Alcohol may not be the answer (it’s so ageing isn’t it?), but to be honest, with the company of friends and its imbibement this evening we had such fun! After a rocky start trying to get connected, we joined in a quiz evening on video-link with our lovely Centre Stage friends, Malcolm & Caroline, Nigel & Hazel, and Linda & Brendan. And, as part of the pleasure, we enjoyed a glass of wine along the way. In the mid-way snack/drink/loo break, John wanted to know when the curry was going to be served, but there was no-one in our household who was going to oblige!! But, oh, it was so lovely to see such familiar faces and to listen to long-forgotten banter and raise our glasses to each other. We have so missed seeing our friends. At one point, even Mum hove into view on the screen and waved to everyone – unfortunately, she didn’t have any of the quiz answers. No matter, we managed a respectable score anyway and look forward to next week, with wine glasses in hand. Hmmmm……. I wonder who’s going to cook the curry?
In the meantime, I am on the hunt for ways to entertain Mum. John is pretty much self-sufficient just now, rummaging about in the ‘den’ at the bottom of the garden doing the ‘big stuff’, or in the garage next to the house tinkering with the car, or in the house, helping me finalise the kitchen we have re-furbed. The trouble is, Mum doesn’t really have the inclination to do anything!!! She had been telling us for a while that she has just been sitting watching the grass grow, or counting the bricks on the wall opposite, outside her flat. We weren’t sure we believed her then, but in reality, it’s probably true. So, ah-ha! Knitting is on the horizon. Let’s see how that goes. Oh, dear, it feels like a Jasper Carrot sketch where he’s watching wood warp. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that…….. although, come to think of it, we have plenty of wood in the ‘den’ at the bottom of the garden for warp-watching!!
Other than that, it’s been a pretty decent day, one way or another. Still in e-contact with friends (Happy Birthday, Carol!!) and family and a video-link to middle son and grandson, which made my day. Eldest son checked on our shopping situation. No-one has snapped anyone’s head off today, although tongues have been bitten. The Vicar phoned to check we were OK, and my prayer group rallied round in support when I said I was having a ‘wobble’. The open fire was lit, warming the sitting room, food was prepped and eaten, and cups of tea made and drunk.
And on the ‘outside’, there are nearly 30,000 people infected with the virus, and specifically, 2,352 people have tragically died. For a few hours, while we enjoyed our wine and our quiz evening, we forgot the ‘outside’ world. I am brought to an abrupt halt now as I think of all those in need in whatever way that may be. God bless them all.
Anne, would Hazel enjoy colouring in pages? It’s so popular with all ages 🤔 Felt tip pens are best and could be ordered from Amazon along with a book.
That’s a great idea, Lou – I am not sure whether she would like it but I think I might try it to see if it helps while away an hour or so.