Regis and got the bus in. Nice to see him.

Also had a FaceTime with Andrew: it was his 74th birthday. He seemed much the same and appeared to have received his presents, though one can never be quite sure. In the evening we went to Des and Chris’s ruby anniversary celebration at Silver Rd community centre, and gave Sarah a lift. Nice evening: spoke a lot to Sarah, but also to John and Tara, who were just back from Cornwall, and Sean, Ciara, Phoebe and Freddie, plus Jessica and her husband and Charlie, Des’s best man, from Macclesfield; he and his wife Carol were a nice couple. Ceilidh band were ok, and plenty of people danced. We left at 9.30 because I was very tired, and so was Sarah. Watched a bit of football and Commonwealth Games.

Sunday was pleasantly warm. Led morning worship, with Heather preaching: 27 in the congregation. Nice atmosphere. Watched  a bit of Commonwealth Games and football. Lay on bed for a while – quite tired. Cooked duck legs – very nice. 

Yesterday was mild; quite pleasant. Dot dropped me off at church: the girls were not there, but had good chat with Steve, Alison, Jude, Debbie, Stacy etc. Dot returned later and stayed a while. After lunch Dot went to see Anne, who is having trouble looking after Philip: very hard for her. I trimmed back the ivy and finished Richard Balls’ Shane McGowan book. Felt very tired after looking at insurance, visa and parking. Emptied the dishwasher and cooked the evening meal. Watched last episodes of Everything I know about love, which was quite good, and  The Newsreader – ditto. Also watched MOTD2. That was quite good too.