Just so people don't think Brexit is all I think about ...

On Sunday 30th it was my 40th wedding anniversary, so on the 29th we had a parry for around 70 people in an 1870s mansion, which was more or less abandoned for years but has recently been restored. We asked those guests who wanted to should dress 1870s style - stressing those who didnt want to need not - and had a themed afternoon tea followed by a collection of good quality cheeses. I had tried to commission a tune from Kathryn Tickell but it was very short notice and she had so many existing commitments it was not possible. so she suggested Amy Thatcher composed it and Kathryn would play on it - which she did and it was just as I'd hoped. Then we had also got an acting company to run a murder mystery for the period, using most of the house. Naturally, they were in period dress.

on the Sunday, we finished off in church, where all the hymns were ones from our wedding. And I sang the verses of "Ubi caritas" in a duet.

All rounded off with a meal of a dozen family and friends.

All of which explains why I have been comparatively quiet on Muscat for a while.

Warm wishes to anyone with a significant anniversary of any kind coming up soon.