An Invite


The day couldn't get any worse
But it did.......as shit days often do when you don't want them to.
I eventually had a very hot bath and breathed Vicks steam through a flannel over my face, which was nice.
I drank another lemsip with real lemon.
The phone went late afternoon, just after I had lit the Christmas Tree
It was Mrs Trellis, in her usual precise sing song voice
" I just wanted to invite you to share a mince pie and a glass of something one afternoon next week" she said carefully, enunciating every word with care
" I have a rather good sherry and the new range in the kitchen is ever so cosy" 
I started to think of some excuse or other when she added
"It would be lovely for me if you could come " and suddenly all of the day's shite was lifted away by the simple and sincere invitation  of a mince pie and a schooner of sherry.



57 comments:

  1. How lovely - wishing you many more lovely moments
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  2. Oh, John. People do enjoy your company so much. And care about you even more.

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  3. Aw bless. At least it has ended on a high xx and good company over a schooner of sherry to come xx

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  4. Awe , what a little love, you go and enjoy it xxx

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  5. Get some rest, you will feel better soon. Mince and Sherry around a warm stove, sounds lovely.

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  6. Very nice, indeed. x

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  7. Often when we do not look forward to something, when it arrives the event can often change into a lovely moment. It's great to know local people care for you.

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  8. Aw, Mrs Trellis IS Vix.

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  9. So glad your spirits have been lifted. πŸ˜‡πŸ˜‡πŸ˜‡ Hooray for Mrs Trellis. πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

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  10. What a lovely way with words she has. I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful time (and shudder at the thought of a schooner of sherry).

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  11. Wonder how big the schooner is? We have sherry in one up from a liqueur glass and that knocks me sideways.

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  12. And the best definition I have heard this year of why Christmas can be such a magical time however rough one feels. Enjoy that schooner. Oh and by the way that treet looks magical too.

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    1. A little tree in the dark
      A lovely metaphore pat x

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  13. An invitation none could refuse young man...

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    1. Are u feeling better old boy

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    2. Indeed, well still full of the lurgy but getting there young man....Will have to pop up to see you in the not to distant future m'thinks..

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  14. Sorry John I obviously meant tree, although on second thoughts, in spite of the wrong spelling sherry and a mince pie with Mrs Trellis might just be a treat.

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  15. What a lovely invitation.
    Take a small dog toy and enjoy the show her gud dug put on, while you slip some sherry and eat some pie.

    cheers, parsnip and badger

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  16. Oh, lucky you. Mrs Trellis obviously has great taste. Mince pies and sherry definitely need good company to enjoy them with.

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  17. 'It would be lovely for me if you could come'....says it all really. Enjoy!

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    1. It was that sentence that told me to stop kvetching

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  18. Mrs.Trellis to the rescue!!

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    1. It was her that bought me the Christmas tree jimbo

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    2. Aw-w,that makes it all even better, you'll both be doing each other a kind favor by sharing pie and sherry.-Mary

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    3. Wonderful! Mystery solved, and do tell her how pleased all your bloggy friends are with her thoughtful bit of kindness.

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  19. She sold it when it was about her and not remotely like a 'pity invite'

    I wouldn't mind a mince pie and sherry.....

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    1. I'm not a lover of both.......but I guess that means nothing

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    2. well i dont actually drink but it's kind of metaphoric

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  20. I've long said a good stiffener makes everything soooooo much better.

    And you tree makes me feel very gleeful.

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    1. You make me smile at every comment dear friend

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  21. You should hang your 'thingies' on the tree from Mrs. Trellis and celebrate the oh-so-lovely friendship of someone who cares muchly about you. Such a sweet, sweet thing to happen. I wish I could attend with you. You're blessed, John.

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  22. John you are a nice man and don't allow anyone mess up your pretty! One of the things that make you so nice is your soft heart: to the ill, elderly, children, and animals. I would love to have you for a neighbor! I think that's one of the charms of your blog, we are neighbors!

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  23. It's funny sometimes what will make us mentally shift from "me" to "thee" and it can make all the difference in a bad day. I'm glad you accepted her invitation. And I hope you feel better soon. It's hard to be cheery when you're sick.

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  24. A Schooner, have you been to Australia?

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  25. I love sherry. Not many folks I know drink it.

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  26. Anonymous11:07 pm

    But, more importantly, how is Albert.
    Traveller

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  27. How could any red blooded man refuse an invitation like that from the legendary Mrs Trellis? You lucky *******!

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  28. It sounds wonderful! Enjoy!

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  29. This is great for both of you. Merry Christmas to Mrs Trellis and you. All the best, John.

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  30. Hooray, Mrs. Trellis.

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  31. Aaah that's so lovely of her, and for her .She will enjoy your company John 😁

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  32. Barbara Anne1:15 am

    Bless Mrs. Trellis for her lovely, sincere invitation to you. Bless you for accepting her lovely, sincere invitation. 'Tis the season!

    Hugs!

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  33. Lovely invitation from Mrs. Trellis - especially the mince pie. As for the sherry, consider it medicinal?

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  34. And at the end of a crappy day, a kindness is offered.

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  35. Hmmmmm. Now don't you go drinking too much and making a pass at her. :-)

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  36. Enjoy each other’s company, over a mince pie and a swig of sherry. Will be good for both of you. Loving your tree in the dark

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  37. Nothing like a glass of sherry :)

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  38. Sherry is very underrated. I love a certain sherry in a blue bottle.
    I'm sure the time together will be good for both of you. Enjoy. X

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  39. And everything looks just a bit better. Bless Mrs. Trellis.. and sherry.

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  40. I am partial to a glass of Sherry. Enjoy. x

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  41. Sweet invite . . .
    I hope you can make her day!

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  42. Isn't village life supposed to be about caring about each other? Ok, that's more than a little simplistic but it's nice to see it in action.

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  43. How nice to be wanted!

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  44. When I saw the picture I thought she had died. Don’t scare me like that, please.
    I hope you enjoy your pie and spirits.

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