The organist librarian

Collected swim stuff (Liz unable to do so yesterday as problems with Grandma's neighbours) 32 lengths. Compost heap, bird seed out, cleaned bins. We are off tomorrow to the Canadian Rockies and then meet Ann and Paul for cruise to Alaska from Vancouver. Back in 2 weeks. Today have St Michael's recital and interfaith group meeting and pack! Paul Dean of Chelsea Old Church gave an excellent recital including Franck No 1, Widor, Mendelssohn, Jongen Chant de mai and Reubke. Some thrilling playing. Martin Ball brought back Lionel Rogg ticket so I gave is to Stuart Garnet. Dorio and Alan Hickox there. Had lunch and met Ada on the bus. Interfaith group excellent and 10 came. Read Cardinal Tauran's Heythrop lecture (in part) and comcluded discussion on Muslim scholars statement with a look at Catholic responses. Andrew and Donald were there which was great. With Paul on the cruise

At Coulsdon we enjoyed singing "Rejoice in the Lord alway" (anon) I practised and after a sandwich with Bruce we went to the hospital. Took Dennis to Victoria and want to vespers in the cathedral. The 10 layclerks sang well. To Starbucks for a new toffee hot chocolate. To the cathedral organ recital by the organist of Chelsea Old church, Paul Dean. He expertly played Buxtehude, Bruhns and Bach. Home to decorate the tree with Bruce and watch Cranford.