After a large unexplained loud bang at 4.15am, which makes us take care to lock the house, our breakfast was marked by the girls playing a game of saying ‘opposites’ to what they meant, which was ‘fun’. Then to catch up on a huge mail and bumper package of papers for the forthcoming HDC Policy Committee meeting. With me due to be in hospital for my operation next week I had to send apologies and instructions in relation to all manner of meetings etc.
Diana heard a loud bang or crash during the night and suspected an explosion or something but could find nothing untoward. There had been a lot of shooting in the fields opposite lately but we can think of no other reason why there should be that noise at 4.15am in the morning. I just stressed to the family that we should keep doors locked at all times we are settled into the house and yesterday's experience during the meeting just reinforces the need for this in my mind. Down in time to have breakfast with my family this morning and fun with the girls who were playing a game of saying "opposites" to what they meant which ended up quite a business to follow.
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Diana then out for the morning once the girls had gone to school and I took some considerable while to catch up on the morning mail and newspapers. Thursday always brings the council mailing and this time the papers for the Policy Committee were so big that the poor postman had to knock on the door as they would not go through the letter-box! Some time later I got started on a range of things to do at my desk which would take up the rest of the day. These were mainly of an administrative nature but also tackled some council matters as well. With me due to be in hospital for an operation next week and then needing some time to recover, I had to send apologies and instructions in relation to all manner of meetings etc.