The philosophy group went really well. We were discussing the charitable status of the U3A and whether it deserves it. The chair and treasurer of our group came along and their insight into the practicalities was very helpful. We also managed two hours where no politician of any stripe was mentioned. In the evening we went to a local pub to meet Andrew Dames, and my husband has gone off this morning to walk a bit of his next leg with him.
I instead dashed out the house when I saw my next door neighbours going into town, as I wanted to ask them something. Fortunately the level crossing gates were closed so I manged to catch up with them and have a chat. They mentioned the new neighbours who have moved in a couple of days ago so I popped round to say hello and got invited in for a coffee.
The philosophy group went really well. We were discussing the charitable status of the U3A and whether it deserves it. The chair and treasurer of our group came along and their insight into the practicalities was very helpful. We also managed two hours where no politician of any stripe was mentioned. In the evening we went to a local pub to meet Andrew Dames, and my husband has gone off this morning to walk a bit of his next leg with him.
I need new glasses or something. I read your last as "my husband has gone off this morning to take a bite of his next leg with him."
We have had a splendid day. It's Doors Open Day in Aberdeen. We started off at the Croquet Club and played a full game of croquet. Then we went to the hyperbaric centre - lots to see and very interesting. Finally we visited a mosque. I was able to see round more of it than my husband as I was allowed into the women's section. I got a booklet The Celtic Crescent about historic links between Scotland and the Muslim world, and we were given a tray of dates when we left.
We had planned to visit more than three places, but each visit took longer than we'd anticipated.
We have had a splendid day. It's Doors Open Day in Aberdeen. We started off at the Croquet Club and played a full game of croquet. Then we went to the hyperbaric centre - lots to see and very interesting. Finally we visited a mosque. I was able to see round more of it than my husband as I was allowed into the women's section. I got a booklet The Celtic Crescent about historic links between Scotland and the Muslim world, and we were given a tray of dates when we left.
We had planned to visit more than three places, but each visit took longer than we'd anticipated.
An obstacle race sort of a day. Leaving Leeds, the first hurdle was hotel to station, this despite them actually being adjacent. But Leeds city centre reminds me of China - lots of new high rise buildings going up among Victorian infrastructure and a maze of older street, many of which are being dug up. So it was a matter of street, tunnel, ramp and lifts to eventually get the train. Change at York. Get into Waverley and a lot more lifts (stairs and escalators are out for Mr F) with queues. Trudge to taxi, crawl through heavy traffic, have it drop me off at Tesco to get provisions for the evening/tomorrow. Get back to house to find MrF and the suitcase still on the doorstep as newly-cut house key inoperative- just lucky he was able to unjam it from the lock.
I'm hoping for a nice level evening of dinner, wine and bed.
You definitely need a gentle evening and WINE, Firenze!
I've had a nice day of singing followed by a bit of drinking (GIN, for a change).
Rather mixed emotions though; we knew that our accompanist is leaving - he's got a new job abroad - but today the choir administrator and our conductor both announced that this is going to be their last season in their posts.
I hope it doesn't mean that the choir will fold; I'd really miss it, as it's the only chance I have to sing proper church music, which I've missed dreadfully since David died. I know they're going to look for someone to take over (I think they've already got a new accompanist), but conductors with the right sort of experience and skills are a bit thin on the ground!
Having had a Tim Horton's breakfast sandwich in the morning and a Cornish pasty at lunchtime, I'm not sure that I'm hungry enough to justify faffing about cooking something. Maybe just pate and crackers ...
In the evening we went to a local pub to meet Andrew Dames, and my husband has gone off this morning to walk a bit of his next leg with him.
When worlds collide. Mr Heavenly worked with Andrew for about 15 years at a Cambridge tech firm, before Mr Heavenly started his own company. I’ve met Andrew and his wife on several occasions.
We’ve been to York and back today, to move Master Heavenly the Elder to his new student accommodation. He now has a little studio and is very pleased with the upgrade from a tiny room.
That is a co-incidence @Heavenlyannie . I didn't get to actually talk to him as we were quite a big group in the pub. My husband and another F/friend walked with Andrew and his wife to a nearby village and then caught the bus home. @Firenze, glad you and Mr F are safe home. I hope you get the key problem sorted.
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I instead dashed out the house when I saw my next door neighbours going into town, as I wanted to ask them something. Fortunately the level crossing gates were closed so I manged to catch up with them and have a chat. They mentioned the new neighbours who have moved in a couple of days ago so I popped round to say hello and got invited in for a coffee.
A bit harder than I was expecting it to be!
I need new glasses or something. I read your last as "my husband has gone off this morning to take a bite of his next leg with him."
We have had a splendid day. It's Doors Open Day in Aberdeen. We started off at the Croquet Club and played a full game of croquet. Then we went to the hyperbaric centre - lots to see and very interesting. Finally we visited a mosque. I was able to see round more of it than my husband as I was allowed into the women's section. I got a booklet The Celtic Crescent about historic links between Scotland and the Muslim world, and we were given a tray of dates when we left.
We had planned to visit more than three places, but each visit took longer than we'd anticipated.
This looks like the same The Celtic Crescent https://alfurqanmosque.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Celtic-Crescent-Booklet-UKIM.pdf. It's good reading.
I'm hoping for a nice level evening of dinner, wine and bed.
You definitely need a gentle evening and WINE, Firenze!
I've had a nice day of singing followed by a bit of drinking (GIN, for a change).
Rather mixed emotions though; we knew that our accompanist is leaving - he's got a new job abroad - but today the choir administrator and our conductor both announced that this is going to be their last season in their posts.
I hope it doesn't mean that the choir will fold; I'd really miss it, as it's the only chance I have to sing proper church music, which I've missed dreadfully since David died. I know they're going to look for someone to take over (I think they've already got a new accompanist), but conductors with the right sort of experience and skills are a bit thin on the ground!
Having had a Tim Horton's breakfast sandwich in the morning and a Cornish pasty at lunchtime, I'm not sure that I'm hungry enough to justify faffing about cooking something. Maybe just pate and crackers ...
When worlds collide. Mr Heavenly worked with Andrew for about 15 years at a Cambridge tech firm, before Mr Heavenly started his own company. I’ve met Andrew and his wife on several occasions.
We’ve been to York and back today, to move Master Heavenly the Elder to his new student accommodation. He now has a little studio and is very pleased with the upgrade from a tiny room.
@Firenze, glad you and Mr F are safe home. I hope you get the key problem sorted.
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