Hi All
What a time we have all had with the Diamond Jubilee. We are all such a patriotic bunch and quite rightly so. I was so lucky to be in France at the time watching it on the television. It was a fantastic few days and not to be out done the French and the Ex Pats put on a street party not to be beaten with the full works, union jacks and bunting galore!! The French attempted to make a shepherds pie and coronation chicken and we all, (over 200 English and French) toasted our Queen by singing both the English and French National Anthems. There were jazz bands and Victor Brox a famous blues artist, who was amazing . You would never believe it was France just look at the photos . All the profits went to the local schools. Even the mayor got p****d . Well done!
We were very busy over the jubilee period at ESK and sold out of all the bunting.
What’s happened to the weather? A few lovely days and then rain and winds again. So much for the hose pipe ban.
Last weekend saw the start of Linda’s wedding preparations . A load of the staff went out on the town for her hen party, including The General, James. The bride and groom have been together 28 years so they should know how it all works by now, especially with the kids and grandchildren. Linda has worked for me for over 10 years. The wedding is definitely a rival for a Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. Definitely not a bash for the feint hearted, you have to be brave to attend!!. Seriously Linda and Brian Good Luck for your special day . If I wasn’t on parole I would join you.
On a sadder note an old friend of mine (David Boggis) passed away in Suffolk . My wife and I went to pay our last respects and we met all these older chaps I didn’t recognise and found out I was in the same class at school!! That makes me an old B*****d too! I haven’t seen them for nearly 50 years. It was a very sad occasion. My deepest condolences Janet , he will be sadly missed.
Back to work now. We are trying to improve our textile department at last . Scott Ellis (Handy Chair from Hollington) has been over-seeing the development and he has done a great job. Well done Scott. It is amazing how great the stock looks in the right setting.
Take care all.
Bob.
