(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
Got up,early to give suki a good walk. Went to lower trebadere car park then down to,pick up RUPP. Went up by river Bovey then across to join up with RUPP again. Hadn't banked on the joining path being quite so seriously steeply up - I guess the clue is in the name (Houndtor Ridge). Walked quite quickly round, even on steep ascents and got round in hour and a half. Ann put her car on drive and Bob took us to Ideford for QP Of plain bob minor. Not bad. Lynne's daughter Sophie rang 5. Ann struggled with fourths at singles having practiced thirds all night the previous evening at Wolborough. Another hot sunny day. Ann came back for cup of tea and we sat in the garden. Then I sat out on lounger sunbathing all afternoon. Finished background on wolf - now just got the snow to do. Had shower at 6 just before Jayne came in. Took suki for short walk. We had first crop of potatoes from garden with steak and salad followed by cheese and biscuits and then Eton mess all washed down with bottle of Fitou. Even managed to wash up too. Lovely relaxing evening watching Abba Years and then Miranda DVD.
