Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Rescue, ice lollies and coming home.

1. To have a mother who is able to come, bringing us lunch.

2. To remember that there are a couple of ice lollies in the fridge.

3. Nick comes straight upstairs and asks 'What can I do?' I am so glad to see him -- the heat today has left us frazzled and waspish.
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White grapes, gothic novel and predictions.

1. This week's grapes are particularly good -- a little hard so they burst well, and then both sweet and sharp.  2. Before Nick comes up...

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