Sunday, 07-05-23

 Good moring, everyone.

Well, it's all over now.  I really can't say it is the only coronation I will ever see because the King is a few years older than I and, to be honest, he seems to have aged considerably since last Autumn.  Did anyone else think he looked rather frail at times?  That could, of course, have just been the weight of crown, robes and the occasion though.

I really enjoyed the whole thing, despite the pouring rain.  There's that story of Elizabeth's coronation (I think) when the organiser was asked what would happen if it rained and he said, very succinctly 'We get wet!'.  Well, it certainly rained on the parade yesterday but it didn't seem to dampen the mood very much at all.

I won't go on about the occasion except to say I found a few things veru moving.  The private part with the sacred anointing behind the screen while Zadok the Priest was sung was a bit spine tingling for me as was the moment when William kissed his dad and Charles looked close to tears for a brief moment.

The music was amazing, the choir fantastic and it was exciting to see seven girls from my old school (the one I went to, I mean - Methodist College, Belfast) in the choir.  Those girls who were wearing a navy uniform, three on one side and four on the other - that was them.  What an absolute honour.

A shame they cancelled most of the fly past but safety must come first.  As Suze said in her comment yesterday, the Red Arrows could be heard but the clouds were very low and I couldn't see anything although maybe I wasn't looking in the right direction.  Who knows?

So, moving on, it's been raining but seems to be brightening up.  I'm quite behind time this morning, having slept until nearly seven (three cheers) but that's OK, I have no specific plans.

I am sad of heart though.  One of Beth's beloved cats, Lucy, has been missing since Thursday evening.  I will just reproduce what she put on Facebook, just in case anyone local to her reads and can go out and check.  Thank you.  

Have a good day, everyone.  xx

Lucy is missing. Last seen Thurs evening. She is a distinctive looking siamese-type cat with cream body and chocolate points, neutered and chipped, 10 years old. Lucy is a nervous cat who doesn't go outside that often so is probably quite scared and hiding, local residents please check sheds, garages and outbuildings. Upper Bridge Road/ Old Moulsham area.