There is a chill in the air this morning.
Winter is approaching and the dying ash trees in the graveyard are stark against the cold marble sky in the west. Ash die back has decimated the trees nearby and those around the Church have been marked with yellow paint spots by the council and are awaiting their sad executions.
It was dark when I returned home last night, so I didn’t notice that my sister had titivated the garden which now looks clean and tidy and ready for the winter.
She had planted pansies in the flower beds and left a colander on my garden table filled with alpines
I’m going down to London today and the quiet coldness of the village feels a million miles away from the lights and bustle of Covent Garden .
I’m staying in Z Hotel again
I need to pick my train but I need my coffee first.
Our tickets for Comic Con are not until tomorrow but as Leo wanted an early start and has only got to travel from Kent, I have arranged to go down today so that I can meet him from the station.
A night free in London will be filled by a trip to The Duke Of York’s Theatre to see The Ocean At The End Of The Lane.
My nephew has Aspergers and I think it’s his first time travelling to town on his own, so it’s kind of a big deal. His mom emailed me yesterday to check if I had arranged to meet him and I assured her I had.
It’s strange to think that the last time we were in London together he was a little boy.
Dorothy is off to my sister’s shortly and Mary to Trendy Carol’s
Enough time for another coffee me thinks
Don't you be going to Soho. I've heard about that place.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite places in london
DeleteI hope it’s a wonderful time for you and your nephew. That collander-planter is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit nervous , but I'm sure it will be fine
DeleteA colander is a good idea for succulents...well done your sister!
ReplyDeleteHope your trip and Leo's goes well. The first solo trip can be daunting. At 40 my eldest still won't use public transport
Fingers crossed
Deletehave a fun time! how are you feeling?
ReplyDeleteThat second lot of antibiotics have kept me ok. I do have emergency ones on me if needed
DeleteAsh die back has decimated so many trees in a relatively quick time, I hope that the trees at the church will be replaced with something suitable. Enjoy the trip to Londonium young man.
ReplyDeleteYes I hope so too. I suspect the villagers will organize replacements ourselves
DeleteIf you need a volunteer (once my collar bone is glued) let me know young man, be good to catch up after these years
DeleteHave a great time. x
ReplyDelete"Titivate" is a great word. It sounds kind of rude. The sort of word that the late Frankie Howerd might have used. Have a lovely time in London and DO NOT BE LATE to meet your nephew off the train.
ReplyDeleteOh no, he's already picture texted me the ticket times
DeleteHave a fun time. xxx
ReplyDeleteSeveral trains cancelled lol hope I get there
DeleteThey look to be running ok now.
DeleteJust the welsh ones..bloody typical
DeletePlease let us know about your train, arrival, and if, PLEASE LET IT BE SO, you met Leo on time. Ta!
DeleteI'm on pins and needles.
Hugs!
All was well
DeleteYour Nephew Leo thinks the world of you John-Such an adventure you will have-2 young men set free in the world xx
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time. X
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, don't forget your cape
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time in the Big Smoke, and well done to your nephew for having the courage to travel solo. Oh, and don't forget to keep hydrated, remember what happened last time! xx
ReplyDeleteHave fun! And remember to post photos of Comic Con and your nephew's cosplay!
ReplyDeleteWould that be a bucket of coffee? Have a nice time.
ReplyDeleteDrink plenty of water to ward off your peril x
ReplyDeleteYou will find comic con very entertaining.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time and hope to see some photos later.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Comic Con with your nephew! Can't wait to hear all about it! Stay safe! xx
ReplyDeleteAww poor dogs, not only separated from you but separated from each other too.
ReplyDeleteOh dear-Jealous are you that John has a life?-His much loved dogs are having a fun weekend too-and by the way it really is none of you business-Now Clear off
DeleteI wonder what your beloved professor would think about you spending time with HIS nephew.?
DeleteI think you have to remember that Leo is no relative of yours
Oh for God's sake, Anonymous, get something better to do with your life than spit your venom here. You must be one very sad, bitter person.
DeleteWhat a lovely thing to say
DeleteI hope this trip for Leo on the train on his own, meeting you, and going - in costume - to ComicCon is sheer joy. Hope he is confident and that everyone he meets is kind and helpful if help is needed.
ReplyDeleteLovely garden improvements a la Janet, the garden guru and keeper of Dorothy! As always, bless Mrs Trellis!
Have fun!
Hugs!
Have fun! I can't wait to hear how comic con turns out! I saw someone plant alpines in a colander like that on Gardener's World, I think.
ReplyDeleteThis is very brave of him. You are going to have a ball. Looking forward to the details.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time, if u have time see pride and prejudice sort of. BRILLIANT
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week-end John.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time John
ReplyDeletePhotos, photos.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at Comic-Con. I went with my daughter for a few years to one near here - it was a requirement for her age. It was lovely being around people who were there just to have fun, accepting of all types of people, and celebrating creativity. I hope your experience is as good.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fabulous time with Leo, despite what the bitter Anonymous thinks Leo chose to go with you. Relative or not you have a great bond.
ReplyDeleteLots of photos please... end enjoy the day.
Jo in Auckland
I hope you can Block Anonymous John no doubt no one ever liked her enough to want to be her aunt or uncle, I think most of us had a special person in our life we got to spend time with and were aunts and uncles who were part of our family our whole life What a bitter person she is.
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