Anniversary

 47 years! I presented my painting of flowers to Liz - did it yesterday and it's not bad. Big card from Liz. Had to laugh she said David has come to get the crumpets. Did she say he has come for a bit of crumpet? Breakfast in bed. SMITF some nice greetings. Blackfriars. Phoned Carpenters about claim. Lovely chocs and card arrived from Bruce. Nice chat to Essex folk. Set off for Reigate Manor hotel and arrived around 3.30. Had tea in the lounge. It's  nice but could be upgraded. Our room was upgraded and we were greeted by roses and swans! Dinner was good - we both had steak. I had spring rolls and bakewell tart. Very good |South Australian chardonnay Jarrah wood. I'm supposed to be off alcohol! Bruce's chocs are delicious. I had a lovely bath which is very unusual. Had to kneel in order to get out! Bed very comfy- woke at 3 but slept through. Good cooked breakfast. Liz had kippers. Catenians from Reigate meet here. Short walk Reigate Hill walk NT. Lovely views. Home by12.00. Meditation. Picked up Ciaran from Crystal Palace. Dinner in the garden BBQ not working. My left thumb healing well from the knife cut (I was cutting watermelon). SSG summer school started well. 2 Bishops! Listened to Haydn from prom and Mozart piano concerto. Mendelssogn 5 conducted by Petrenko. Played Ivor Novello and favourite songs today.