Monday, 21 May 2012

Sue's Birthday

Today is Sue's Birthday.  Unfortunately, John had booked a week's holiday and so she was unable to have the day off from work.  After Sue left for work, I decided to go out for another run.  I thought I would increase the distance to 4 miles this time.  In the recent runs, I have not been troubled with heel pain during the run, but on returning home,  the pain has returned.  The discomfort lasts for a day or so, but I have then been able to run again.  I am determined not to give in to it.  Taking 2 Ibuprofen 3 times a day has not helped.  I completed the 4 miles and showered and set off to Cribbs Causeway to do some shopping.  I am limping.  I returned home much later, unloaded the car, wrapped up Sue's presents and awaited her arrival. 

Sue phoned Suzanne and Howard and invited them to the Taj Brasserie with us for a birthday curry.  Sue and I went to the Baileys Court Inn for pre-curry drinks and Sam and Christopher joined us.  We left the pub and arrived at the Taj Brasserie just as Suzanne and Howard were arriving.   The car park was unusually empty as was the restaurant, in fact we have not seen it this quiet.  We were seated at a table for 7 and waited for Emma, Christopher's girlfriend to arrive.  Christopher had given her directions which were less than adequate, so there were a few phone calls before she eventually found it.  The meal was excellent as usual.  Unknown to the rest of us, Sam and Christopher had given the waiters a tray of cup cakes with candles and the waiters all arrived at our table with them and sang Happy Birthday to Sue.