Coincidence

Our friend Paul, of chauffeur and B&B proprietor fame when we limped to Guy's graduation, met someone he knew and enquired about the health of his family. The man told him that his wife wasn't very well. Paul, mindful of previous "ear bashings" from his wife for not finding out what was wrong, enquired further. It seems that she has exactly the same as John with the protein being deposited in the heart, and has even just completed cycle 5 of the chemo. It really is a very rare condition.

St. Valentine

For many years, like Father Christmas he has flown over our house, but this year we had an "outing" to the cinema. Well I can assure you that really is an event as we haven't been for hundreds of years!! We thoroughly enjoyed the "King's Speech" and the drink afterwards with our friends. I was a little concerned as we ended up walking halfway round the small town before we found a bar open. A fortnight ago John wasn't able to walk 20 yards with out being out of breath, but he managed this hike extremely well.

Our owl has been calling vociferously for a mate for about 3 weeks now, much earlier than last year. When we arrived home last night John saw another owl fly into the pigonnier to join him. Has St. Valentine been really active this year and we have a "love nest" in the tower?