28th June 2026

 

           Dear All,

On Sunday the week began with the celebration of Carol’s mother Etty’s 105^th birthday. There was a buffet after the morning service which we briefly attended before joining Esther and Emma who had come up to celebrate Father’s Day.

 

 

   

Sadly there was no swimming on Monday as the pool was being cleaned but we were entertained by 3 Irish gentlemen who knocked on the door offering to initially clean our solar panels and then extended the offer to pressure washing the roof tiles. We accepted their offer after negotiation and were pleased with the result although watching dancing around on the roof was nerve wracking.

 

 

At lunchtime I met up with 3 walking mates for a meal at Over Community Centre.

Tuesday I was back at the Spire for results of my MRI scan which showed some degenerative changes to the vertebral column and impingement of the nerves accounting for the numbness I often experience. I have another consultation next week to decide what next.

I mentioned a couple of times when my leg had also gone numb during the consultation so as an added bonus I have a possible TIA scan on Monday!

Otherwise it has mainly been watering and gardening. Harvesting garlic and onions and planting late squash. We also removed the electric fence which has been successful again.

Thursday there was another Over Show committee and Friday a Chapel Events committee.

On Saturday I was Judging Stapleford Produce Show where the standard is not high but gradually improving.

Ben arrived Friday evening with his curtains for Kate to line.

 

 

Best Wishes

 

 

Mike & Kate