I went to the bank this morning and in front of me was an old lady with a walking frame. Not what one knows as a zimmer frame but one with wheels to help, I presume with balance. Something that I am beginning to have myself. Balancing problems, not every day but sometimes. All they say is it's your age. Some comfort.
Anyway, she eventually went to the next free teller. I could not help but hear a few comments and one was that she was on holiday in Skegness. The teller remarked that she hoped she was not on that funfair ride that had many visitors stuck. The lady did not understand anything she said. Quite understandable to me because those funfair rides are mainly for the younger people. All the lady told her was that she had stayed in her hotel yesterday as there were too many people about.
It is funny as it bought to my mind a couple of incidents regarding my Father and as I stood tittering at the tellers remarks it bought back these two incidents.
The first occurred well over 50 years ago. My Mother was in hospital and my Father decided he would have some cheese. The cheese, as had other perishable goods had just started to be vacuum packed. Anyway I could hear my Father struggling and cursing so I went to see what he was doing. I was just in time to see him trying to stick a knife into the plastic covering and giving up, opening the fridge door saw me and said. "They don't mean you having the bloody stuff". I laughed and took the cheese, got a pair of scissors and snipped the end off. With that my Father laughed and thanked me. Then he had his cheese.
The other incident happened in the very early 1970s.
I had a dog and my Father said he was going to see the man in the Pet Shop. Yes that is what it was called. It wasn't a shop really, it was a wooden sort of shack with just a little alcove where he made some of his remedies up.
Off he went and when the door opened, there was a catch that rung a bell. In those days many shopkeepers had this sort of thing. It just told them that someone had entered the shop.
Well my Father entered the shop, there was one woman at the counter and he thought she said to him "Good morning" so he naturally replied. About 30 seconds later the same came again. My father answered once more thinking that perhaps she was a little deaf and had not heard him the first time. When this "Good morning" was uttered for a third time, he said to us he thought "Sod her I'm not wasting my time talking to her anymore". With that the owner came from his alcove, gave the woman some pet food medicine and told her the instructions were on the label. The woman paid, gave my Father a very funny look and left. Of course the bell rang as she opened the door and a voice rang out "Good morning". My father looked a little puzzled and the shop owner told him it was his pet Minah bird.
He came home and we were in fits of laughter when he told us. He was not as he thought he was made to look stupid not realising that it was a bird saying good morning.
It is funny how some things stick in ones mind. I still smile when I think of him in that shack talking to that woman thinking it was her that was talking. By the way I do believe that the Pet Shop is still going strong. Not in the shack but in a brick built property. More soon.
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Holiday over
Yes, the Bank Holiday is over and also I think the summer.
I think weather wise we have been fortunate regarding rain here. Mind you, on Friday it rained all day, well except for about 30 minutes. My garden has had plenty of rain, all of my water butts are full . On Saturday, after all the rain, I stupidly decided to dig up the potatoes. Eel worms were a plenty and mud stuck to the potatoes so you can guess the ground is wet.
On Saturday I also decided to pick my apples. It is rather early but I noticed a few had fallen so I did the lift test. That is to hold an apple and gradually lift them, if they come off easy then they are ready to be lifted. I picked well over 200. They were still a little wet so I laid them out in the sitting room to dry. Quite a lot were damaged but I still managed to salvage, I think over 150. I say I think because I am hoping they will keep over the winter.
Now a reply to M. about the paint.
The paint gun was used with a cartridge and it was that where the paint came from. One of the users stated that once the cartridge was open, it must be used on that day. Mind you, it must have been a disaster because it seems to have been withdrawn. I think M. is right when stating that brushes are the thing. One of the reviewers stated this and said he was happy with his painting with the brush.
Finally, we complain about the weather here but I do think about those on the East Coast of America. The hurricane which was downgraded to a tropical storm, did countless millions of $ damage ans the pictures that were shown on T.V.were dreadful. We have a lot to be thankful for living over here in England. More soon.
I think weather wise we have been fortunate regarding rain here. Mind you, on Friday it rained all day, well except for about 30 minutes. My garden has had plenty of rain, all of my water butts are full . On Saturday, after all the rain, I stupidly decided to dig up the potatoes. Eel worms were a plenty and mud stuck to the potatoes so you can guess the ground is wet.
On Saturday I also decided to pick my apples. It is rather early but I noticed a few had fallen so I did the lift test. That is to hold an apple and gradually lift them, if they come off easy then they are ready to be lifted. I picked well over 200. They were still a little wet so I laid them out in the sitting room to dry. Quite a lot were damaged but I still managed to salvage, I think over 150. I say I think because I am hoping they will keep over the winter.
Now a reply to M. about the paint.
The paint gun was used with a cartridge and it was that where the paint came from. One of the users stated that once the cartridge was open, it must be used on that day. Mind you, it must have been a disaster because it seems to have been withdrawn. I think M. is right when stating that brushes are the thing. One of the reviewers stated this and said he was happy with his painting with the brush.
Finally, we complain about the weather here but I do think about those on the East Coast of America. The hurricane which was downgraded to a tropical storm, did countless millions of $ damage ans the pictures that were shown on T.V.were dreadful. We have a lot to be thankful for living over here in England. More soon.
Thursday 25 August 2011
Dear oh dear
I just can't believe it but my neighbour, this afternoon called me and gave me some print outs of the supposed Hammerrite paint.
It turns out to bea Hammerite Metalmaster Gun.
What he said next surprised me. First he gave me the sheets and immediately I noticed that it was a gun. He confirmed that it was and told me that you had to buy a cartridge. Now comes the interesting part. He told me that you could not buy the cartridges as they no longer produced them. He did tell me that he had printed some customer reviews.
They certainly were of great value to me.
First guy wrote of the difficulties getting the thing to work. He sent the first one back only to find the replacement was almost as bad. His comments were Useless.
The second wrote something like,
The concept of electrostatically charged paint sounded good in practice it was a total and abject failure. DON'T BUY THIS.
No wonder they discontinued the product
This guys final comment was.
"If you want a better job offence painting done, get a bunch of blindfolded chimpanzees drunk,then get them to dip their faeces in paint before throwing it vaguely across the road.
So that is the last I will look for Hammerite special paint.
I will stick to the normal brush type.
I haven't told my mate yet. I expect him to tell me it was what he expected. More soon.
It turns out to bea Hammerite Metalmaster Gun.
What he said next surprised me. First he gave me the sheets and immediately I noticed that it was a gun. He confirmed that it was and told me that you had to buy a cartridge. Now comes the interesting part. He told me that you could not buy the cartridges as they no longer produced them. He did tell me that he had printed some customer reviews.
