Cruising

 Di didn't have a good night. She was awake for all but about 3 hours. I did better than that, but not brilliantly. Ellie was being dropped off an hour later than usual, but I was up at the usual time out of habit. The weather was a bit cooler, but it was still a lovely day when we walked to school. She was very excited that they had a rehearsal for the summer production today.

Once home, I got on with some admin after helping Di up the stairs. When she was settled, I popped to Sainsbury's and M&S for some items I couldn't get at the weekend, then stopped off at Chalcroft Nursery. I went to see the guys at City Irrigation and explained that I was having real problems with the irrigation controller. It was eating batteries too quickly, it wouldn't keep time (often drifting by several hours overnight), and wouldn't allow the manual override. He asked when it was installed, and when I told him last October (it was actually September), he told me to bring it in, and he would sort it out or replace it if necessary. That was good news. Later in the afternoon, I disconnected the unit and will take it in to them tomorrow or Wednesday.

We heard from Maureen. Chris had been discharged, and they were just settling down at home. That must be a huge relief for them both. He had been so poorly.

Denise phoned and had a chat with Diane. She and Becky have reviewed the details of the cruise we have booked, and wish to join in. I sent them the details of Sue, who does our bookings, and then phoned Sue to give her a "heads up". Later in the evening I heard from Becky to say it was all in progress.

My saintly sister celebrated her birthday today. Saintly? Well, it is the feast of St Peter and St Paul, and she was born in St John and St Elizabeth's hospital. I hope she had a wonderful day. Trevor sent us a picture from their evening in Portugal, explaining that Jane believed I should have a uniform such as this, when serving tea.

I responded that I did, indeed, have such a uniform. She didn't believe me for some reason and demanded photographic proof.

Proof was provided.