Darrell Owes £2.50 On His D W Home Candle Find.

As you know Darrell very much appreciates a good, fragrant candle, but ones at the higher end of the market, to his taste, don't come cheap, which is why, when he's out and about perusing the local charity shops, he's always on the look out for what might be a bargain, donated "unwanted gift" type purchase to indulge his passion. 

And yesterday was one of those days when he did stumble upon this rather lovely candle for just £2.50, in perfect unwrapped condition with the promise of "A scrumptious blend of creamy butter-infused caramelized sugar highlighted by pumpkin notes, rich bourbon accents, smooth vanilla, warm spice, and toasted almond undertones", from a brand normally well out of his price bracket. He said he "fair skipped" taking it to the counter.

However, on closer inspection, under all the wrapping and original ribbon he notice that it didn't actually appear to have a wick, even after rubbing the area where it should have been, so he apologetically said to the lady that he didn't think he wanted it anymore .........

.... but she in turn replied that he might as well take it anyway, as she obviously couldn't sell it. With that Darrell accepted her offer and promised that if he did find a wick, he would definitely be back to pay for it.

Well, when he got home, it took a quite a bit of digging with Eric's boiled egg spoon, but much to Darrell's delight a wick was discovered about half an inch down ......

...... and yes, once lit, the candle filled The Towers with it's quite a masculine, warm, cosy, wholesome aroma. 

Soooooooo, it goes without saying that this morning Darrell headed back into town in order to pay for his fragrant treasure, again with very much a skip in his step, happy days and discoveries!

Ladies And Gentlemen ......Derek Is In The Building!

Soooooooo, after our text last week from Pharmacy Michelle and her mystery caller .....

....... Derek finally arrived this morning from Southport, absolutely shattered, a little bedraggled but in positive frame of mind and I know this may sound crazy, but within seconds, it was like having an old, dear friend, among us. There was a very definite affinity and connection,  Derek instantly felt like one of us, it didn't matter whether we were actually related or linked in any way, life's too short ........ 

........and quite simply, he's moved in with us .......... permanently! .

Until now, he'd been totally alone in the world and we all know how that feels. We were his very last lead/hope after knocking on Pharmacy Michelle's door, after he saw our "Southport Meet Up" post, a little while back. I have a spooky, late, great Derek Acorah (RIP) type feeling that this was all meant to be, pre-ordained, destined and written in the stars  ........right down to Derek's name.  It fair sends shivers up and down my spine!

AND, it has to be said, that Derek's remarkable resemblance in looks and mannerisms to our beloved Eric is uncanny ........

......... they are already thick as thieves.......

......... closely aided and abetted the ever fragrant one, who has taken Derek under her maternal wing. 

At this juncture, I think it's also (best) safe to say, our family is now very much complete, The Towers is full, with many thanks to Pharmacy Michelle for putting the final piece in our jigsaw, and so, from here on in, there is no more room at this particular inn!!! 

And with that ........ who knows what adventures lie ahead? Happy, happy, happy days and homecomings, we are truly, truly blessed.

The Dawn Of A New Tesco Express Dans Evesham?

It seems an absolute age since Eric was first excited at the prospect of having a real life Tesco Express to peruse and make the potentially oft considered purchase on the return leg of the school run ......... 

..... however its progress seems to have been a bit quite of late, there appeared to be more going on in what will be the parking area, but inside nada, not even the plastering of the brick exposed walls, let alone the erection and filling of shelving etc. 

..... until yesterday that is ........ it now looks like there's a lot happening, with Eric's interest piqued with a renewed vigour, leading him to look for and polish off our almost defunct Tesco Club Card in unfettered anticipation. 

Trust us, as and when the grand opening occurs you'll be very first to know with exactly what Eric thinks of it, plus what his first purchase(s) are ......... happy, happy days!

We're Certified! With A Certificate!

Another year and another annual door safety inspection, when the main portal of The Towers is officially inspected and tested within an inch of it's life!

Two years ago it didn't quite pass muster  .........

...... therefore, unfortunately, we had to invest a considerable sum in order to put things right ......

....... however, that being said, I think we've all slept much more soundly in the knowledge that said portal now affords us ample time in which to evacuate the building safely in an emergency type situation.

Once again every single gap etc. has been measured to the minutest of millimetres .......

...... and after all the work we had done, we're happy to announce, yet again, that number 55 has not been wanting in any way, shape or form ........

..... earning a robust and full bodied, metaphorical ten out of ten from Mr Darren ......

