Tuesday 4th November

Went separately to Chiswick Choir again so that I could come home without going to the pub. Embarrassed by vote of thanks and round of applause at interval for me as outgoing secretary. James announced he was going to by me a drink later, but I preferred to go home and go to bed with a drink.

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