The organist librarian

Served at 10.30 mass - Byrd 4 part Mass which we had at our wedding 38 years ago. Shortbread in hall with friends. Furious with Paul Moynihan - he is so rude! To Princess Diana playground to meet the family - Bruce and eventually Dennis and AnnMarie. To tea at Whiteleys and an autumnal walk across Kensington Gardens. Fabuolous cruise on the Thames with dinner, wine, singer and dancing all for £75 - living social deal reduction - wonderful views. The last time we saw Tower Bridge on TV David Beckham was carrying the torch in a speedboat. Fantastic! The lights at Greenwich need improving! Lovely cufflinks from Louise!

To Battersea Park library to pick up reserved books and saw 2 readers. To Tate Modern with Malcolm to see the Juan Miro exhibition which was not that inspiring. We all had tea on the terrace of the Friends room. I went to visit David Barrett at St Thomas - Rene was there and he has a splendid view of Parliament. the surgeon came so I head all about his woes. Train to Walton-on-Thames where Liz met me. Excellent river cruise from Walton bridge through Shepperton lock to Chertsey - wine and cheese. Taxi back to b and b run by an extraordinary lady who had worked for BA. To Evans cycles Guildford to see Bruce - lovely shop. Winkworth Arboretum for tea and cake and a lovely walk bluebells, azaleas, rhodos, magnolias all out. To Abinger farm shop and picnic at Box Hill - pork and watercress pies. To Oaks Farm for a short walk. Lovely day!