Last Monday (September 25) was pretty nondescript at first, but this changed when Oliver and Amy arrived at 12.30pm for lunch. Was feeling pretty tired. In the afternoon Oliver went into city and Dot followed later with Amy while I had a rest on the bed. Oliver then drove me up to the doctor’s to deliver the TIA letter, and we had a chat with Des when we got back. Then I cooked a salmon meal. Afterwards we looked at each others’ photos on TV and ended up by watching an episode of Outnumbered. (The Dinner Party.) In bed about midnight.
Tuesday was quite pleasant: warm and dry. Had our hair cut in the morning. Also the window cleaner called. Oliver and Amy drove up to Asda for flu shots at the pharmacy. After lunch we all drove to the hospital, and I returned the contraption I’d had round my neck. Then on to Caistor St Edmond and a walk round the walls. Felt pretty tired of course. Had a lie down when we got home. In the evening we walked up to the Ivy for a meal, which was really nice. Afterwards watched the last James Bond film, No Time to Die. Bit late in bed.
No change in the weather on Wednesday. Dot was at Costessey from 9.30 to 4, assisting with a curates’ course from a DSSO perspective. Meanwhile Oliver drove Amy and me to Roman Camp and then to Felbrigg Hall. Went for another walk, but the path near the lake was blocked; so we diverted along Weavers’ Way and the road near where we recorded for Paston. Had nice lunch at the cafe, then browsed in shop and went home. Dot and I went to Morrisons when she got back, and later we had a full-blown roast beef dinner with dumplings requested by Amy, followed by pavlova. Watched Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which was much more risqué than I remembered. Bed late after clearing up.
Thursday was a bit cooler, but dry. Oliver drove us to Urban Jungle, and we bought a couple of plants. O and A also made small purchases. Had cup of tea and cake. After lunch at home Dot drove to Sussex Street, and we managed to follow my old church mystery trail from 2004. One or two things had changed, but it still worked. Came home and watched bits of TV – songs and odds and ends. Then Dot drove me to the fish and chip shop, and I picked up her order for the four of us. After eating it, O and A left about 9pm and by the time we were in bed – just after 11pm – they were nearly home. Bridget came earlier to clean, but she did most of it while we were out. Had great time with O & A over three/four days: really enjoyed it. Happily David also seems to be getting better.
Friday was coolish but dry, and quite pleasant. Aroused Dot from her reading and puzzling just in time for her to get to the surgery for a scheduled blood test. I went with her, and she then dropped me off at Tombland (roughly) so that I could deliver a document to Bethany – and have a word with her. Also rang Anna so that she could deliver her document; also asked Bethany for our invoices to be paid. Walked home, pausing only to try to rouse someone who had left a key in the door; but it turned out to be a painter working in the courtyard. Ho, hum. Spent most of the rest of the day writing my sermon for Sunday, while Dot worked in the garden putting her Urban Jungle plants in and fixing up a fallen birdfeeder. Street meet a little curtailed: Des and Chris left for Reepham for a meal, and John, Matt, Ciara left earlyish. Spoke to Jonathan about NWT signs and trees. Almost finished The Inheritance: quite good.