_. Dull and damp. Breakfast at 8. Frank drove us into Bradford where Ally went to the tanning place, and we went to the John Street Market. Bessie bought us a small table, a wine table? Anyway, the car was laden with flowers, and after collecting Ally we went on to Esholt Church for a pantomime entitled 'Widow Twanky Goes Flower Arranging'.
It took us ages to gain access to the church. [The caretaker was in Shipley having her hair set], and when Bessie began dismantling the altar, we made our escape.
#Frank dropped us in Guiseley and we bought a few things in Boots, and then had fish and chips in newspaper as we walked up Hawksworth Lane, giving nervous glances at each other. Our last unmarried day.
Frank, Bessie and Andrew joined us after an hour or so, and we all had a gin and tonic with Mum and Dad before taking Ally away for the rest of the day. It was moving to see her go.
To Otley with Mum and Dad. She bought some shoes. Then to Yeadon, and home for 4. Looking at old diaries: did you know that Ally was mentioned in the very first entry in my journal on Jan 1, 1973?
This evening Uncle Bert, Aunt Jadwega, cousin Reginald arrived, as well as Dave G and Billy. Pure magic. The chemical reaction which took place between Billy and Jadwega was unforgettable. A brilliant double act. The song and dance routines followed, and the jokes. Hours of musical comedy.
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