a good day.

went down the Huntspill river for the first time in a three or more months. Nothing much had changed. Pluto enjoyed himself.

Had a trial in a small van fitted out for wheelchair users. Got Joan into the back by the tail lift, strapped her in and away we went. a short fifteen minute drive, stopping off to see The Mushroom man where Joan had her stroke. He was really pleased to se her. She loved her escape from the house. as it was a nice day we sat out in the rear garden for twenty mins when we got back.

One problem Vauxhall are bringing out a new model of the Vivara in four months and they will not release any vehicles until then. but they will only do a manual gearbox whereas I want an automatic. Looks like they have lost a sale.

Last of the summer colour at the front of the house.

another one

The Bookmaker of desire
byPAUL C©


Say hello to the bookmaker of desire.

The one with whom you wager,
when you gamble with your heart.

Check his odds.
Do you think they're in your favour?

All that you can hope for,
is a good run for your money.

You have the pace,
but can you stay the distance?

The winning post,
so far and yet so near.

Say hello to the bookmaker of desire.

The one with whom you wager,
when you gamble with your heart.

Check his odds.
Are they ever in your favour?

Learning French

I just had 26 page views in a single day from France. I know that the reader/s can read English, unless of course they were just looking at the pictures. This system doesn't tell me if it were 26 people reading one page each or one person reading 26 pages. Just to be on the safe side I think it best I add to my vocabulary in French of 21 words. Maybe string enough words together to make a sentence. Not sure about reading and writing. Some have said I have a limited enough grasp of the English language not to confuse my brain with more words, Then there is of course spelling. There's a story.

Best limit myself to a few phases like 'Can you speak English.' 'How much?' 'pint please.' I have survived reasonably well in various parts of the world just knowing that.

I consulted Pluto. His look seemed to say it was all Greek to him.

So there we have it.

Have I posted this poem before?


The noise outside the door.

The couple writhe.
The couple pause.
Was that a noise,
Outside the door?

"He's out of town.
We have all night.
No need to worry.
Everything's alright."

The couple writhe.
The couple pause.
Was that a noise,
Outside the door?

"I heard something.
Have you a cat?"
"I only have one pussy.
This is that."

The couple writhe.
The couple pause.
Was that a noise,
Outside the door?

Locks are turned.
Doors are opened.
Words will follow.
Hearts are broken.

The couple writhe.
The couple pause.
Was that a noise,
Outside the door?

Scotland to remain in UK

Scotland has decided to remain a member of the UK. A chance for full employment in England missed. Had they voted to leave then they would have become non-EU citizens. To fall inline with EU rules then they would have to apply for visas and work permits which could be refused. A spot of positive discrimination on the part of the English and there would have been an ending of English unemployment for a generation.

Why treat them in this way you ask? If non EU citizens in Scotland are allowed unfettered access over boarders and in employment and housing. Then so would all non-EU citizens. The courts would become very busy.

Pluto agrees I think.