Sunday continued

To the cathedral on the train for Vespers. I was cross and boat. Superb anthem by Purcell "Jehova cum multi sunt". Excellent recital by Tim Harper and saw his Mum and Dad. I followed the Bairstow Sonata using Dad's score - how hard he must have worked to learn such a difficult piece! The Sonata by Peter Tranchell was somewhat heavier listening. Cantor at 5.30 p.m. mass. Deacon Ed gave a good homily about the Samaritan woman. Panic beforehand as there was a hole in my trouser pocket and my keys had fallen out but I found them in time for a quick runthrough with Oliver. All went well. Met Joan O'Grady and Henrietta at the back afterwards and they were very impressed but I said I tried to make the psalm a prayer and not a performance. Had a hot chocolate with Joan and discussed supporting the Cardinal's HFE Bill campaign. Train I got said Selhurst on destination boards but not on the train so got off at Clapham Junction and waited for later train. Watched a bit of Lark rise and Monty Don on gardens but Liz was getting restive about packing so finally got that done ready for an early start in the morning.