Phew! I do not know whether I am standing on my head or my feet. A week past Sunday my wife got ordained as a deacon in the Church of England and I went to York on the Saturday so that I did not have to leave at silly o' clock to get there on time on Sunday. Saturday was a terrible day for all sorts of reasons, but it rained persistently for most of the time that I was there. Sunday morning was not good for me, I awoke really early and started panicing about what was going to be happening that day. I had not breakfast as I set off to find a parking space to leave the car in. Actually, I found one really easily and managed to pay by mobile phone. They promised a text when the parking ticket ran out, but it did not arrive. The service went well and my nephew Joe and his wife and two children made the trip from York, which I appreciated possibly more than I showed. We then returned to Hull for a party at the church that we used to belong to. I did not manage to get to talk to everyone, but those I talked to, I would like to thank for their time.
Monday morning I returned to work for a rest. Lots of time spent doing nothing constructive. Then I found a job that I thought I would like to do and the closing date was 5 p.m. on that day, so I rushed home, completed the form and got it sent in withonly minutes to go.
Tuesday was a trip to Leeds Trinity University. What a nice, quaint, University. One of the smallest in the country. Lots of Wilberforce students did not turn up which was a major embarrassment for the College and we looked around and took part in some sessions that the academic staff had been volunteered for. All of these went well, with only a minor problem in the Journalism session.
Wednesday was the post-mortem day and plans were discussed how to avoid embarrassing the College, or the staff that go with them and ensure that a decent number turn up. Not having it compulsory was the first idea, and the second would be to have a returnable deposit if the kids turned up. However. two out of the three people taking part in the debate were leaving in July, so their input might not carry the importqnce that it might.
Thursday and Friday were a complete washout.
Saturday was our new parish's Summer fair, and my presence was requested. That morning I had bought a new book and I was enjoying reading it, consequently I arrived a little on the late side.
Sunday morning was the first service that Barbara deaconed. We got an official welcome from the church and congregation, and then had a shared lunch, which was delightful. Amanda and Caleb turned up with Nicola, amanda's mother in law, as did Denise and all her family. Sunday afternoon was Heyop practice, and just by luck the person that should have turned up with the key did not. So we went to Alan's house for the practice instead. It was lucky there was only a few of us and Alan had a large room to accomodate us. Another bit of sad news was that Hazel, our cellist, has had to leave as she does not have sufficient time to play with us. New members was also something that was identified as a problem.
And we are back to Monday, and there is a job that I want to apply for that has the closing date of 5 p.m. today.................
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