Book club

We had a wonderfully sociable time last weekend. First of all we stopped off at the village where we had lived for many years. We sat with former neighbours in their warm and welcoming home and had a good old catch-up. It is always wondeerful to be with old friends like these. Then it was off to our book club meeting where I was giving the introduction to Ian McEwan's 'Lessons', the book up for discussion. We have been meeting for many years but this year illness and hospital treatment of two of our members had resulted in cancelled meetings so it was especially nice to all be together again.There is always a lively discussion and a tasty supper!

Everyone brings a contribution to the meal and it always works out well .

Our friends house is full of colour, especially welcome when we have had so many weeks of cold, grey weather. There was a heavy mist and poor visibility so that fairy lights and colour were much appreciated. Co;our details are carefully chosen.

The following morning the fog was even thicker and the boats passing up the channel were barely visible, just a darker grey shape on a grey sea.

We were happy to stay inside, have a liesurely breakfast and chat.

The spring garden looked lovely seen through the window so I went out to have a look.

Then it was a very careful drive back to Bournemouth in a heavy fog. It felt quiet at home after such a lively weekend.