13^th April 2014.

Dear All,

It was good to see most of you yesterday as we enjoyed a well planned day for Jen’s 70^th. It is interesting to log the changes in both old and young when you do not see them too often. “Faith Farm” made an excellent venue for the activities as besides eating we attempted to hit clay pigeons, archery, golf and football targets and show skill on a mini digger. We also undertook a couple of walks in between serious chin wagging.

Rosie’s new career

Maid Marion?

Faith Farm

Still dextrous at 70!

On Monday night we had the annual chapel outing to the 10 pin bowling rink at Pidley, preceded by a meal. About 30 came for the meal and 24 bowled. I got a prize for “Most improved player” advancing from 82 in the first game to 144 in the second.

On Tuesday I went to Fenners to watch Cambs University take on Essex at cricket. Neither side found batting very easy but one Essex batsman (Bopara) scored 90 exactly the same as the whole Cambs team.

Fenners

Alistair Cook

I missed the walk on Thursday as my knee is still playing up but Kate led the short walk from Burwell round Wicken Fen on a pleasant sunny day.

We were invited out for lunch on Friday with some fellow walkers who both taught English at Anglia Ruskin University. We were joined by John and Carol Pook, the lady will be known to my children as a teacher from Swavesey. As they live close to the Botanic Gardens I had my second visit in 2 weeks.

I have been gradually accumulating things for Moldova and John came over on Friday night to make final plans as we are scheduled to leave in 2 weeks.

love

Mike & Kate