Whifflery

Susie Dent’s Word of the Day is ‘whifflery’ – a 19th century word, meaning evasive talk or action to avoid ever getting to the point.

A very apt description of current affairs – not only in public life but also chez nous. That is what I am currently doing: not getting to the point.

We used to be amused when some acquaintances of ours responded to our question of ‘How’s it going?’ with ‘We’re getting there’. We were never sure where ‘there’ was or how their journey was going, and it feels a bit like that at our house at the moment. Admittedly, we have some major projects going on and we are working towards finishing them but, every so often, we step back and wonder what the heck we’re doing it for. What’s the point, eh? Answers, on a postcard, please……..

Anyway, we continue to plough on every day and we usually get something done. John is still working on his car and fitting radiators, for which I am ever grateful. He is an amazing man. Never gives up. And I am sure that the car is going to be finished soon.

Meanwhile, I have sought to try and unpick my addled brain. Watched a fair bit of tennis, of course, and had a lovely walk with my friend, Kaye, yesterday. We took ourselves over the fields and stopped off for refreshments at the Saracen’s Head before continuing on our way. I did feel a bit better for the walk and the chat.

I am not sure whether that’s what it’s all for, but family and friendship are the two things that make our lives all worthwhile. We were blessed to see George and Sue on Sunday, and then, on Monday, our dear friends, Sue and Rod, called in on their way home from Warwick, travelling up to the Lake District.

We had a lovely day, just sitting chatting and sharing our stories of what is currently going on in our lives. Relaxed, talking about anything and everything, the time just zipped by.

Today was a hospital day. A monitoring check-up on John’s lungs. The chap we saw was very nice, explained things well and offered a follow-up test, but John felt that it was a bit of a non-event. The drugs that John is on is as much as they can do, so nothing new there. But yes, advised the consultant, you can take the nebuliser up to four times a day if that will help. Oh, and we’ll check on your oxygen levels to see if you need oxygen at home…… again, nothing new there.

This evening we had our Quiz Night, which was very nice. It’s a while since we quizzed, what with different couples having holidays, or other commitments and unable to join in. I was amazed that we actually knew some of the answers….. there’s always a buzz when you get something right, isn’t there?

We had some sad news though this morning, with Christiana telling us that her Grandad had died. He was a fabulous man, Cornish through and through, and with as big a heart as you could want. Our thoughts, naturally, are with Gloria and Christiana and all the family as they mourn his passing.

Take care everyone. God bless.