Catch-Up

Eek!

It’s been just over a week since I’ve written.

The aftermath of Bonfire night has been horrendous. Barney, my oldest cat, has taken up residence in the laundry basket – only showing his face for a very hurried munch on his dinner. Breakfast seems to have gone out of the window, along with venturing outside, curling up on my lap or generally making himself known. No amount of coaxing will get him out of there – he seems intent to spend twenty three and three quarter hours a day wrapped up in my fluffy white robe which is in dire need of a wash. I’m thinking that if I throw enough dirty socks and knickers in there, he’ll have no choice but to seek a more pleasant retreat. As much fun as the fireworks are, some creatures are never the same afterwards, bless them.

The aftermath of Rob leaving has been rather tranquil…we were both (and still are) civilized and respectful. There was a funny moment mixed in with it all; Rob had to go and fetch the keys to his new flat on Halloween evening and he had the phone call telling him he could collect them about five minutes after I’d just finished a magnificent work of art on his leg. Wanting to get into the spirit of the occasion, I used bubble gum, a rather sharp knife and some make up, and gave him the most horrific 4 inch, oozing slash. And when he turned up to get the keys, he revealed his leg to the Landlord saying “Honestly mate…it couldn’t have come quick enough.” Apparently, the Landlord’s face was a picture!

For those of you who use Facebook, you may have noticed some rather weird photographs uploaded to my site this week. I took it upon myself to share some of my ancestor’s gravestones with a cousin, and since then I have plunged myself back into my family tree research. It’s incredible how you can hit a brick wall with it all, leave it alone for 6 months and then discover all sorts of new stuff when you look at it again with a fresh mind. It’s taking up a lot of my time at the moment.

I also bought myself a boxed canvas and some new brushes a few days ago and have started work on a painting. And although I say it myself, it’s actually looking pretty good!

So, all in all, things are good and I’m trying to keep myself busy. Next on the agenda is to re-arrange the living room to make room for the forthcoming Christmas tree (did I just say Christmas?) and I’m also thinking of swapping bedrooms too…or at least shifting about some of the furniture. Perhaps I’ll even push the boat out and re-grout the bathroom?

I think – quite possibly – that this has been the most boring post I’ve ever written!