Monday.

 

Set out a bit after nine this morning to drive to Great Gran's. Broke the journey at Ely to have a quick potter round the antique centre (no business resulted) then on to Welney, where I took the above photo of the wash road to remind Nea of her origins. On to Wisbech and to Gran's flat. Had cuppa (tea Lori) then Matt and I drove into town to buy fish and chip lunch. Purchased two haddock, one cod, one battered sausage (Matt's choice, but in the event he had part of Great Gran's haddock as well) one portion of mushy peas (to go with my cod and chips) and two portions of chips (which we knew, from previous experience would be quite enough for the four of us - Frank's fish shop is notoriously generous- and our choice was wise - good many chips left over). This little lot came to just over eleven pounds, very good value for money these days. Drove back to flat where Ann had prepared the traditional accompaniments of tea and bread and butter. Excellent meal. Left Gran at about 3.30 p.m. and drove to Littleport, where we called in to see Ann's brother Michael, who wanted my advice on a large striking carriage clock that needs attention. Finally got home at six o'clock.

P.s. I am directed/requested by Ann to convey a message to our good (but at present poorly) friend Dr. Terry Turk that the amarylis which she gave Ann last year has survived the winter, developed into two corms/bulbs, and that both of them are bearing buds from which we confidently expect offspring to flower within the next week or so. Many thanks Terry, we've never succeeded in doing this before, and will keep you posted. Much love, Mike and Ann.