What
a lovely week we have had weatherwise! Just beautiful sunny,
crisp, clear days. Fortunately, it carried over into the
weekend, and I was able to be out and about and enjoying
it.
On Tuesday I heade to Northern
College of Acupuncture for my treatment.
My back is doing so much better, and the concentration was
on my shoulder, and it, too, has been responding well to
treatment. Afterwards, I headed home and noted how the sky
was not as dark as it had been, thus realizing that our
short days were on the wane.
The week continued and work progressed, and on Wednesday,
Lil Sutton and I went to Brown's
of Heslington to get something to eat
as I had to go to the bank. We then returned to the office
and joined other staff members in the company kitchen for
our lunch. After work, Teri Rhodes picked me up, and we
went to Frankie
& Benny's restaurant prior to seeing Blood
Diamond. She'd just recently received her new car
(called “Maggie Megane”), which is a Renault
Megane Coupe Cabriolet. She arrived in style and then
touched the button, and down went the hard top. I climbed
in, and off we set for the restaurant and cinema. Very nice
car! When we arrived, and she pressed the button and the
top started coming up, people stopped and stared and pointed
as they saw that hardtop unfold! We just got out and went
in, proud as punch!
I could
have a karaoke party in Frankie & Benny's,
what with knowing all the songs played in the intercom.
Anyway, we had a good meal, and the film was VERY good,
and kept us riveted throughout. Afterwards, Teri took me
home, and then it was time for bed.
Hooray! I've hired a cleaning lady, and on Thursday she
came to clean the flat. She did a wonderful job, and I am
so glad I found her!!!!
On Friday Lil and I went to the Rose
and Crown for lunch. It'd been awhile
since we'd been there, but the food remains just as good
as before. After work, I headed home and did a wash, got
things prepared for the next day, as I had some errands
to run.
Saturday dawned lovely, and I was off to get my car washed
and cleaned inside. It was quite chilly, and there was still
ice on the roads, but the car is now nice and clean inside
and out. I arrived at Mittel
Therapeutic Clinic for the treatment on
my shoulder, and what with the machinations of Debbie there
and the acupuncture, as I said, it's doing much better.
I then headed
into town to do some shopping, as well as getting Valentine's
cards mailed, and then out to see Sally Corrie. I'd not
seen her since Christmas day, and I was taking her her birthday
present. Her birthday is Valentine's Day, but Bruce, Alexander
and she will be on holiday. So, we had a great visit for
several hours. I returned home late in the afternoon, and
at 6pm picked up Teri to go to see Dreamgirls.
I'd seen the stage musical any number of times when I lived
in Los Angeles, and I had thoroughly enjoyed it. Teri wanted
to see it, and I went, being a bit skeptical. Well, it was
so very good! I really enjoyed it, and it brought back good
memories. Teri enjoyed as well, and now we both want the
soundtrack.
Today I was up and ironing. Yes, that chore is still with
me, but it didn't seem half as bad, what with not having
to do the cleaning. I left the flat about noon and walked
into town to meet Kate Addy at Plunketts
restaurant. It is her birthday, and I took her for a birthday
lunch. We first had a pint at the Three
Legged Mare, just a few doors down from
the restaurant. Afterwards, we walked down to it, and we
were given a table in front of a small coal fire, very nice
and cozy. Kate had wanted Mexican food, and we started with
Margaritas and jalapeño poppers, followed by fajitas
and then Irish Coffee. What a lovely afternoon we had. We
bid goodbye to each other, and then off we each sat for
home.
So another lovely week here in York. I hope yours has been
as good.
Love,