They certainly were of great value to me.
First guy wrote of the difficulties getting the thing to work. He sent the first one back only to find the replacement was almost as bad. His comments were Useless.
The second wrote something like,
The concept of electrostatically charged paint sounded good in practice it was a total and abject failure. DON'T BUY THIS.
No wonder they discontinued the product
This guys final comment was.
"If you want a better job offence painting done, get a bunch of blindfolded chimpanzees drunk,then get them to dip their faeces in paint before throwing it vaguely across the road.
So that is the last I will look for Hammerite special paint.
I will stick to the normal brush type.
I haven't told my mate yet. I expect him to tell me it was what he expected. More soon.
Wednesday 24 August 2011
What a performance
As promised, these are some of the wasps I have caught over the last few weeks. I guess I have had to empty 4 jars at least every other day as they have been full.
I think I told you that George the eldest man told me that there was a wasps nest in the field. I mentioned it to one of the younger men, well today he showed me some powder that he was going to put down the wasps nest. It said on the carton that it would kill and destroy wasps nests. It was supplied by Rentokil, so let us hoe that cures the wasp problem.
I had to go to have my eyes photographed today and my mate was very late in arriving. I guessed that the car that he uses was being repaired. I was correct, so it meant that we could go in his car to the Medical Centre. It was well organised and the whole examination took less than 25 minutes. This included a twenty minute wait for the drops to work. They dilate the pupils so that a good photo can be taken. I will know the results in about 4 weeks.
When my mate arrived, he first told me that nobody had heard of Mammerite Magnetic. He told me that e had been to the local DIY shops and then to the builders merchants. Each said the same, so he decided to go online and use google as a search engine. To his surprise, he found my blog. I told him that I had mentioned it in passing. He told me that google would pick it up as there was no news regarding the paint.
Well I asked the other younger guy and he told me he would mention it to him. Later he told me that he was going online to find out. I am sure there is not a paint that does that. If there is, I wonder why no DIY store or builders merchants have not heard of it.
The only other way is to get a 500gm of Hammerite paint and just paint it by normal brush. I wonder if there is something like that. He is a property manager and does all repairs and improvements. I will keep all informed. More soon.
Tuesday 23 August 2011
greengages
This is a very short blog. My best pal called today so I have not much time.
Yesterday, while my neighbour was freeing the gates the other neighbour was cutting the hedge, He had steel capped boots on so he put his foot under the gate while the man hit the parts that were stuck.
After freeing them he told me that his fruit trees were being pestered by wasps and one plum tree was bearing green fruits. I suggested that they would be greengages so all of us went to his place. He has a huge garden and 2 plum trees some 50 yards away. When we got close I told him that they were greengages, I took one off and ate it. To be honest they are beautiful. I gave one to the man from next door and told the neighbour whose garden it was to try one. He was astounded. He told me he didn't realise that they were firstly ready and secondly how nice they were. I then told him to pick them as the wasps were getting at them.
After looking at the chickens we left but later I saw his partner, I asked her if she had tasted the greengages. She told me that she had no idea as to what tree it was, they had as they thought bought 2 plum tree. She then asked me if I would like some. I told her that would be nice and a dozen would be fine. They are really nice. More soon.
Yesterday, while my neighbour was freeing the gates the other neighbour was cutting the hedge, He had steel capped boots on so he put his foot under the gate while the man hit the parts that were stuck.
After freeing them he told me that his fruit trees were being pestered by wasps and one plum tree was bearing green fruits. I suggested that they would be greengages so all of us went to his place. He has a huge garden and 2 plum trees some 50 yards away. When we got close I told him that they were greengages, I took one off and ate it. To be honest they are beautiful. I gave one to the man from next door and told the neighbour whose garden it was to try one. He was astounded. He told me he didn't realise that they were firstly ready and secondly how nice they were. I then told him to pick them as the wasps were getting at them.
After looking at the chickens we left but later I saw his partner, I asked her if she had tasted the greengages. She told me that she had no idea as to what tree it was, they had as they thought bought 2 plum tree. She then asked me if I would like some. I told her that would be nice and a dozen would be fine. They are really nice. More soon.
Monday 22 August 2011
gates
Well the other day a guy called to confirm my move to another LPG supplier. He was very nice but his last remark was. "Get those gates sorted they spoil the look of your property". I must admit that they look bad. To be candid, I have never had those gates closed. They are made of wrought iron so are rusty alright. I did tell him that they were rusted and would not move.
Well this morning I saw George my neighbour. He is a semi retired builder. I asked him if he had anything to help with releasing my gates I had tried WD40 but the rust was too bad. My friend had also tried and told me that they were damaged beyond repair. George told me he would send someone round.
True to his word the youngish man came round with a hammer and some sort of releasing agent. He looked at the gates and told me that it was not going to be easy as they had been bent, I guess my mate had hit them hard with some instrument and had bent them. He persevered and to my surprise managed to get one free. He told me that he would probably have to use heat on the other one. He tried it for one last time and to my amazement it suddenly became free. So now I have gates that work. I told him that I will use Hammerite and he then told me to use Hammerite magnetic. This I think is a spray and it sticks to the other side and he told me that there was no need to then paint the other side as it would be already done. I have rung my mate and he will look for some of this paint. He is here on Wednesday so I will keep you informed as to what will happen.
I had a bit of a shock this afternoon. I had to go for a routine inspection of my mouth at the local dental practice. All was O.K and I went to the receptionist to see if there was anything to pay. She informed me that I did not pay for my last visit in April so with this visit it was £17 for this and £17 for the last visit. I queried the cost and it suddenly came to me. I told her that I had paid I think £199 for the dentures and had trouble with them. I went back to have them readjusted and she then told me she remembered. and would report this to the Practice Manager to see what is going to happen. If I am charged, I will be inclined to threaten to take legal action as the dentures were not fit for purpose and see what will happen.
I have taken a few photos of the wasps in my jars. Don't know what they look like but if they are O.K. then I will post them on my blog. More soon.
Well this morning I saw George my neighbour. He is a semi retired builder. I asked him if he had anything to help with releasing my gates I had tried WD40 but the rust was too bad. My friend had also tried and told me that they were damaged beyond repair. George told me he would send someone round.
