May 30, 1917
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A week since I made the last entry. Things very quiet indeed, hardly anything doing. Running the dispensary, and found that the 6th had run out of supplies, so had to fly around and get some. Had my first swim of the season in the Ancre the water being quite warm. Had a trip to Amiens yesterday. Major Metcalfe was called to London to receive his M.C., so four of us went by car with him as far as Amiens. We had a good time, the main item being royal feed -soup, veal, fish, asparagus, omelette, etc. and Champagne. Left there after 8 and had an exciting ride back.
The road, which is a part of the Grand Prix course was in good order, and at one time had a race with another ambulance, which bumped us trying to pass, doing between 30 and 40. He gave in, however, and we arrived safely feeling very fit. Received a new fountain pen from home in the last mail – tres bon. Weather still good and the place looking beautiful, trees and flowers in full swing, a remarkable change from its appearance during the winter.
NOTE: The next diary entry is June 5