Christopher Futcher

Husband of priest, dad, and grandfather, formerly Archdeacon in Cyprus, retired in Somerset

[Christopher Futcher @Ven_Christopher]

I shall be leaving X in a couple of days. If I am only in contact with you on this platform I hope we may find another place to communicate with each other

[Christopher Futcher @Ven_Christopher]

Retired nearly 3 weeks now - attended online the ordination of a friend as priest in Dubai and then a beautiful walk on Exmoor - what a day!

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I can’t remember how many swallows make a spring, but I saw 3 on my early morning walk in glorious sunshine

[VisitCyprus @visitcyprus]

Guess who’s back? ���� Our beautiful feathered friends are back in Cyprus for winter. 🌞
Thank you for helping keep our wildlife safe by not stepping into the salt lake or flying a drone above it. 🌿🦆 #visitcyprus #lovecyprus #larnaka #larnakasaltlake
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The seasonal clown snowmen arrived yesterday on street corners. Not sure how they will fare in our continuing warm weather. Contextualisation is fascinating!

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@BirnieLinzi My grandfather taught us to love cheese, lettuce and honey sandwiches

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@MichaelSadgrove Absolutely agree. It’s excellent!

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@rachywakey That is tremendous news! Many congratulations.

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@nicthevic Tough luck. This morning I tested negative at the end of my second. Hope symptoms are not too bad

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@Premrajdc So good to see your names from years ago when we studied together at Heythrop and you visited my parish. All good wishes to you both

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@MichaelSadgrove Drinking gin and stoic?

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@Sarahmchaden A simple joy every 6 years!

[William Whyte @william_whyte]

Archbishop Frederick Temple was appalled to hear a terrible sermon. Afterwards, the preacher said, "Your Grace, I took a vow that I would always speak without notes." Temple replied, "We Frederick James, by divine permission , Lord Archbishop of Ca, do absolve you from that vow."

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That was before - just conducted my first wedding outside, trying to speak over the sound of gentle waves. Prayers for the bride and groom.

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Christmas is looking a little understated in Ayia Napa

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@PeterHancock_ AV - Antarctic Version

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@PhilipSourbut @StagecoachSW Hope you made it home all right!

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Some recovery time after surgery has been enlivened by reading 2 excellent books. The View from the Centre by Keith Eyeons and Wake by Anna Hope.

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So my hernia op today has coincided with a truss ‘event’.

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@revhannaha I had to do that for our son too! I write that the whole family came, but rarely sat together.