Lost in space

Had to give explicit directions to my old dad, on how to get to a crematorium for a funeral. After many drawn maps and pictures on Google earth...he got there safely. However we didn't cover the journey to the Wake...and he got terribly lost poor chap...luckily there was still a sausage roll and volley ball thing left on the buffet. Being an ex funeral director..he was incensed though ( actually being an.ex Catholic, he has probably been incensed many times)...It was apparent, that the large crucifix in the chapel, can.be removed for non Christian services...as it was put back skew wift.....His...words. it's a bloody Christian country so abide by our rules. .I totally agree. He was attending a funeral of a young chap who lost his life due to an incident taking part in a sport he loved. Before he died, he wrote a poem. It moved me, as so very true. Read, digest and understand.

Snow drops

Middle of winter and out in the middle of the wilds doing a funeral. Bonus though as dogs and cows to keep me company. Cold but happy.  When it's cold, my eyes stream..I look like a professional mourner. It was amazing. One cow was frozen solid...but an old lady came up...touched it...and it walked off. It was Thora Herd.

Highway to hell

Well that's solved that mystery then!!! Living near a busy road can cause dementia??? Obviously millions of pounds spent on research to find out this ground breaking news. Well my dad's partner lived in a quiet road and she got dementia? What's everyone supposed to do then? All move to the country, leaving ghost towns near every major road? It's like when the USA spent billions developing a pen that could write in space? The Russians used a pencil! I think that the scientists that have come up with this astounding fact...May live next to the M25?

The party's over

Back to normality and work. I actually look forward to going to work, as no 2 days are the same. You also meet some lovely people. Whilst having our removal vehicle cleaned, I was chatting to a chap who had just lost his wife. 60 years married?? Astounding. But then the phone rang and we were called to a house removal, which I am sure a similar story lay. Absolute dignity is required, in taking the deceased from their house. Not an easy task in some cases if there are stairs and corners to negotiate. But it is so rewarding when you have done the utmost you can. Yes I love my job...simply because I care.

Church

Suddenly realised I was getting near to 10k in my new car...and it's first service due?? Frightening I didn't know month I bought car...I can't remember what happened yesterday..never mind a year ago!@@. So I drove to the service centre. As I opened the door...my phone bleeped....email.....don't forget your first service is due??? Isn't technology clever. The receptionist was full of cold...so I stood 25 feet away...and used sign language. I was dreading the service cost...but was reminded that I had taken out a 3 year service plan...oh joy of joys...

Never ending story

Glenn's top new year tip. Don't you find, that when you take the chrimbo decorations down, your house looks cold and bare?. With this simple tip, your house will be cosy all year round. Simply....leave the decorations up. There is no law saying that, like a dog, tinsel is for life...not just for Xmas. Cover the tree with cling film...and it makes a great talking point when guests drop in...although the visits may dwindle through the year...especially if you invite them to pull a cracker in July. It worked for me. I now have no visitors. Lovely day for a bike ride...or as a friend said...a bank robbery?

Number one

Well, here we go for another fun filled 365 days? Stayed up until 2 am last night...no idea why. I am now back in my usual coffee shop....figuring I donated over 400 quid last year. So let's start as we mean to go on. My psychic guide Edna, informs me, that it's going to be a trying and unusual year. Can't wait!!!
The photo is from the almost empty pub I frequented last night. They were charging to get in...so hardly anyone went. They let me in free...I have my ways mwaaah