True to his word the youngish man came round with a hammer and some sort of releasing agent. He looked at the gates and told me that it was not going to be easy as they had been bent, I guess my mate had hit them hard with some instrument and had bent them. He persevered and to my surprise managed to get one free. He told me that he would probably have to use heat on the other one. He tried it for one last time and to my amazement it suddenly became free. So now I have gates that work. I told him that I will use Hammerite and he then told me to use Hammerite magnetic. This I think is a spray and it sticks to the other side and he told me that there was no need to then paint the other side as it would be already done. I have rung my mate and he will look for some of this paint. He is here on Wednesday so I will keep you informed as to what will happen.
I had a bit of a shock this afternoon. I had to go for a routine inspection of my mouth at the local dental practice. All was O.K and I went to the receptionist to see if there was anything to pay. She informed me that I did not pay for my last visit in April so with this visit it was £17 for this and £17 for the last visit. I queried the cost and it suddenly came to me. I told her that I had paid I think £199 for the dentures and had trouble with them. I went back to have them readjusted and she then told me she remembered. and would report this to the Practice Manager to see what is going to happen. If I am charged, I will be inclined to threaten to take legal action as the dentures were not fit for purpose and see what will happen.
I have taken a few photos of the wasps in my jars. Don't know what they look like but if they are O.K. then I will post them on my blog. More soon.
Friday 19 August 2011
Rain a plenty
It is funny but here at the seaside we have had lots and lots of heavy showers. Not those that last a couple of minutes but the ones that last for about 30 minutes with very heavy rain.
I think I mentioned it but when I went to Grantham my Brother-in Law told me that they had only a few showers. I noticed it when he was digging up some of the front lawn so his wife could get her car on the driveway. The ground was bone dry. I told him it would not be possible to do that here. I dug a few potatoes up and they were covered in mud.
Today I gave the new neighbours a few more runner beans. I then told him that I would give them a few plums but they must half them to see if there was any plum moth grubs in them. To be candid, I have seen very few in the later plums I have gathered. I also gave them, with my other neighbour a few grapes. He told me that they were having a barbecue tomorrow and I was welcome to join them. He also told me that they were having visitors from the London area later today and were staying for a holiday. I then saw that there were lots of wasps around his bucket. It was full of kitchen waste . He told me that there was a wasps nest up in the field. I told him to contact the council and inform them that there was a wasps nest. Whether he will, I don't know. He should because as I have told you, both he and his wife have been stung.
Just for M. Tomorrow is not looking too promising weatherwise. So perhaps the barbecue will be put on hold. More soon.
I think I mentioned it but when I went to Grantham my Brother-in Law told me that they had only a few showers. I noticed it when he was digging up some of the front lawn so his wife could get her car on the driveway. The ground was bone dry. I told him it would not be possible to do that here. I dug a few potatoes up and they were covered in mud.
Today I gave the new neighbours a few more runner beans. I then told him that I would give them a few plums but they must half them to see if there was any plum moth grubs in them. To be candid, I have seen very few in the later plums I have gathered. I also gave them, with my other neighbour a few grapes. He told me that they were having a barbecue tomorrow and I was welcome to join them. He also told me that they were having visitors from the London area later today and were staying for a holiday. I then saw that there were lots of wasps around his bucket. It was full of kitchen waste . He told me that there was a wasps nest up in the field. I told him to contact the council and inform them that there was a wasps nest. Whether he will, I don't know. He should because as I have told you, both he and his wife have been stung.
Just for M. Tomorrow is not looking too promising weatherwise. So perhaps the barbecue will be put on hold. More soon.
Thursday 18 August 2011
Gas supplier
I was busy yesterday with getting sorted out with the supply of LPG.
This morning, I had a call from a representative of LPG and I am pleased to say, I have signed up for a 2 year period. This is the norm.
the guy who came started to tell me about some of his problems with health. I think he was surprised at my responses. He told me about his woes with the use of MRI scan. I told him that I had to be helped off the bed after having a scan. He told me that he felt claustrophic and had to go to his G.P for what he called happy pills. He told me they worked perfect and he sailed through although he felt pissed.
He only meant to stay for a short time but it was well over an hour but it was an interesting hour or so.
He had just come over from Chapel St. Leonards. He told me that this guy was useless. It turned out that Calor and Flogas had refused to supply him. This was also the case with this guy. He told me that the guy just didn't understand. Needless to say, he will not be going back to him.
yesterday among other phone calls. The current supplier contacted me informing me that a different system was now being introduced to stop the fluctuating prices. I told them it was too late they told me that if anytime I wished to go back to them, they would be happy to provide me with fuel.
I don't know why, but I put my washing on at about 2.00am so that it was ready to hang out about 3.30am. I did not put it out then, it was about 5.30am. when I pegged it out. Lucky me, for early afternoon it started raining, by then my washing was dry. It certainly didn't stop top rain either. All of my water butts are full to overflowing. It certainly is making my runner beans grow. Also marrows. Yes M. I like marrows. I will mail you. Tomorrow it talks of being much better and warmer too. It was a little cool this afternoon.
Late this teatime the next door neighbour, the one with the chickens asked if I had a lettuce. To be honest those I have are past it really and the replacement ones are not quite ready. I took her down and she told me that they would do fine so I gave her a few bits of lettuce. When I see here next, I will ask if the were O.K. More soon.
This morning, I had a call from a representative of LPG and I am pleased to say, I have signed up for a 2 year period. This is the norm.
the guy who came started to tell me about some of his problems with health. I think he was surprised at my responses. He told me about his woes with the use of MRI scan. I told him that I had to be helped off the bed after having a scan. He told me that he felt claustrophic and had to go to his G.P for what he called happy pills. He told me they worked perfect and he sailed through although he felt pissed.
He only meant to stay for a short time but it was well over an hour but it was an interesting hour or so.
He had just come over from Chapel St. Leonards. He told me that this guy was useless. It turned out that Calor and Flogas had refused to supply him. This was also the case with this guy. He told me that the guy just didn't understand. Needless to say, he will not be going back to him.
yesterday among other phone calls. The current supplier contacted me informing me that a different system was now being introduced to stop the fluctuating prices. I told them it was too late they told me that if anytime I wished to go back to them, they would be happy to provide me with fuel.
I don't know why, but I put my washing on at about 2.00am so that it was ready to hang out about 3.30am. I did not put it out then, it was about 5.30am. when I pegged it out. Lucky me, for early afternoon it started raining, by then my washing was dry. It certainly didn't stop top rain either. All of my water butts are full to overflowing. It certainly is making my runner beans grow. Also marrows. Yes M. I like marrows. I will mail you. Tomorrow it talks of being much better and warmer too. It was a little cool this afternoon.
