Hi Everyone,

Jerry, reading your postings about Mary's funeral has given my spirit a refreshing, grinning lift. Thank you for that!.

Peter, you'll be pleased to hear that my concert yesterday went well, much better than I'd dared hoped or expected. Not note perfect all the way through but we gave our best performance of those works on the night. All I can say is that it was a huge relief!.

I'm really looking forward to my next concert next Saturday 28th at Lincoln Cathedral - Verdi Requiem.

In the UK, today is Mother's Day and I've had a visit from my mum-in-law which was very enjoyable and relaxing. She didn't stay for tea, so I've some Thornton's chocolate cake going spare. Anyone care to join me and to save my waistline from expanding even further?.

Kettle is on the boil..............

Deirdre