Bluebell broke down again today which was more my fault than hers. The same easily mended issue with the gear stick which I promised myself I’d sort two months ago. The RAC man should have bollocked me but he didn’t and I was on my way within an hour.
I’d broken down next to the pond in the next village, So the hour turned to be incredibly relaxing.
I rearranged the inside of the car, moved lunch with my friend to Friday and arranged a visit to see old Trefor at his nursing home in Rhyl later today.
I found some general purpose wipes and washed my face and in a fit of self care rooted into the glove box and found a container of face moisturiser accidentally left in the car by work colleague.
Without really thinking I took a huge scoop and lathered my face as though I was about to swim the channel then looked up through the windscreen.
What was I thinking?
Walking towards me, not ten yards away from Bluebell were three hikers.
I rubbed my face and the bloody stuff didn’t disappear as I expected it to, so when the hikers came to pass me they saw this face looking back at them
I shouldn’t be let out I really !
This afternoon I fared better. I bought a selection of newspapers and visited Trefor at his residential home. He looked and sounded well and looked immaculate at nearly 99 in a clean shirt and dressing gown
My hoodie had great globs of moisturiser down the front of it
Hmmm.. not sure I like your different hairstyle.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a bit big , for me
DeleteThe new color is going to take some getting used to!
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No wrinkles
DeleteTa for the chuckles as I read this post. Never a dull moment, eh?
ReplyDeleteSo glad Trevor is faring well. Bluebell, too.
Perhaps a bib needs to be in the glove compartment?
Hugs!
A face lift ? If I had the money
DeleteGlad Trefor is doing well and that you visit him. So many people forget about old friends and relatives in nursing homes.
ReplyDeleteNo covid problems now . The staff couldn’t have been more helpful either..I’ve promised him I will pick him up and bring him to the village coffee morning
DeleteYou're a danger to homosexuality x
ReplyDeleteI know….I apologise to its queen x
DeleteWhat does "rearranging the inside of the car" involve?
ReplyDeleteGay. Men love rearranging furniture , I cannot do that in a car (obs) and so I moved around it’s movable contents , glove compartment bits, sat nav , gloves, scarves, shoes, leads etc etc
DeleteRearranging the furniture isn't a trait only specific to gay men, I often come home from work to find my (non gay) partner has rearranged the furniture and things aren't where they previously were.
DeleteI'm not sure it's good for one's equibrilum to experience this constant flux!
This made me smile Anon, my dearly beloved is the same, always rearranging something. It's quite common to come home and hear it announced we're sleeping in a different bedroom tonight.
Delete"We" are on a decluttering campaign at the moment, meaning I'll be coming home to things not only not where they should be but they're not in the house at all! But as they'll still be in the garage before being taken I can at least insist on things staying if "really necessary"
I'm not complaining, it's a cause of great hilarity and there's something to be said for changing bedrooms, it gives you a new lease of life!
It's a good thing they let you out of the nursing home. I bet they thought you were a resident, although, by the sounds of it, the residents aren't as messy! Glad Trefor is doing well. xx
ReplyDeleteI’m surprised that he is as happy as he so obviously is…I think that company is a warm blanket
DeleteMaybe there's hope for you yet. You've still got time before your 99th birthday.
ReplyDeleteI don’t aim to be here that long
DeleteWhoops, not a great look, did the goop help your skin? Sounds like Trefor is in a good place now. GG
ReplyDeleteMy face is beyond such help GG
DeleteYou do need a keeper,lol GG
ReplyDeleteYes, it’s been said before, many times
DeleteIs it too late to send you to some kind of Finishing School?
ReplyDeleteSt Trinians?
DeleteHa! We have those DVDs. :)
DeleteOh dear, this made me laugh :) sorry, not sorry.
ReplyDeleteDon’t apologise
DeleteThanks for the chuckle!!
ReplyDeleteI found myself laughing at myself , especially as two ladies from choir went past
DeleteThanks for the laugh.
ReplyDeleteBonnie in Minneapolis
Anytime bonnie x
DeleteBrilliant, always a good chuckle with you as you write so well. Love it, Noreen
ReplyDeleteWhat was I thinking? Moisturiser sat in the car!
DeleteThanks for the giggle & grin!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear old Trefor is doing well and hope your visit cheered you both.
Stay safe & well,John dear.
Trefor did indeed look well and is very sanguine about staying in a nursing home . His relationships with the staff are good and it was lovely to watch the banter between them all
DeleteIf we are voting, I say "No" to a facelift. You earned that handsome face, whether it is wrinkled or not, I love it just as it is. Even Russel Crowe must be jealous. -the old lady from Kentucky
ReplyDeleteLol I’m a big hit with old ladies xxx lol
DeleteIf that is you in the photograph then I am a monkey's auntie!
ReplyDeleteLol hello,pat x
Deleteguess that is what happens when we are left unattended.
ReplyDeleteGreat globs of moisturiser down your hoodie. Ok, sure.
ReplyDeleteFinding the moisturizer was like a prize that had to be utilized! Your glowing youthful skin must be lovely and refreshed. Those strangers will never recognize you without the cream.
ReplyDeleteAlways leave them wondering or laughing.
ReplyDeleteTerrific post. I, too, wonder why they allow me out in public.
ReplyDeleteWhat a funny story, John!!
ReplyDeleteWhat on earth can go wrong with a gear stick? Did it fall off?
ReplyDeleteAt moments like that there is always someone we know going by!
ReplyDeleteI have known a couple of people who enjoyed the care and company of a nursing or rest home.
You've got me chuckling at that picture. I must be a gay bloke as I love rearranging the furniture. X
ReplyDeleteIf Roger was human, it's the kind of situation he'd find himself in. Is he picking it up from you or vice versa?
ReplyDeleteThanks for my morning laugh. You are a character!
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