Wednesday 23 June 2010

Wednesday 1.

 


I used to know this house well. A friend of ours lived there. He loved it but couldn't afford to do much to it, and it was more or less in its original condition then, completely unrestored. It became steadily more derelict until it was almost falling apart, and he eventually sold it. Since then it has had money spent on it and it now looks a distinguished and comfortable home. I don't know if there's a moral to this story, but I went past the place at the weekend and took this snap, and I certainly shan't be showing it to the ex-owner when I see him.
Early service this morning. We each read a lesson. Breakfast in Church then drove to Ely where I reroped a fine old oak cased, single handed, grandfather clock that I've been looking after for 30 odd years. Then on to a riverside pub between Ely and Cambridge where we had lunch with Ann's Mama, her (Ann's that is) three brothers and two of their wives. Good lunch. Gran is a marvel!. She is 101, had a heart attack ten days ago, stayed in hospital less than 24 hours, and is now up to a thirty mile car journey, and lunch with her family (which she insisted on paying for!). She seems to have totally recovered. Being called up for supper now. More later perhaps.
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stigofthedump said...

stunning house !
Good to hear G Gran is fighting fit again, she is made of stern stuff !!!
Have had to take a couple of days off with Lucy as she has 'slap cheek' a virus that looks as if she has been slapped in the face !!!! NICE !
Other sprogs all fine, Guy is enjoying Woburn VERY much and has been mentioned in the news letter !!
Amelia still studying and looking forward to the end of exams and Fuff is enjoying her new job and is hoping to start her training soon !!! Whooppeee
Mike is still working too hard but we are both looking forward to the holiday - not long now !
May try googling Helen and see where she is now - will let you know how I get on. X