Late this teatime the next door neighbour, the one with the chickens asked if I had a lettuce. To be honest those I have are past it really and the replacement ones are not quite ready. I took her down and she told me that they would do fine so I gave her a few bits of lettuce. When I see here next, I will ask if the were O.K. More soon.
Tuesday 16 August 2011
Plums
To be honest, I always try to tell of my failures as well as my successes.
This year, I have had lots and lots of plums, unfortunately a lot of them have what they call the plum moth. That is when you bite into the plum near the stone is a moggot. After the first one I now cut all the plums in half and I have been surprised at just how many have been affected. I would take a guess that it is at least one third of all fruits. I am ashamed that normally I give some away but this year I can definitely say that no plums will be given away. Early next year, I will have to get a trap to catch the plum moths.
Now my friend M. mentioned that there were many charity shops around. I must tell you this. My mate who calls regular is I think he calls it a Monitor on a free cycle site. This is how it works.
You can request articles I think 4 items in any month provided you have also offered something to be given away. I don't know how it works as I have asked him if he sees a couple of small saucepans then get them for me. This was ages ago. He informs me that generally it is furniture that is put up for free collection.
I asked my friend also to check the charity shops in Skegness and he told me that there was nothing like that, in general it was clothes that was for sale and not as cheap as they used to be.
Still managing to stay free of wasp stings. I am doing fine with runner beans. This morning I took to my local P.O where I collect my pension, about 4lb of runner beans, these were pulled within a day and this also included meal for me. Tomorrow, I intend to have for my main mean smoked Haddock. When I was at Grantham I was hoping to get a Herring but Morrisons had none so I picked a pack of smoked Haddock there were 3 fillets in the pack so I had half last Thursday so will finish them off tomorrow. This will mean I will have loads of runner beans again. I also took 3 small bunches of grapes and a meal of french beans. I am still a little disappointed with the size of the grapes. Next year I will definitely see if I can do something about it.
When I got back home I went into the garden and picked a few beetroot and another marrow. Each marrow has been about the same size 5lb or more.
The other day I dug a few potatoes up, some of them had been eaten by eel worm, commonly thought to be slugs. Still I managed to get enough for several meals. I think I will not be buying potatoes until some time in September. More soon.
This year, I have had lots and lots of plums, unfortunately a lot of them have what they call the plum moth. That is when you bite into the plum near the stone is a moggot. After the first one I now cut all the plums in half and I have been surprised at just how many have been affected. I would take a guess that it is at least one third of all fruits. I am ashamed that normally I give some away but this year I can definitely say that no plums will be given away. Early next year, I will have to get a trap to catch the plum moths.
Now my friend M. mentioned that there were many charity shops around. I must tell you this. My mate who calls regular is I think he calls it a Monitor on a free cycle site. This is how it works.
You can request articles I think 4 items in any month provided you have also offered something to be given away. I don't know how it works as I have asked him if he sees a couple of small saucepans then get them for me. This was ages ago. He informs me that generally it is furniture that is put up for free collection.
I asked my friend also to check the charity shops in Skegness and he told me that there was nothing like that, in general it was clothes that was for sale and not as cheap as they used to be.
Still managing to stay free of wasp stings. I am doing fine with runner beans. This morning I took to my local P.O where I collect my pension, about 4lb of runner beans, these were pulled within a day and this also included meal for me. Tomorrow, I intend to have for my main mean smoked Haddock. When I was at Grantham I was hoping to get a Herring but Morrisons had none so I picked a pack of smoked Haddock there were 3 fillets in the pack so I had half last Thursday so will finish them off tomorrow. This will mean I will have loads of runner beans again. I also took 3 small bunches of grapes and a meal of french beans. I am still a little disappointed with the size of the grapes. Next year I will definitely see if I can do something about it.
When I got back home I went into the garden and picked a few beetroot and another marrow. Each marrow has been about the same size 5lb or more.
The other day I dug a few potatoes up, some of them had been eaten by eel worm, commonly thought to be slugs. Still I managed to get enough for several meals. I think I will not be buying potatoes until some time in September. More soon.
Monday 15 August 2011
1950s?
I could not believe it, but this afternoon on one of my many journeys to try to stop the wasps, I heard an old fashioned noise. It reminded me of when I was young. I looked up in the sky and after a little while, I couldn't believe my eyes. A Bi plane, yes it was so nice to see such a slow moving single propeller plane. Going at such a leisurely pace and the sound immediately took me back to the tender years some 60 years ago. What a delight it was. It would have been no good me trying to photograph the plane as I would never have found it to take a snap shot of it.
Yesterday I went to my late eating apples. To my horror, I found that at least 15% of these apples had been eaten. I wondered if it was just me but my postman friend called to ask if he could park his car on my driveway as he was going to the party of the 60 year old man. I told him that there was no problem at all. I then mentioned that my plums had been attacked by the wasps. He then told me that he was emptying his jars that he had for catching the wasps at least twice a day.
The new neighbours went to the party and told me that it was O.K. I mentioned to them that there were lots of wasps around. Replying his wife told me that both of them had been stung. I have managed to miss the wasp stings so far. I should think that in my next blog, I will report that I have been stung. More soon.
Yesterday I went to my late eating apples. To my horror, I found that at least 15% of these apples had been eaten. I wondered if it was just me but my postman friend called to ask if he could park his car on my driveway as he was going to the party of the 60 year old man. I told him that there was no problem at all. I then mentioned that my plums had been attacked by the wasps. He then told me that he was emptying his jars that he had for catching the wasps at least twice a day.
The new neighbours went to the party and told me that it was O.K. I mentioned to them that there were lots of wasps around. Replying his wife told me that both of them had been stung. I have managed to miss the wasp stings so far. I should think that in my next blog, I will report that I have been stung. More soon.
Thursday 11 August 2011
An Invitation
Yesterday early evening I heard my letter box rattle so I knew something had been posted.
I went to my outer door and found a nice clean envelope with nothing on it. However it was sealed. I opened it and to my surprise I found an invite to some guy's 60th birthday. There was going to be a party starting around 3.00pm with a live rock band around 7.00pm followed by a Karaoke to around midnight.
I personally will not be going and suppose I will be in the land of nod by the time the party is in full swing.
I don't think the noise will affect me as I am not immediately near the place. Still I suppose it is the thought that counts. Mind you who wants to celebrate a 60th. birthday?
Today I went to see my Sisters and fill up with fuel. I have not filled up since the end of May. Mind you, I had only done 535 miles when I filled up at ASDA there it was 1.36.7p per litre of diesel. The total fuel I put in to fill the tank was almost 33 litres. I worked it out and had got approximately 74 mpg. To me that is great. I do now try to drive a little slower these days.
