An Overhaul

Tristan says does anyone care I am having an overhaul?

My Computer

Tristan told me my computer wants an overhaul – back on line on Sunday then?

Pre Lunch

Told Veronica I am not wearing my new boots as it is sunny, next time.

An Expert

Veronica said no she is not taking her gear as her and Emilio are flying O’Higgins Airways and only taking hand luggage; it was a thought.

A Shipwreck

A British cargo ship has been found off the coast of Ireland. Veronica is visiting Ireland for a holiday soon and I will suggest over lunch on Wednesday that she takes her scuba diving gear; they may need experts?

A Pair of Boots

I bought a pair of purple boots yesterday at a fashion show; they are deep purple with flashes of black patent leather – so cool, oh and I bought long striped socks too which are purple and mustard.  There is a poem about the lady who wore purple and sat on the pavement – I am not ready to sit on the pavement but I need a purple hat and cloak and I will be noticed everywhere.  Albert may not wish to accompany me when I am wearing such trendy gear?

I will wear my boots when I meet Veronica for lunch she will be so envious.

Another Lunch Date

Veronica wants to meet me for lunch on Wednesday and Albert has just told me I have a cold.  I will be fully recovered by Wednesday and I shall invite him too, that will frighten him.

It was a nice ring

Having decided not to spend the rest of my life with Desmond he demanded my ring back, Veronica reminded me I had in fact paid for half of it.

Many years later I went along to a famous plastic ware party with a friend and Desmond’s new wife was there and guess what?  Yes, she was wearing my engagement ring, I could not take my eyes off it ………………

The day I married Albert I met Desmond on my way to the hairdressers, there was just he and I in the street and he asked how I was and what I was doing; I had not seen him for five years and bother I forgot to ask for my half of the ring back.

My Ex Engagement Ring

I have been asked to tell this story which I shall after I have had my tea.

Peas

My Mother told me not to give Albert peas as they make him cough and choke.  I forgot …… he is o.k. now but it was touch and go if I made it to the school reunion tonight.

Meeting Veronica

I have not time to meet up with my pal.  I need to devote at least two days to Albert, and then there is my garden and allotment, yoga class, belly dancing, my gardening column plus thinking time; also there is the obligatory dusting, cleaning and shopping and I need to see my sons occasionally – I can merge that with Albert’s days; I am so busy. 

Veronica will have to wait until half term, unless I can sneak out on an evening when Albert is not looking?

Holidays

I do not think you should return home immediately after a holiday, after all it is hard work enjoying yourself and staying up until midnight doing crosswords, and drinking and laughing etc.

Albert thinks I should immediately start dusting and getting complicated meals – I am tired!

Remington

Did I tell you that Remington was a fisherman?  I am now an expert on autumnal water velocity, goodlesocking and filamentous algae; oh and the water levels of the river Dee, Don and Urie.

Lunch Date

Veronica invited me to lunch but I am belly dancing today, perhaps I should wear short earrings.

Saggy Ears

Opal warned me of the perils of wearing long earrings, she said my ears will drop; I must tell Veronica.

The Queen

Remington, Opal and I went to Balmoral to see the Queen, we waved and smiled at the CCTV camera – I hope she was looking. 

Scotland

Pork and Irun Bru sausages, toast with Sunday dinner?

Mushrooms

Veronica said I should not wash my mushrooms but M & S say I should?

Albert Understands

Aberdeen, apparently Albert said I was to please myself about a visit – I personally think you should not waste opportunities and I booked the trip immediately.  I recall the episode now; he will be fine home alone with Elvis.

Meeting Remington Under the Clock

I asked Remington to wear a beret and a yellow rose in his lapel when he meets me – he refused saying he would recognize me.  Veronica says it is the way I walk?

Blogspot Friends

Ok I shall share it with you – I am going to Aberdeen on Monday for a week, staying with my cousin Opal and her husband Remington; apparently I promised to visit fifteen years ago?

Oh, the problem, I have not told Albert, will he notice, I think he will; I have forty eight hours to make up a story ………………

Facebook Again

I tried it, hinting at my problem and I had twenty replies wanting to know what was troubling me; not going to tell them.

Facebook Comment

I have a problem?

Scarborough

I wondered where Veronica was, she is taking part in a charity walk in Scarborough, she sent me a text to say she had finished and was presented with a glass of pinot grigio at the finishing line.  Did I sponsor her, I cannot remember?

Missing Frogs

The frogs have all gone apparently they return to their birth place to lay eggs so I am looking forward to next year?

Gin and Tonic

According to the daily paper a gin and tonic is good for you; it apparently helps middle-aged women age better.

Must tell Veronica

Moon Gardening

Elvis and I are not going to the allotment tonight because my thumb is still sore.

Away a Day or Two

Mabel Elizabeth lied, she has not sold her house; but wanted me to drive her to Scotland - we spent two uneventful days drinking with the locals and eating haggis before we returned to Northumberland.  We stayed in Belford on the Hill where we took an ‘Open Studio’ Tour; we met Isadora Maude Basket, artist extraordinaire who is a friend of Sarah Riseborough also an artist.  

I shall tell you about Isadora Maude Basket later as I have had an accident, I rushed out of the back door this morning whilst clutching a knife (I was cutting up a chicken) – I fell over a frog, landed in the rosemary bush and nearly cut off my thumb; all to scare off a large pigeon who was eating my spinach