Friday, July 20, 2007
Happy Birthday and Christening
Anna's University friends, Sarah and Janet, arrived in Barkers Green on Friday night (with their partners, Jim and John) to kick off a very busy, but fun, week. As Anna & I were still fighting jet-lag, we didn't stay up too late on Friday, so that we could try to make an early-ish start on Saturday morning. The plan was to head to Church Stretton for a walk in the country, and to work up a thirst for a drink or two.
We got to Church Stretton pretty much on time, and met up with Amy and Neil. So, after a brief stop in the local supermarket for supplies, we were off. Our proposed walk took us through a low-lying field which, as a result of the recent rain, was a little water-logged; a few of us dived in to investigate, but once the water reached knee-height we decided to look for an alternate route. Fortunately, we were able to take a “long way round” the field and re-join on the other side. From there the walk went smoothly, and we were able to take advantage of the good weather. When we reached the peak, we were joined by some rather serious-looking ramblers who looked on unimpressed as we drank the toffee-vodka shots that I had stowed away! After finding some food & drink in a local pub, it was back to Anna's parents for a birthday barbeque.
The day of the Christening was a little rainy, but James handled the occasion very well and didn't seem to mind a bit when he was doused with the holy water. Anna and I would like to thank all those who attended, and pass on our best wishes to those who couldn't.
After returning my Mum to Abergavenny, Anna and I headed out to The Bell at Skenfrith to celebrate her thirtieth. The meal was very nice, and my Mum did a good job of putting the kids to bed for us, as they were both shouting when we left and asleep when we got home.
Chris
posted at 7:20 pm
