Had tea by a waterfall with my friend Anita today, lovely.  Singing in choir in Middlesbrough Cathedral tomorrow then lunch with a Prospective Cannon, Veronica will be half there but Eunice unable to make it sadly.

A strange but nice day yesterday, as normal on a Sunday attended our local church accompanied by my neighbour  Mabel and Pedro. After a 2hr service I jest not, in Latin, you will understand we were too holy by far. Thinking of changing my religion and joining the happy clappy gang. Pedro went walk about  and we lost him temporarily,  but did eventually find him after he had partaken in a frothy coffee and a bun a sensible alternative me thinks.
 So Home for lunch or was it afternoon tea by this time then met up with our special friends at our usual watering hole. Only two swifts Derek and Janice today as Anita and Ben enjoying the delights of Rook Hall and Pauline and Seth attending a wedding down south.   We were joined by Veronica (not the one Eunice knows) and Ted who are not as yet fully paid up members of the swifts but nearly. So we spent a very pleasant afternoon as usual. Taxis home as I decided to have an extra glass or two and hang up the driving gloves for the day so you will understand, what a jolly time we had. We knew it was time to head home when Janice  developed the hiccups and blamed me for her drinking too much , this happens frequently when I am out with my friend Eunice who also blames me for similar activities, Pedro says I do this this without putting their hands behind their backs and they should learn to say no like he does. He is a lovely man.

I put on my sixties gear, Pedro made me  fantastic banner to save our health service and off I set to change the world, I felt young again but wished Pedro could come with me..  Met some very nice and interesting people some I am sure will become friends. When we arrived in Leith the bands were playing, over a thousand of us now the atmosphere electric and friendly the police were lovely and an bonus for me my youngest son and Amos were there to greet me with his banner. So off we set chanting , dancing and singing a great day ending with refreshments in an Irish bar what could be better. Said goodbye to my baby then homeward bound on coach,a treat in store the scenic route was taken and the sun shone. Perfect day felt good better than moaning

I spent the night in the garden where JC suffered a let down by  his friends or so it felt, but once again Pedro in all his frailty reminded me what its all about. Ended up a great day, met some interesting people all of whom I made eye contact with and no problem. Fish, chips mushy peas bread and butter a large pot of tea, what bliss. Then to our new found Irish come Yorkshire watering hole a glass or 2 of their finest wine, and homeward bound, via coach and horses, wonderful.

Unable to blogg yesterday a sad day altogether, but moving on now Pedro has organised our sad day, that finished, we will visit our friend in a village we once lived , Pedro did his army training there, then after seeing our lovely friend Tommy we will have lunch at the piglets farm.

Pedro and I spent an interesting day out yesterday. In miles we travelled 70+, searching for a convent that did confessions of an amusing ingenious type. We were unable to find that said convent but met some interesting people whilst doing so who live in our home town but originally from Lancashire.  Didn't find Tattley not a particularly pleasing place so travelled further to Shipley by Tat, a nicer place, memories of Chinese meals whilst crossing the borders came to mind. A lovely day out ending with going back to school for tea and meeting up with old friends.

Pedro and I are all Irish jigged out time to slow down. Both been to chiropodist so walking on air.
Had an sos from the monastery so attending night vigil tonight. So as Pedro hopefully sleeping, here am I waiting for dawn to appear. I will be rewarded by a trip out on Friday

Mabel and myself  spent a very cultural day yesterday After attending Latins and bell ringing. We spent time back stage of theatre trying on various costumes for  our forthcoming performance, date to be arranged. We dined on smoked salmon blinis and various horsd'oeurves and beetroot crisps, very nice indeed. We then visited our mum and others in the same area took armsfulls of daffodils , had a weep and a laugh. Returned home to Pedro and went to meet special friends in our watering hole . Nice Mother s day

Fish and chips, perfect beloved scenery sun came out, lovely day with Pedro, dropped in    on way home to see Andrea she is so special. Lovely day all round, practicing irish jig tonight in readiness for tomorrow

Pedro is planning a suprise for  Bernadette he hints  fish and chips involved oh wonder where we will end up. Must get car washed first.

Second time around with the swift team ladies,  bolly dancing was just as good. Janice and Andea were laughing and belly dancing  in the aisle. I looked on as Janice had told the attendent I was their guardians and had to take them by by five. I did feel a little responsible so sipped my red wine (being lent)and observed.

Pedro and I have been Bolly dancing today, wonderful we need a bit of practice,  will have to go again with my swift ladies group.

Having a domestic day today. Pedro gone out with his brother Colin to play snooker. I phoned veronica knowing she would contact eumice of my good fortune this morning. I found a cucumber on the ground fully wrapped and sealed, should I advertise it," found " in local shop window or go home and create  something wonderful for Pedros tea.
Well I created with the help of my soup maker a recent addition to my culinary gadgets, a delicious cucumber and advocardo soup.  Feeling very satisfied, no not sad just content xx

Pedro insisted we take afternoon tea at Brief Encounter very Romantic it was too

Pedro and I have had a wonderful few days away in costa del foss. Despite the snow which was so pretty it was oh so sunny. Managed walks,saunas, swimming, gambling and drinking. Met some interesting people. Eunice would have had to look the other way on occassions.
We finished off the short break in the market town of Tickering calling at Daises for lunch, a favourite of Pedros, perfect. Looking forward to our next trip now across the sea.

Pedro and I are all packed ready for our romantic few days away at Blackbird Hotel in Costa de Foss. Walking swimming sauna eating and sipping wine in order. Also a few games of cards whilst sipping our cocktails before dinner, let Pedro win and a Brandy with our coffee will be in order. Oh what bliss