It's been a while..........

...around four years?  We debated about whether to go or not and left it until the last minute and checked the weather was going to be ok.  It rained mid afternooon but by the time we arrived at the concert the sun was out and it was lovely and warm.  All the usuals, including picnic and prosecco and sitting in the sunshine chatting.  Music finale not as expected - 1812 overture replaced by James Bond and other catchy tunes..........something to do with not playing Russian music or something?  Shame as I do like the tradition of the past but understand sensitivities.  Good to see D&G and I chatted with D but I was a bit tearful.  Also saw a few ex-colleagues and was nice to see familiar faces but it does all seem so long ago now.  

No.1 went back to Tooting and met up with JC and friends, staying overnight with B&R as their flat is on Airbnb this weekend (Wimbledon). I do hope they had a good time and she managed ok.  She is never out of my thoughts.