Don began the month of February with a Super Bowl party on the night after the game was played. He had taped the game, which was broadcast live by BBC until the early hours of Monday morning. Amazingly, although he tried to avoid learning how the game had turned out, that evening on the late afternoon news, they introduced a story about the upcoming Super Tuesday primaries with a recap of the last few seconds of the Super Bowl game and so Don couldn't help but know that not only was the game a super-close one, but it was won by the underdogs in the last few seconds. Don didn't let that information spoil his enjoyment of the game.
Gordon Rae and Peter Innes came bearing unhealthy foods. Don supplied wine and beer. All three men had a good time. I came back from chorus rehearsal to find them scarfing up Doritos and dip, almonds, potato and vegetable chips, crackers and cheese and who knows what else? They sounded jolly happy when they left and I don't recall hearing any of the derisive yelling that usually accompanies the SuperBowl back in the States.
We've only had a few dinner invitations lately but those were as delightful as usual. On February 13th a Strathearn Music Society concert featured a 15-year-old pianist who really stunned the audience with his technical mastery and technique. His fingers fairly flew over the keys. He was amazing to watch and listen to.
On February 16th we had tickets to the matinee performance of Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" at Perth Theatre. Don and I have seen this play on the stage a couple of times and we've seen two film versions, but we both felt that this was the best performance we'd ever seen. The emotional ending left the audience reeling.
On the 18th, a Monday morning, I delivered a talk the Inner Link Club of Comrie on the history of quilting in the British Isles, Europe, and America to set the record straight that Americans did not invent quilting. I said to the assemblage of women "SO where do you think Americans came from? Who were they originally?" The talk was very well-received and there was a good write-up in the local newspaper. I was very pleased with the way the talk went. I have had many good comments since.
On Thursday, the 21st, Don and I both had morning appointments at Perth Royal Infirmary. I had one of my three-monthly routine follow-up checks with the dermatologist following my melanoma surgery in March of last year. It went so well that Dr. Fleming feels we can now stretch these visits to every 4 months.
Last Sunday the Friends of Cognac organization had Sunday lunch at a restaurant in the town of Methven, just a few miles this side of Perth. It was a wonderful meal. The food was delicious and the menu offered a tempting selection of dishes. There was much chat and laughter, an altogether successful event for the committee, of which Don is a member. We are now in the process of planning an October visit to Cognac.
On Friday the 22nd, I rode with some Crieff quilters down to Edinburgh for a quilt show. It was a good show and I had the opportunity to browse a number of quilt-related vendors for some fabric and notions. The photo at the top of this page is of a trip-tych quilt by Janice Ballard from Devon, England, called The Bridge (the quilt, not the woman, is called The Bridge). Isn't it lovely?
Last night, Helen and Gordon Rae came over for a Movie Night. Helen brought her wonderful macaroni and cheese augmented with mushrooms, bacon, and sliced tomatoes. The film for the evening was "Clockwise" starring John Cleese. We all laughed heartily at the scrapes Cleese as a pompous and officious head-master got himself into.
It has been rainy, windy, and cool. Don has not been able to play golf as often as he'd like. He was out early yesterday and came home soaked to the bone, poor dear. Today it is sunnier but still cool. He was out this morning and had a good time but was happy to get home and warm. Next week the Comrie Probus Club members and their wives will have a coach trip to Edinburgh where we'll be able to tour the new Scottish Parliament building and see Parliament in session. (My guess is that, true to form, it will be like watching sausages being made!)
The crocuses are up and snowdrops are blooming as are primroses which add a splash of colour in the flower bed. There is much to be done in the garden. Don has been doing a bit now and then. We'll eventually get everything taken care of.
Tomorrow afternoon we're going to Peter and Robbie Innes's to play Canasta and have a light supper following (as Peter put it) the "cessasion of hostilities." (Can you tell he was in HRH's diplomatic corps?) Of course you now know, as does the rest of the world, that Prince Harry has been fighting the Taliban from the front lines in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Today he came back to the UK. When asked on the TV news whether his Grandmother knew where he was. He replied "Oh yes, Grandma knows. In fact, it was Grandma who told me I was going." It does seem odd to hear Queen Elizabeth referred to as "Grandma." Speaking of HRH, I just finished reading a delightful book I can heartily recommend An Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett in which the Queen discovers literature and can't keep her nose out of a book. (Now you know what that handbag is for!)
