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20 lengths so back to normal. At mosaic completed Bruce's mosaic and did infill on picture frame so both now need grouting. My diamond stone was found in the cupboard. New lady at tai chi and we all went to Jack's where I had delicious panini, side salad (smothered in pepper) and cappuccino for under £10. Chatted to Tony's wife. I missed the commissioning at 2 p.m. of Guild of St John Southworth - not many there. Francis was briefly at Jean's funeral! Watched Antiques roadshow from Walthamstow and University challenge.

Woke early thinking abut Wagner! Swam 20. Liz's work all finished and submitted. To St Michael's for Jonathan Hope's recital of Bach, Vierne and Saint-Saens - very good. John Cooper and Pat Dalglish were there. John has moved to Saffron Square. Also saw my Proms organist friend from Catford. Nice meal then off to pre-Prom talk on light music. I commented on growing up with piano stool full of music and feeling British in Africa and wanting to come here. Catherine says it was on the broadcast. Barry Wordsworth conducted a delightful prom of Bantock, Elgar, Coates, Langford, Walton and Malcolm Arnold. Harry Bramma was there. Also saw Francis Herbert outside the RGS.

At Coulsdon we sang "Rejoice in the Lord alway" really well. Tony Trent sang alto which helped. I had lunch and practised with Sean and on the organ. 2 p.m. rehearsal for 3  p.m. carols - Adrian played and all went really well - all the practising paid off! Mulled wine and mince pies. Nice to have Francis singing and gave him a lift to East Croydon. Trees up and started decorating. Monday woke 5 a.m. and 7.15 and then at 8.10 having dreamt about Malcolm and the kids. To mosaic and completed the project for Christmas - just some sticking and grouting to do at home. Tai chi - Tony was late so we were larking about a bit. Council guys came and assured us class would continue. To the Plough restaurant which was a disaster -  90 minutes wait for food which was overpriced. 2 ladies turned down their meagre egg and chips for £4.50 so I gave them some of my chips. To Heythrop for Sr Hilda coming into the chapel Vespers. Jon Dal Din and 2 Sisters of Sion were there. Home to more tree...