Swine Flu

Talking of conservation this government certainly doesn't mean to waste anything. Having spent good money on buying swine flu vaccine mostly unused, I read they are proposing to add it to the normal flu jabs that we poor old souls get given each year. So we are going to get this vaccine whether we want it or not. There is some talk of it having links to narcolepsy. Oh dear! If I sleep any more it won't be worth my getting up to get dressed.

Going Green

I have decided I am now too old for candlelit dinners. No use whispering sweet nothings. As the wine goes down the volume goes up! I have dined out three times in the past few weeks. Each time in delightful company and with good food but the restaurants were lit almost entirely by candlelight. After I had stumbled my way to the table I had to ask my neighbour to read the menu. When the food arrived I couldn't see what was on the plate. I am all for conserving energy but this was ridiculous. I wished I had brought a torch!

David

A sad day!! My friend David ,the beekeeper from Denmark, has died. Although in very poor health he took part in the ceremony in May at the crash site, playing the flute and reading a beautiful poem. He was a man of many talents and I was fortunate to meet him. Despite his problems he was cheerful company and interested in all the world around him. I shall miss him as will many others whose lives he touched.

Bath

Have just spent 3 days in Bath visiting old friends. Stayed in a house on top of a hill with marvellous views and slept in a fourposter bed! Felt like Elizabeth 1st (or Mr. Pickwick when he found himself in the wrong room).