Overheard but not seen through the living room window
" Hello Darling are you sunbathing"
Winnie gives the stranger a grunt
" Arhhh Geoffrey he's trying to shake paws"
More grunting
"Look Geoffrey shake his paw, he's holding it out to you!"
"Hello" ( males voice - presumably Geoffrey's)
More grunting
" She 's showing you the shaved bit on her leg where the vet took blood" I called out from the living room
" Awwww poor baby let's see your poorly leg then. Come on show us your poorly leg!"
Lots of satisfied grunting followed
Choir meeting last night on Zoom.
Bit of a technological disaster but it was always good to see everyone
Hattie recorded our final song's visuals rather than the singing and speeded up it looks rather sweet given the fact we were all belting out our usual final song
" You Raise Me Up!"
Which often leaves a few choristers all a but teary eyed
The physicality of the lockdown hit home on Monday for obvious reasons
I needed a hug. A physical, it will be alright hug
And it didn't come
But what did come was the texts and the videos and the messages and the gifs and all of those wonderful things the mobile phone and the iPad now gives us all
Almost having friends in the same room .
I've had a shave and a bath and changed my clothes today.
Ive combed my hair and used moisturiser ( see I do listen Mavis)
I've listen to ghost stories videoed from a friend, Colin in Liverpool
And still have paperwork to complete , which has been laying out since Monday
I am officially single and have let go of the want to have closure of certain things too faraway now to need to deal with. History has been rewritten and will be now believed. I emailed my former husband a last email and wished us both " happier times"
I made bread last night
And I'm already looking forward to going back to work tomorrow night
On the whatsapp Trelawnyd community warden forum Bunty shared a photo of her extra short haircut and Affable despot Jason asked me for some spare paintings to put up in his new, home made summer house
On the whatsapp Trelawnyd community warden forum Bunty shared a photo of her extra short haircut and Affable despot Jason asked me for some spare paintings to put up in his new, home made summer house
Albert looks thinner , maybe needs a wormer
Will treat Trendy Carol ( in natty maroon shorts yesterday) and her hubby to Easter eggs from the girls when I go shopping for dog food later. They continue to be stars
Villager Jim passed the cottage last night and looked through the window to see the lit flamingo
We shared a thumbs up sign
" all is well" we mouthed
We shared a thumbs up sign
" all is well" we mouthed
I have so much I want to say and yet can’t find any words ... forgive me ... v tearful today ... and I for one can’t wait to hug you and have you hug me back ... Libs xx
ReplyDeleteYou understand . I understand
DeleteThink everyone could use an actual hug. Or two. But the situation in the world just won't let us. Gotta be careful until this whole mess is over.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely x
DeleteDid Bunty give herself a buzz cut? I've never been brave enough to do that.
ReplyDeleteShe did , she now looks like Vasquez from Aliens
DeleteI experienced some issues with sound. For example, the sounds accompanying the first video clip were undoubtedly the primeval noises of someone or something having sex - probably with himself, herself or itself.
ReplyDeleteWinnie snoring from the living room
DeleteBrave Bunty - I wish I could go really short! No hairdresser available for some time - I've even stopped blow drying and just go natural - I didn't realize my hair is getting wavy and I like it!
ReplyDeleteYour day was full of good things. I just played the video for Bob -
that's his favorite song (especially when Josh Groban sings it), and it's heart warming at this time.
Stay strong and well dear John. No hug possible - but sending a X
P.S. I wish I still had good legs - I'd be wearing 'natty shorts' too - 86F today!
Xx
DeleteYou need a worm tablet. Have one with your tea.
ReplyDeleteYou have such wonderful friends in your village and your choir is almost as good as Josh Groban!
ReplyDeleteHugs much needed here too. It's a lonely time up the end of a lane
Sending you a virtual hug xx
DeleteNo hugs needed here and the way things are going on Going Gently today I'm not going to get one!
