Varied week

24th June, 2009.

At Jean Whitelaw's funeral on 19th and it was just as she had wished, a celebration of her long and happy life.

On Saturday, Jean and I went to the Aroma late afternoon and then to Alison's new shop, Carousel.It's lovely so I bought a couple of pressies for new babies I know.Arthur came to pick us up, then we watched a DVD of "Slumdog Millionaire" which Helen gave me for my birthday. At first we found it a bit disturbing with all the violence, but later found it fascinating and so cleverly done.The ending was lovely.

A mixed day on Sunday. At church. Lovely to see the wee ones from Sunday Club being presented with prizes. Afternoon, Bobby took me to cemetery to plant the summer bedding. Blue pansies and Pink begonias with cineraria for John and geraniums and cineraria for Geordie. Felt a bit down but cheered up when Kay arrived to take me the Town House in Haddington for the boys' music concert.Really enjoyed it-From the pre school tots to the seniors they were all excellent.The wee girls were all wearing pretty dresses and the boys were very smart with their colourful shirts. Very proud of Robert playing xylophone and recorder and Douglas playing his exam pieces on piano.I could see their teachers were very encouraging.

Monday, weather really warm. When I went to open back gate in the morning the air was heavy with the smell of honeysuckle -lovely! Helen phoned to to say that Kirsten was coming from town to pick me up and bring me down for lunch.Enjoyed that, then she was telling us all about the "Take That"concert she had been to the night before. Sounded fantastic! Later went to shops. Ended up staying for tea.

Wednesday, another scorcher, Rita phoned to say she was coming along on her scooter so that I can try it out, as I'm thinking of buying one. I'm never stuck for a lift, but it would make me more independent, though I don't think I would go very far. Anyway, got on fine, so going to look at them next week. Douglas phoned, very excited, to tell me he had passed his piano exam, with merit. So proud of him.

Thursday, 25th. Helen planted some pots for me before we went to "The Mallard" in Gullane to meet Nan and Jerry for lunch. They're great company and the lunch was delicious. Took them home to North Berwick, then had a wander up Gullane main street. Some beautiful shops but very expensive but went into Bethany shop where I bought four books (that's all I need!) On way home at Shona's shop in Port Seton to buy cards for silver wedding and golden wedding.

Watched telly while doing my knitting, then phoned Margo, who was away swimming. so enjoyed a long chat with Jonathan. It's great to be able to talk to him about what he's doing at school now that he's in S5 and doing HIghers. He's going to Paris with the school orchestra, so he's looking forward to that.