Hi, Everybody

Mon Cher famile,
It seems a long time since I entered on the Blog, but spring, having sprung, seems to have neglected us temporarily, as it is quite chilly, although the sun is shining. I am still keeping fine and the stupid fall I had at Easter time, when I was painting my decking has caused me to travel bi-weekly to have the cut on my right shin, dressed professionally. It is one way for me to get out of the house. Next treatment is tomorrow and I will go to Brackley, having been to the Polling Station to register my vote. Yes, but for whom?? I think I am a voting floater!.

I am enjoying my new Sony Bravia 32" TV with its SKY HD and I get some lovely programmes to watch, perhaps not everybody's choice, but I love it. La Boheme on a big screen was super and I get some Art programmes, like Andre Preview and his wife, Anne Sophie Mutter, playing piano/violin duets. What a wonderful pianist he is and ASM is a beautiful violinist. I also get chance to see some of my favourite BIG epics, like L'Oronce of Arabia. Beautiful.

Thank you Cathy for keeping me up-to-date with happenings at Nythfa and for Daniel who Skypes me from Singapore. Perhaps he will soon learn to switch on the sound at his end! Love also to my lovely Ruth who Skypes me from Provence. I am looking forward to seeing our two French artists this weekend, as Julian has to collect his 'Postcard' book from the Printers in Frome. Who is going to sleep on the floor?

My once- baby sitter Barbara keeps me entertained with her news from Basildon, and Gill, (the other b/sitter) is in Washington DC at the wedding of her son David. I hope the 'New' cloud over the Emerald Isle does not prevent her from returning to UK this weekend as I am to get a visit from B&G on 15th.

Finally to Pete and Jan and family for their visits to me

If anyone feels inclined, I am having Mum's ashes distributed at the Crem on her 'birthday' at 2pm.
Love to you all from DadXXXXXXXXXX