29th September - Meal at La Hawelli's
It's ages since I last went for a curry in Rusholme so I was really glad that Alan organised tonight's meal. Met Brian in town and travelled down together. It sounds like he had a good holiday in Devon. Alan turned up shortly after we arrived - he said he had invited quite a few people, but he wasn't sure who was going to turn up.
Kay and Elaine arrived next and then Jackie and Sandeep arrived. Brian was surprised and pleased to see Jackie - it must be over 6 years since he last saw her at one of our "New Life" group meetings. Unfortunately, it took over an hour for our food to arrive as the restaurant was very busy mainly because the students are now back. However, it proved to be well worth waiting for. I was happy with my Chicken Badami with dried fruit and nuts in it. Alan had his usual Karahi special and we ordered a variety of different Naan breads and rice to go with the curries. We found plenty to chat about including work, Brian's holiday and dancing. Sandeep seems to be enjoying his jive lessons and is now becoming one of the regulars.I was surprised and pleased to receive a text message from Margaret to say that the Church council has been postponed for two weeks as that means I can go to salsa class this Tuesday! We left the restaurant at about 10.30pm and Kay, Alan, Jackie, Brian and I went over to the Woodstock pub in Didsbury. I've never been there before ,but it looks like a good pub - no loud music and not too crowded. Kay told me they do good Sunday lunches too. After about an hour, Brian and I left to go and catch a bus into town. In all, it was an enjoyable evening. Brian certainly enjoyed meeting the others and chatting to them.