Booming Banter

Ma was in a great mood last evening.

She put chicken on the grill. It was the good greasy stuff with skin and bone so it sizzled up nicely.

While it was cooking she had a swim.

I love that smell and somehow when you grill chicken it doesn’t dry up like it does in the oven. I know because Dad always gives the niece and me a taste.

We have one of those electric George Foreman types of grills so when it all cooled down enough Ma removed the cooking plate and let the niece and me clean it.

It’s such a divine occupation.

Jesus made BBQ for his disciples when he was resurrected so I’m pretty sure they cook out in heaven.

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Ma was in a great mood last evening.

She put chicken on the grill. It was the good greasy stuff with skin and bone so it sizzled up nicely.

While it was cooking she had a swim.

I love that smell and somehow when you grill chicken it doesn’t dry up like it does in the oven. I know because Dad always gives the niece and me a taste.

We have one of those electric George Foreman types of grills so when it all cooled down enough Ma removed the cooking plate and let the niece and me clean it.

It’s such a divine occupation.

Jesus made BBQ for his disciples when he was resurrected so I’m pretty sure they cook out in heaven.

Blessing#2801-Barbie Babes

Precious Peeps it’s little old me the PERFECT one and only PITS here to whistle you into the weekend.

I have been helping Granny with some cleaning. The sofas tend to get a little salty this time of year so I’ve been giving them a good old polish.

As you know this drives Grandpa insane but Granny encourages it as it saves her a job! So I tend to take the opportunity when she’s in the hot seat to give it a real good going over.

Granny was so pleased with my work she said to me let’s take a selfie of you at work my little Precious Pitty. So we did.

As always though the stinking “mushroom” had to get in on the act. He always sticks his big nose into everything.

I’m so glad he is ugly and you know what he feels like fungi.

Anyway I will ignore him as always and pursue my career in furniture restoration. I’ve created an advertising campaign!

If you’d kindly promote me I’d be happy to take on work outside the home.

Have a wonderful weekend and remember you’re nearly as fabulous as me!

Off now to kiss Kong! Please feel free to nuke the nemesis if you happen to see him creeping across ground near you anytime soon.

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Sometimes, make that almost always, the Bro calls me Bartholomew. He says I look like an ancient sophisticate. That doesn’t bother me.

Ma on the other hand calls me all sorts of names some of which can be irritating.

There’s the abbreviated “Scoob” which OK and Scoobstar is tolerable but certain things like Chickpea and Fluffball get on my nerves.

The worst is Poochini it’s a derivative of Porcini that gourmets among you will recognize as a delectable Italian mushroom.

Just imagine being classed a fungi!!

How her mind comes up with these things is beyond me but I’m going to start calling her funny names too.

Let’s make some up. You can help me but I’ll start. How about Gillygoat!

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Precious Peeps it’s PITS here PERFECT as always and ready to heave you over the humpty.

I have been having a great time these past days. No storms and lots of sun.

I could get used to this life. It’s got so warm that good old Granny has had to switch on the AC and that makes sleeping so comfy.

Isn’t it funny that a girl can lie in the sun and soak it up or sit by the campfire but sleeps better when it’s cool.

As a PITTY it is in my genes that I have to snuggle under the covers and I think that’s the thing. If it’s too stinking hot you can’t bear the bedclothes and without them you can’t sleep.

You just think about it. Are you like that?

I’m going to invent a weighted blanket with cooling gel in pockets in it. You could take the gel out and put it in your freezer or fridge and then put them back in the pockets just as you go to bed.

There another facet of my endless talents an inventor of extraordinary abilities.

I must run now and file a PITTY PATENT just as soon I kiss Kong.

We’ll talk Friday in the meantime I send love.

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Ma had to work yesterday which is not usual for a Monday. She had a group of ladies in at midday but was home by 2:30.

When she came back it was too hot to trot so we just all played by the pool.

When the Bro came home he got in to the water and pulled the niece in. She doesn’t like it that much but her swimming is much improved.

I made sure to keep well away from the edge lest I be sucked in also.

It’s so relaxing lying in the sun but it can get a tad toasty. You gotta drink gallons of water and eat melon!

Today we have to bake as usual for the week so that will start as soon as we’ve had our walk.

Must get going. Have a fun one!

Blessing#2797-Lounge Lizards

I thought I’d follow up on yesterday’s post and give you a glimpse of what my Ma collects.

Here is a snapshot of her free haul on Saturday afternoon.

One cream jug is missing as it’s almost the same as the one in the picture with the flowers.

This may sound crazy but she says she has affection for these things and finds it sad that they may have no home.

So she considers her activities to be a rescue and rehoming service.

I’d say there is a sort of insanity involved but we’ll keep that to ourselves!

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Ma is a nutter. Yesterday it stormed all morning so she could not take us trotting lest we be struck by lightening so she went to yard sales instead.

She was ostensibly looking for teapots and teacups that she didn’t find but wasn’t deterred from continued searching.

She went deep into the local countryside. You can tell by the vehicle types she encountered.

She found an old lithograph and a biscuit tin before having to head to the tearoom to open up.

After the customers were gone and the dishes done she headed off again. This time she went south and only some miles off the highway to a village appropriately call “Prospect”.

The entire village was having yard sales but alas many of them had shut up shop by the time she arrived. Still she followed the signs like some treasure trail and this is where it gets very interesting.

Down a little lane she happened on a table outside a cute house where a sign read “Everything for Free Except the Table”

She found TEN items perfect for her tearoom paraphernalia and had to immediately bring them there to put on the shelves.

She was very happy when she got home but too tired to trot so I’m hopeful we’ll make that up momentarily.

Blessing#2795-Priceless Gifts

Precious Peeps it’s PITS here to give you an update on my Dad.

So yesterday when he moved he was in agony so he allowed Granny to take him to the E.R. at 8:00am as she feared he had a slipped disc.

He was seen very quickly by a nurse and then the doctor who was a very kind Indian lady.

She examined him said she believed he had a muscle problem not a disc issue and that she’d inject him with some muscle relaxants and topical patches to ease the pain.

She said she wanted to observe him for a few hours to see how he progressed so Granny left him and went home to shower before going to the tearoom where she had some regulars coming in at 11:00.

At 11:30 he was ready for home so Granny explained the situation made a fresh pot if tea and left her customers in charge of the shop with instructions that they were to tell the group coming in at noon that she’d be right back.

So Dad was delivered home to me where I have since been taking excellent care of him and Granny went off to serve the birthday party. She just made it as the guests were pulling into the car park.

Dad is still a bit sore but the muscle relaxants sure did the trick he can walk but I’m having him rest for a day or so till he’s fully fine.

Didn’t I always say that not only am I PERFECT but I’m a PIT for all seasons!

Blessing#2794-Magic Meds

Precious Peeps it’s PITS here to whistle you into a wonderful weekend.

Alas drama has once more come our way. My Dad has done his back in. He was out yesterday morning clearing another part of our jungle at Granny’s behest when all of a sudden click.

He is hobbling around now like an old man In fact he’s in worse shape than Grandpa who has been having back and leg pain for weeks.

I have been nursing Dad all night. My snuggliness certainly has been a support.

Granny is threatening to take him to the Emergency room as she suspects a slipped disc but as with Grandpa the only way she can get him there is if he is willing to go.

Fortunately the old gal is still going strong and able to get us brekkie and clean Kong and trot.

Speaking of which I must now dash and kiss my fish and have a nibble on my kibble!

I trust you have a pain free weekend full of sunshine, fun, dancing and singing. I just may pop over for a little break with you so look out for a gal with a suitcase.

Blessing#2793-Night Nurses.