Evening out

It was a noisy meal last night. Conversation flowed, as did laughter. The only quiet people seem to be Little B (he's always quiet) & us. At one point it struck me we were the only couple. The other six people were widowed, one divorce & one lifelong bachelor. I suspect the fact that so many are single makes it easier for some to continue to come even after the loss of a partner.

We were told the glad news that Helen, widow of MK, is off to Scotland with Mrs B, the retired headmistress, & Little B. Just for a few days. Helen could do with a holiday but I don't think she is ready to travel on her own just yet. This seems an ideal solution. Linda, too, is off on a holiday, Tenerife in her case, to be joined by a friend there.

It must be very difficult to start holidaying after the death of a much loved & greatly missed, spouse has died. To me part of the joy of a holiday is sharing our discoveries as the days pass. Indeed I think it almost doubles the pleasure in the experience.

Today we're off back to the same Chinese restaurant. When we got home, the Fox took out the receipt to realise they'd only charged us for one meal. We rang the restaurant immediately. They checked &, sure enough, not all the meals had been paid for. So we're off back to pay for the second meal. I might have questioned being so honest if the food & service had been poor, but, in this case, both had been magnificent, well worth the price charged. We certainly want to be able to go again & be welcome.