It was such a boost, so many cards from readers, wishing me luck in my new home. ‘Great future ahead!’ wrote Patricia. And this from Barbara: ‘As a long-standing member of your fan club, I hope your neighbours soon realise they have a beautiful, generously warm and kind-hearted, lovely lady to befriend and make welcome.’ And a card from a 90-year-old former teacher containing a £10 note, with the instruction to buy myself white flowers. (I returned the money, but kept the warm sentiment. I’ve just foraged some wild garlic for free.)I was feeling hugely buoyed, not least by the young Eats delivery driver, who insisted I fetch my passport before he handed over my bottle of champagne.
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