Not partied out yet

Margaret and John held an apero last night, attended by all our friends and photographed abysmally. Shows what a good night it was:)

 Here are Clare and Fran, Andy and Scottish Dave in the hazy background - its still very hot.

 Heres Michelle singing... the French will sing at the drop of a hat and demanded an english song from me. All I could remember was some Purcell from Arthur the King but fortunately I forgot the words quickly. *

Heres a rare photo of Mary, chatting to Pete. I've been chasing Mary to snap her for her daughter Lisa but shes pretty nippy and kept escaping. Took her by surprise last night.

Great big thanks to Margaret and John. They are indefatigable hosts. They are leaving us soon for the cold shores of Ireland and will be missed, xxxx 

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Later; looked up the libretto:

Bright nymphs of Britain with graces attended,

Let not your days without pleasure expire.
Honour's but empty, and when youth is ended,
All men will praise you but none will desire.
Let not youth fly away without contenting;
Age will come time enough for your repenting.