So this second week or more freedoms post 12th April, has been the week of threesomes. No, not that kind of threesome, just for some reason this week heralded a bunch of social events that involved two other mates each time.
Starting off with another litter pick with Clarkie & Georgina – ending up with George's birthday cake being eaten on the same logs we had Clarkie's on a few weeks ago. Clarkie missed out on the photo as the birthday girl took centre stage – all the focus being on trying to keep her candles lit long enough for Georgie to blow them out (fail!)
From there, I've then made the most of Hawksey being away on a 5 day bike ride this week (the King Alfred's Way in Hampshire/Wiltshire). Had a v nice lunch out with Curly & K at the Black Swan in Ockham, and just managed not to be drenched by the rain collecting in the billowing 'sails' covering our table – sadly the man at the next table was less lucky. Equivalent of a full bucket dumped on his head and down his back, mid-meal, we felt quite lucky despite the cold & wet! Good to catch up with the girls – its been aaaaages.
Final pub trip was a night out to the Rose & Crown with Sophie & Nicky – even braved asking someone to touch my phone and take a photo of us – we wouldn't have done that a few months or even weeks ago, when the covid numbers were worse. All little steps in the right direction, and so, so welcome.
Two pints of Peroni top (oops, and the vodka diet coke in the photo) and I think my weekly calorie count has officially doubled this week. Good job H is back shortly and there are a few tentative salads on next week's menu despite the continuing chill..
Here's to some days and nights out coming soon that don't involve double puffa jackets, hats & gloves. Come on high spring / summer!!!!! x