May 19th – My shoes today
My shoes today… well some of them. What should be a chilled day off turns out to be somewhat more complex. First off the fence gets painted. Then the washing is done and hung and repeated with the paint spattered clothes. The whole thing was a three cup of tea job.
Then off to the GPs to argue with the receptionist about an appointment for C and my meds – there are no Pioglitazone 15mg to be had in the country. Still waiting for an alternative from the GPs pharmacist.
Meet C off the bus, she decides to change GP practice. Fetch forms, nip to the Tom and Gerry’s because she’s knackered. Nip to the shop as she heads home. Pie for tonight and shove on a chilli on for tomorrow.
Music
- Luke Haines & Peter Buck – Beat Poetry For Survivalists
- Walter Daniels And The Del Valle Trustees – Have a Coffee Break With…
- Walter Daniels And The Del Valle Trustees – Work Release
- Pete Shelley – XL1
- Pete Shelley – Homosapien
- Pete Shelley – Homosapien II
- Pete Shelley – Heaven & the Sea
Favourite colour black and Palooka 5 T-shirt from this year’s Part Time Punks. Back to the late shift… knackered and we’ve only just started.
Weekend Vibes and it’s Part Time Punks weekend and it’s a trip to Leeds. Begins well when I miss the bus, cancelled train and it’s travel as normal. I’ve built in time redundancy so not stressed. Get to Leeds and it’s off for lunch in Kirkgate Market. Cracking veggie thali washed down with a Mango Lassi. Then off to find the Airbnd. Positives, it’s central, negatives, how do I get into the fucking place and the host is not the most communicative.
Day off and I sleep, sort all of the washing up and sort the cat’s litter trays. Traditional Friday pint with C at the lickers. Glimmer 25 and it’s Elsie starring in her cat tunnel.
Saturday and C is still not right, late up and a trip to the shops, a quick coffee. A bit of a lazy day generally.
Day off and Elsie goes to the Vets for her jabs. Given a lift by Steven and Ryan. Cat behaves well, jabs go well. Struggle with tiredness, Elsie and I repair to bed.
A slightly better day, copped out of the cycle to work. Was too shattered this morning.
Saturday, little light shopping, drink with C at the Tom & Gerry which seems populated by geriatric one armed bandit raiders with loud voices.
Hmm back to work today, need to work on the whole value thing. News from Nathan is he’s expecting a wee girl. Day wasn’t too bad, some clangers but some good news too.
3rd late of the week. Shattered.
