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.
How lovely - wishing you many more lovely moments
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Oh, John. People do enjoy your company so much. And care about you even more.
ReplyDeleteAw bless. At least it has ended on a high xx and good company over a schooner of sherry to come xx
ReplyDeleteAwe , what a little love, you go and enjoy it xxx
ReplyDeleteGet some rest, you will feel better soon. Mince and Sherry around a warm stove, sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, indeed. x
ReplyDeleteOften 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.
ReplyDeleteAw, Mrs Trellis IS Vix.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your spirits have been lifted. πππ Hooray for Mrs Trellis. πππ
ReplyDeleteWhat 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).
ReplyDeleteWonder how big the schooner is? We have sherry in one up from a liqueur glass and that knocks me sideways.
ReplyDeleteThree inches?
DeleteAnd 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.
ReplyDeleteA little tree in the dark
DeleteA lovely metaphore pat x
An invitation none could refuse young man...
ReplyDeleteAre u feeling better old boy
DeleteIndeed, 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..
DeleteSorry 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely invitation.
ReplyDeleteTake 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
Mary and her Blue don't get on
DeleteOh, lucky you. Mrs Trellis obviously has great taste. Mince pies and sherry definitely need good company to enjoy them with.
ReplyDelete'It would be lovely for me if you could come'....says it all really. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt was that sentence that told me to stop kvetching
DeleteMrs.Trellis to the rescue!!
ReplyDeleteIt was her that bought me the Christmas tree jimbo
DeleteAw-w,that makes it all even better, you'll both be doing each other a kind favor by sharing pie and sherry.-Mary
DeleteWonderful! Mystery solved, and do tell her how pleased all your bloggy friends are with her thoughtful bit of kindness.
DeleteShe sold it when it was about her and not remotely like a 'pity invite'
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind a mince pie and sherry.....
I'm not a lover of both.......but I guess that means nothing
Deletewell i dont actually drink but it's kind of metaphoric
DeleteI've long said a good stiffener makes everything soooooo much better.
ReplyDeleteAnd you tree makes me feel very gleeful.
You make me smile at every comment dear friend
DeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteJohn 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!
ReplyDeleteIt'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.
ReplyDeleteA Schooner, have you been to Australia?
ReplyDeleteI love sherry. Not many folks I know drink it.
ReplyDeleteBut, more importantly, how is Albert.
ReplyDeleteTraveller
How could any red blooded man refuse an invitation like that from the legendary Mrs Trellis? You lucky *******!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds wonderful! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThis is great for both of you. Merry Christmas to Mrs Trellis and you. All the best, John.
ReplyDeleteHooray, Mrs. Trellis.
ReplyDeleteAaah that's so lovely of her, and for her .She will enjoy your company John π
ReplyDeleteBless Mrs. Trellis for her lovely, sincere invitation to you. Bless you for accepting her lovely, sincere invitation. 'Tis the season!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Lovely invitation from Mrs. Trellis - especially the mince pie. As for the sherry, consider it medicinal?
ReplyDeleteAnd at the end of a crappy day, a kindness is offered.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm. Now don't you go drinking too much and making a pass at her. :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy 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
ReplyDeleteNothing like a glass of sherry :)
ReplyDeleteSherry is very underrated. I love a certain sherry in a blue bottle.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the time together will be good for both of you. Enjoy. X
And everything looks just a bit better. Bless Mrs. Trellis.. and sherry.
ReplyDeleteI am partial to a glass of Sherry. Enjoy. x
ReplyDeleteSweet invite . . .
ReplyDeleteI hope you can make her day!
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.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to be wanted!
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the picture I thought she had died. Don’t scare me like that, please.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your pie and spirits.
Lovely invitation.
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