What a Wonderful world

Thursday, 18th October.

When I switched on the radio first thing Louis Armstrong was singing "What a Wonderful World” and it certainly seemed like it when I opened the curtains.

“I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.”

A bonus too when the robin was sitting near the door waiting for breakfast, with the pair of blackbirds pecking away nearby. Leisurely breakfast, then started preparing to put cds on top shelf of bookcase in bedroom. Gave shelves a wee sponge first. Rae phoned, She’s feeling much better and asked me to ask Arthur if the band is available for the wedding, as Anna wants a party in the village hall in the evening for all the cousins and friends. I’ll phone him tonight.

Bobby came in.On holiday this week.He was going to Aldi’s and asked if I needed anything. Was going there as there was an offer on for jogging gear, as he’s going to start a new health regime after being at doctor yesterday.
I needed milk so that was fine.

Thought I would iron curtains and downie cover but “The best laid schemes etc”- The iron wasn’t working. Phoned Bobby, so he brought up spare and took mine away for repair, but by that time Jean was coming round, so had to put ironing on hold. Margo phoned to say they’re coming down at tea tme and bringing the meal with them. Said she’ll do ironing when she arrives. Gardener came next and did a good tidy up. We’re amazed the grass is still growing and still quite lush Found lots of bulbs in hut, but the geraniums in the pots are still a blaze of colour so going to leave them till later.

Jean and I had good blether. Maybe going to play in the Goth about witches. Brunton Theatre next week to see film “Becoming Jane.” discussed local news, politics, books etc. and she was so pleased to see the bairns when Margo arrived. She couldn’t believe how tall Jonathan was! Going to give him more Agatha Christie books.I see “On Chesil Beach” didn’t win the Booker

I’m very impressed by Annemarie Allan winning the Kelpie prize. What an honour for her and Prestonpans. Must get a copy for the bairns.

John made tea, Margo hung curtains. Jonathan helped me make up bed. I showed them an old video taken when Jonathan was five and Ailie two and we were all in stitches laughing, but Margo and I were a bit weepy when John was in it.Arthur came along. It was great to see him. He had great time.and looked really well. Told him about Rae so he’s going to check it out.

I feel really blessed today.