It was nice to see my Sisters, I took them a few vegetables and fruit including a few grapes. really they would have been better had they stayed on the vine for another fortnight but they were O.K.
Today when I got back I went to see if my plums were ripening. To my horror, I noticed that they were being attacked by wasps so I have picked a lot this afternoon. They are not ready just yet but will ripen in a couple of days indoors.
I didn't realise the damage the wasps could do in a short time. It was a lady called Janice, she worked odd days at the old Post Office where I used to get my pension until the owner sold the business. Anyway one day in August she was full of it, telling me that here and her husband had been on holiday for a fortnight and when they got back, the wasps had eaten all the plums. I thought she was stretching it out a bit, but I now know that she was telling the truth, Mine had only been left a day and the wasps were having a field day. More soon.
I went to my outer door and found a nice clean envelope with nothing on it. However it was sealed. I opened it and to my surprise I found an invite to some guy's 60th birthday. There was going to be a party starting around 3.00pm with a live rock band around 7.00pm followed by a Karaoke to around midnight.
I personally will not be going and suppose I will be in the land of nod by the time the party is in full swing.
I don't think the noise will affect me as I am not immediately near the place. Still I suppose it is the thought that counts. Mind you who wants to celebrate a 60th. birthday?
Today I went to see my Sisters and fill up with fuel. I have not filled up since the end of May. Mind you, I had only done 535 miles when I filled up at ASDA there it was 1.36.7p per litre of diesel. The total fuel I put in to fill the tank was almost 33 litres. I worked it out and had got approximately 74 mpg. To me that is great. I do now try to drive a little slower these days.
It was nice to see my Sisters, I took them a few vegetables and fruit including a few grapes. really they would have been better had they stayed on the vine for another fortnight but they were O.K.
Today when I got back I went to see if my plums were ripening. To my horror, I noticed that they were being attacked by wasps so I have picked a lot this afternoon. They are not ready just yet but will ripen in a couple of days indoors.
I didn't realise the damage the wasps could do in a short time. It was a lady called Janice, she worked odd days at the old Post Office where I used to get my pension until the owner sold the business. Anyway one day in August she was full of it, telling me that here and her husband had been on holiday for a fortnight and when they got back, the wasps had eaten all the plums. I thought she was stretching it out a bit, but I now know that she was telling the truth, Mine had only been left a day and the wasps were having a field day. More soon.
Wednesday 10 August 2011
Static Caravans
On Monday afternoon I had a phone call from a Representative from the Bulk LPG Company. I originally spoke to him in March and told him that I wished to transfer to them. He asked me to contact him in early April and he would come down to see me. Well I rang up and he was on holiday so I had another guy. He was very nice and we did all the paper work, only to find out that I had inadvertently signed another form which had been printed and a later date was inserted. My fault for not noticing. Well on September 1st I can transfer so last week I rung them up to confirm that I was ready to move to them. The receptionist told me that the man who had originally seen me had moved to a new area, and this man was on holiday.
Well he rang me, I reminded him that the only times I have tried to contact him, he was on holiday. He then told me that he had been on holiday, very near to where I live. He said that he and his wife used to go to Cromer but it was taking ever longer to get there. The last time being 5 hours so they decided to look to where I used to work.
He told me that they had bought a lovely static caravan on this site. I immediately told him it was the most prestigious site in the area. There were restrictions and no lettings allowed but they could let their close relatives have use of the caravan. He readily agreed with me and told me that this is just what they wanted, a quiet place where there were no undesirables at all.
How did I know about this? Well it must have been in the early 70s when this couple started to come in to our place every Saturday and Sunday during the season. After the first season we , well my Mother really started to talk to them. They were a very nice couple. It turned out that the Husband worked on British Steel as a Personnel Officer. He was a well spoken man, his wife was very nice too but she was more down to earth with a Yorkshire accent. One day my Mother asked them if they had a property in town. He told her that they had bought a static caravan just out of town. They bought it for 2 reasons. The first was it was not cheap to stay there so it kept the undesirables away and secondly, the site was open from March1st. and closed on 31st October. Generally though it closed on the Sunday nearest 31st October. The largest site used to open 1 week before Easter and close the end of September. Most other sites used to open the Saturday nearest 15th. March and close the 15th. October. It must be remembered that this was the early 70s.
They came to see us every week-end until I guess around 1986. He was cutting the little piece of lawn round his caravan when he told his wife he didn't feel too good. He thought it was indigestion. Unfortunately it was a heart attack.
When he died, there was a full page all about him. I didn't know that he was a councillor and among other things he was a J.P. All his wife would say about him when he was living was, she hardly ever saw him as he had to attend so many meetings and functions. She informed us that she was not interested in going to functions. Anyway, that is how I came to know just how exclusive this site is.
The representative will be calling me to make an appointment to sign the relevant documents, no doubt he will tell me all about the caravan site. More soon.
Well he rang me, I reminded him that the only times I have tried to contact him, he was on holiday. He then told me that he had been on holiday, very near to where I live. He said that he and his wife used to go to Cromer but it was taking ever longer to get there. The last time being 5 hours so they decided to look to where I used to work.
He told me that they had bought a lovely static caravan on this site. I immediately told him it was the most prestigious site in the area. There were restrictions and no lettings allowed but they could let their close relatives have use of the caravan. He readily agreed with me and told me that this is just what they wanted, a quiet place where there were no undesirables at all.
How did I know about this? Well it must have been in the early 70s when this couple started to come in to our place every Saturday and Sunday during the season. After the first season we , well my Mother really started to talk to them. They were a very nice couple. It turned out that the Husband worked on British Steel as a Personnel Officer. He was a well spoken man, his wife was very nice too but she was more down to earth with a Yorkshire accent. One day my Mother asked them if they had a property in town. He told her that they had bought a static caravan just out of town. They bought it for 2 reasons. The first was it was not cheap to stay there so it kept the undesirables away and secondly, the site was open from March1st. and closed on 31st October. Generally though it closed on the Sunday nearest 31st October. The largest site used to open 1 week before Easter and close the end of September. Most other sites used to open the Saturday nearest 15th. March and close the 15th. October. It must be remembered that this was the early 70s.
They came to see us every week-end until I guess around 1986. He was cutting the little piece of lawn round his caravan when he told his wife he didn't feel too good. He thought it was indigestion. Unfortunately it was a heart attack.
When he died, there was a full page all about him. I didn't know that he was a councillor and among other things he was a J.P. All his wife would say about him when he was living was, she hardly ever saw him as he had to attend so many meetings and functions. She informed us that she was not interested in going to functions. Anyway, that is how I came to know just how exclusive this site is.
