Meeting in Norwich

Had to drive to Norwich at the crack of dawn today. Well, nine fifteen, anyway. No snow, but everything was frozen. Couldn’t turn the car key in the lock except by dint of a hot water bottle. High technology, there.

Discovered just how icy the road was when I slammed on my brakes to avoid a kamikaze pheasant who decided to gallop across the road in front of me. The rear (of the car, that is) executed a graceful arc in the middle of the road but the pheasant escaped with its life, as did I.

It was a College of Canons meeting at Norwich Cathedral which I generally enjoy as there are only about three meetings per year, they start with coffee and end with lunch. Actually the morning starts with a Eucharist in the Cathedral where all the Canons robe and occupy their stalls in the choir. Makes me feel very important. Then we go on to coffee and learn all about the recent business of the Cathedral.

There’s been a lot of building work at the Cathedral which will result in a new Hostry, due to open in September. It’s a kind of welcome centre for visitors with all the latest technology plus conference facilities. Should be really swish when it’s finished and I intend to pay a visit at the earliest opportunity.

Tonight I’m out to a PCC meeting (oh joy), and then, we’re told, the snow will return.

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