Everyone needs an Adrian.
We call our Adrian when something breaks, won't open, won't close or is in danger of falling over. We call him when we need a cupboard door put on, when a loo is blocked or when the guttering needs replacing.
He is marvellous.
Today he popped in for a cup of coffee (I can always find him a job that needs doing) and told us he had a cold. He rubbed his eyes.
"Hay fever?" I asked.
"Arc eye," he answered, and then asked me a question in return.. "Have you ever welded without wearing a mask?"
Guess what the answer was....
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
The Feds.
I need to say something.
I am very grateful to whoever has arranged for TWO sunny bank holiday weekends in one month.
It has made me tired but happy.
And I don't care that it's now raining.
Although it would be nice if it dried up (and warmed up) tomorrow.
I shall soon be sent a certificate which I shall paste into my scrapbook next to the one I was given for swimming 25 metres.
This one says that we are now members of the Federation of Small Businesses.
I also have a sticker.
Not sure what to do with that.
I am very grateful to whoever has arranged for TWO sunny bank holiday weekends in one month.
It has made me tired but happy.
And I don't care that it's now raining.
Although it would be nice if it dried up (and warmed up) tomorrow.
I shall soon be sent a certificate which I shall paste into my scrapbook next to the one I was given for swimming 25 metres.
This one says that we are now members of the Federation of Small Businesses.
I also have a sticker.
Not sure what to do with that.
Thursday, 23 May 2013
A new leaf.
This evening is book group.
This is my chance to chat to a group of lovely ladies of the same age and hormone levels about life, our kids, our husbands, the funny things people have said and done to us. And we might spend a few minutes on the book. My first question on this topic tonight will be "what was I supposed to have read?". No one will mind. We shall dutifully pick another title for next time. I shall endeavour to read it. Promise.
On Tuesday of this week five ladies came to lunch.
They were celebrating 35 years of their book group.
They are currently reading their 99th book. And they really do read them and discuss them.
They brought a photograph album which housed a picture taken at the tea rooms when they celebrated the group's twentieth year.
I am in awe. Must try harder.
This is my chance to chat to a group of lovely ladies of the same age and hormone levels about life, our kids, our husbands, the funny things people have said and done to us. And we might spend a few minutes on the book. My first question on this topic tonight will be "what was I supposed to have read?". No one will mind. We shall dutifully pick another title for next time. I shall endeavour to read it. Promise.
On Tuesday of this week five ladies came to lunch.
They were celebrating 35 years of their book group.
They are currently reading their 99th book. And they really do read them and discuss them.
They brought a photograph album which housed a picture taken at the tea rooms when they celebrated the group's twentieth year.
I am in awe. Must try harder.
Monday, 20 May 2013
To distraction
Last week I had a slow puncture in a rear tyre.
Well ok it was three weeks ago but I kept blowing it up until last week when I finally got around to having it repaired.
The repair happened on Friday.
This morning, driving to pick up asparagus spears, a journey of some two thirds of a mile, I hit a pot hole. By the time I'd reached the tea rooms my front tyre was almost flat.
*sigh*
This time it couldn't be repaired.
Either my driving is terrible or there's a conspiracy involving the local garage....
Well ok it was three weeks ago but I kept blowing it up until last week when I finally got around to having it repaired.
The repair happened on Friday.
This morning, driving to pick up asparagus spears, a journey of some two thirds of a mile, I hit a pot hole. By the time I'd reached the tea rooms my front tyre was almost flat.
*sigh*
This time it couldn't be repaired.
Either my driving is terrible or there's a conspiracy involving the local garage....
Thursday, 16 May 2013
One off.
A brilliantly sunny day.
Unexpectedly.
Most people sat outside and soaked up the warmth.
A coach brought 46 visitors from Coventry National Trust Association to see the Court and Church and eat, in the main, tea cakes and cheese scones.
One lady asked for jam with her cheese scone.
That's never happened before.
Unexpectedly.
Most people sat outside and soaked up the warmth.
A coach brought 46 visitors from Coventry National Trust Association to see the Court and Church and eat, in the main, tea cakes and cheese scones.
One lady asked for jam with her cheese scone.
That's never happened before.
Sunday, 12 May 2013
For Queen and Country.
I have heard on the radio today that the government is offering cash incentives to small businesses if their staff join the army reserves.
I am going to put it to my trusty workforce.
Nancie already says she'll do it if :
a) they'll take pensioners
b) they provide a mobility scooter and
c) she can be back to help with the Young at Heart group on Wednesdays.
I am going to put it to my trusty workforce.
Nancie already says she'll do it if :
a) they'll take pensioners
b) they provide a mobility scooter and
c) she can be back to help with the Young at Heart group on Wednesdays.
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Barking
"A ham sandwich please." he said.
"On white or granary bread?" we asked.
"It doesn't matter. It's for my dog."
Then today. Another man. A different man.
"Two teas and a tub of ice cream, please"
"I'm really sorry but we're out of ice cream. We have a fruit ice lolly?"
"That's ok. Just the teas then. The ice cream is for the dog."
"On white or granary bread?" we asked.
"It doesn't matter. It's for my dog."
Then today. Another man. A different man.
"Two teas and a tub of ice cream, please"
"I'm really sorry but we're out of ice cream. We have a fruit ice lolly?"
"That's ok. Just the teas then. The ice cream is for the dog."
Banking on sunshine
That was a weekend and a half.
No really it was. Two days. Plus an extra day.
When we have good weather for a Bank Holiday there is no stopping the great British public. They eat cake. They drink cold drinks. They drink tea. They eat sandwiches. They eat ice cream.
On this occasion they ate us out of ice cream.
Every chairs outside was occupied. People brought their own rugs. Some even brought their own chairs.
It was a magnificent sight.
No really it was. Two days. Plus an extra day.
When we have good weather for a Bank Holiday there is no stopping the great British public. They eat cake. They drink cold drinks. They drink tea. They eat sandwiches. They eat ice cream.
On this occasion they ate us out of ice cream.
Every chairs outside was occupied. People brought their own rugs. Some even brought their own chairs.
It was a magnificent sight.
Monday, 6 May 2013
Bank
My feet ache.
I can barely think let alone type.
That was a phenomenal weekend.
I shall have to go and lie down and think of how to sum it up...
I can barely think let alone type.
That was a phenomenal weekend.
I shall have to go and lie down and think of how to sum it up...
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
An addendum to the last post....
Today a lady looked at the cakes and asked if we had anything egg-free.
We don't unfortunately. Just gluten and/or dairy-free.
She told me that we really should have something for vegans and suggested we ought to stock flapjacks.
A good idea and one I shall certainly consider.
Then she ordered an earl grey tea.
With milk.
Today a lady looked at the cakes and asked if we had anything egg-free.
We don't unfortunately. Just gluten and/or dairy-free.
She told me that we really should have something for vegans and suggested we ought to stock flapjacks.
A good idea and one I shall certainly consider.
Then she ordered an earl grey tea.
With milk.
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