The best laid plans ...

The last few days have been rather different to what I had anticipated.

Late on Friday afternoon I received a phone call to say that the friend whom I was planning to visit yesterday was going into hospital so I "dropped everything" and spent the evening with her there.

Yesterday, I had lunch with friends (about thirty of us) - the original idea had been to eat 'alfresco' but torrential rain drove us indoors!! Nevertheless, we enjoyed a delicious meal of cold salmon with a splendid array of salads, followed by strawberries and cream.

Then, it was back to the hospital again; thankfully, she was more settled and beginning to respond to treatment.

Today, I should have been at a garden party but, unfortunately, it had to be cancelled at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances! As a result I have had a "domestic" day catching up with chores and then popped down to the hospital for a quick visit.

Who knows what tomorrow will bring?  I haven't got any specific events planned, but you never know ...

Returning after a long absence

Well, here I am - back again after more than two months.

Why have I been silent for so long?

At first, it was a combination of lack of time and slight writer's block - several drafts which were not finished before the topic was out of date. Then I lost my broadband connection for nearly six weeks! Total misery, being unable to research anything (how quickly one has become dependent upon modern methods), write a few words, check my emails etc.

Enough of grumbling - we have had some glorious weather during which I have enjoyed several afternoons in the garden with friends and a very pleasant barbeque.

A rather short post this time, but I am determined (all other things being equal) to write more frequently from now onwards.