Afternoon all,

back from a wonderful week in Norfolk, early nights, long lie ins, great food and shared the days with our extended family.

Only rained on one afternoon so Christopher took us Bowling, in 30 years of being together I have never bowled, imagine Billy's face when I beat him ( he was also beaten by Prudence age 5!!) He has begged me not to tell his sisters in N J as he will never live it down!

Spent a lovely day at Blickling , picnic by the lake and a stroll round the house and gardens. A day at Holkham Beach reading my book and watching the sea, even saw the Wells lifeboat go out. Had fun driving round the lanes near Cromer and Sheringham and Trunch       ( memories of the Kipper family made me smile!!)

The grandchildren enjoyed meeting again the grandchildren of my cousins family, there was 5 acres of garden right on the clifftop so tree climbing, badminton and building dens took up many an hour. Swimming every afternoon and then 24 sharing dinners round four tables pushed together to make one huge table, much wine for the adults and some frightening cocktails made by Ciaran and Christopher!!

Mother was so well looked after while we were away, eating much better and although she seemed very glad to see me on Sunday, I don't think she really missed me?

Just catching up with all the Rainbow crew and the news, much love to you all, positive thoughts to Nigel, Spaw, Karen, Tommy and Maeve.

Good to be back on board.

much love
Wendy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx