Author Archives: Peter Ball

Bury St Edmunds Patisserie ValerieYum!!!

I’m sitting in my dressing gown watching the BBC’s transmission from China. They do it so well. Its the first times Mercedes has had the front row of the grid and Pole for over 50 years.  I would like to see Michael Schumacher win again, but Rosberg who has pole deserves the race.

We had dinner at Liz and Pete Gidlows this evening. Peter and Carol were also there, so as a 6 we had a good mix. As  you know I had a molar out earlier in the day and had a nap in the afternoon but felt well enough to go to dinner, if I wasContinue reading “Dinner with Neighbours”

This morning I had my last molar removed. It was an upper left one and had given me trouble for quite some time. Dr Kevin Jones extracted it and then sat me in front of a TV while I stopped bleeding. Good job Kev…

A Walk in Brandon Forest………. We got soaked

Today, as the Friday 13th London Lunch didn’t happen, Peter Ball, Alastair Roberts and Christopher Goodwins met for lunch in Wicken Village (http://www.maidsheadwicken.com/) . The weather was pleasant and the beer and white bait very acceptable………… Cost £4.95….. We met to chat and we eventually got onto the current social side to our Association away from college.Continue reading “Friday 13th London Lunch”

Christine will be 65 (tomorrow) but I had arranged for a card from Moonpig to arrive, either today, or latest tomorrow.  I thought she would be pleased to get a card from me but I think she was upset as she rang the house and spoke to Anna in a very aggressive way (I understand)Continue reading “My sisters 65th birthday”

Today looks like being a slow day. The weather is better than yesterday, when we had heavy snow in the afternoon. I only have one appointment today in Newmarket and so I will busy myself with the dogs and housework.  Anna came home and announced she is on holiday for two weeks and so IContinue reading “Monday 5th March”

My Toyota Previa which I bought in June 2002 died today. I had had what I thought was a little problem, when I tried to start it the oil light wouldn’t go out, so being cautious I rang the AA. They sent a recovery vehicle and Nigel (the AA man) decided he needed to recoverContinue reading “My Car died”

Today is the 60th birthday of a very dear friend, David Garrett, who I have known since I was 10. We met at school and have stayed in touch for 50 years. Quite an achievement. A lovely man who has always done what is right. I am proud to have known him.