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Tuesday 11 December 2012

Diary 1970. Aetat 70.

Thursday, Jan 1 - We went to be about 10.30. We had f..... well and were lying relaxed afterwards when I switched on the radio and we heard Big Ben strike 12. Not only a new year but a new decade. Almost inevitably wonder whether if I shall see the end of it. The heart surgeon at the Radcliffe said he thought he could “keep my batteries charged” til the summer, which will bring me to the Keble Jubilee anyway.
Got Mary an early cup of tea and breakfast in bed, did chores, cat’s food, cat’s box, washing up, bedmaking, ashes and fuel. Mary’s mother always gave her a handkerchief on New Year so managed to find one in Burford. This pleased her.

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1969 - A Troublesome Triangle

Thursday, Jan 2nd – Thaw, thank goodness. Cyril yesterday for Ministry of Transport inspection, 3 new tyres and licence up to £25 from £17 10s. Ruinous.

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