Metcheck, I'm sorry

Hey, maybe I spoke too soon. There's actually now brilliant sunshine on it's way. The rain has stopped and there's a rainbow. I'm off out.

Metcheck, why do you lie to me?

It's supposed to be brilliant sunshine. I can't find any enthusiasm to spend the day outdoors. Hmm, what to do?

Foot freedom

I've awarded myself this medal from Ebay. Good, isn't it.

Walter Potter and a sad story of a sofa

Kitten wedding

I'm so excited that the taxidermy creations of Walter Potter are going to be exhibited at the Museum Of Everything. I've been a fan for ages but have never seen any of the work in person. I plan to go and check it out on Saturday. I can't wait to see those beady-eyed and badly stuffed creatures.

Today I also saw a lovely 50's sofa on Ebay, with the sad description that it had never had it's plastic wrapping taken off since being bought new, in the 50's. I love that the old man who owned it, cared for it so much that he never really let himself enjoy it to the full. He preserved the precious thing. He put the sofa first.

Happier days

Behind the controls

Now that's everything you could want from an in-car system. Clock set to a random time, a good air-blowing system, a mystery knob (not even the brochure knows what that does) and Sam driving, so I can sit back and enjoy the dashboard.

N710 LGC I love you. I miss you.

Dry your eyes

Shit-bombed on it's own doorstep

Souped up

When I went to the post sorting office on Saturday I peered into the demolition scrap yard next door to see if my old car was there. There was no sign. It made me feel sad. I loved that green-mobile, with it's clunky gears, non-power steering, inability to go up a hill faster than a person in a mobility buggy and of course it's sub-standard tape deck. I didn't mind that the exhaust had rusted off and there was a sound of scraping metal every time I drove over a bump. Or that a lipbalm had melted to the drivers pocket creating a waxy trap I accidentally put my fingers in every time I reached for the door. Damn, I loved that beast. I think (and this shocks me) I loved it more than L204 PMX, my first Fiesta. I don't think I ever really forgave that one for only having two doors. And I'm not in love with the new car. Not in the slightest. But these things take time.

N710 LGC (Lara's Green Car) RIP.

Grapes!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah!

You better believe it!

I spent the weekend dressed head-to-toe in waterproofs, tidying up the garden in monsoon weather. It was very satisfying work, although to the neighbours I must have looked a bit deranged. But anyway, I battled against the elements and came out a champion. Why? Because I found, hiding away, a crop of grapes on the vine! Delicious! Check out these bad boys...