We have some days that are driven; some days that are purposeful; and some days that are meaningful but a little more relaxed…….
Today was one of the latter. This followed on from a similar day yesterday, in which we had lazed in bed, trundled to the garden centre, taken the dog a walk and then chilled in front of the TV.
Today? A yoga session for me early on. A potter in the garage for John. A trip into town for me, mid-day. More pottering in the garage for John.
I came home from town, fairly laden with goodies – especially some nice ham, cheese and sourdough for lunch. Fatal. “Where are you going to sit to eat your lunch?” John asked. “The lounge,” I replied, “in front of the TV.” Hmmm……… the trouble with that little plan is that one is drowsy after one’s lunch and the TV has a soporific effect. John was aware of this fact and initially held back from sitting in comfy seats. He was easily persuaded however, and we both dozed for a about three-quarters of an hour…… pah!
John roused himself and went back into the garage for more tinkering. Although it seems that he’s a little frustrated with the whole process. Invariably, he has a bolt or screw or thingamajig that is just the wrong size. Naturally, he has to send off for a new one. It arrives. He tries to fit it. Only to find that it’s in metric, not imperial, or perhaps vice-versa…..and he has to send off for another one.
Meanwhile, I see that the car is coming on. John cannot see that it’s progressing much yet, but it definitely is. Although there is still a lot to do.
After I woke up from my doze, I took Mac for a walk. Once again, I enjoyed it. The rapeseed, as tall as me, is now turning to seed and the petals are dropping, showering both me and Mac with yellow confetti as we brushed past. Lovely.
I sent a little video of Mac on his walk to the Kenilworth Sleaths, as I do most days, and was surprised to get a reply from Paul asking when they should pick him up. Not knowing exactly when they’d arrived back from Malta, I tentatively suggested, ‘Tomorrow?’. Apparently, the family had arrived back mid-afternoon, so were refreshed enough to come and collect Mac this evening. “We’ll be round in hour,” said Paul. Another lovely.
It was great to see them. Freddie marked the occasion by proudly showing us a nice little gap in his gum where a tooth had just come out on the way over. He’d been munching on an apple. He’s hoping the Tooth Fairy will arrive tonight…..
They didn’t stay very long though – just long enough for a cup of tea – before it was time to take off and put Freddie to bed. School tomorrow…..
And that was us today. Busy, but not so busy as to be driven.
Take care everyone. God bless.