An interesting week

liz returned safely on Tuesday. Quality control had a lot ot say about how little had been done in her absence so got on with putting up tree lights and decorations which is after all a major task and best done together any way. One set of 100 tree lights took 2 hours to unravel! Little Dorrit came to a fine conclusion and a happy ending! The review meeting with Vickie proved to be quite critical but on Sunday she was keen to affirm my position which is good. Quite what happens in the New Year is uncertain so it's all systems go for Christmas and today Sunday I practised for over an hour. Wednesday to chorus with Edward. Thursday to Christian's for the organists supper - not many there, excellent food. Friday to Jane Allen's retirement party at Balham library hall. Chris Lally, Elaine and Victor there and a good turnout. Excellent eats and champagne! The speeches went on for ages and she ended up thanking everyone. I could not leave till the speeches were over which meant I was 30 minutes late for practice. I texted and rang Karen who told Janet who waited until 7.50 before going to the church to tell those waiting there! There were 4 missing any way so changed the anthem for Sunday from "Rejoice in the Lord alway" to "People look East" and that went really well. John was very late on Sunday again. It makes life very difficult for everyone. Saturday very wet and library quiet. 4 deacons admitted at Mass - one looked well over 60. Amazed to see Cassa who used to work at Balham library and is now a deacon in Hackney!