Anything ‘new’ takes a bit of getting used to; new shoes, new mattress, new car, new job, new house… but there’s nothing quite as new as a new year. And the start to this one doesn’t even remotely resemble new years of old. This one is taking more than a bit of getting used to.
“If I could give you a hug I “would said Pauline. Not my best friend but I’m certainly seeing Pauline more than I’ve seen any of my friends in the last year or so. When staying in became the new going out, this isn’t quite what we’d envisaged….Nevertheless we still have much to be thankful for and to look forward to, as the circle of life remains round and constant.
Over in Westminster, Bojo, is causing mayhem already this year with his increasing demands and cries for attention. That passive expression…. and I believe those doe eyes, carry a steely determination that says he shouldn’t be messed with. He’s making his presence truly felt. Never more so than when he decided to toss the rule book straight out of the window and upset the Leader of the House, that was a dangerous mistake. Whilst The Leader was involved in a Zoom conference in the Upper House, Bojo seized the opportunity (such a naughty Tory) to snatch and devour the eyes of The Leader who chanced upon ‘the remains’ at Zoom end. Contact lenses for now and an optician’s appointment coming up soon for new prescription glasses. I’m guessing it was early to bed for that short-legged, long eared hound. Hope Carrie is not quite so upset with her Bojo and his increasing demands.
Busy week for some… The Bexley golfers became the Gravesend troubadours (I’m sure they must have whistled at least once), and seriously excelled at their sport and were still excelling 12 hours later..Amazing! Hope those aches and creaks don’t stick around too long!
The Wise one and the Mum to Be are settled and cosy in their new homestead, cushions plumped and candles lit. The “Shall we/ shan’t we let the neighbourhood k now we’ve arrived?” debate got snatched from them when a well- timed power cut (unless you’re cooking Yorkshire puddings or a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, neither of which they were), sent all the curious residents on to the pavement where salutations were exchanged and elbows were bumped, they’ve definitely arrived.
I wonder if you can get a lifetime ban from Tesco online shopping? I did it again. A shopping list that took 7 days to create sitting on worktop being added to, still sitting there when shopping ‘closed’. Waking up at 12.15 am on Friday 8th January and realising It’s an important day, took about 10 seconds for reality to hit. Oh bl—dy h-ll, I forgot to put the bin out and then…..OH NO, TESCO!
When the very kind man arrived 45 minutes late; I kept getting updates, he apologised to me first before I apologised right back 10 X times more profusely. (Seriously, 4 boxes of Hazy Jane, £20 plus a £4 delivery charge). I used the excuse of bathroom fixers van on drive to denote a problem with my waterworks and he kindly took the beers away (sorry Mr G) and decided to refund me, delivery charge and all. I PROMISE I will never do that again….pinkie promise.. because I always think it’s dangerous to say “I’ll never”.
Our golden hound is exercising all his vocal chords today, he appears to have many of varying degrees of sound but mostly loud! He’s never happier than when barking, we much prefer the more chilled version when we get it in tiny pockets. How come Monty is always smiling…..
Saw Pauline again today when I realised I needed tomato puree. I thought M&S might fleece me for about £2 a go but pleasantly surprised it’s a ‘basic’ so only 45p, obviously I bought 3! Anyway, found myself apologising again, this time to Pauline, the friendly M&S cashier. She wishes you well Wise one and Mum to Be, she obviously knows all about you following Thursday morning’s waterfall!
Happy 10th January!
Have you seen my Crocs? 