Late night ramblings

Hi all 

I’m so sorry about your budgie kiwiwolf I know you’ve been having tests and it’s so hard to loose a pet. I know some people find it ridiculous but I feel the same. I remember holding a cat whilst the vet put her to sleep and sobbing more than when my grandad died who I was with at the time! When my mum told me her initial prognosis she said she would try not to die the same time as my dog as it would be too much to take at once. When I left my old pub I had to give him to my parents as I now have a town centre bar that wasn’t suitable for an old arthritic Labrador. He’s been so happy there and it now gives my dad something he has to be responsible for but he’s 13 and a 1/2 and know he doesn’t have long left but even though I think I’m coping well with loosing my mum I think I will fall apart when he goes. He’s called Arthur and his name suits him so well he’s chocolate but mainly grey now and was born and old boy xx

Hi Kiwiwolf. Sorry about your budgie. I know that pets become more special when you're ill or you live alone. I have a cosy little flat in Covent Garden. I'm not allowed dogs. I love dogs. I'm allowed a small pet. So for the last 6 years i've kept hamsters. They never seem to live long. But the heartache is worth it. My first one was Big Baz. Then came Naughty Nellie, Cheeky Charlie. Now i'm with Rodney. (I love only fools & horses!) & yes. He does live up to his namesake. He is a plonker!! He's about 2yrs & 8 months now. So he's a bit of a doddery old geezer. They mostly live until they're about 3. 4 if you're very luck. But he's got loads of sparkle & still chewing everything in sight. Maybe we should take up their diet. Loads of nuts & sunflower seeds. He loves sweetcorn & the posh creamy custard from Sainsbury's!!!! We all need a treat sometimes. 

I know how popular Lady Pepys is. If you're reading this. Everyone hopes you have a lovely, exciting Parisian trip. Don't overdo the garlic. OOOHHH LA LA LA. You sound like a lovely, strong, brave woman you deserve a treat. Get drunk on loads of expensive French wine!!! X

Hello dear friends,

Here I am in sexy old Paris, in what can only be described as the ‘quirkiest’ hotel in Montmartre. My bedroom walls are purple and the lampshade an old colander! Lovely staff! I had a wonderful journey from Ashford to Gare du Nord and my brother came by a more circuitous route from Copenhagen to Charles de Gaulle then on to GDN. But he never complains! Such a comfort to spot his loud yellow shirt at the upper level ticket office!

We have spent the evening in a typically Parisian restaurant right next door to our hotel...outside...noisy...beautiful women in clacky heels walking little pampered dogs. I had 3 glasses of Sancerre and cheesecake after dinner, which I’m paying the price for in heartburn.

Nikki, SO sorry to hear of birdie. I hope you’re ok.

An odd thing has happened. You may know I have problems with my youngest son N, who has done a sterling job of breaking my heart and does not visit. We exchanged texts yesterday. Turns out his girlfriend and her sister (American) are here too. We’ve invited them out Sunday eve to a Thai restaurant. I’m very happy about this as I’m breaking the ice in a troubled situation. My son is ASD and finds social situations difficult. And me he finds difficult too, to my great misery and the exasperation of the family. 

Anyway, a fortuitous opportunity. Must go as little charge left in mobile and must nick brother’s charger at a more respectable hour..

Pepys xx

Good morning

Morning all 

Well done on your PhD work Squeaky, such an interesting subject but must be very hard work. I would love to study again but don’t have the time right now. If only I could go back in time and kick myself up the backside for not working harder at school when the opportunity was there. The benefit of hindsight. 

I had a lovely evening yesterday a bus load of my old customers came here for a meal. They’re all such nice people and it was great to have a catch up. My dad came as well and it did him good. I was so pleased he came as he’s not usually that sociable. My mum was the one who dragged him everywhere. 

Pepys it sounds like you’re having a fabulous time which you deserve. I’m delighted about your son being there I don’t really believe in coincidence. I think everything happens for a reason. Enjoy. 

Have a great day lovely people whatever you are doing xx

Evening everyone 

I guess I’m getting back to my normal routine and back to late nights. 

A topic we’ve never really discussed “life after death “ I know we’ve skirted around it with a few saying they’re atheists. My personal view has always been whatever you believe is right for you. My mum wasn’t particularly religious but did have faith which pretty much sums me up. When she was diagnosed we joked that we needed a password so if I went to a medium I would only believe she was there with said password. A friend called me today in turmoil as she had been to see a medium at the weekend and didn’t know whether to tell me. She said she had a woman with her who had passed very recently from cancer and wanted her family who wasn’t there to know she was ok. I’m always sceptical about these things especially secondhand but do feel some comfort that if anyone could find a way to get a message through it would be my mum. We saw several mediums over the years some terrible ones but occasionally we were amazed at details and accuracy. Don’t worry I’m not loosing the plot but do take some comfort that my mum is still with us. The only thing to worry about now is she sees all ..... now that is a scary thought x

Kate

I think on this one it's up to each individual to believe what they want. If it's a comfort that's what matters. 

Squeaky

Hello all from the Blue Elephant Thai restaurant in Paris. I’m the well fed looking one in the headscarf....

The two young women are my younger son’s girlfriend and her sister, by coincidence in Paris at the same time as us. 

Pepys xx

Well, it’s no contest who’s the most glamorous, eh! Tres bon (and that’s about the limit of my French).

So happy for you Pepys. Enjoy, you deserve it xx