5th September 2010

5th September 2010.

Dear All,

Busy day yesterday: judging Bottisham show in the morning, Over Day Care Centre 21st Birthday party in the afternoon and the cricket club dinner in the evening.
The show was OK but I was judging flowers as well as fruit and vegetables, 45 classes in all but the entries were not that numerous. I was “blessed” with an overhelpful mature lady assistant who kept offering her own opinions about the relative merits of the entries!

Bottisham Show

The Day Care Centre has been a great asset to Over and surrounding villages offering care, medical checks, a bath and other entertainment. It is a long time since I have felt so young!
Yes, I did get an award at the cricket dinner, this time the managers award for services to the club ie looking after the wicket.
I was at Wisley on Thursday for a Trials Advisory Committee, this is not much fun as they are currently reviewing the amount of trials they carry out and everyone is up in arms as they do not like changes. As I was travelling alone I took an old couple Ken and May Elsom for a treat and they enjoyed a sunny day.

Wisley

I missed the walk this week because of Wisley but managed to fit in the college visit, this week to Robinson, the newest Cambridge college. It was funded by the man behind Robinson Rentals and his wife was allowed to choose the bricks that were used. Unfortunately her choice is shipping water and most of the outer brickwork will need replacing shortly.

Robinson Pendulous Redwood

Chapel stained glass

Robinson Lake

Otherwise there have been a few meetings as plans for the autumn get underway.
Ben is back safe and sound and evidently had a wonderful time in Madagascar, highlight included seeing several types of lemurs in the National Parks, hearing whales sing underwater and interacting with the natives who have not yet seen enough tourists to be cynical.
Kate has been to a work colleagues wedding this afternoon in a farm barn at Shingay cum Wendy.

Love

Mike & Kate