Walked up to the Rosary last Saturday afternoon: it was warm and sunny. In a late kickoff Norwich lost 2-1 away to West Brom, though with a proper referee we would have won 2-1. Manager has promised consistency; so we’ll probably lose the last match of the season as well. Anne and Sophie picked up car around 11, having been delayed.
Sunday – Ding Liren is world chess champion, though the Daily Telegraph chess column doesn’t catch up till Thursday. Sunny and warm again. Joint service at St Luke’s: in nine-strong worship band, which was a lot of fun. Several of the others play – or have played – with genuine bands, eg Steve Fiske and Phil Gazley, not to mention Nicky. Communion service, quite full; lots of appreciative people.
Afterwards Dot went back to chair painting, which I fear may be becoming an addiction. I dithered: ditto. In the early evening I walked up to Mousehold Street, Dot picked me up and we went to St Mary Magdalene for a Lady Julian service, which incorporated a new 15-min musical piece by Ian Hytch, former conductor of Sillars. Vicki playing, also Ros and Janet. Lesley Mitchell led prayers really well; spoke to her afterwards. She likes my poems; so she must be ok. Spoke to her husband too. Excellent sermon by self-proclaimed Julian “nut” which I found personally very encouraging. After late meal watched final two episodes of Lost: Those Who Kill – Danish noir. Very well done.
Bank Holiday Monday – Mostly sunny and fairly mild, but rained a bit at lunchtime when we were having lunch with Angela and Rodney in Gem. They stayed with us, chatting till teatime. Later watched TV – last episode of Blue Lights, which was an excellent series, and the second episode of David Copperfield, nicely done. While putting out bins, noticed that Ciara had parked in our drive. Had to get her to move, because Janet was parking in our drive very early the next morning.
Tuesday – Chilly wind, but dry, and overall temperature not too bad. Went to Archant breakfast on my own, because Lucy was coming to see Dot. Only eight there, including first-timer Frank Gordon. Brian in hospital with chest infection; Robin had migraine. Sat with Eric and Linda and one of the printers. Afterwards at home had chat with Lucy. In the afternoon was feeling extremely tired; Dot dropped me off at Rosary with some flowers in a new pot I had bought for Andrew’s grave (mainly bluebells). She went on to Homebase and Morrisons. I sat in Rosary for quite a long time: very peaceful. In the evening watched end of Great Expectations, which was pretty good, and a couple of other things. Had interesting exchange on What’sApp with Kim about prophecy and the Coronation. Janet picked up her car at about 9.30pm. Dot has painted some more chairs.
Wednesday – Dry: a bit cooler. Dot went to Tasburgh in the morning, then went cross-country and called in at Brooke to drop off the sugar crate that we’d had for about five months. At lunchtime she went into the city, and as she went we had a chat with Mark, who’s leaving again next Wednesday. Then Bridget arrived to do the cleaning. I bought Hiarcs chess engine that had been on my other machine but didn’t transfer: later I played through April En Passant, where my name was mentioned in passing and someone called Oliver Lenton was playing for Cambridgeshire. ! wrote a light piece for my website incorporating the Coronation and chess. Dot went to orchestra in the evening. Earlier I went to pick up nasal spray from chemist, who were in chaos again.
Have written three poems this week, and I think they’re quite good.