Nits in the Knots
Yesterday, one of the highlights was Mavis, Whizz and I staring at one another while we dripped with oily nit killer. By the time your child reaches the age of almost-14 you expect the days of nits to have passed but somehow Mavis managed to get too close to someone whose head was home to […]
Hot Tottie
My Husband says I’m hot in bed, Well he’s hot too. With the sheets thrown off, our naked bodies writhe and buck in the gloomy, curtained air. We’ve been married for 30 years but at night still we steam, Not bad for an old pair. His hand reaches for mine, ‘Get away!’ say I, you’re […]
NHS My Recent Experience ( a bit late)
Christmas was nearly here and Whizz, Mavis and I had decided to spend it alone so we invited my parents for a mini Christmas on the weekend of the 14th December. I cooked a huge roast with all the trimmings; we had wine, port, liqueurs, chocolates and cheeses. By the end of the evening we […]
Caravan Disasters
Those readers who follow this blog will know that my family and I are keen but rather unsuccessful caravanners. Years ago we bought a brand new folding camper and then Whizz found himself with so much work – oh happy days – that we hardly used it and it sat in our drive collecting flies […]
Garsington Opera
Some weeks ago Mavis asked if she could be part of a community opera. There was no fee, however as with all Mavis’s activities it was blooming miles away. Rehearsals lasted 2 – 3 hours, one evening per week. Fortunately, as I am keen on writing, this period of uninterrupted time would be a bit […]
Recomending a supermarket – yes I know…
We’re a bit strapped at the moment so I have started shopping around for cheaper food. Now I know this goes against all my principles but I’m afraid that ideals go awry when saving money is a priority. That being said I am still looking for good quality products and so we have returned our […]
Chastity and the Key – The Sequel
You may remember Chastity and her husband Camp, they are good friends and live just round the corner from us. Chastity proposed recently to pay £5 per day to the son of a mutual friend in return for feeding the cat while she and Camp were away skiing. When I learned of this plan I […]
July’s People by Nadine Gordimer
I may have mentioned that I attend a book group. Apparently it is the trendy thing to do but I didn’t know that when I agreed to go. I liked the women involved and I like reading so there was nothing to lose (I also like to drink wine and gin and tonic – not […]
Not a good day
Thursday is my first day at home after three days of work, which are often followed by a mind-bending evening at youth club. Although I have chores to do it is a nice feeling to get up and feel in control of my day, answering only to myself – well in theory anyway. So yesterday […]
One final word on the convenience option
Tonight, the fridge full of ready meals of one description or another, I decided that, given the quality thus far, nobody would like any of it. Reluctant to waste it I decided to cook a buffet. On offer were: One portion of lamb rogon josh from the reduced counter and a pot of rice I […]