East Linton Gala

Thursday, 18th June.

Celebrated another birthday last weekend. Lots of cards and presents.Kay, Gavin and the boys arrived on Friday afternoon bringing flowers, books and goodies, including birthday cake! Robert was so excited, setting out the table in the garden. I really enjoyed all the fun, yet after they'd gone home I really felt very weepy, thinking about John. Maybe it was because I know how much he would have enjoyed all the fun too.

On Saturday was at East Linton gala to see Douglas in his role as consort. Just before we left the house, Helen picked up a towel in case it rained and we had to dry our seats. A good job too, as I think everyone on the platform had to borrow it! just as they were ready to have the ceremony, the heavens opened and the rain poured down. However, everyone went into the tea tent and it turned out to be a really happy day. The Queen was lovely, all the maids looked very sweet and Douglas looked really handsome in his kilt.

On Sunday Margo and Jonathan arrived, then Arthur. Jonathan enjoyed blethering to him about records etc. Later he was telling me all about being in 5th Year. I really enjoyed talking to him about about the texts he's going to be studying in English which include "The Crucible" and "The Great Gatsby" Went to the cemetery with flowers and tidied up the spring flowers.

Bobby took me to Strawberry Corner to buy new plants for Summer. He's going to put them in at the weekend. Still hasn't found another job yet, so doing the taxis in the meantime. At Afternoon Tea today and going to Jean Whitelaw's funeral tomorrow.