The organist librarian

Today was yet another day when I rejoice at being a Granddad! Ciarán had asked to see the David Hockney exhibition so we met at 9 as Friends can go in before opening at 10. I did 5 drawings and he did 4 and did really well as he is only 7. We then went with Louise and Liz to Fire! at the Museum of London which he really enjoyed. I did 4 drawings. Great to explore the modern section and see the Olympic cauldron. Good lunch at London Wall Bar and kitchen. They went off to MnMs and Liz and I went to Marks where I bought 2 suits. My waistline is now 38 after too many Catenian dinners! Fr  Brian O'Mahony   gave a wonderful homily for the start of Lent at Mass. Watched the Great Pottery throw down and University challenge. Ciaran is so sweet - he gave me his first drawing as a present - he loved the sketchbook I gave him.

Swam 20. Great chat to Ann for her 60th and saw Owen and Mick - ginger! Annoyed with Tony - 9 there and he insisted on this stupid marching exercise which was too fast and 3 of us sat down. I suggested "The grand old duke of York" which worked better.  We then had a long meditation and I dropped off. I did not go to lunch as the official lunch is Jan 30th.   The Fire exhibition at the Museum of London is very child friendly and interesting. Loved see the Lord Mayor's coach and the 2012 Olympics cauldron. Watched Prince Harry in Lesotho and Vienna.