Air Conditioned Cassocks!

Hello again...or should I say hello again finally??? It's been a while since my last post on here, I don't really have a great excuse other than to say that I have been fairly busy with the shop, etc.

The painting is all done (with the exception of the rear courtyard), and then it was a case of building the Ikea (Swedish furniture made in China) flatpack stuff! I wont mind if I never see another item of flatpack furniture in my life, which reminds me I've just got the shop counter to do and then that should be the lot!!

We have decided upon an opening date for the shop...it is 1st September, in the afternoon, following mass at church.

All of the stock that was at the Bishop's home has now been taken to the shop and is being stored there (in my office), this has given the Bishop his chapel back at home. We have also ordered more stock, including a rather large order of brassware which should arrive shortly!

Recently we had a marathon of masses at church, everyday except one Monday, and it seemed to be the hottest week of the year. I am also now serving at low masses, complete in cassock and cotta...and boy, was it hot! So much so that I have come to the conclusion that cassocks should in fact be air conditioned. Still, in the winter I suppose that I'll be saying that they should be heated.

The Bishop had two guests from America staying with him yesterday, and as I popped to Lydd to see him I met them. One of them, Libby, is a follower of my blog and it was a pleasure to meet her...she actually made me feel a bit like a celebrity! It's good to know that my humble blog is read across the pond!

Today I sat my exam for the Open bible Institute course that I have been doing...think I have failed, but at least I have tried. Some of the questions were truly difficult, even the Bishop commented on this. I will find out in 8-10 weeks the result.

I have started a new diet today, as I want to lose weight for my holiday in August. It is called All About W8 and is a combination of soups, shakes and special mealpacks. I have tried similar systems before, but so far this one does seem to have the tastiest product range, and you have the option of adding a meal, which means real food from an approved list. It works by putting your body into ketosis, which is where your body starts to use it's fat reserves for fuel/energy. Weight loss should be quite quick, but of course the long term success is reliant upon you changing your eating and/or lifestyle habits. I'll keep you all updated on how I go. So far I have not deviated from it one iota!!!!!

Anyway, all for now....next time we speak I'll be a shadow of my former self!

Until then......