Celebrations with Sue and Margaret.

We picked up some goodies from Matta's and some wine and headed to Chester,we had a lovely warm welcome from S&M. Great meal,beetroot pate,baked trout,sliced potatoes in herbs and cider-,warm spinich salad,and hot stuffed tomatoes,followed by Apple Crumble,washed dowm with lovely cold white wine.Caught up with all the news,John told the story of the Lightbody clock and great fun was had by all. I did not talk about dad ,this was a night for John. n the morning we all went to the river Dee and watched the rowers in the beautiful November sunshine while drinking coffee. Alice joined us ( Sue's mum ) and we had breakfast in the Blue Moon Cafe they played great 50s 60s music on a great old jukebox.Carol joined us and we met Mike briefly.I like him.We talked a bit about dad at that point and I got a bit upset,Sue and Carol lost their dad about the same time we lots mum,there was an air of sadness around us all for a little while.
The Alice told a joke:-) chu chu twain!Sue dropped us at the train after picking up a lovely young friend ,who might come to Liverpool with Sue next time for a coffee at the Walker Gallery.I had such a strong urge to text dad to tell him we were at the river.He would have like to know that,he liked Chester.Pictures of the 24 hours in Chester all up on f'licker now. John's 5th celebration is under his belt.
Watched the last episode of Jury when we got home,we really enjoyed it. Bought a few Christmas presents in Past Times today.Things going on in Castlenel with the Ani saga,it is too much for me to think about.As is Christmas. neighbours having a party tonight ,could be noisy but we don't mind,good for them.