Oct_2017

Letter from the Editor
I am sure that all of us who have gardens have an excess of
foliage after the summer weather and Autumn tidying up is going
to be extra hard work this year. Even so, I hope you will find
time to share news of some of your summer activities with us
over the next few months.
Averill has been off on her travels again, following in the steps
of Ernest Hemingway, this time on an interesting visit to Cuba.
Later, intrepid as ever, she made her most hazardous journey yet.
Bravely she crossed the wilds of the North York Moors in search
of giant gooseberries.
When travelling with friends in the local area, never far from
home, I saw various ideas about weddings that we will look at
over the next few editions.
For myself I am delighted that the stent (really a piece of drainpipe)
that has been implanted in my left eye works. I am so very
grateful for the skill of the surgeon, the care of the nursing staff
and the prayers of my church and friends. The latter were such
a comfort at quite a frightening time. So too was the joy
expressed when we learnt that the surgery was a success. My
very sincere thanks to all those who shared in my worries and
thankfulness.
May I be the first to wish you all a joyful Christmas and happy
arranging.
Ruth
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