First event of the day – phone call from Number 1 son enquiring about the chance of a lift on Friday. Seems he’s bought so many presents that he won’t be able to carry them all. It’s his first Christmas since he started working full time. You can’t fault his generosity, but as a parent, I’d rather he invested it in National Savings Products for his future. (Yes, there’s no pleasing me, is there?)
We posted the last of the Christmas cards this morning – I’ve decided I really should stay in touch with more of my family rather than just meeting them at funerals, a sentiment expressed in several of the cards I’ve had this year.
When we drew up at the farm we had a phone call to tell us the taxi would be late. It seems the driver had managed to reverse in Vicki’s drive, put his back wheels on the lawn, and then get stuck by dropping the clutch and spinning the wheels.
Dave was here when we arrived, unloading the Christmas presents he has been making in his shed. Santa has many helpers at this time of year.
I’ve just been reminded that it’s nearly 11.00 and people will be expecting to eat at 12.00 – so I’m off to do the sandwiches.
Time flies…
Have a Happy Christmas, Quercus
Thank you. I hope you and Jackie have a good Christmas too.
What is ‘dropping the clutch’?
Putting the clutch down, revving up the engine and then releasing the clutch – useful on the race track but turns a lawn into a ploughed field very quickly!
And the wheels get stuck in the mud perhaps!
It can happen. 😉
I hope the presents are worth the lift! Back wheels spinning on your lawn…..just what you want.
Saw the lawn owner at the party this afternoon – not amused!
Your son’s generosity is lovely!
He’s well brought up! (I like to think). 🙂
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Nice! 🙂
have a lovely party!
Thanks, we did!