The representative will be calling me to make an appointment to sign the relevant documents, no doubt he will tell me all about the caravan site. More soon.
Tuesday 9 August 2011
Few observations
When I was at the Kiosk, there were one or two things that happened that were out of the ordinary.
The first one I can remember was on a fine sunny day I think in either May or June several Customs and Excice men came up. They were in uniform and came in for a drink. Most had coke, anyway one of them stayed at the counter so I asked him what he was doing up here. Expecting him to say that they were waiting for some project. This was not the case. He told me that they had come to the Car Park which incidentally was on the sea front. They had come to see if there was any smuggling of goods happening. At first I thought he was joking, but he was deadly serious. He told me that small boats came ashore on the beaches such as we have in Lincolnshire. I didn't see them again so I guess that it was a wasted journey.
Another time, there was a Police car, well not a marked car ut the Police were in uniform. There would be 3 of them and came up to the Car Park on a Friday. Well this went on for several weeks and as they always came in for a cup of tea, I eventually asked them what they were doing. I must admit, that one guy came everytime nad often had two different guys. He told me that they were based at Lincoln and they were on Advanced Driving. He told me that he was the instructor. He also told me that they would use the same route for about 4 months and then they would alter the route. This must have happened about 1 month later, for that was the last I saw of them.
The third unusual happening was the Canoe Club. It must be remembered that we are a seaside place. I was quite surprised to see Canoes. The Car Park supervisor was informed and he told me. There was about 40 vehicles that would be on the Car Park over a week-end. It turned out that the Canoe Club was based, I think in the Northampton area. As it happened, there had been little rain during the preceding 2 years and the rivers were running low. So they decided to come to the seaside. This was I guess in April. I know it was cold. All the Canoeists had wet suits on and there was a wide range of ages. The younger ones wanted drinking chocolate but the hardier older ones just had tea. They certainly enjoyed the stay, so much that the following year, they came again. Mind you, I think this time the sea was a little rougher and it was a lot colder. I never saw them again.
Now to something different. Yesterday I went for my hair cut. There were a few in and in the chair was a young lad I guess 10 or 11. He was in the chair for ages and had I think they are called lines on the side. It looked O K. The man who followed me in turned to me and asked if I was going to have anything like that. I reminded him that we would not be sitting in a chair like that. There would be a stool which spun round to either lift or lower the seat. He laughed and told me that also the only haircut was a short back and sides. I told him that this is what I ask for, adding that I also ask for a bit off the top. He turned to me showing his near bald top and told me he asks for a number 4.
The barber is doing much better now, I am pleased to say. His opening times were shown and now he closes on a Wednesday also Sundays too. He is also closing for a week or more from the 22nd. August till the 30th. August. Mind you for us pensioners it is only £4.00p. £5.50 for normal adults, however it is £5.50 for all on a Saturday. More soon.
P. S. M. You are correct with charity shops. Will be in touch.
The first one I can remember was on a fine sunny day I think in either May or June several Customs and Excice men came up. They were in uniform and came in for a drink. Most had coke, anyway one of them stayed at the counter so I asked him what he was doing up here. Expecting him to say that they were waiting for some project. This was not the case. He told me that they had come to the Car Park which incidentally was on the sea front. They had come to see if there was any smuggling of goods happening. At first I thought he was joking, but he was deadly serious. He told me that small boats came ashore on the beaches such as we have in Lincolnshire. I didn't see them again so I guess that it was a wasted journey.
Another time, there was a Police car, well not a marked car ut the Police were in uniform. There would be 3 of them and came up to the Car Park on a Friday. Well this went on for several weeks and as they always came in for a cup of tea, I eventually asked them what they were doing. I must admit, that one guy came everytime nad often had two different guys. He told me that they were based at Lincoln and they were on Advanced Driving. He told me that he was the instructor. He also told me that they would use the same route for about 4 months and then they would alter the route. This must have happened about 1 month later, for that was the last I saw of them.
The third unusual happening was the Canoe Club. It must be remembered that we are a seaside place. I was quite surprised to see Canoes. The Car Park supervisor was informed and he told me. There was about 40 vehicles that would be on the Car Park over a week-end. It turned out that the Canoe Club was based, I think in the Northampton area. As it happened, there had been little rain during the preceding 2 years and the rivers were running low. So they decided to come to the seaside. This was I guess in April. I know it was cold. All the Canoeists had wet suits on and there was a wide range of ages. The younger ones wanted drinking chocolate but the hardier older ones just had tea. They certainly enjoyed the stay, so much that the following year, they came again. Mind you, I think this time the sea was a little rougher and it was a lot colder. I never saw them again.
Now to something different. Yesterday I went for my hair cut. There were a few in and in the chair was a young lad I guess 10 or 11. He was in the chair for ages and had I think they are called lines on the side. It looked O K. The man who followed me in turned to me and asked if I was going to have anything like that. I reminded him that we would not be sitting in a chair like that. There would be a stool which spun round to either lift or lower the seat. He laughed and told me that also the only haircut was a short back and sides. I told him that this is what I ask for, adding that I also ask for a bit off the top. He turned to me showing his near bald top and told me he asks for a number 4.
The barber is doing much better now, I am pleased to say. His opening times were shown and now he closes on a Wednesday also Sundays too. He is also closing for a week or more from the 22nd. August till the 30th. August. Mind you for us pensioners it is only £4.00p. £5.50 for normal adults, however it is £5.50 for all on a Saturday. More soon.
P. S. M. You are correct with charity shops. Will be in touch.
Monday 8 August 2011
Stock Market
Before I get on to the financial state of the world. I had a comment from M.
I must say it is nice to get comments. He asked, or suggested that perhaps I could give veg or fruit to the Doctor. He also suggested, tongue in cheek, I could sell spare veg.
I can not remember if I mentioned it but each year, I give a Nurse some tomato plants that I grow. Well this year they I gave them to the receptionist to give to the Nurse. Unfortunately she went off duty. The Lady Doctor who is the senior partner saw them, asked the replacement receptionist and asked whose they were. As the receptionist didn't know, she took them.
Now over the years I have taken asparagus to my Consultant. He certainly appreciated them. This year though they were early and as I was not there until the end of June he didn't get any.
Now to the state of the financial climate. I am not bothered as to how my shares are doing as I have no intention of selling them but it does affect everybody. The main cause of worry is for the pension plans as they all have a large portfolio in Stocks and Shares. Therefore as the value of shares has gone down, the size of their pot has also diminished.
