Yes, they were dedicated to going clubbing, dancing, drinking etc... That's a long time ago, even before encephalitis!!
Now, Saturday, day time, I have been doing some exercise, chilling, eating and spending time with Julie.
The winter has not been too harsh and we have been out in Harlow.
Coffee, snacks and a bit of shopping, now, evening, we are both at home, resting, drilnibk tea and spare nding some time with Rosie. Rosie has been feeling a little unwell today so we have been fussing over her and... She loves it!
She's now lying by my feet, fast asleep and relieving old races as she jerks and woods in her sleep.
Coffee, snacks and a bit of shopping, now, evening, we are both at home, resting, drilnibk tea and spare nding some time with Rosie. Rosie has been feeling a little unwell today so we have been fussing over her and... She loves it!
She's now lying by my feet, fast asleep and relieving old races as she jerks and woods in her sleep.
All very un-rock 'n roll... But I love spending time at home. Tea, coffee, a few snacks and all good.
Excitement, I get excitement... I shaved off my moustache and beard today... A change of image, that is pretty cool isn't it?
It was a tiring day yesterday. I had an appointment so up early to get to Cambridge, Addenbrooks hospital for 10.00
We left home before 08.00 to get there in time because the M11 was snarled up due to an accident so.... The whole of the South-East were on the rat runs, including us. Like ants, following a line, the traffic swirls blocked all the roads... Not moving much as the time ticked!
Everyone was cross, focused on getting to their destinations, very little humanity or kindness... Added to this it was cold and grey.
Do you get the picture?
We left home before 08.00 to get there in time because the M11 was snarled up due to an accident so.... The whole of the South-East were on the rat runs, including us. Like ants, following a line, the traffic swirls blocked all the roads... Not moving much as the time ticked!
Everyone was cross, focused on getting to their destinations, very little humanity or kindness... Added to this it was cold and grey.
Do you get the picture?
As Julie concentrated on the traffic, we saw a lady running, on foot, on the road side, heading towards Bishop Stortford, where we were heading too.. She was about our age and without meaning any insult to her, did not look as she was running for pleasure... And everyone was ignoring her.
Well not everyone, Julie wound her window down and called out "are you okay?"
The lady just said "thank you" and run across the lane of fast moving traffic to our side which was moving at maybe a few inches an hour. She just smiled, puffed out and said thanks again as she got into our car... Very trusting, we could have been dodgy? Thankfully we are fairly normal and more importantly "safe".
"so who are you guys " she enquired, to which we replied with our names and she said her name was "Sid". When she was running, she looked so anxious & out of place running on the road (no footpath)...... She was happy to join us & we had a great chat in the car & dropped her off at the hockerill lights in Bishop Stortford ... Her bus had failed to turn up, prompting her to take the plunge by running the few ( three hard) miles from Little Hallingbury!... She was anxious to open her café, she didn't want to let people down.... She told us about how she's raising funds to organise a trip for adults with disabilities, she's also running a social club at the cafe & does home cooking...... It's the 'Wiggly Willow Café'.
What a great person and such a chance encounter... Such dedication. Hats off to you Sid, others would have not bothered
Here's the website
https://www.wigglywillow.org/
Well not everyone, Julie wound her window down and called out "are you okay?"
The lady just said "thank you" and run across the lane of fast moving traffic to our side which was moving at maybe a few inches an hour. She just smiled, puffed out and said thanks again as she got into our car... Very trusting, we could have been dodgy? Thankfully we are fairly normal and more importantly "safe".
"so who are you guys " she enquired, to which we replied with our names and she said her name was "Sid". When she was running, she looked so anxious & out of place running on the road (no footpath)...... She was happy to join us & we had a great chat in the car & dropped her off at the hockerill lights in Bishop Stortford ... Her bus had failed to turn up, prompting her to take the plunge by running the few ( three hard) miles from Little Hallingbury!... She was anxious to open her café, she didn't want to let people down.... She told us about how she's raising funds to organise a trip for adults with disabilities, she's also running a social club at the cafe & does home cooking...... It's the 'Wiggly Willow Café'.
What a great person and such a chance encounter... Such dedication. Hats off to you Sid, others would have not bothered
Here's the website
https://www.wigglywillow.org/
It turns out Julie's sister knows her... What a small world!
This is one of the many reasons I married my lovely Julie, she is a caring and helpful lady. A true good Samaritan. ❤️❤️❤️
Anyway, l was reading my last blog entry and my old childhood friend, Richard, replied... It's great to hear from you amigo ✌️
We keep in touch on Instagram and its really good to hear from you.
I am sure our paths will cross again.
We keep in touch on Instagram and its really good to hear from you.
I am sure our paths will cross again.
In the meantime life goes on, thankfully.
Until the next instalment
Take care of each other and live life's every moment, be present...
Take care of each other and live life's every moment, be present...
