Spooky Ice Cream?

Well, it goes without saying that on seeing a board outside our European Supermarket of choice along the school run advertising, tantalisingly, that "supernatural" ice cream was sold within, Nigel's curiosity was seriously piqued.

He had sooooooooo many questions.  What size tub did it come in? What were the ingredients? Did it need any special storage requirements other than a freezer? Would it stay on the spoon long enough for you to get it to your mouth? Could you put it in a cone and what would happen if you put strawberry sauce (or chocolate for that matter) on it, accompanied by a flake or two and sprinkles? However, as it was a hot day and without Darrell's insulated food bag, it wouldn't have been a very sensible, considered purchase and so these questions had to remain unanswered. Needless to say that when he got home, Nigel told us all about his discovery and as Darrell and I were also now piqued, on the next school run he went fully armed to ensure any such purchase of ice cream wouldn't melt on the way home.

Unfortunately, when he got to the shop, full of tangible and palpable excitement, despite spending ages in the freezer section, leaving no stone unturned, he just couldn't find said ice cream anywhere and as the shop was really busy, there was no one to ask.  So, we still remain strangers to the delights of "supernatural" ice cream, but Darrell has promised that he will go up with Nigel next time and, hopefully, all will be revealed and then perhaps we might even be able do one of our world famous comestible reviews, so watch this space ..........  

Darrell Does His Civic Duties ..... Again

For the past few weeks now Darrell has noticed that there's a car down the road that doesn't seem to have moved in all that time, in fact, it had grass growing around it and it seemed to be turning a bit green in places?

So, he decided that if it was still there in another week, he'd do his civic duty and report it as potentially abandoned.

Needless to say, after said week, the car was still firmly in situ. and had obviously not moved a single inch .........

...... so Darrell got on our laptop when he got home and reported it, thinking that would be the last he'd hear about it, as it would soon be gone, just like the sofa and tools of a few months back. How wrong he was, as he entered into quite a correspondence with "Brian", the gentleman now in charge of the case ......

......... as it seems that although the car was found not to be insured or MOT'd, because it was left on private land, there was little the powers that be could do as they don't know who owns the land and as it hadn't been reported by these unknown landowners there was nothing they could do until this mystery was unravelled and so there it must remain!

Darrell, in his last email, has had a little bet with "Brian" that it'll still be there at Christmas and perhaps it should be covered in fairy lights to help jog someone's memory as to how it may have got there!

Questions really need to be asked in Parliament! As ever, when we find out more or when it is finally taken away, you will be the first to know! 

A New Top For Alice.

The ever fragrant Alice has been charity shop shopping this morning, she generally nips into town at least once a week, but hasn't found anything for ages, however today seems to have been her lucky day ........

...... in the guise of a lovely pink top, pink being the colour she is always naturally drawn to and which, I have to say, suits her complexion and colouring so beautifully. 

The top also had a hint of embroidery and ruffles along the bottom, again part of her signature look ........

....... for the princely (or princessly) sum of 25p.

It is, how shall I put it, soooooooo quintessentially Alice. She looks lovely, not that she ever doesn't!

Festival Of Words .........

To celebrate and perhaps partake a little in this years Evesham Festival Of Words .......

..... Darrell has decided that we should to have a bash at Book Blurb Competition, where you have to try and guess the name of the book by just reading the blurb provided. Adding that "blurb" is such a wonderful word, that contorts the mouth in a very satisfying type manner, but which is not used half as much in our normal, every day conversations as it ought to be, in fact it is almost a stranger to our lips ......... but that is all about to change ........

..... as the competition starts in all but a few days time, when August will be upon us. He's not that sure as to how well we'll do, but he thought that with such an illustrious and educated band of followers and bookaphiles, like our beloved No. 1 Fan, Jan the Fan and the most learned fount of all knowledge Mr D, if we post the blurb on here, they may be able to lend a hand, if only for a bit of fun, because, at this stage, Darrell's not quite sure whether asking for help would constitute a breach of the rules, to wit, cheating?????   