To me, I personally think we are in for a protracted slowdown and for several years a reduction in take home pay of workers. This together with the general increase of everyday expenses. Times will be a little tough.
It is sad that the younger generation has never had to economise so will be hit hardest. I was talking to the neighbour and we both agreed that almost everyone of the younger generastion would laugh if you asked them if they saved buttons off shirts and other garments, saved string and if you get any brown paper this was saved also.
Mind you, this is not why I grow my own vegetables although I obviously save a lot of money growing my own. More soon.
I must say it is nice to get comments. He asked, or suggested that perhaps I could give veg or fruit to the Doctor. He also suggested, tongue in cheek, I could sell spare veg.
I can not remember if I mentioned it but each year, I give a Nurse some tomato plants that I grow. Well this year they I gave them to the receptionist to give to the Nurse. Unfortunately she went off duty. The Lady Doctor who is the senior partner saw them, asked the replacement receptionist and asked whose they were. As the receptionist didn't know, she took them.
Now over the years I have taken asparagus to my Consultant. He certainly appreciated them. This year though they were early and as I was not there until the end of June he didn't get any.
Now to the state of the financial climate. I am not bothered as to how my shares are doing as I have no intention of selling them but it does affect everybody. The main cause of worry is for the pension plans as they all have a large portfolio in Stocks and Shares. Therefore as the value of shares has gone down, the size of their pot has also diminished.
To me, I personally think we are in for a protracted slowdown and for several years a reduction in take home pay of workers. This together with the general increase of everyday expenses. Times will be a little tough.
It is sad that the younger generation has never had to economise so will be hit hardest. I was talking to the neighbour and we both agreed that almost everyone of the younger generastion would laugh if you asked them if they saved buttons off shirts and other garments, saved string and if you get any brown paper this was saved also.
Mind you, this is not why I grow my own vegetables although I obviously save a lot of money growing my own. More soon.
Thursday 4 August 2011
Medication arrived
On Tuesday I posted my repeat prescription in the local Medical Centre fully expecting them to be delivered yesterday. No such luck. It is annoying because it meant that I stayed in all day yesterday.
This morning I went down to my local dispensary to see if they had sent my prescription off, they assured me that this was so.
Well I had to go out on an errand and did not get back until some time after 11.15am. No sooner had I arrived the young man who delivers my medication arrived too. He was pleased to see me. He wanted to know what had happened in the preceding 2 months. I told him that my medication had changed and different tablet was prescribed. I told the Nurse in dispensary that I had just ordered a repeat prescription. She told me that she would adjust it and that if I called the next day I would have the new medication together with all of the others. I said that was fine.
The next month I put my repeat in and waited for the delivery. In their wisdom the staff at the local dispensary thought I would pick up my prescriptions from now on. I requested them to make sure that they would be delivered.
Well yesterday no delivery so off I went to check the local dispensary to make sure that my request was done. They informed me that this was so.
The delivery lad was full of apology saying that his Senior delivery man was on holiday and was told that there was no more to deliver on Wednesday. Then late Wednesday he was told there were another 50 to be delivered. He told me that he didn't notice that one was mine otherwise he would have left most to come out to deliver to me.
He told me that he had made enquiries as to what had happened to me, he asked his supervisor, nobody knew. he was pleased to see me again.
Mind you, it has not been all sweetness and light for him. The last time he came to see me, he told me that he hoped to be back in his home by the following month. He is not back in his own home yet. His wife is 7 months pregnant so I hope that he manages to get moved in soon. They are living with her parents. Need I say more.
Well we had a few minutes talk and I told him that I had some goodies for him and his wife. I gave him, runner beans, a cabbage, some tomatoes a couple of apples and a bunch of grapes. I told him they were not quite ready but he had a taste and said they were nice so he has the first bunch of grapes this year. I think within a couple of weeks there will be many more ready. More soon.
This morning I went down to my local dispensary to see if they had sent my prescription off, they assured me that this was so.
Well I had to go out on an errand and did not get back until some time after 11.15am. No sooner had I arrived the young man who delivers my medication arrived too. He was pleased to see me. He wanted to know what had happened in the preceding 2 months. I told him that my medication had changed and different tablet was prescribed. I told the Nurse in dispensary that I had just ordered a repeat prescription. She told me that she would adjust it and that if I called the next day I would have the new medication together with all of the others. I said that was fine.
The next month I put my repeat in and waited for the delivery. In their wisdom the staff at the local dispensary thought I would pick up my prescriptions from now on. I requested them to make sure that they would be delivered.
Well yesterday no delivery so off I went to check the local dispensary to make sure that my request was done. They informed me that this was so.
The delivery lad was full of apology saying that his Senior delivery man was on holiday and was told that there was no more to deliver on Wednesday. Then late Wednesday he was told there were another 50 to be delivered. He told me that he didn't notice that one was mine otherwise he would have left most to come out to deliver to me.
He told me that he had made enquiries as to what had happened to me, he asked his supervisor, nobody knew. he was pleased to see me again.
Mind you, it has not been all sweetness and light for him. The last time he came to see me, he told me that he hoped to be back in his home by the following month. He is not back in his own home yet. His wife is 7 months pregnant so I hope that he manages to get moved in soon. They are living with her parents. Need I say more.
Well we had a few minutes talk and I told him that I had some goodies for him and his wife. I gave him, runner beans, a cabbage, some tomatoes a couple of apples and a bunch of grapes. I told him they were not quite ready but he had a taste and said they were nice so he has the first bunch of grapes this year. I think within a couple of weeks there will be many more ready. More soon.
Tuesday 2 August 2011
ankles
I can't remember if I mentioned this before but when I went to have my Podiatry tests, one of the last things the Nurse told me was that my ankles were nice and thin. She told me that generally as one got older, the ankles thickened.
I told her that when I was in Hospital the last time, I guess that was about 4 years ago, this Lady came everyday to visit her Husband. He was 90 years old, mind you I think she was at least 10 years younger than that. He was a retired Policeman. He was the local bobby in a town nearby. To be honest, he was not well at all. He had bed sores and was gradually getting worse. His wife would bring him in special food every day. Sometimes he would be sleeping. I was on the bed opposite. She used to come over to me and at first she told me that my ankles were the best ankles she had ever seen. It must be remembered that I had not been walking much for a couple of weeks so my legs were just about acceptable and my ankles would be at their best. She would come over every day and feel my ankles. It didn't bother me at all so I let her do it. After about a week I was suddenly moved to another ward so I never saw her again.
