Tuesday 30th March, 2021 1720
Ok so it wasn't ninety minutes but it was before she got home.
Things I hate about Scotland:
Haggis
Scotch
Things I love about Scotland:
Square sausage
Morning rolls
Scenery
Their rugby team!
I had completely forgotten they were playing France, not that I would have stayed up even if capable for an 0400 kick off. In fact I am heartily glad I never stayed up to watch it. I would have had palpitations. I know that because I watched it on catch-up and even though I knew the result, right to the death I was convinced Scotland had lost! So my little £30 wasted punt returned £255 and for once on the 6 Nations I returned a profit – no thanks to England.
I am reliably informed the Chinese covid jab, although in two doses, is to be given at four week intervals. I did wonder because if they were to give the first in June and it was a twelve week job then the second dose would be next term. It will be interesting to see what effect, if any, it will have on international travel in the future. I ain't doing quarantine when it involves no smokes or booze – if I want that I'll commit a serious crime and go to prison, at least the room is free and by all accounts the food better! Plus I don't think I could possibly appear attractive to any of the “bull dykes” these days!
The jing jo shop has rather inconveniently been closed for the past four days, meaning I am having to go further afield for my needs. There's a sign on the shop door but of course it's in Chinese. They have only ever closed for one day in five years and that was for a son's wedding so I am wondering if the Dad's father has passed. He is/was rather elderly and had a major stroke last year.
I had a rather odd taxi driver on the way home tonight. He tried to spark up a conversation and I said “di boo chee, I only speak English” and he gave up. Instead, he then proceeded to have conversations with himself in between breaking into a song where the only words were “guan tian” - which was my destination! At least he got me here.
I was thinking about legs today.
No nothing naughty, just about how they give out as you age. You know, getting up off the loo is a struggle, let alone walking. Today in class I was sat at a desk at the front of what resembled a debating society (which was my class) and when it came for break – and cigar – time, I had to use my arms on the desk to help myself get up! Ok the chair was low but..........Stannah, anyone?
So this weekend is Qing Ming or Tomb Sweeping festival. Jody was going home but they asked her to work and I in turn asked her to spend three hours shopping with me. China Tobacco has eleven months' supply of cigars in one box (5,500) for me to collect so I shall need some help. Then it will be a burger visit and Metro so I shall blow a month's wages in one afternoon! It's actually quite a good feeling to be able to do that!
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