A new ante chamber to the finish

Has everyone been clubbing together to keep the sock in?

Come 0400 hrs last Friday morning I am cut off from every type of long distance communication (internet, phone); I was reconnected about an hour ago (yes, four and a half days later). VOASF, your little Dachau incident at the gym counter pales into insignificance as to what I have been through – non stop inane conversations with my service provider, leading to little, hour after hour, day after day. If it had been you in the same situation, you’d have evaporated by now. I kept my nerve for about 62 hrs when I started losing my temper and shedding a few tears which fell on granite ground.

I am the least vindictive person I know but I am on the war path now. I’ve promised the company publicity (big time) and the letter to big boss has been written too.

However, a number of good things have come out of this dire hole too: Firstly, more than ever, I despise how dependent we are on modern technology to make us feel whole. Secondly, I had the most wonderful Sunday, getting the garden ship shape, sitting on the patio and reading a book. Thirdly, and I don’t know how that happened, the poet – of all people - managed to get through; trouble being that he likes his women quiet which is difficult to achieve over the phone. But the best thing was Felix stating, somewhat baffled: “Mama, how can you be so happy and in such a good mood when everything is just  ….. up.”

Well, I hope you have all missed me dreadfully, though I yet have to receive any enquiries as to my well being or indeed flowers or grapes to help my speedy recovery. Other than that I am bereft – Felix flew off to Italy (Florence) this morning.

U

PS Any of you googlers out there please do not trouble yourself trying to find out what VOASF stands for – you won’t. Let’s just say that if only he’d let himself, he’d be the most sweet tempered man.