A day in my office in another bitterly cold weather making progress on my financial transactions and considering plans to go across the channel and through the French Canals next summer. Also hearing of the stress of the banking system which was over-committed in property and business loans and are in no position to play fair as their own future is at stake. The British Telecom issue came to the market at a slight, if disappointing, premium.
It was bitterly cold again today and the gardener put in a token appearance to feed the doves before going off again. Diana went to St Neots to do more of her Christmas Shopping and, her wanting to go separately, I got her to do some financial transactions for me whilst she was at it. Michelle was here to look after Della and, between us this morning and afternoon, we managed to get her to do some school work. She is getting quite irrepressible and difficult to keep quiet as she lacks the physical exercise due to her immobility.
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I made some calls to try to progress some outstanding items but made little progress; having more success with my financial transactions instead. A call today from an irate ex-councillor who felt that his bank had put him out of business by deception and this will lead to some unfavourable publicity for the financial system and government in the weeks to come. The truth is that the clearing banks are totally over-committed in property and business loans and are in no position to play fair as their own future is at stake. The stock exchange recovered a little today with the British Telecom issue coming to the market at a slight, if disappointing, premium. I still forecast the worst and will ensure that my investments are as safe as possible. No news from John Roscoe of the FOCUS layout but I did at least brief my colleagues on the position. I discussed the forthcoming year's boating with Diana and the girls today and, if Daniel and Angela are willing to join us for the adventure, we may plan to go across the channel and through the French Canals next summer.