Daniel starts Kimbolton School in his new uniform and I will miss him at home tomorrow, as I have an office day liaising with government, dismissing a London engineer and spending time with Dan this evening
A cool and wet day, with showers and little wind. The recent gales destroyed large quantities of the local pear, apple and plum harvest and arguments continue on the effects of the stubble and straw burning on the community. The fall–out of smut particles has interfered with paintwork on cars and boats, domestic washing, and industrial processes.
Daniel’s first day at Kimbolton School today. Diana takes him in the car and he soon settles into his class and his own ‘gang’ of pupils. His green sports jacket, purple trousers, grey shirt and dual colour tie make him look smart. In his first lessons are his first French words and in chemistry he learns how a Bunsen burner works. Tomorrow comes his first woodworking lessons and English.
An office day busy with paperwork. Replies to the NEDC Tariffs working party on Duty and a dismissal of a London Service engineer. Group sales performance is looking good. This evening to put the ducks away with Daniel and watch the last of a four-part expansion of The Godfather film on TV. A very late night and slight sadness that Daniel will not be home in the morning.