The organist librarian

Monday packed cases and both had hair cut. Taxi to Thornton Heath and train to West Brompton and then 2 tubes to Heathrow 5. Stood most of the way on Piccadilly line. Ate at Giraffe. British Airways flight left a little late and we had got the 2 seats right at the back. The entertainment took ages to come on and then no identification of what we were watching nor was there any way to go to the start of a film. Watched Rev and Club 60 and slept a bit. After 6 and a half hours arrived. 3 a.m. British time but in fact we went back in time to 8 p.m. Montreal time. Taxi driver did not know where Rue Dézéry was but I had maps. The fare was $50 and we went a long way round. Melanie very friendly – it is up 2 flights of stairs – high ceilings and big rooms and 2 balconies and 2 big cats. Slept a bit and had a small breakfast. Liked the coffee maker! Tuesday my 68 th birthday and nice cards walked to metro station (15 minutes) and got the hired car an automatic Ford Focus which I don’t li...

Monday swam and I was due to have PRP interview but it was postponed to Thursday. To tai chi and then straight to doctor's where it turns out I did not need a tetanus jab as I had one before going to South Africa 4 years ago! Tuesday swam and straight to Euston from work. Train to Birmingham and met Bruce at the station. Checked in at Comfort Inn near the station and had a great meal at the Mailbox Gourmet Burger kitchen. Wednesday we visited the Birmingham Art gallery particularly rich in Pre-Raphaelites and House of memory. We walked through to the new flat which is lovely with a balcony on the top floor. We then went on the hour canal trip which was delightful and lovely weather. We had a cream tea at the beautiful botanical gardens. We visited the Ikon gallery Berwick prints and intriguing videos and then returned to the Evans shop which is most impressive and the staff all very friendly. We had noddles at Wagamana and then it was off to the train and home by 11 p.m.