Are you seeing signs of spring there? The birds are twittering away. We are lucky to have several sweet warblers in our garden. May all be well with you and yours. Here is a shot of our white crocuses. I did manage to finish a small picture quilt in February. I'll post that photo in coming days along with the story it illustrates.
Love,
Lynn and Don
Gordon Rae and Peter Innes came bearing unhealthy foods. Don supplied wine and beer. All three men had a good time. I came back from chorus rehearsal to find them scarfing up Doritos and dip, almonds, potato and vegetable chips, crackers and cheese and who knows what else? They sounded jolly happy when they left and I don't recall hearing any of the derisive yelling that usually accompanies the SuperBowl back in the States.
We've only had a few dinner invitations lately but those were as delightful as usual. On February 13th a Strathearn Music Society concert featured a 15-year-old pianist who really stunned the audience with his technical mastery and technique. His fingers fairly flew over the keys. He was amazing to watch and listen to.
On February 16th we had tickets to the matinee performance of Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" at Perth Theatre. Don and I have seen this play on the stage a couple of times and we've seen two film versions, but we both felt that this was the best performance we'd ever seen. The emotional ending left the audience reeling.
On the 18th, a Monday morning, I delivered a talk the Inner Link Club of Comrie on the history of quilting in the British Isles, Europe, and America to set the record straight that Americans did not invent quilting. I said to the assemblage of women "SO where do you think Americans came from? Who were they originally?" The talk was very well-received and there was a good write-up in the local newspaper. I was very pleased with the way the talk went. I have had many good comments since.
On Thursday, the 21st, Don and I both had morning appointments at Perth Royal Infirmary. I had one of my three-monthly routine follow-up checks with the dermatologist following my melanoma surgery in March of last year. It went so well that Dr. Fleming feels we can now stretch these visits to every 4 months.
Last Sunday the Friends of Cognac organization had Sunday lunch at a restaurant in the town of Methven, just a few miles this side of Perth. It was a wonderful meal. The food was delicious and the menu offered a tempting selection of dishes. There was much chat and laughter, an altogether successful event for the committee, of which Don is a member. We are now in the process of planning an October visit to Cognac.
On Friday the 22nd, I rode with some Crieff quilters down to Edinburgh for a quilt show. It was a good show and I had the opportunity to browse a number of quilt-related vendors for some fabric and notions. The photo at the top of this page is of a trip-tych quilt by Janice Ballard from Devon, England, called The Bridge (the quilt, not the woman, is called The Bridge). Isn't it lovely?
Last night, Helen and Gordon Rae came over for a Movie Night. Helen brought her wonderful macaroni and cheese augmented with mushrooms, bacon, and sliced tomatoes. The film for the evening was "Clockwise" starring John Cleese. We all laughed heartily at the scrapes Cleese as a pompous and officious head-master got himself into.
It has been rainy, windy, and cool. Don has not been able to play golf as often as he'd like. He was out early yesterday and came home soaked to the bone, poor dear. Today it is sunnier but still cool. He was out this morning and had a good time but was happy to get home and warm. Next week the Comrie Probus Club members and their wives will have a coach trip to Edinburgh where we'll be able to tour the new Scottish Parliament building and see Parliament in session. (My guess is that, true to form, it will be like watching sausages being made!)
The crocuses are up and snowdrops are blooming as are primroses which add a splash of colour in the flower bed. There is much to be done in the garden. Don has been doing a bit now and then. We'll eventually get everything taken care of.
Tomorrow afternoon we're going to Peter and Robbie Innes's to play Canasta and have a light supper following (as Peter put it) the "cessasion of hostilities." (Can you tell he was in HRH's diplomatic corps?) Of course you now know, as does the rest of the world, that Prince Harry has been fighting the Taliban from the front lines in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Today he came back to the UK. When asked on the TV news whether his Grandmother knew where he was. He replied "Oh yes, Grandma knows. In fact, it was Grandma who told me I was going." It does seem odd to hear Queen Elizabeth referred to as "Grandma." Speaking of HRH, I just finished reading a delightful book I can heartily recommend An Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett in which the Queen discovers literature and can't keep her nose out of a book. (Now you know what that handbag is for!)
Are you seeing signs of spring there? The birds are twittering away. We are lucky to have several sweet warblers in our garden. May all be well with you and yours. Here is a shot of our white crocuses. I did manage to finish a small picture quilt in February. I'll post that photo in coming days along with the story it illustrates.
Love,
Lynn and Don
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