It’s been generally quite wintry for the last few days, but it’s now getting slightly less cold, but largely overcast and damp – thought there was some sun today (Dec 6). And it was quite busy. I drove up to the chemist’s just after 10am and was pleasantly surprised that they had my pills. Also bought some Vick, because I’ve been stuffed up for a while. Colin is still busy across the road: brought his father today.
Later Bridget came to do one of her Wednesday shifts, and while she was here Graham came round to talk about the alternative carol service, which has been carefully timed to occur the day after my operation, which may mean I’m hors de combat. Disappointing, because I love doing it. Anyway, had quite a long chat and now Dot is at orchestra, probably her last rehearsal before Christmas.
Last Friday was extremely cold (see previous post). Great timing by Colin Wright, who constructed a new rail by our slope in the front garden. Much better than I could have imagined. Des invited us over for drinks in his house with Mark and Sarah: Mark left on Sunday, flying from Heathrow to Perth to join his ship. Des also got us fish and chips, which we ate watching Boat Story on iPlayer, a very imaginative drama in unusual style. Excellent ending too.
Still very cold on Saturday – not above zero all day, though very little in the way of white. Had bath: Paul Henderson came round about 11am after I got out of bath, and we had a long talk over tea and biscuits. Both Jo and Holly have other halves. P seems quite happy. Our TV seems to have recovered, I’m pleased to say. Dot prepared prayers and then I realised she wasn’t down for them, but I cleared it with Howard, who was. Did some notes on current wars for Carrie to go with her angels project, but haven’t heard back from her: she has been in and out of hospital with a heart problem, and Al is also not well. Have written a couple of poems, which is good. Watched a number of things, including a good Dr Who, plus the first part of a series on how the Nazis came to power, and a couple of other things.
Sunday was not quite so cold, but damp and unpleasant. Had to park a long way from church. Ray came again and was in belligerent mood: Judy brought him, but we took him home. Had long chat with Steven. Interesting discussion with Howard and Amanda about words to “Arise, shine”! Listened to Bristol City v Norwich match, which Norwich won 2-1 in the 95th minute after being 1-0 down. Took Dot to ceilidh around 5.40 and picked her up about 9pm. Apparently it went pretty well. I started writing a bit for my website and caught up with other stuff. Watched Spurs draw 3-3 with Manchester City.
Monday’s weather was miserable – again damp and unpleasant. Had a bad night : concerned about my teeth and felt bad. Improved when I got up. Had bath, then drove Dot up to dentist and parked in Surrey Street. She had good news – her tooth was healing well. I went in and spoke to receptionist and dentist, ending up with appointment tomorrow. Bit of a relief. Afterwards went to Morrisons and spent £160 on food. Colin is working on Mark’s garden (see above). Put rubbish out and cleared up. Finished article and poem for website. Cooked lamb shoulder for supper – quite elaborate – sprouts and gravy. Tasted nice. Watched a bit of TV. Paid Phil the rest of Andrew’s money: he and Joy are both under the weather.
Yesterday was damp and overcast again. Went to dentist: he said I had no urgent problem, but Alison said there was an appointment opened up for the afternoon; I initially said no, but changed my mind. So walked up at 2.30, while Dot was having a violin lesson with Anna, and had a filling in the tooth that had been niggling me. Seems to have worked really well. Dot’s tooth all right now too. Second lot of lamb not so appealing. Roger came round in the evening to drop off calendars for Dot and stayed for a while before he picked up Debbie, who had been wreath-making in the city. Watched a couple of things on TV before going to bed.