Quite a busy day today. Overcast, and a little cooler. Promised rain did not materialise. Dot took me to church this morning as usual: a smaller attendance. I answered some theological questions from Steve. Graham back from holiday, but otherwise only Stacy, Carrie and Jude until Dot came along to take me home. Later Anne came round – Philip has been having more medical difficulties, and I think she needed a rest. Had a good long conversation. When she went, Des came round to discuss his piece about an aspect of his family history. Only two pages, but I tried to give him some advice, though it may come back to haunt me! In the evening watched Van der Valk – excellent – and another episode of Clarkson’s Farm, which was amusing. Earlier Dot spoke to Amy briefly about coming weekend. Oliver is in Sweden.
Last Tuesday was humid. Mainly dry in Norwich, with just a little light rain. Elsewhere in the county heavy rain and flooding. Paston, for example, as Jonathan revealed when we met him at Carrow Road. Put rota together for church while Dot was having a violin lesson at Anna’s. She walked there and back. Played a few LPs and looked at old videos. In the evening saw Norwich beat Huddersfield 2-1, though they should have beaten them about 5-0. Played really well in first half. Later watched Euro swimming and athletics.
Wednesday was a bit cooler, but pleasant. Quite a bit of rain, but nothing heavy. Spent much of the day at Kim’s. Dot broke off halfway through to go to Taize event at church. Home just before 5pm. Sorted out compline, then Judy came round and we took her to Cake and Compline at Claire’s. No Vicky or Eleanor. Home quite late – Dot lost earring. Watched Shetland and bit of athletics: too late in bed.
Thursday was mild: quite humid at times. A little rain. Finished sermon. Bridget came and cleaned. Dot sorted out two other bedrooms. Showed Dot some of the old films. She went to handbell ringing at Greens’ in the evening – I walked with her to top of Close. Listened to a few old vinyl LPs and then David FTd to talk about children’s visit, which seems to have gone really well. Think he’s missing them. They are now back in Aylesbury, probably jet-lagged. Dot walked home with Jaya, and was also tired out. Watched some athletics.
Friday was dry and fairly warm, but mainly overcast. Got up early and watched cricket. Sorted out travel insurance and got discount by mentioning Dave Evetts. Total £350 not bad. In afternoon Dot picked up her pills and did a bit of shopping at Boots. David FTd around 5pm to show us the pictures of Amy and Oliver’s visit. Excellent. I went outside for drinks at 5.30pm so that he and Dot could have a chat. Then I came back in and cooked chilli while she went out. Later she went to see Norwich beat Millwall 2-0. I met her halfway, and we watched a bit of Euro athletics.
Saturday was mild and dry. Robin Bloomfield came to do a few plumbing jobs – new tap in utility room, new plugs in shower room and bathroom, securing loo seats etc – £242. Cleared up after he left and did some other outstanding jobs. Played through En Passant games. Sorted out charity money. Watched some Euro athletics and England getting hammered at cricket by South Africa.
Yesterday was a little cooler but still quite mild. Church in the morning. I preached on freedom from fear and was congratulated by Harriet on my sense of humour. Swedish woman and her husband came. Three people wanted a copy of the poem I used. Was inspired to write three new poems in afternoon. Drove Ray and Chris home – first time she’s been to church for a while because of chemo effects. As we arrived home Mary asked us to pray for Oscar, who has been threatening the police and may have to go to prison. Watched last day of Euro championships and a bit of Match of the Day 2. Pen y Pigyn featured on a walking programme we follow.