Cold and wet today and I’ve pulled myself up by my bra straps
The bleed in my right eye can be seen if I close my eyes.
It’s the shape of Elphaba from Wicked, how apt I thought……
The Welsh and I drove to Colwyn Bay for coffee and shared sausage butty, which blew away the cobwebs and on the way home I bought a chicken to roast for lunch. I will plate up an extra meal for a friend across the village which I will pop off later….
As we got out of Bluebell behind the cottage a shout in the wind made me look up. A couple in the graveyard were waving at me. The couple Luke & Shana were Americans and Mormons. As it turned out , his relatives, way back had rebuilt the church and my cottage, a fact which literally blew his mind, given that he only wanted to ask me about the ownership of the church.
I made a coffee, and lit the fire
And as the Welsh slept, drying their coats on the kitchen reading chair
The cottage filled with the smell of roast chicken
What a small world!
ReplyDeleteThey were incredibly pleased to have me
DeleteMormons are generally good people, even if they believe some truly bizarre things.
ReplyDeleteGlad you lifted yourself up by those bra straps. I guess bras are good for something.
I can’t be,I’ve to say I agree with u
DeleteI like your food sharing plan. And the chance meeting. All roads lead to Trelawny.
ReplyDeleteI think we should twin Trelawnyd with salt lake city
DeleteMary and Roger are keeping an eye on their share of food…lol. It’s the simple things that bring us joy. Roast chicken sounds good, maybe I’ll make that tonight. Enjoy your day! Cali
ReplyDeleteIt’s been a good day
DeleteI hope you're feeling better sweetie.
ReplyDeleteXxx much xxxx
DeleteWhat a lovely way for you and the family to start the day: Colwyn Bay and shared butties! Sweetly thoughtful of you to plan to share your chicken with a friend, too. I can well imagine how wonderful the cottage smells. Yum!
ReplyDeleteAs for the couple in the cemetery, a small world, indeed.
Another lyrical post for your book.
Hugs!
and what a delicious plate of food you've fixed to take to your friend!
DeleteHugs!
She’s a real hoot of a neighbour
DeleteStay warm,
ReplyDeleteI’m trying
DeleteDid Luke and Shana offer to convert you? Cool about their connection with the church AND cottage. When I saw the title in my list, I immediately knew it was you. No one else I know ever mentions their bra straps.
ReplyDeleteNot even Mistress Maddie ..?
DeleteMaddie is usually more specific, isn’t he?
DeleteTrue xxx
DeleteYou were meant to come back and meet them. A part of the jigsaw of the village history.
ReplyDeleteJust going OUT.... anywhere....aids bra strap lift !!
Funny the serendipity
DeleteThose good old bra straps! They do a sterling job. Glad you're feeling a bit more chipper today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good friend you are to take food to your neighbour. I bet it's instinctive with you, but many wouldn't even think of it.
Trelawnyd is the centre of the universe, obviously. All roads lead there! xx
It’s a nice habit , as it initially remains incredibly selfish xx
Deletesausage butty, just for the name alone.
ReplyDeleteMary adores one, she becomes a puppy at the very taste
DeleteVisitors and good food have lifted your spirits! Good for you, John! xo
ReplyDeleteYes, I know what I needed xx
DeleteCoincidence is a funny thing!
ReplyDeleteIt was meant
DeleteSounds so cozy and wonderful in your section of the world with your sweet little ones at home. I do hope you realize how important your blog is to all of us in blog land. Especially here in America right now, we desperately need these connections to keep us sane. I know "this too shall pass" but still...
ReplyDeleteSo kind, the boost is much needed xxx
DeleteA trip to the Bay sounds excellent. Sea views are mesmerizing and comforting. Breakfast by the Bay! Ideal.
ReplyDeleteThe Americans checking out the church might well be interested in Ms. Manley's book.
I did mention her to them and took emails to share info…
Delete"Way back" meaning before they became Mormons, I presume? Dave had an eye bleed as well several months ago -- speckles in his vision. Sounds scary to me, and resembling Elphaba doesn't make it better!
ReplyDeleteNo way back in the 19th century before most of the local Welsh Mormons left Trelawnyd and north wales for Liverpool and the steamers for the new world , they ended up in Salt Lake City
DeleteJohn, I love all your writing ! It’s such a treat to wake up to your posts. The stories and descriptions are , as you might say,
ReplyDeleteSpot On! Thank you! Sending giant hugs , Carol in Atlanta
Carol- I live in Evans Georgia. Not far from Atlanta. So fun that we are both fans of John :-)
DeleteCarol from the land of the walking Dead ..thank you for your kind words
DeleteAnd Jackie 😱 you too xxx
DeleteI have massive bra straps
ReplyDeleteAnd from several years ago, I have used your euphemism in describing my self care and the lifting of my own mood
Lee
Please don’t send me a photo of said straps
DeleteHa ha ha on their way !
ReplyDeleteLee
Lol
DeleteOh lord
ReplyDeleteI roasted a Gressingham Duck for dinner last night. I was unimpressed. It didn't seem to have much flavour.
ReplyDelete"The cottage filled with the smell of roast chicken"... I hope you had a canister of air freshener handy!
ReplyDeleteCould be much worse YP, I'm thinking wet socks and dog farts ðŸ¤
DeleteCheeky
DeleteA lovely story. I visit Colwyn Bay a few times when the kids were little.
ReplyDeleteThe cafe is on the new man made beach
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