Monday was a pleasant day, though a bit on the chilly side, with a cool breeze. Walked to church in the morning, but very few people there, and nothing much happening. Chatted to Steve and Judy, and eventually Dot picked me up around 12.20pm. We had lunch, watching a bit of an old film, then I walked her to Carrow Road for Norwich’s match against Watford. Spoke to Steve Fiske on way back: he has a jaw infection, and his parents are in dire straits. So are Norwich, who lost 1-0.
I played through En Passant games, put blog on this website and read some more of the Local Hero book, which is extremely interesting – on how that great film got to be made. Transferred chunk of Andrew’s money to Phil (similar amount transferred to me). Watched Alice through the Looking Glass, which is quite something, and the final episode of Vienna Blood, which is well done, but I don’t like one of the main characters.
Miserable weather on Tuesday – wet, cold, windy and grey. Went to the Archant “breakfast” as usual, but had only tea/coffee as the normal breakfast was not available. Egg and bacon sandwich was, but we didn’t realise that until too late. Afterwards went to chemist to pick up prescriptions, which took ages: they were supposed to be ready on Saturday, but the place is clearly understaffed and hanging on. Had to wait about 15 minutes. After lunch went to Morrisons to restock, which went reasonably well. No phone call today re Andrew (or anything else), which was a bit disappointing. Watched a very good two episodes of Silent Witness and some football.
Wednesday provided much better weather. Quite mild, dry and some sun. Had another really bad night, but managed to get some of my sermon written, though not much else – however, I was looking after Dot, who was feeling very dizzy. After much trying, got a helpful response from both the doctor’s receptionist in Coventry and the coroner’s office (replying to an email I sent after hanging on for 20 minutes). It seems that there will be an inquest, but I will know more tomorrow. I hope. Felt pretty tired all day. Spurs beat Crystal Palace 4-0. Watched more episodes of Tinker, Tailor, which is really good, and the opening episode in the new series of Happy Valley – also pretty good.
Thursday – Dry and fairly mild. Guess what – 2022 was the warmest year in living memory. Apparently. Ho, ho. Got a call from the coroner’s office in Coventry – Georgette, very nice. She asked me a lot of questions and asked me to send a statement about Andrew, which I did straight afterwards. Apparently there will be a formal inquest which we don’t need to attend, where the coroner reads out his findings, which are recorded. This will happen fairly soon, they will register the death and be in touch to tell me where I can get a death certificate. Rang Phil to let him now. Finished my sermon. Bridget came and did some cleaning. Decided to go to Coventry tomorrow to clear Andrew’s stuff. Watched the end of Tinker, Tailor, which was terrific, and the first episode of Marie Antoinette. Earlier watched some football. Notoriously pro-Liverpool BBC put Liverpool last on MOTD because they lost 3-1 to Brentford. FTd David at the end of the day to let him know about progress on Andrew. He had pictures of Amanda – allegedly.
Friday was a really nice day – mild and dry, which was good because we spent much of it on the road. Left about 10.15 and called at Cambridge Services, where Dot met Anandi in the loo: quite a coincidence. Phil rang to say he had spoken to the pastor at Surrey, and it was ok to hold the funeral there. Then on to Coventry, where we sorted out Andrew’s room, leaving all the books and records, plus the clothes. Brought home pictures etc, much of which will no doubt be thrown away. Dot sorted out CDs – but many were missing either the sleeve or the CD itself. We were given his money and his watch by Joanie (in charge) and Chantelle. Little Arthur said he missed Andrew – apparently they spent quite a lot of time together. Journey home went well: stopped at Cambridge again, this time for KFC, which was ok but not nearly as good as it used to be. Got home just before 7 and watched TV – Marie Antoinette, Death in Paradise and a couple of others.
Yesterday was cool and damp, especially later on. Very tired, and both of us had a lie-in. Worked out the state of Andrew’s money and applied for Pension owing. Wrote prayers for tomorrow. Amy FTd – she may visit us next Saturday. Has gone for Southampton University and seems quite enthusiastic about what she may do in her gap year. Watched some FA Cup football as well as a film, Pawn Sacrifice, about Bobby Fischer. Reasonably accurate, but didn’t like the portrayal of Fischer. Also a very moderate and over-long programme about the big snow in 1982. A couple of maps indicating the extent of it would have helped enormously. Got Andrew’s stuff in, ready for sorting. Christmas decorations now in loft apart from fairy lights above fireplace.