Monday, 18 August 2025

Counting the hours.

I'm dog sitting for my daughter Cass from Thursday, I can't walk her dog, he's far too strong for me. But she has organised a dog walker so Beano and I will keep Albie company and I will also feed her guinea pigs, she has loads of them. She never needs to mow the grass in the back garden, the piggies keep it short for her.

Steve isn't happy about me going to Cass's, he wants to know exactly what time I'm being collected (just so he can complain that it's inconvenient and demand the time is changed). I don't know what time, I'll get ready the night before. Cass is holidaying with her six children, two of whom have never flown before. She really is very busy and doesn't need to try to accommodate Steve's foibles. She will message me to let me know when she's on her way.

Then Steve decided we needed to order from the supermarket and get it delivered, so I had food to take with me. This was another attempt to find out what time I'm being collected. There is a shop in Cass's village so I won't starve, there is also a dog friendly pub that I can eat lunch in, and a coffee shop if I fancy cake.

Last night Steve decided he felt unwell so he wants to visit the Drs today. I think he's fine, he's just looking for an excuse to stop or delay my visit.

it's going to be hard to return here.

17 comments:

Karen Smith said...

Will he be able to follow you there, if he has a mind to? Or will he calm down once you’re away. Hope you get a nice peaceful break

Ellen D. said...

Enjoy your time away. Relax and be safe.

Nelliegrace said...

Can you take everything precious and your essential documents, especially anything financial with you?
I hope you and Beano have a good break.

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful time away Hester. Relish every moment. First time commentator. I wish you all the very best.

Damselfly said...

Wishing you and Beano a wonderfully relaxing and peaceful break!

abbey said...

I hope you can make your visits fairly frequent - It will help you hopefully just knowing you can relax away from it all -from flis ( the abbey above is because I tried to get a Google account and now they've changed everything ) xx

Sooze said...

He's very devious isn't he.... doesn't fool you though. You'll have a great time at your daughter's, enjoy it while you can x

Sue said...

I hope that your and Beano have a wonderfully relaxing time at your daughters. A dog friendly pub and a coffee shop sound like the icing on the cake. xx

Lindsey said...

Have a lovely time away. How nice to think of yourself (and Beano, of course) and being able to ask how you feel, what you feel like doing and then just doing it. Or not doing it! Whatever you do I wish you well. You deserve it! Best wishes, as always, from Northern Ireland x

SharonC said...

Do you have to come back???

Anonymous said...

Do you have to come back???

Lesley Duncan said...

I hope you have a lovely calm restful time at your daughters.

Corinne said...

Have a lovely, relaxing time away! 😊

Rambler said...

Wishing you a well-deserved, relaxing holiday - and hopefully some forward planning to reduce the strain. xx

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your time away from Steve!

Anonymous said...

It is Friday and no news from you so I hope that it is because you are having a good time. I hope so x

Chris said...

Life's too short to spend even one day feeling miserable!

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