Although it was overcast all day, my mood wasn’t quite as black today as in previous days. I was looking forward to something……Paul had invited me over to indulge in the hot tub experience this afternoon. Well, I don’t mind if I do!
Otherwise, it has been mostly more of the same, with us getting up reasonably early to greet another solar panel sales person this morning; then yet another one this afternoon. We’ve nearly got all the gen on it now – just got make a decision. The difficulty for me, though, is that they all sound so plausible. Honestly, I am a sucker when it comes to sales patter. Fortunately, John is a bit wiser.
In between sales pitches, John was doing more research on the computer and I was doing some online grocery shopping and a little rummage through some of the multitudinous papers I have stacked high in the computer room. They are all really important, honest!!! But I didn’t find the one I am looking for…..
I also watched some of the tennis – but not quite all the programmes of tennis I have recorded, so it’ll be bumper viewing tomorrow. Poor John – he’s not getting a look in on the TV stakes at the moment…. my turn!! Hehehe.
We nipped over to Kenilworth to Paul’s just before tea-time. Harriet was in, waiting for us to arrive, but actually on her way out. Like revolving doors, Paul came home from work, just as she was leaving to go to a farewell meal for a colleague, who was leaving the organisation she works for.
John decided against the hot tub experience and sat in the lounge, but Paul, me and Freddie were game. Oooh, it was lovely. What was particularly good was the darkness with glittering lights playing across the sky; the coldness outside in contrast to the hotness inside the tub; and obviously, the company. It was delightful to have gentle conversation with Paul and fun and games with Freddie. Loved it, thank you very much.
Our plan was to have fish ‘n chips for tea, but there’s a rather good Cantonese restaurant in Kenilworth so I suggested maybe a takeaway? John agreed, so I phoned to put the order in. It was just before a quarter to seven. “Yes, I can do that for you,” said the Cantonese receptionist on the other end of the phone, “but I am taking the orders ready for 10 past 8 now……” Crikey!! I knew they were good but that’s a helluva long wait, so we went to Paul’s old local instead. It was very good too, I have to say, and we enjoyed the treat.
95,787 people tested positive for the virus today according to the latest figures. 288 people died with the virus today and 1,974 people were admitted to hospital.
And prayers or positive thoughts if you are so inclined please, for my friend, Tim, and his wife Michelle. Tim underwent an operation today to deal with a perforated bowel – may he experience a smooth recovery; and may Michelle find peace at this very stress-inducing time. God bless the family.
Take care everyone. The birds are telling me they think Spring is on its way.
Hot tub experience sounds surreal but glad you enjoyed it xx
It was such fun!