Before dinner conversation. This was the first time I have been in this room without the large Christmas table setting. And the first time in daylight! So it was good to see the room in a more normal setting, and to appreciate just how light it is, and how pleasant an environment for just such an occasion.
From left, Bill (back to camera), Patty, Sandy, Randy and Judy.
The buffet table - nicely arranged, and guarded over by Sophie, always willing to defend the table, as well as test its contents. Barbara (Patty's mum) is just visible to the right of the table. Jim (her husband) is undergoing chemo-therapy, and was not well enough to join us, unfortunately.
Dinner Time! From left, Bill (back to camera), Sandy (far end of table), Judy, and Rick. To the right, David (Sandy's son, in the front), Matthew and Simon (lurking in the background), all seemingly dumbfounded by the sight of a camera being held above one's head!
From left, Simon, Matthew, David, Sandy, Bill, Judy and Rick just escaping into the kitchen.
And I'd like to thank Rick and Patty for the invitation and the hospitality, which was much appreciated.