The organist librarian

Worked until 5 and had some time to do some clearing up. To Feltham on train and parked car outside Barbara's. Ate at Giraffe and flew out at 10 p.m. on Cyprus Air. Watched film "Whatever happened to the Morgans" although sound was not good. Landed at 4 a.m. 2 hours ahead and picked up Citroen. Drove to Nicosia and spent some time trying to find the Hilton Park hotel. Had breakfast and able to use room immediately so went for a swim and rested. Sunday morning Grainne and Dino and Tony and family arrived at hotel and we followed them - the church proved to be very close by hotel. The baptism of Alexis at 12 noon was an ordeal for everyone. His mother is not allowed near him and the 2 godmothers have to completely undress him and is covered in oil and put in the water 3 times by the priest. His hair is cut 3 times. Naturally he screamed through the whole ceremony some of which was in English but the rest in Greek which the people do not understand! Very nice lunch at countr...

Soweto squatter camp, St John's College between Pelican and David quad, John, Richard Else, John Fulton, Michael Matthews on the morning of the reunion Posting the South African photos on Face book has led to some great comments and information about those present. It really was a super trip. Tony Palik comments on the Soweto photos too. A house costing $100! Makes you think in the present economic climate! Been busy at work. Thursday to Age concern meeting and did minutes. Claire Kakembo was holding forth a lot about how she can fix computers! Gillian McGrandles has settled in well. To park in glorious autumn sunshine and the trees all turning. Spoke to Dennis on phone and Liz went to Bow for the national energy survey. At choir Molly and Ella are greatly improved and wearing cassocks after all! Only 4 there. Jenny cross that choir not singing at evening confirmation but it when I am away and the choir has a large workload. Watched "Beautiful people" - hilarious comedy a...