ReplyDeleteYou will always get one from me rachel
DeleteOk, hugs shared.x
DeleteBehave x
DeleteI just spotted Jamie and his posteria John,I'm tempted to move to Wales and ask to join your Choir-but sadly I sound like Hilda Ogdon.Was one of the ladies doing the Ymca dance moves?-they do look a fun group x
ReplyDeleteYou could mime
DeleteVirtual is not the same as in person, hugs all around. I understand the looking forward to going back to work. Take care, stay safe and well,
ReplyDeleteYes in some ways we are so lucky
DeleteThat Winnie is an expert John. Can't seem to find out how to buy a T shirt.
ReplyDeleteClick on the Tee Shirt title under either illustration
DeleteThe butt swaying is wonderful. No wonder the choir is popular.
ReplyDeleteThe girls love it
DeleteIt's good to hear that you listen, but more so that you act upon the advice.
ReplyDeleteCheering you on from the sidelines x
Thanks chuck xx
Deletea {{{{{B-I-G H-U-G}}}}} from the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection!
ReplyDeleteAnd homo affectiontoo!!
DeleteYour marvelous blog, musings, music, narrative, and the comments raise me up. Ta!
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, close your eyes, rap your arms around yourself, and give yourself a hug.
Hang in there. We're with you from a distance.
Hugs all around!
Thanks babs
Deletethat was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good song for present times
DeleteToo many near teary moments, and hugs needed everywhere methinks. It's tough, but we are so lucky compared to many.
ReplyDeleteI've just got off the phone from a friend who is helping out on an itu in London
DeleteWe know NOTHING
Please keep a close watch on little Albert. I always worry when they start to lose weight.Huge hugs to all of your wonderful little family.
ReplyDeleteYes and he's not a cuddle cat so catching him is a blog entry all of its own
DeleteOh that's a problem,
DeleteEvery cat I have had couldn't resist cheese, so I would crush a worm tablet and incorporate it into the centre of little cheese balls that could be easily scoffed down...hope that helps.
A friend had to take their cat to the vets to get him wormed the vet had a pair of special elbow length gauntlets for Charlie and it still took three people , he was a feisty boy .
DeleteYes, please keep an eye on Albert, the quiet one of your group. And I'm happy that you are moving forward -- just wish it didn't have to come in the midst of this new disturbing time, which makes its own demands.
ReplyDeleteI rarely comment here (usually because someone else has expressed whatever I thought and done it very well), but read every day. Your blog is a godsend in a crazy world.
He's almost impossible to catch let alone worm
DeleteIt is so challenging to weather this. It is just me and my dog here for lockdown. Not a bit of physical human contact in a month now. Online and electronic contact is a lifesaver.
ReplyDeleteXxx
DeleteWhat can we say John, un dydd ar y tro. Hwyl Suz x
ReplyDeleteYou just said it x
DeleteI love Winnie's conversation with the couple! Some pets do enjoy a bit of sympathy don't they?! I have a cat that loves to be told she is beautiful. When you make a big deal of her beauty she will roll around and look even cuter for you. Sending you hugs from faraway in Missouri.
ReplyDeleteIt did make me smirk
DeleteSending you a big virtual hug and a scotch egg from Gloucestershire xxx
ReplyDeleteSally
First class post please x
DeleteThat village of yours is so filled with kindness. Heartwarming (I use that word a lot here). Sending you a cyber hug. It's the best I can do, but I mean it sincerely.
ReplyDeleteRight back at ya x
DeleteWhat a really nice entry.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that Trendy Carol would appreciate a Pedigree Easter Egg?
ReplyDeleteIt was a lint bunny
ReplyDeleteI love the overheard exchange. "Your poorly leg" -- awesome!
ReplyDeleteSending love to you and the pups and all,from a locked down but beautiful sunny day in Florida.
ReplyDeleteThe cats are napping and I am plotting an escape.
And a nap.
A Chocolate Easter bunny sure would be nice.
You're not single John, you're just between relationships.
ReplyDeleteWinnie lol, poor old girl.
I linked to your choir YouTube videos in explaining safe ways to stay socially engaged
ReplyDeleteYou live in a lovely sounding place, where people really care about you. Lucky you, in spite of all of it.
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