Blowing away the cobwebs on a blustery beach today
Last night I went out with Bunty and her new girlfriend Katy.
I was still hung over from my night shift and tried to give Bunty a raincheck text but she was having non of it. They picked me up just before eight and we were in a gay pub in Chester by a quarter to nine.
Bunty checked me over after we had exited the car.
"Nice new pants Graybags!" She bellowed pointing at my clean trousers
"Sainsbury's " I told her
Bunty rolled her eyes
It's been a while since I've been in a gay anywhere!
The pub was loud, good humoured and busy and apart from a somewhat sticky moment where Bunty tried to introduce me to an uninterested but polite bear cub half my age, the night went ok.
I would have preferred a quieter venue but Bunty was on a roll
As Bunty got happily drunk and flirted in a loud goodnatured way with everyone, male and female Katy and I had a long chat . Katy, I liked immediately, she has a job working with abused women and deals with sex trafficing issues locally so the conversation was a rather illuminating and interesting one to me, a bloke who has absolutely no experience in such issues and the two of us carried on the conversation on the way home as Bunty snored away on the back seat.
When we neared the village Bunty was still asleep but she rallied briefly at the suggestion of a McDonalds stop off.
" We'll go gay clubbing next time" she suggested as she bolted down a handful of fries and I was grateful for a wink and shake of the head from Katy which said don't worry- it's not going to happen- I know you are not up to that!
At the top of the lane I said my big sloppy burger tasting goodbye kisses with Bunty and a more civilised peck with Katy who , as I started to get out of the car, squeezed my hand " Chin up dearheart" she said
She obviously reads my blog
Sounds like a delightful time, do it again soon.
ReplyDeletewell, sounds like everyone had a great time!
ReplyDeleteHope you've caught up on some sleep after all that excitement!
ReplyDeleteNot yet, I'm flagging
DeleteIt was worth it to go out since you met a nice new friend.
ReplyDeleteVery brave John. After a nightshift I'd have been hanging and as for a nightclub, as a bloke in his 50s there are gentler ways of meeting people and having a good time! Living where you do I'd join a walking club - the dogs would enjoy it too!
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling tired today and am to bed very soon
DeleteSometimes a night out . . .
ReplyDeleteAnd one not your usual . . .
Clarifies life all the more . . .
Katy was “a sweet” . ..
Bunty sounds fun!
It sounds like there will be more meetings, hanging around each other's living rooms, with the occasional Bunty excursion. I think she get over needing them, though, or lose the girlfriend.
ReplyDeleteNot too often , my nerves couldn't take it
DeletePerfect!
ReplyDeleteYes! Loved reading about your night. X
ReplyDeleteIt's like an episode of "The Three Musketeers"... "All for one and one for all".
ReplyDeleteThe more I learn about Bunty, the more I like her. To me it speaks volumes that she chose you as a friend and Katy as a girlfriend- both persons that have depth and often devote themselves to people in need. I always am disappointed to find someone I care about has chosen a vapid, shallow or self-centered person to become involved with. It makes me question their values, and even long term success in terms of what they'll contribute to friends, family, society and our relationship.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of Mary and you on the beach today! - Mary
Bunty is a livewire I don't see her often but she intrigued and entertained me the day she came and bought three aggressive geese off me. What you see is generally what you get
DeleteWhy rain check...they sound like a hoot!!!! Beside she would have kicked you ass had you cancelled. The only worst then one mad lesbyterian is two of them!!! Sounds like a balst
ReplyDeleteIt's been 13 years since I went pubbing with a lesbian
DeleteGlad you didn’t take a rain check! I can’t remember the last time I was in a gay anything. Long overdue.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't change.. loud newbies , some desperate bar hoppers
DeleteI always seem to fall in that second catagory.
DeleteHow totally wonderful xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good night out. Can I come next time?
ReplyDeletePlease do
DeleteA big, sloppy, burger-tasting kiss. Perfect end to the evening...
ReplyDeleteI gave her one back which extra cheese
DeleteYes, sounds good to me.
ReplyDeleteYou're a brave man.
ReplyDeleteKaty sounds a doll. Suspect you will be boogeying the night away whether you like it or not.
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun. I hope Katy manages to turn off some times and let her hair down.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling she's so laid back she'd fall over
DeleteA fun outing perhaps coming at a bad time after your first night shift on the new job. I do agree that I don't enjoy the bar scene as much as when I was much younger. But for now, sleep!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to bed shortly
DeleteI'd like to go to Chester, but would just walk round the walls and see those 2 storied shops - I'm so boring!
ReplyDeleteThere are some lovely shops
DeleteIt sounds like Bunty and Katy are a case of opposites attracting, maybe. I expect it was good to get out, even if just to get out of your own head for a bit. Doing something different, or with different people, is like a mini-reset for the brain.
ReplyDeleteYes... Bunty is ( and I've said this to her face) a life wire who can. Tire after a couple of hours
DeleteCompare all new experiences to your zip line adventure...if it will be less terrifying-go for it!
ReplyDeleteBarb
Will it?
DeleteHow sweet it is ... even when still befuddled by a night shift messing with your biorhythms.
ReplyDeleteFriends are the sprinkles on the donut of life. Enjoy!
I like that simile .
DeleteIt sounds like you needed a night like this.
ReplyDeleteI think I would have preferred a quiet wine bar
DeleteKaty sounds special. Glad you had a night out, even if it wasn't your preferred venue.
ReplyDeleteI'm too long in th etioth to be be really trolling gay pubs
DeleteThat went well, all things considered!
ReplyDeleteWe all say as Katy does John - chin up indeed. x
ReplyDeleteSometimes we have to do stuff to find out what we REALLY like to do.
ReplyDeleteYou have had an adventurous fortnight!
And a lonely Sunday
DeleteLesbians to the rescue!
ReplyDeleteI sense you are a bit tentative in moving forward, perhaps this is not the venue for you. In the past, you would have been in your groove, but have moved on. But, you should find you way and commit to creating the future you envision, understanding the mixed emotions.
ReplyDeleteWell it's good that you got a night out, though I completely sympathize with not wanting to go gay clubbing! I hope your lonely feeling the next day stemmed at least partly from fatigue and that after a good rest you felt somewhat better.
ReplyDelete"Crispy to study" -- LOL! I always said that about you, John. "His blog is so crispy!"
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good night, and it also sounds like Bunty has met a good 'un there.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you need to be dragged out when it is actually the last thing you feel like doing. A change of scene, some fresh companions and a little bit of alcohol can work wonders :-)
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