Rubbish!

Teeny, tiny hailstones blew hard across the front of the house and peppered us as we loaded the car up with some rubbish this afternoon. We hurried to get the items in, shutting the boot as fast as we could and scuttled back into the house. Oh, now then, would you look at that! The hailstorm had passed. Would you believe it?

“Ready to go?” said John. “Let’s wait a few minutes,” I replied, “the advice is to arrive on time at the Tip – or, at least, not more than ten minutes early or we’ll be turned away.”

We waited a while and set off. Arrived on time and parked up. Guess what? Those teeny, tiny hailstones and the gusting wind began their fun again just as we got out of the car – and kept up their little game the whole time we were out in the elements. By heck, it was bitterly cold and a nice little battle against the wind to drop the items over the ledges into the skips below. Back in the car. Well, what do you know? The hailstorm stopped. Typical, isn’t it? Typical!!

It was invigorating though, I have to say. And we both felt better for having off-loaded some rubbish, expending some energy in the process.

Not only did we have the excitement of going to the Tip today but, of course, it’s bin day to boot. Another bit of excitement…… Heavens, has it really come to this? The highlight of our week? Getting rid of rubbish? Clearly, it has.

At least it’s better than listening to the harrowing news of Russia invading Ukraine, which has been the top story all day. People seem surprised, caught unawares. Should have been prepared, I think, but it’s too late now. Ukraine is a very desirable country to have control of, isn’t it? Our thoughts are with those poor citizens who are now sitting ducks.

Word of the day* is ‘flagitious’ (14th century): unspeakably wicked; guilty of heinous crimes. And empathic sorrow twisting in your gut? That’s to fellowfeel. Anyone else strongly fellowfeeling?

Don’t know what else to say.

Take care everyone. God bless. Hug your loved ones tight.

38,933 people were reported as having succumbed to the virus today. 125 people died. 1,084 people were admitted to hospital.

*Susie Dent’s Word of the Day