Yesterday was quite a day. I spent most of it with my sons who joined me for bacon butties at 8:00am. After breakfast they helped me by doing a few little jobs.
Martin removed overhanging branches into our neighbours garden (inspiration from Jeans recent post). Ashley washed our car and Jon downloaded a whole load of French audio stuff for me to put on my phone. We then hit town so they could help me choose a few ties and a new pair of specs.
Just look at how nice it was yesterday...
- Messing around with all the specs in the two opticians we terrorised.
- The temptation to dance to the accordion buskers music.
- Jon dragging us into a womens fashion shop insisting they had a mens section right at the back. The female assistants were amused.
- Sitting on the bench and chatting as we watched the flow of the market.
- Turning quickly to walk straight into a bollard.
- Two strikes at bowling (I came joint 2nd).
- Evening meal at The Goose at Gamston with Martin, Sarah and Bev.
I thought this was funny as we passed it...
When I last had my eyes tested four years ago, the lenses alone cost £300 so I thought I'd be spending at least £450 including the frames. The identical lens will cost just £149 and the frames were reduced from £172 to £72. So it was a good day all round... marred only by the result of SAFC against Arsenal...can't win 'em all!
Final thought as I closed my eyes to sleep...my sons are the best!
So when are we having a daddy-daughter day?
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have handsome and loving sons. I think I recognise the market square in Newark. It must have been a super day for you.
ReplyDeleteKen, it makes me so HAPPY to hear of another having fun with their children, no matter what age!
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I was with you last week Juli. Okay, it wasn't just us two I admit. I'm looking forward to May when you come to France. There is at least one walk I'm very much looking forward to in a nearby very special place with a very special person...you are invited too! lol.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I've been meaning to invite you to a sunset waltz on a deserted Seaburn beach. All we need is a weather change. No, seriously...actually I am serious, but before then I'd love to do anything you like if it makes you feel more special than you already are. Get your thinking cap on!
Hi Jean
They are a pain in the neck!
Okay, it was rather special.
I'll look out for you the next time I see a Harley parked up.
Hi Helen
I'm not surprised that you relate to both. I haven't forgotten
your post about the notoriety of your family growing up here in the UK. Fugs the lot of 'em...especially you!
I also note how the years have mellowed you into a loving person with a caring and sharing family. I find it really nice to read about. They are a good bunch. You are all a good bunch.
Lovely post and some nice visual memories of the day! I love Newark market square. PS. thanks for the hint you dropped about the picture title! DOH!
ReplyDeleteYour sons look fine and dandy men - good genes obviously. I am also very impressed by the sight of Bev's ankles in the face of all that snow. My ankles don't see light of day until about May.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds a great day out, Ken. A memory to linger with (and documented via the wonderful thing of having a blog)
Thanks Blu and FF...I nearly missed your comments.
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