Walked round Parke in the morning - top path then back along the river. Then went to get Euros from bank but they hadn't come in. So walked Suki up in the afternoon and picked them up then. Decided to walk back via the public footpath going up by the vicarage. Suki was attacked by two dogs in the field behind St Paul's Close - one large black labrador type and a black and white jack russell. Woman unable to control them and said they were her son's dogs and they were "naughty dogs". Suki rather shaken but otherwise ok - although noticed a scratch in her ear later. Made good progress on sorting out drawers in utility room. Rang handbells in the evening with Tim who came over to the house. Scored a QP of Lightfoot 6 - which Tim called and which was his first Lightfoot 6 in hand. Then practised Carlisle group for the rest of the evening.
Christmas Newsletter 2018
(click here for short, 2-page version pdf!) Doesn’t time fly! It seems no time at all since I was composing last year’s letter. What a gorgeous summer we had - the heatwave seemed to go on for ever and I spent many a happy hour sitting in the garden - as did Suki! As expected, Mary (Mike’s mum) passed away on 13th December last year - nearly 5 weeks after she first took to her bed and stopped eating. Everyone at Tracey House was so good with her, caring for her and keeping her comfortable. They also took care of everything at the end which was very helpful. We were fortunate to be able to have the funeral before Christmas so it wasn’t hanging over until the new year. Mary had written down her wishes for hymns and readings and even a potted history for the eulogy! It was very easy to organise, even from a distance. She was well known at the church and there was a good attendance - I was particularly glad that her 90-year old friend, who had been her bridesmaid, was ab
