I’ve been writing an essay most of the day and have only seen one person this morning, which was Polish Monica who was out for her run. I did however receive a somewhat mysterious follow up message from Mererid a lady I don’t know well at all and who lives on the side of the Gop. She texted me yesterday saying
“ Hi John, I wonder if I could pop down to see you for a few minutes when you’re available please? Will explain when I see you!! Mererid” and this morning adding “ Sorry to be so mysterious, it’s just I’d like to speak to you about it face to face. Nothing at all to worry about. See you later between 5 and 6 , thank you.”
I was intrigued
She arrived just after five pm, and sat on the couch rather primly only to be bounced on by Roger who has no understanding of social etiquette.
It took me a while to drag him off her, and she had the slightly tousled look any attractive woman had after my father had wished them Happy New Year at one of our family parties .She tried to concentrate but it was hard after Roger waved his paws excitedly from under my arm.
It put her off her stride just a little
Anyway to cut a long story short , she wants to introduce me to a friend of hers from just outside Chester
His name is Richard and he has all his own teeth!
I’m very flattered lol
Lovely story
ReplyDeleteA bit of frivolity is needed me thinks
DeleteThat is very sweet.
ReplyDeleteRather old fashioned I thought
DeleteIt sounds as though she was incredibly nervous , how sweetly old fashioned
ReplyDeleteLee
Yes I thought so too, and funny too
DeleteThat made me laugh, your father was very friendly at new years!
ReplyDeleteKeith
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Yes and a bitch of a letch
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Lol sorry
DeleteDid you ask whether he has holes in his jumpers?
ReplyDeleteHe had a flat cap on in the photo I was shown lol
DeleteWow, never a dull moment! And dear Roger.....
ReplyDeleteCeci
Oh such a let down
DeleteYes that is a lovely story....lovely lady. When you meet up please don't mention your teeth and do try to be normal !:)
ReplyDeleteThere’s nothing wrong with my teeth
DeleteOh, John, how delightfully old fashioned. May this be the start of a beautiful friendship. Remember to put a clean t-shirt on - no gravy stains! xx
ReplyDeleteYes, that will be a challenge to be sure
DeleteAdorable. And he has all his own teeth! Off to a great start. (Not that dentures or implants would be a show stopper, I suppose.)
ReplyDeleteOne leg wouldn’t put me off lol
DeleteMererid sounds like a lovely soul! Thanks for sharing such a delightful story. 😊
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful & peaceful weekend.
Cheers Chuck
DeleteMererid sounds delightful; you've got to love Roger breaking the ice like that...no wonder she looked tousled. This chap from just outside Chester sounds intriguing especially as he has all his own teeth! (Lucky man lol)
ReplyDeleteThe teeth bit was poetic licence
DeleteSerendipity strikes! Especially when you are not looking. And all his own teeth. An optimist, not a pessimist, so that must at least be a good start! Onwards, darling boy!
ReplyDeleteWe shall see
DeleteYou've had worse "introductions" x
ReplyDeleteI met you
Delete😂
DeleteOuch lol
DeleteMeeting someone "the old fashioned way" -- good luck and have fun!
ReplyDeleteWe shall see x
DeleteYou never know...
ReplyDeleteYou never do
Delete"she had the slightly tousled look any attractive woman had after my father had wished them Happy New Year at one of our family parties ."
ReplyDeleteI can just see it; you put it perfectly and thanks for making me chuckle.
I liked my analogy , my father would have been quietly proud of it
DeleteSweet. He's got teeth but does he have a job?! LOL
ReplyDeleteI have no idea lol
DeleteHe has all his own teeth? Ooh, I hope he doesn't keep them in a jar.
ReplyDeleteDon’t tell him about my gravy stains
DeleteDoes she fancy herself as a matchmaker? Does she have a track record? My neighbor has has made a few successful introductions. Not all people want to be greeted by dear Roger. Clearly the matchmaking woman was thrown off or at the very least disheveled.
