Jon and Linda's Wedding

We are just back from an overnighter in Kent as it was Linda's wedding on Sunday.   Where to start?

I guess I will have to start with highlights, the first of which was seeing Jon and Linda getting married. We are so pleased for them. And while we did of course wish them a wonderful wedding day, most of all we wish them a very very happy marriage.

Another highlight was meeting up with Charlie and Lorrie - quite an Aramco reunion.   

And two more.  One was the surprise Linda had told us was coming.   As we got to the Ring bit of the ceremony. the groom suddenly put a large white gauntlet on and looked to the back of the church.  We all looked. And there was a Falconer with a beautiful white owl.   It flew down the aisle to Jon  - in that silent owl glide, the plan being that it would deliver both rings.   It changed its mind after the first ring and flew back to its Falconer.  She and Jon coaxed it and back it same with the second ring.

A wonderful moment.

Then Linda had found a great live band for the Reception in the fabulous Leeds Castle - one girl singing, one guy on piano, and one guy on cello.    We stayed till 11.30 listening to them.

I will have to say more about the wedding later, including a contact for the musicians, but for now I will just mention that I had a busy day today.  Out on the preaching work with Jean and my siblings this morning - had a wonderful time - came back, got lunch for the Captain and me - veggie soup (already made) and the rest of the mandarin jelly from last week.   Then off to the docs for more medical stuff - yet more checks and blood tests.  Then shopping, for us and Jackie.  We had a tea and a chat with Jacks when we took her shopping round.  She wanted to hear all about the wedding. Then home and got supper - salmon and salad (with potatoes for Captain B), and yoghurt after.

Good telly tonight. - The Great British Menu followed by Saving Lives at Sea.

Poor Doris of the North is in a depressed state as her person and pack leader had a fall and is now in a wheelchair. She can't get to grips with it at all.  I just hope she doesn't make a bid for the leadership