Spelling mistake, and a fun day.

Sorry, I should have typed 'Gagliano' in yesterday's post.

Today is our Wedding Anniversary. After so many years we were at a loose end and could think of nothing too exciting to do. Sad, isn't it? But we have quite a bit of fun most days, I suppose. We are good friends. We had booked lunch at a new restaurant in the village and I was in bed, thinking we had to get out of the house from 9-12 to allow our visiting magician to do her stuff with the housework. She comes once a fortnight and her visits force us to do a tidy up! G. came in and announced triumphantly that he knew what to do. The Dump was the place to go! We could fill the car up with the old cans of paint that I swear have been breeding in the shed for years . For some inexplicable reason, this cheered me up no end and I rose with energy and optimism! The weather has been grey and drizzly but the journey was lovely - all wet and misty with snowdrops and crocus flowers lurking along the way. The dump brought back memories of my cycle ride as it is at the start of the disused railway track we used. There was an intriguing 'department store' where discarded items had been retrieved and tastefully set out for our perusal! We probably missed an antique treasure lying unrecognised amongst the iffy teapots, chamberpots and candlesticks!

After that we tidied ourselves up feeling very self satisfied and dropped in at a comfortable country hotel nearby and had coffee in the lounge - all hand painted chinese silk walls, enormous flower arrangements and waiter in black apron. Having enjoyed the luxury of deep armchairs and good coffee for an hour we went on to lunch. The restaurant is owned and run by a young modern couple who have got their business just right - friendly, unstuffy, spotless and very good food.

Back home all was magically transformed and after a crossword, Sudoku, and snooze, I did my practise. Not too bad today. 'A' string still thin and reedy when I play in 4th position, but maybe a little better today. One day.........