We've been saying that a lot lately. Funny, but we used to say it a lot about Granny, too, as in, Granny would have loved that pudding. In the days and weeks after Mom died we were so overwhelmed by her illness and death, that I personally couldn't think of Mom as she was in the months and years before she got ill. Now, nearly fourteen weeks since Mom passed away, I am happy to say that Mom would have loved all sorts of things that we have been doing lately. She would have loved the current series of Strictly Come Dancing, especially Harry Judd. She would have loved watching Roger Federer win the ATP World Tour Finals. And she would have loved hearing about the wonderful black tie retirement dinner we went to on Friday night.
It was one of those unashamedly old-fashioned, understated posh events. There were some charming older men with their quiet wives, not in black tie but in smart suit. They represent a dying breed of professionals, loved and respected. I enjoyed meeting them. I was seated next to an eccentric chap, so bright he could be a little weird, but thoroughly entertaining in an anarchic sort of way. The food was delicious, no flash snails in porridge, simply smoked salmon, roast lamb and vanilla creme brulee. We were very satisfied.
And then came the harpist. By Royal Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales! She played beautifully and chatted about her travels with the Royals. Mom would have loved it.