Last Wednesday (Jan 15) was grey and damp, but warmer. Neither of us felt well, but well enough to leave the house. I did a bit of catching up on the computer, and in the afternoon took Dot to the podiatrist, which is just as well as there were no parking spaces. While she was in there I drove up to the Earlham cemetery and found Mum’s parents’ grave again. (I had mislaid it for a while.) First walk for a while – no great distance, but I felt OK.
Afterwards we watched a fascinating documentary on the Sistine Chapel, the Franciscans and the Waco massacre. Not an obvious link, but some really interesting research about the influence of the Franciscans and various Scriptural interpretations. Even more interesting after seeing the programme on the Renaissance. Later Dot went to orchestra rehearsal, which went quite well. Afterwards we watched another episode of Patience and a bit of football, in which for the second big match in succession the result was influenced by the referee giving a corner when it wasn’t one. This time Spurs lost 2-1 to Arsenal. Last time West Ham lost 2-1 to Aston Villa.
Thursday was grey and damp again. Had a bath, chose some hymns, rang David by mistake. Sorted out some Parish Pump stuff that looks do-able. Dot went to the shop, got some flowers for Sarah and a plant for Bridget, who came to clean. Her husband came at the end and they went home together. Cooked some kippers, and Dot made a blackberry and apple crumble. Watched some football and a programme by Monty Don that ended up at the Houghton Hall walled garden – without mentioning the flame fountain. Totally unbelievable. Then watched North by North West – realised we’d seen it before fairly recently but watched it again anyway. Very good film. Felt a bit sick afterwards. Nothing to do with the film.
Friday – more anticyclonic gloom, and quite cold too. I wrote an article for my website at last and made a start on the Parish Pump stuff. Dot went to see Anne and had quite a long talk with her about the funeral and also a possible holiday for the two of them. Dot and Anne, that is. Despite the chill we all decided to street meet, and there was quite a group: Des, Chris, Ciara, Mark, John, Jonathan, Matt. Des got us fish and chips. We watched a highly praised but very weird story about a taxi driver, called Person of Interest. Not impressed. Also watched a Lucy Worsley programme on the gunpowder plot. Impressed. Denis Law died. My favourite footballer. Ever.
On Saturday the weather was much the same. Wrote prayers for Sunday and finished Parish Pump pieces on Patrick Henry, Alexander Fleming and Dave Allen. Drove Dot to church in afternoon for Peace Catalyst session, which she quite enjoyed. I picked her up afterwards. Norwich lost 2-0 away to Sheffield United. Watched a couple more episodes of Cra, the Gaelic thriller, and I cooked some sausages.
Yesterday (Sunday) was cold and dry. Went to church in the morning, and we were warmly received, which was nice. I played in the worship band and led the prayers. Long chat with Amanda about Pastons. After lunch we watched football. All results going wrong at the moment. Spurs even managed to lose 3-2 to Everton. Oliver FaceTimed and arranged provisional date for him to come up here. Showed us round his flat – great view and surroundings. Cooked fish for supper, then watched All About Eve – an excellent film with George Sanders and Celeste Holm great characters. David FaceTimed to check on our condition. We are both improving but not quite there yet. Wherever there is.