The Nurse was bemused as to why anybody would want to touch ankles. I just thought that different people have different fetishes.
I had a letter a couple of days ago informing me that I have an appointment for my Retinopathy Screening. I must say they do keep a close eye on me. It does mean though that I will have to make arrangements to have transport as I will not be allowed to drive to and from the Medical Centre, which is about 8 miles away. More soon.
I told her that when I was in Hospital the last time, I guess that was about 4 years ago, this Lady came everyday to visit her Husband. He was 90 years old, mind you I think she was at least 10 years younger than that. He was a retired Policeman. He was the local bobby in a town nearby. To be honest, he was not well at all. He had bed sores and was gradually getting worse. His wife would bring him in special food every day. Sometimes he would be sleeping. I was on the bed opposite. She used to come over to me and at first she told me that my ankles were the best ankles she had ever seen. It must be remembered that I had not been walking much for a couple of weeks so my legs were just about acceptable and my ankles would be at their best. She would come over every day and feel my ankles. It didn't bother me at all so I let her do it. After about a week I was suddenly moved to another ward so I never saw her again.
The Nurse was bemused as to why anybody would want to touch ankles. I just thought that different people have different fetishes.
I had a letter a couple of days ago informing me that I have an appointment for my Retinopathy Screening. I must say they do keep a close eye on me. It does mean though that I will have to make arrangements to have transport as I will not be allowed to drive to and from the Medical Centre, which is about 8 miles away. More soon.
Monday 1 August 2011
Risk
I have thought long and hard about talking about this incident.
Anyone who has read my blog will know of a guy who I was friendly with who was a bit of a lad. Not only with women but with the car and the speed he went.
As I told you, he just took a liking to me. This incident is completely true.
I must put it into context. The guy who it concerns worked on the Railway and was a bit rough. To be honest, nearly all of them were. It was me who was bought up a quiet reserved person. Mind you, I soon got into bad habits. Much to my enjoyment.
Well this guy called Ken. He had his teeth out and we all called him Fang. He was a good bit older than most of us.
One day, he was shagging this lass behind the local cinema and he collapsed. He was taken to the hospital and he told us that the Doctor told him to take it easy regarding sex. He was having too much. This was before he was married.
Well I went into the Army for my National Service. When I came out after 2 years, Ken had left the Railway.
As I got to know E better he loved to come out with me occasionally just for a good night out and a sing song.
Well this particular night, he told me that he had to go to the local Working Mans Club as he was on the Committee.
It was while he was there that this other colleague came over to hm. He asked him if he had told me of the lap dog.
Well E started to laugh and said he would tell the story.
He said that Ken, who was now married and had 2 children quickly and the third was approaching had a dog. He had trained it. E called it a lap dog. I looked at him a little old fashioned and he started to laugh. He explained that the dog had been taught to lick the glans of the penis. Well I satrted to laugh loudly. By the way there was an artist on the stage and believe it or not. He was singing to the tune of Zip ah de doo dah. The words were zip up your doo dar put it away. Pleas forgive spelling mistakes.
Well Eric went on to tell me more. The local Parson had called to see Ken's wife about the coming birth. He asked if he could use the tiolet. She obviously told him yes. The toilets were all outside in those days. Well off he went to the toilet. The dog dived in the toilet. Heaven knows what happened but the Parson hurriedly came out of the toilet and went back into the house. He told her that there was something up with that dog. The tears were streaming down my face. The Club Secretary came over to us and asked us if we could please keep the noise down.
He then told me that Ken's wife played hell with him when he got home. Asked him what was happening. Eventually Ken told his wife. She told him that either the dog was put down or she went. The dog was put down. Heaven knows what the Parson thought of the episode.
I know you may find it hard to believe, but I can assure you that the story I was told I do believe it to be true. There were some funny goings on in those days. Mind you, it is more drugs these days. I don't know which is the best. Ken had his mates who found excitement with the dog. I still find it hard to believe after 50 or more years.
Footnote. Ken himself was a very pleasant well liked guy. You could not help but like him. He seemed to be the one who was a bit of a loser when it came to life. More soon.
Anyone who has read my blog will know of a guy who I was friendly with who was a bit of a lad. Not only with women but with the car and the speed he went.
As I told you, he just took a liking to me. This incident is completely true.
I must put it into context. The guy who it concerns worked on the Railway and was a bit rough. To be honest, nearly all of them were. It was me who was bought up a quiet reserved person. Mind you, I soon got into bad habits. Much to my enjoyment.
Well this guy called Ken. He had his teeth out and we all called him Fang. He was a good bit older than most of us.
One day, he was shagging this lass behind the local cinema and he collapsed. He was taken to the hospital and he told us that the Doctor told him to take it easy regarding sex. He was having too much. This was before he was married.
Well I went into the Army for my National Service. When I came out after 2 years, Ken had left the Railway.
As I got to know E better he loved to come out with me occasionally just for a good night out and a sing song.
Well this particular night, he told me that he had to go to the local Working Mans Club as he was on the Committee.
It was while he was there that this other colleague came over to hm. He asked him if he had told me of the lap dog.
Well E started to laugh and said he would tell the story.
He said that Ken, who was now married and had 2 children quickly and the third was approaching had a dog. He had trained it. E called it a lap dog. I looked at him a little old fashioned and he started to laugh. He explained that the dog had been taught to lick the glans of the penis. Well I satrted to laugh loudly. By the way there was an artist on the stage and believe it or not. He was singing to the tune of Zip ah de doo dah. The words were zip up your doo dar put it away. Pleas forgive spelling mistakes.
Well Eric went on to tell me more. The local Parson had called to see Ken's wife about the coming birth. He asked if he could use the tiolet. She obviously told him yes. The toilets were all outside in those days. Well off he went to the toilet. The dog dived in the toilet. Heaven knows what happened but the Parson hurriedly came out of the toilet and went back into the house. He told her that there was something up with that dog. The tears were streaming down my face. The Club Secretary came over to us and asked us if we could please keep the noise down.
He then told me that Ken's wife played hell with him when he got home. Asked him what was happening. Eventually Ken told his wife. She told him that either the dog was put down or she went. The dog was put down. Heaven knows what the Parson thought of the episode.
I know you may find it hard to believe, but I can assure you that the story I was told I do believe it to be true. There were some funny goings on in those days. Mind you, it is more drugs these days. I don't know which is the best. Ken had his mates who found excitement with the dog. I still find it hard to believe after 50 or more years.
Footnote. Ken himself was a very pleasant well liked guy. You could not help but like him. He seemed to be the one who was a bit of a loser when it came to life. More soon.
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