...... who still remembers our door of yore ....... 

....... and congratulated us on our sterling efforts in continuing to keep things tickety boo. 

Darrell wanted to print off and frame our certificate, but I suggested that perhaps that was just going a little too far ........

...... but nevertheless, we are still sooooooooo very proud!

Strangers No Longer

Yesterday, Eric decided to go all experimental with his beloved niece and nephew by treating them to lunch in a cafe, that even after ten odd years in Evesham we remain all total strangers to.

Ten years and never once have we ventured over the threshold, what on earth are we like? However, Eric had perused the menu a little while ago and thought the food proffered and the prices looked pretty good, especially when our little ones are not so little anymore and have ever increasing appetites.

 Let's just say, despite the wait, Butler's did not disappoint!

Inside it was ambient, fresh, bright, ordered and exceptionally clean, with no tables waiting to be cleared, a bit of a bete noire for the little fella. It had a mature, as well as family vibe, so they immediately felt very comfortable and at home. 

Their drinks seemed to arrive in seconds, with Eric loving his little tray, that made his feel, he said, quite sophisticated of a well presented, cup of tea type nature. 

As for the food, poor old Berts was a little overwhelmed by his cheese and ham baguette, it was mahoooosive. Thank goodness Eric had held back on his own order, as he was then luckily, able to assist the poor boy.  Eric reckoned they must have gotten through a whole packet of ham and half a pound of cheese between them, not to mention a full on salad.

As for Iris, queen of the all day breakfast, she didn't need quite so much help ......

..... although Eric reasoned it wouldn't hurt to have a little nibble round the edges, "for future reference" you understand! 

Would they return? Most definitely yes, as they all left the table feeling mightily satisfied, despite only ordering two full meals between them. The atmosphere, table spacing, service and facilities, which Bertie described as "..... giving a very high level of privacy" (????),  bless his little cotton socks, were all perfect ........

...... which then got Eric to thinking as to what other hitherto gems remain as of yet undiscovered in town that might need a cheeky visit, with perhaps even a bit of a series to help fill the looming summer holidays!  We shall see ........... 

Domestos Power 5 Rim Block - 3 pk. Unicorn Edition - Magic Unicorn

Oh my goodness me, as you all know Darrell likes to maintain the most exemplary of bathroom and en-suite facilities chez Les Towers and as such, is always on the look out for new products to not only keep these rigorous standards up, but elevate them even further if he can, not wishing for our smallest rooms to ever be found wanting.

So, imagine the unbridled excitement when he came back from a cheeky troll round B M Bargains brandishing a three pack Domestos, special Unicorn Edition, five rim toilet block, trust me, he was like a dog that had found two bones,  a rubber ball and a very large stick!

There really wasn't any doing with him until one had been attached to each of our rims .........

........ flushed with pride at the thrill and thought of having a real life, magical, rainbow cascade following our every ablution!

£2.75 very well spent, me thinks.  Darrell's only regret? Not getting another two packs as they are bound to sell out fast, especially now we've sort of set a trend, as just one pack is currently selling on eBay for £9.35! I have a spooky. late great Derek Acorah (RIP), physic sense that the little fella will be tasked with a very important mission tomorrow, where failure will not be an option! What on earth are we like?

Domestos Power 5 Rim Block Unicorn Edition 3pk - Magic Unicorn | Cleaning | B&M

Pharmacy Michelle Sends A Mystery Caller Our Way.

Oh my goodness, we have to be honest, we had a rather odd message from our beloved friend Pharmacy Michelle the other day, saying that she'd had a knock on her front door and when she'd answered it she was greeted by a little fella who could have been Eric's double, but with a more plaintive expression and impossibly sad eyes (that we suspect have seen some things) .......

He told her that he'd come across our "Southport Meet Up" post and had a spooky sort of a feeling that we all might be connected in some way, particularly Eric????

Michelle went on to say that after seeing such an expectant, beseeching and tired looking face, she just had to ask him in, especially as he did have a familiarity about him that she couldn't quite place. However, after three large mugs of hot, sweet tea and a chocolate digestive or two (well, a good half packet to be truthful), she was none the wiser and all that she could think to help him was to message us and then, with our permission, send him in our direction, hoping that we might be able to assist him. It might take him a while to get to us, but he is on his way.  

Whether we'll be able to help Derek, we're not too sure, but we do rather like a good Scooby Doo mystery to untangle, so, as and when he arrives, chez nous, you, of course, will be the very first to know!!