ReplyDeleteShe was very shy and reticent about it all, so I suspect she’s not a professional
DeleteAs for Roger
Oh the Shame
Maybe Richard will greet you like Roger tried to greet her.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! A matchmaker! Did you say yes? Just think, maybe he's the One, will run his fingers gently thru your hair after a long day.
ReplyDeleteI said I’d be pleased to meet, what’s the worst thing that could happen ?
DeleteAnswers on a postcard
will you meet him? xx
ReplyDeleteWell he said he would, so it’s churlish for me to refuse
DeleteGiggle. Matchmakers come from all sorts.
ReplyDeleteIt’s all a giggle, I needed one today
DeleteShe must think highly of you or she wouldn't want to match you up with him. Have fun, John! xx
ReplyDeleteOh I don’t know, but I was very touched by her sincerity
DeleteI did enjoy reading this post. You set this scene so well, and I could picture Roger’s enthusiasm and the conversation evolving to where the point of the face to face became clear. It is a lovely compliment to you. It is also so kind, that she wants two people that she considers friends to meet and has taken steps for this to occur. What an interesting day you have had. I hope this turns out to be a wonderful meet-up. Jean in Winnipeg
ReplyDeleteYes, I was very flattered
DeleteFlattered by by her sincerity and kindness
"Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match! Fin d me a find, catch me a catch!" This has settled in my head all afternoon---tho I don't recall in the play, how things turned out.[Fiddler on the Roof]
ReplyDeleteIt doesn’t really matter
DeleteIt makes a sweet natured post
I needed a sweet natured post
Next we need a spring garden tour, please.
DeleteA vividly described piece. I think Roger did well, he took her nervousness away and broke the ice. I hoe you have found a new friend, and perhaps one from a new social circle. If it turns out to be more that that, fond, but new friendships, especially as we reach into middle age, become increasingly difficult to acquire. Go for it John!
ReplyDeleteVirginia (not Anonymous, or lurking!)
Thank you for putting your name to the post and enough personality for me to know it’s you x
DeleteWhat a nice story! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteFrothy xx
DeleteNice john , you know when to lighten the mood and the prose…
DeleteLee
“;Mererid did that”
DeleteI actually think it may have been Roger what dun it.
DeleteWill Richard have that slightly tousled look after your introduction, I wonder.
ReplyDeleteI hope so
DeleteOh this sounds promising.
ReplyDeleteIt’s whimsy x
DeleteA very sweet post of a very sweet lady, a mad dog (no, not you) and a promising encounter hopefully for you, enjoy all the emotions of today. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteA bit of whimsy
DeleteWell now, all his own teeth. Can't say no to that. LOL.
ReplyDeleteVeddy eenteristing, John! T tell us more, please. Have you made arrangements to meet? Might he be a bulldog?
ReplyDeleteHugs!
If not a bulldog, at least a bear in the other case.
DeleteLovely. Who knows?
ReplyDeleteYou never know! Kathy
ReplyDeleteTeeth make the man!
ReplyDeleteRichard is a nice name....hope he likes dogs!!
ReplyDeleteWill Mererid come with you to introduce you both and then tactfully slip away if it is going well?
Good luck say I. It reminded me of when I married my dear farmer: a lady in the village who was in her mid sixties stopped me and said, "I hear you are getting married again - does he keep his shoes clean and does he have all his own teeth? That's all that's important"!!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I appreciate that the woman has kind thoughts for you.
ReplyDeleteLoves comes in unexpected ways
ReplyDeleteI was feeling hopeful for you but then read it's whimsy..That's disappointing! Is any of it true?
ReplyDeleteIt’s all true except that she said he had all of his teeth
DeleteMy nearly beloved has issues since retirement - He knashes his teeth at me when he gets stressed over such insignificant matters x
ReplyDeleteYour very own wing lady. Gigi
ReplyDeleteLove reading this! Such a nice thing to happen.
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