The teenagers are back to school today and being Monday
it means Mrs P and I are off to the supermarket. Because we’re in early it
means we get around quite quickly, we also pop into the cheaper supermarkets
next door for a couple of staples. It seems to reflect the changing face of
shopping. Where once we got everything in the same place which was convenient,
now with the family budget being squeezed we shop around, and strategically the
lower cost supermarkets have opened up next door to the traditional brands. It’s
still convenient shopping, but it’s also slightly cheaper.
After helping Mrs P with the housework, we take the
opportunity in the afternoon to go out for a coffee. We decide to try somewhere
new and end up in a pub-cum-restaurant down by the side of the river. The
drinks are good. Whilst the view where we can see the river is nice, unfortunately
in this case our view is mostly of a derelict yard undergoing demolition. Coming
out of the house gives Mrs P and me a chance to talk to each other without
distractions. Today’s topics are the eldest’s 18th birthday and
Christmas, the two coming right next to each other. I am very much of the kick
Christmas back into December frame of mind, but Mrs P likes to plan well in
advance, and so that is what we do.
In the evening I have my weekly football run out. I
know I should be getting better at it, but I’m not. Still at least I show willing,
and it could be argued its exercise for me. Something that is probably useful
at my age.
Yours not forward planning.
Jay
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