Keep on going

“What are you doing today?” John wondered as we sat at the breakfast bar. “I thought I might do a bit more rummaging,” I replied. “What about you?” John thought he’d try and clear down the side of the house. Since the trailer tent went to new owners, it’s revealed a bit of a messy area, and he’s been itching to get at it ever since. “Right,” I said. Both jobs to be undertaken with the aim of putting rubbish into the skip before we send it back this week.

We sat there a bit longer, chatting, and then John wondered again, “What are you doing today?” Oh. “I thought I might do a bit more rummaging…..” I replied. “Ah, yes. You already told me that, didn’t you?” I nodded. Phew. I was glad it was him who hadn’t been listening, and not me…..

Anyway, I went upstairs to do a bit of faffing about on the computer, some grocery shopping, paying some bills and so on, before I started rummaging. John, meanwhile, went outside and did the clearing that he’d been longing to do.

John fulfilled his side of the bargain and put several bits into the skip. I never did fulfil my side, however. I took a phone call from Michael – they were coming over to view a house in the village and did we have anything in for lunch? Of course, I immediately go into overdrive and abandon all previous plans. No rummaging for me today.

We all ate lunch and then we toddled over to look at the house for sale – apart from John and William. William would like to stay with Grandpa, thank you very much, and sit and watch a bit of TV. Now, this is becoming a regular thing – I think William enjoys his Grandpa’s company, and snuggling into his arms while they cosy up and watch a programme. How lovely is that?

Disappointingly, the house wasn’t a match for Michael and Danielle’s requirements. It was a very lovely house but the garden was non-existent – and that is a real requirement for them. You gotta have a nice bit of garden for the kids to run around in, haven’t you?

Unable to find a house that meets what they both want is proving very difficult and this sent Michael into a very pensive, almost despairing, mood. He’s beginning to wonder if they will ever find a house that will suit…… Come on, houses! Reveal yourselves!!!

After the house-viewing, we played in the garden and then went up to the park for a play there. The weather turned out to be lovely and it was great fun. By the time we got back, it was tea-time, so the family stayed for tea, too. Very nice. Ah….. how wonderful to be with some of the family for the day.

Cartoon courtesy of The Wrinklies Range of Comedy cards

On the COVID front, things are much the same. 37,578 people tested positive for the virus; 120 people died in the community, with data for those dying in hospitals available on Monday. 985 people admitted to hospital. All within the last 24 hours. Anyone surprised?

Look after yourselves. It’s tough but we’re not giving up. God bless.

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