To the rescue…..

Look who’s here!! Dear George and Sue to the rescue!!

When we saw George and Sue on our little trip away recently, we arranged for them to come and stay overnight so that George could give John a hand on the Lotus. And here they are! Full of enthusiasm and great ideas, sorting us both out.

John and George have spent all day tinkering with the car, happy as pigs in muck the pair of them, humming over their work, tinkering to their hearts content. It’s been fabulous.

Michael called in at lunchtime, realising he wouldn’t get home in time for a Zoom meeting, to take the call at ours, and he came in grinning from ear-to-ear. “They look like they are really enjoying themselves out there,” he said. “Dad’s not effing and jeffing – it must be going well!” Yes, good vibes were positively pouring out of the garage.

Equally, positive vibes were to be had indoors, too. Sue said, “I’m all yours. Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do,” Well, that was an offer and a half, so I grabbed it with both hands and we sat down to make a list.

Satisfied with the list, I rather rudely left the house to go to my last yoga class of the term. Sue said she didn’t mind at all, so I took her at her word and suggested she read her book for an hour until I was back. However, she’s not one to sit about when there’s work to be done, so I found her beavering away in the kitchen wiping down the work surfaces when I returned home. Nice. Helloooo work surfaces – long time no see!

After lunch, I had a few phone calls and a bit of admin to do regarding Mum’s affairs, so Sue sat and did some mending for me. Oh, gosh, I was so grateful. I hate sewing…..

Soon, though, it was time to crack open a bottle of wine – I mean, it’s thirsty work isn’t it? All this cleaning and mending and such.

The day was interspersed with parcels arriving on the doorstep, too. How absolutely tremendous. A beautiful and unusual orchid from Fran and Pete, which is another one too pretty not to share…… I do love an orchid.

I was very excited to receive a super box of chocolates, too! The only thing is, I wasn’t able to find a label on them, so not sure who to thank. Green & Blacks? Don’t mind if I do!

The cricket had been purring along in the background all day, too, and we all had one eye on the match as we went about the day. However, after it had finished we wondered what we might watch. Hmmm…….. “How about we just chat instead?” suggested Sue. Well, what a jolly good idea!

A really, really lovely day, supported by two wonderful friends just when we need it. Howzat?

Take care everyone. God bless.