Walked round Parke in the morning - top path then back along the river. Then went to get Euros from bank but they hadn't come in. So walked Suki up in the afternoon and picked them up then. Decided to walk back via the public footpath going up by the vicarage. Suki was attacked by two dogs in the field behind St Paul's Close - one large black labrador type and a black and white jack russell. Woman unable to control them and said they were her son's dogs and they were "naughty dogs". Suki rather shaken but otherwise ok - although noticed a scratch in her ear later. Made good progress on sorting out drawers in utility room. Rang handbells in the evening with Tim who came over to the house. Scored a QP of Lightfoot 6 - which Tim called and which was his first Lightfoot 6 in hand. Then practised Carlisle group for the rest of the evening.
Saturday 8 February
Gave Suki a quick walk in Wendell as Lee and Emma having her later. Emerging crocuses reminded me that it was about this time of year that I first started this blog. Mike had shower and we both had breakfast - no sign of Hugo! He eventually emerged just before it was time to go, so I lent him my brand new vacuum travel mug to take his cup of tea with him. Mike went to Barnes learner practice. I had shower and then Lorraine had one. Did some washing. Lee picked up Suki at 11.30 and also took a couple of bags of food I had ordered for them, and I gave him a map and details of the walk I had done from Denham. Cooked roasted squash, roast potatoes and red cabbage for lunch. Mike delayed by traffic so Lorraine and I ate ours and cleared up. Went to South and West ADM in the afternoon. Picked up Monica and arrived early. Helped put out chairs etc. Mike went ringing but Monica and I stayed in the hall. Went over to the church for the servic...