The organist librarian

Had a lie-in after a restless night during which I dreamed about the Queen! Sent off 6 CDs to Old Johannians in U.K. and John East. Per Thunarf from Stockholm played well at St Michael's. Gigout, Lemmens, Swedish composers and Hesse. Nice to see Dorio - he seems to be getting deaf. To dentist and had to wait. I am to have a denture and 2 top teeth taken out which should improve my smile! To meet Bruce at Queensway and hand over theatre tickets then back on bus to cathedral for excellent recital by Johannes Geffert from Cologne. Bruhns, Bach (with scores), Vierne, Schumann and Liszt. Saw Rosa, Martin Ball, Peter Stevens and Andrew Cessana. Watched Great British bake off and Educating Yorkshire.

Did some work this morning and then to St George's Beckenham for recital by Jon Payne of St Thomas Stourbridge and RSCM music advisor (Central and East). Preferred the way he played Bach concerto 593 to Catherine Ennis's version on Tuesday. Much more contrast and subtlety and slow movement more reflective. Lovely Lloyd Webber Benedictus and Hesse variations on the National anthem. Coffee and cake in aid of Macmillan cancer. To Beckenham bookshop and bought calendars - Gruffalo family planner and Monet.  At Victoria to St Paul's bookshop and got diary and Advent calendar for Ciarán. To Church House bookshop and finally used my book token from Marie and Caroline to buy Rowan Williams' latest on Faith in the public square. Also got a nice Celtic calendar for Ann and Paul and posted it off and a copy of "Sharing Eden" for Miriam. I kept meeting people - Reuben, Kate, Miriam. To Marks for tea with Duncan to plan Catenian conference Mass next May! Served at 5.30 Mas...