Sunday July 26, 1981

 _. 6th Sunday after Trinity

Warm. A morning in bed with the sunlight hurtling in through the curtains. We took a leisurely breakfast.

Slumped on the settee watching a John Mills film Ally remarked upon my indolence. Taking this as a hint I took up a bucket of hot, soapy water and gave the car a good clean. It cannot have been touched since the Spring.

We lunched on lamb chops, cauliflower cheese and new potatoes. Absolutely delicious.

Sue & Pete: anniversary.

Royal stuff on the news. The Prince of Wales and his team playing polo at Windsor v. Spain. Lady Diana, like a frightened rabbit, was at the back of the royal box and refused to come out. The poor Queen was entertaining Nancy Reagan, but the 'First Lady' left the match early surrounded by secret service and CIA agents. 

To Pine Tops at 7, first calling at Sue and Pete's with an anniversary card. It's their first today. John, Maria and the children were with Mum and Dad. Catherine was eating a banana like a tiny chimpanzee. Maria was complaining about her throat - another case of tonsilitis. 

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