May 6, 2026

Hello Bill, 

Finally I can access my computer, only to find something from Linda Seccaspina, but

dated in early April, which year I have no idea !

It is something that you wrote about Almonte's, Island; in which you mentioned myself, 

My Mother and the then recently died James Knatchbull Huggesson  ( Mary Rosamond's Husband )

So sorry, but names now escape me in my 93rd year !!  I did suddenly remember the name.

At any rate the main reason for mentioning "Dear Jim H". The Knatchbull family are closely related

to Lord Mountbatten who owned a beautiful country estate in Hampshire, which he lent to Princess

Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, immediately after their wedding.  Sadly , Lord.Mountbatten was killed many 

years later while boating  off the coast of Ireland.  I believe he was an Uncle of Prince Phillip.  and

The Mountbatten's and Knatchbull's are all closely related. 

For quite a few years Jim and Mary used to ride through our property in Clayton, also through the large 

farm that backed onto us until Jim's eyesight became very poor.  Memories galore !  Tony and I spent New

Year's Eve 2000 with them in their large house next to the River, plus another couple of Clayton friends,

the wife of whom was an expert, well known Painter. Now all have sadly left us. 

Hopefully you are Both keeping well and enjoying your car rides.  Excellent timing to have an electric vehicle:

 

Unfortunately I am not driving my car at the moment . I was in our hospital for 5 1/2 days as I caught  an 

unpleasant Stomach Virus which has been going around. It certainly took the life out of me and I easily tire ;

this week I know I am on the mend and do not need to walk with a cane.  My Dr. told me not to worry, I am the

healthiest 93 year old person they have seen for a long time. Because of my food allergies , the hospital kitchen

could not feed me  the correct meals, so I lost weight. Now Ican cook for myself. I'm sure that will help regain 

some strength . I shall certainly express the Kitchen problems and suggest that there are so many new food 

items that will keep well for a long time.  I know that I am not the only person with Food Allergies ! 

The CEO of Both local hospitals has an apartment just down the Hall here, and we have talked many times 

about how things were many years ago, when I was involved with it all ! 

Spring has to be just around the corner after such a long winter !

Keep well,

Best wishes,   Suzanne