But now for the sting in the tail. Last night I went with Merice for a short stroll with Dilly. I felt something on my coat collar so shook my head and felt it as you do and felt a sharp pain in the back of my head. It must have been a wasp that had landed on the collar and when I went to feel what was happening the little blighter stung me. I can't ever remember being stung before but was surprised just how painful it felt. A large lump swelled up there but manfully I finished our stroll uncomplaining of course. No I didn't curse and shout or threaten deadly vengeance on any other wasp that happened to come near me again...well maybe just a bit..well maybe quite a lot but I thought my behavior had been extremely dignified and composed in view of the circumstances. Merice clearly didn't agree. You might reasonably think that I would have been able to add 'sympathy' to the title of this blog but no - the whole occasion was a source of much merriment for Merice and I swear even Dilly was cracking up with laughter. I ended the week with the title "Lumpynut"! Ah well let's see what next week brings. Glenn
This painting has been on exhibition in the Long Gallery at Burton Agnes Hall. They have quite a collection including works by Pissarro, Renoir and Augustus John amongst others so it is quite a privilege to be in such exalted company. I was delighted therefore when I was informed of its sale and I hope the new owner gets much delight from his purchase. It's been a funny old week and this sale has not been the only pleasant surprise. Last Sunday I met up with an old friend from Batley Grammar School who I hadn't seen for fifty one years. Later during the week Merice found a group on Facebook called 'Gildersome - Past and Present". Gildersome is (or was) a small village in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It is the place I grew up in and though much altered I still have very many fond memories of my life there. I joined the group and have already been reunited with some friends from the past. There are photographs of me when I was but a lad attending Gildersome C of E School. They were taken sixty years ago or more so quite a blast from the past. Here's one - see if you can spot me! Notice that all us lads had short trousers on...it certainly was a different world back then!
But now for the sting in the tail. Last night I went with Merice for a short stroll with Dilly. I felt something on my coat collar so shook my head and felt it as you do and felt a sharp pain in the back of my head. It must have been a wasp that had landed on the collar and when I went to feel what was happening the little blighter stung me. I can't ever remember being stung before but was surprised just how painful it felt. A large lump swelled up there but manfully I finished our stroll uncomplaining of course. No I didn't curse and shout or threaten deadly vengeance on any other wasp that happened to come near me again...well maybe just a bit..well maybe quite a lot but I thought my behavior had been extremely dignified and composed in view of the circumstances. Merice clearly didn't agree. You might reasonably think that I would have been able to add 'sympathy' to the title of this blog but no - the whole occasion was a source of much merriment for Merice and I swear even Dilly was cracking up with laughter. I ended the week with the title "Lumpynut"! Ah well let's see what next week brings. Glenn
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Phil
17/9/2017 06:08:49 pm
No laughing matter. I empathise totally. I recently visited a blind friend at his lovely apartment in Elviria Spain. He invited me in and onto his balcony and produced some icy cold drinks, just the job n the heat of the midday sun. .Take he said. I picked the nearest chair and was immediately struck by a pain in my right ear. Oh he said be careful there may be wasps about but I can't see where their nests are! Ouch ouch ouch. .or words to that effect. I found 6 nests under the balcony furniture and chairs. To my shame Isn't and found the most toxic solution to their existence and had pleasure exterminating them...they are dangerous and can kill...I know I nearly had a heart attack
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Glenn Marshall
18/9/2017 10:42:43 am
Sounds very painful Phil but I hope you got a bit more sympathy then I did! Got a small measure of revenge yesterday myself when one flew into the kitchen - it didn't fly out.
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Enid Hudson
18/9/2017 08:21:35 am
Surprised but very interested to see this on my Facebook Page. As you know from the 1937 school photo I sent you last year as an aunt and uncle of yours were also on the photo. I attended Gildersome C of E School until aged 11. Both my son David and daughter Anne attended the school until they moved schools, aged 11, Anne to Morley Grammar and David to Batley Grammar. Knew your sister Gina well as she and Anne were best friends, also your mum. Lost touch with your mum but after many years managed to visit her in Kilham earlier this year and we kept in touch until she passed. Treasured memories.
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Glenn Marshall
18/9/2017 10:45:23 am
Hi Enid. I'm pleased to see you got to see this. Yes indeed Mrs Wilson taught me and also my Dad when he was a lad. Have a look at the Facebook page - you will enjoy it.
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