So, when the blurb and rules are out, you'll be first to know  ........ how very, very exciting!

https://eveshamfestivalofwords.org/competition/

https://eveshamfestivalofwords.org/

Up Up And Away

This morning I was greeted by a most wonderous sight as I drew up the blinds at around 7 o'clock this morning .......

We haven't seen it for a while, but judging by it's closeness, the Virgin Air balloon had either landed or was hovering over "our park", about 5 minutes away.

I did call Darrell and Nigel, to come and have a look .......

.....but they were obviously still in the land of nod or just reluctant to open their eyes at that time of the morning ....

...... another time perhaps!

A Nefarious Facebook Friend .......

Darrell had a very wonderful and, to be honest, unbelievable Facebook friend request the other day from none other than the King, only Charles III reaching out to one of his ordinary, but most loyal of subjects?????  Hmmmmmmmm

Well, though quite taken aback, it would have been rude not to accept an invitation of this magnitude and so ensued a very erm ..... very interesting conversation, although, due to Darrell's excitement and eagerness to establish a favourable repour, typed a little faster than His Majesty, who at times appeared to be one (or two) steps behind with his comments etc. .......... however it went like this ......

Then came the crunch (above)  ........ in the and I quote - "Do you've the royal membership card which comes with a lot of benefits?" .......

..... which Darrell quickly realised he was actually talking to a scammer, however decided to play along for a little while longer ......

...... with no intention of getting sucked in, he just wanted to have a bit of fun, baiting the baiter.

At this stage Darrell, out of curiosity, took a risk and did actually email "the Kings Office" to be met, as expected, by a very amateur and shonky reply and yes, we have excellent antivirus on our laptop.

And so it continued for a little while longer with Darrell "acting normal", although he'd twigged and the game was up.

So, no meeting Eugenie and Bea or dipping his big toe in the Palace pool .......

.......but it was fun while it lasted!  What is he like?

An Easy Mistake To Make?

Oh dear ......

...... according to Darrell, the bonnet de douche in the complimentary vanity kit Nigel bought back from Disney ........

..... is almost identical to his prized stock of assorted plastic food covers.

If it wasn't for the said bonnet being slightly larger and folded into a sort of horseshoe shape (to fit in the box) ........

....... a simple, but not that unfortunate blunder, he tells me, could very easily be made if/when fumbling about in the dark! 

Hmmmmmm, why you would actually find yourself fumbling about in the dark "looking" for a shower cap .......

..... heaven only knows, but who am I to question his hypothesis!  Sometimes, Chez Towers, it's just easier to sit back and nod in agreement, rather than hurt your brain giving such ideas too much thought.  

End Of Term Emotion

Oh my goodness, the emotion was truly rife yesterday afternoon when Nigel got home from his very last reading session of the school year........ 

..... as it thronged, neigh pulsated, through The Towers, as he didn't return empty handed.

Nigel was understandably overcome by such an out pouring of love and appreciation from the little ones who he's listened to read every Wednesday and Thursday over the past school year .........

....... his free school dinners were thanks enough, but today there were cakes! There had actually been 6 beautifully decorated cup cakes, but he said he just couldn't help tucking in as soon as they had been presented to him, well it would have looked rude not to, but he did manage to save the other four for us to share with Alice when he got home, bless him.

They were almost too beautiful to eat, mini works of art, but they were very delicious nevertheless!

There were chocolates (to be shared as well, he said, most probably during Antiques Roadshow on Sunday) and a plant for his bedroom ....... and then two very large cards ..........

........ that had us all in pieces, just wait until Alice sees them!

There was soooooooo much love for the little fella ..........

...... we were so very, very proud. 

He's got six weeks rest now in front of him, but would you believe he's already sorted out his timetable for the next academic year, moving up with the same two classes to Year 4, plus he's gained a brand new class in Year 3.  What is he like?