Sleep Deprivation!
For the second night in a week my sleep has been disturbed due to circumstances and events beyond my control. Earlier in the week I was awakened by cats ‘cat’erwauling outside my bedroom window on the lawn! The noise was unusually prolonged and ferocious. My LTA took some persuading from his nocturnal snorings, but eventually, under protest, shouted through the open window! (I think it was aimed at the cats!!)
Feline Fisticuffs!
Usually when reprimanded feline fisticuffs end abruptly with adversaries scuttling off into the blackness to repair bald patches, bleeding ears and battered egos! But not these two! (I presume there were only two, or maybe it was a ‘feline fisticuffs fest’!!) The screaming lasted for what seemed like minutes. And how is one supposed to reclaim sleep when the heart is pounding scared? Da dum, da dum da dum!!
Car Rallying!
Last night heard the third car rally this year ripping up the darkness past our humble abode! Headlights lit up the sky, and the roar of souped up engines battled for superiority as they sped towards the Long Mynd! Tyres were thinned on the narrow lanes as they hurtled noisily along, skidding perilously around bends which normally only see the slow pace of country life! Of course, we’re issued with the obligatory letter warning us of the coming event and giving us the option to complain! But, as long as me and mine are off the road, and the cats are ‘home’ then I say ‘live and let rally’!
The Mini Car
It took me back to the 1960s when the Austin and Morris Minis ruled supreme in the world of rallying! (And for day to day living!) What amazing little cars they were! Me and the LTA were proud owners of a selection of Minis. Not all at once, you understand, but over the years. The first one was a black and blue mini van, then a blue car, and at some point we owned a Mini Traveller (or Clubman)! I think they were about 850 cc! As you can probably tell I’m about as far from a ‘petrol head’ as you’re likely to get! As long as a car stops and starts on cue that suits me! Years ago I could distinguish one car from another, just. The Morris Traveller and Morris Thousand were easily picked out from the crowd, together with Austin A40, and I remember a weird Renault, which my late mother-in-law in all her wisdom acquired. It had the most complicated gear ‘stick’, which protruded from somewhere on the dash, if my memory serves me correctly! These days all cars look alike to me! Sorry advertisers, it’s all wasted on me!!
Mini Cooper and Cooper S
In the 60s we had a Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S (1275 cc) ‘living’ next door to us! These flighty little cars resembled huge bees as they cut through the quiet of the countryside! In one particularly snowy winter I was treated to an excursion in the Cooper S to ‘shop’! An experience to remember! Although last night’s rally passed off without incident, a few years ago one car decided on an alternative route and ended up balancing on top of our neighbour’s garden hedge!
Weather
The weather has again been a mixture of March winds, April showers and some days, and nights, have been positively cool! Our Simpson skies, which are supposed to predict ‘fair weather’, are failing slightly! Although I did read a quote (not attributed to anyone in particular), which said, ‘Ne’er trust a July sky – it often lies’! So, there you go!!
Flat Peaches?!
And guess what I saw whilst out shopping yesterday! Flat peaches!! Whatever next! You’ll notice I said ‘saw’ not ‘tasted’!! Far too expensive!! And I also saw a man sampling the grapes off the display! Is that a crime?
Sunday News!
Newswise, all we’ve heard about this week is a certain Sunday newspaper closing down, together with all its alleged associated secrets and lies! It begs the question, ‘Is there anyone left in public life who the common man can trust?’. I have long suspected not!!
Thanks for your time. Speak soon!
The Bumpkin Rambler xx
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