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Every month there is a quiz held in our village that is attended by Brits from far and wide. We have a great evening, loads of banter, keen rivalry and some wine drunk. A couple of months ago one of the attendees asked if anyone was interested in starting up a recorded classical music appreciation group. We asked to be included and we have had a couple of meetings now and met some new people. The advantage is that you hear music that you would not otherwise hear and in that respect is the same as the book group we attend.

Well, yesterday was my turn to host and choose the music. I found this quiet a difficult process as peoples taste vary so much. One has a special interest in piano concertos, another in light operetta, another says that his interest does not get any more modern that Handel. You can see where the problems arise.

I think that I included something for everyone in the end. We heard music from the 11th century through to the 1940′s, instrumental, choral and operetta and a good time was had by all. Some people find it difficult to just sit and listen but thats the name of the game. There is always lively discussion about the works and the various performances as there are some very knowledgable people in the group. Roll on next month at a venue yet to be decided.

The next two days hold the following:

1. 8am tomorrow at Cahors Hospital again. This time to have a line put into my chest to take the chemo drugs over the coming months. Then an overnight stay to make sure there are no complications.

2. Friday am first lot of chemo.

Not too nervous about the next couple of days just hope the snow will not be too deep so we can get there and back. Will post again over the coming weekend.

Many heartfelt thanks for the kind wishes from so many people. I am sure that they will give me the strength to get through this.