Well Friday and Saturday were lovely, quiet days of reading, lazy breakfasts and Life on Mars. Sunday, by contrast (and ironically given that it is supposed to be a day of rest!) was very busy...church, then church lunch (I had cooked 55 sausages in my wee kitchen in preparation for this - I can still smell them and I NEVER want to see a sausage again...ever), then off to an old folks' home for a wee service, then back to an friendly couple's house for some tea (lovely English tradition), then back to church, then home and snooze. Phew! I took my guitar to the home and played a couple of songs. It was my first 'performance' since leaving Rudsambee. I always get nervous, even in front of a collection of elderly people with contrasting levels of cognition. However, it was fine.
Today was a happy day of writing. I am trying to get this paper finished and crack on with the book. Both are going relatively well really. Fancied a change of scenery this afternoon so went for a wee walk in the sun (another summer day in Lincoln) and stopped at a new cafe, The Way of Tea. It is below the tea shop on the Bailgate and is a lovely, cool cavernous room with an amazing selection of teas. I just asked for a recommendation for a hot afternoon and a lovely lady brought me a light green tea (leaf, naturally), Wen Shan Baozhong (of all things) in a tea pot. She also brought me a wee timer so I could brew it for four minutes exactly. It was the most refreshing cup of green tea I've ever drunk and I had a very happy hour and a half with my laptop. Definitely a new favourite. I'll work my way through the menu.
A peaceful night ahead. I've got a few jobs to do around the house before all our visitors arrive over the next couple of days. Oh, and it's University Challenge tonight, of course, so D and I will be avidly watching at 8pm. I'm going to put a wash on and get the falafel in the oven for tea. Man, I sound terribly middle class! I am even wearing a pashmina as I write this. Hmmm...
Have a great week one and all.
CSW
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