Dear All,
The main event this week has been a trip to Hove to inspect
Mary-Ann, Andy and Amélie’s new residence and surroundings. They have more room
with a larger kitchen and extra bedroom so Amélie is now ensconced in her own
room and seemingly untroubled by the separation. Parking is an issue and while they
are waiting for a permit their car remains at Andy’s workplace.
They are only two streets from the beach and we walked from Hove
into Brighton inspecting the Pavilion, Pier and “The Lanes” – narrow streets
with small shops and cafes.
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3 Haddington Street
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Strolling the Prom
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I
see no ships!
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The Lanes
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Brighton
Pavilion
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The Pier
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Driving Postman Pat
Before travelling on Tuesday we had attended a funeral for Erica, one
of our walking group. It was held at the Woodland Cemetery and was an
Eco/Quaker ceremony. There was a wicker coffin and attendees were encouraged to
bring flowers to weave into the lid and throw into the grave at the burial.
There was an hour of tributes followed by a Quaker, mainly silent, service. We
did not stay until the end as we were travelling to Hove but it was a moving
experience.
We walked on the hottest day of the week starting at Croydon, near
Wimpole Hall, taking in Shingay and Clopton, a deserted, overgrown, medieval village.
I played cricket in the evening so went to bed reasonably tired!
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The garden has benefited from the recent rain but there has been an
explosion of cabbage white butterflies. Tomatoes are just beginning and
cucumbers and lettuce in full profusion – so salads it is!
Kate was called on to judge the cakes, pickles and jams at Lolworth
Show yesterday. As there were several entries and she had to sample them all
she was not hungry for an hour or two.
Pat Howard is 65 this weekend so Mervyn has arranged a surprise
party for her at the Community Centre this lunchtime. I am fairly sure she will
hate the event and the attention – but Mervyn will love it!
Love
Mike & Kate
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