It isn’t funny that they’ve
closed our local maternity unit, but it was brilliant to be able to join in a
protest march about it.
Beloved didn’t come with me.
He stayed home to Dusty-sit. Before I left I said to him, “I’m hoping to get arrested.
I think the experience would be good for inspiration.”
He looked so worried, bless
him.
I wasn’t arrested of course. It was all very peaceful as it was meant to be. We even made the local news and you can see me in the video if you look hard enough!
Yesterday afternoon I changed out of my
dog scruffs into my going-up-the-school clothes and off I went. My 3 year old
grandson was playing in the garden so I left him behind (with Grandad).
He noticed I was gone and
went upstairs to look for me. When he came back down Grandad said, “Did you
find her?”
“No,” he replied. “But I
found her crocs and trousers on the bed. I think she’s gone to get the guys…”
Scandalised look. “…without any trousers on!”
Dusty had his 2nd
lot of vaccinations today. Soon he will be able to go out in the Big Wide
World.
And we’re getting a cat flap
fitted in the next few weeks so Fizz won’t have to wake me up at 3 in the
morning to be let out! What with the
cats being able to come and go in the middle of the night and Dusty getting out for some much needed
exercise, I may even get some sleep!
Look out world!
Happy April.
I mis-read cat flap for flat cap, and was entirely confused for a moment. I mean, in what possible way could a flat cap help with cat care? Enjoyed the post.
ReplyDeleteCats in flat caps, Frances - there's a thought x
DeleteHappy April to you too, although I don't know where the first three months went. Good for you taking part in a protest. One shouldn't take things lying down (no pun intended) even without your crocs and trousers!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should have left my trousers at home for the protest - that would have scared them x
DeleteGood for you joining the march. We should protest more. You have quite a little menagerie now. Hope stray cats don't find your hospitality irresistible.
ReplyDeleteI have a taste for it now, Maggie - the protest.
DeleteI hope I don't wake up one morning to a houseful of cats! x
Your grandson's comments have just reminded me of something I saw recently on my travels. As I was passing by a local primary school in the town centre, I saw a young mum hauling a child through the school gates. He was wearing a uniform, but she was clearly in her pyjamas! A Slummy Mummy? She wasn't bothered.
ReplyDeleteThe amazing thing was, I saw her get back into her BMW, and drive away. Her route and mine were on course, but she turned off into Tesco! Whatever is the world coming to? Perhaps I am turning into a grumpy old woman and this is normal behaviour?
Shocking, Maria! The first time I saw people shopping in their pyjamas and dressing gowns I thought it was some sort of joke, but alas not. It's happening more and more. I just don't get how anyone can feel comfortable going out like that - Grumpy Old Women Unite! x
DeleteI've never seen anyone outside in their PJs, thank goodness. Are you sure it wasn't a Onesy?
DeleteThose I've seen have definitely been PJs, Maggie - and dressing gowns! x
DeleteYay! I love the very way we British protest. Very proper and dignified. xx
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to see politicians from different parties all standing together too, Caroline x
DeleteYay, march on Teresa, good for you. Dusty is irresistible, my puppy was for a day, and I think for the best. Oh, the imagination of children is delicious. How funny.... Glad you're a giggler.xx
ReplyDeleteYour puppy for a day looked adorable :-) x
DeleteShopping in pyjamas is not on! I don't even like answering early callers at the door in my dressing gown. Very 'British', I suppose. Standards are definitely slipping - in general, not mine, I mean. However, going on a protest in just your top and knickers, especially in view of what the protest was about, seems an excellent idea! I shall now watch the video and see if you did. ;)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean - I hate going to the door in my dressing gown early in the morning and I won't even get ready for bed in the evening in case we have unexpected callers! I don't like going out in the garden in the middle of the night with a certain small furry person in my dressing gown either.
DeleteIf I'd gone to the protest like that, you'd have spotted me right away - I'd have been the one with an exclusion zone around me and people crying "My eyes my eyes!" x
I always think I should write down the hilarious things the grandchildren come up with but I never do - at least you now have a record of the 'untrousered grandma' comment, Teresa.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Wendy. So many gems have been lost. I wish I'd written down the funny things my mum used to say too x
DeleteIt's good to know your grandchildren will be there to make sure you are dress properly for all occasions. :-) Match on and fight for what's right! As they say no experience is wasted when one is a writer even though you wasn't arrested you still can add in that bit went you come to write it into a story :-)
ReplyDeleteHow true! The police were lovely - very supportive. Ooh just realised, I've never had a police escort before x
DeleteGood for you taking part in the protest, Teresa! Love the trouserless Grandma comment.
ReplyDeleteHe's at that wonderful age when logic is everything, Rosemary x
DeleteI loved your post, Teresa. It made me smile and brightened a grey morning.
ReplyDeleteMy cat, Muffin, keeps waking me in the night, but just forces me to go downstairs and stroke him on the kitchen table. (That's Muffin, not me, on the table.) He never needs food or wants to to outside. He just wants me to be up! I wish there was a solution for that. I let him sleep on the bed, but I think he's muddled night and day! I'm sure Fizz will like her cat-flap and it will be just what's needed for peaceful nights. x
Oh how funny - Muffin just wanting a cuddle! Although probably not in the middle of the night. Fizz is definitely a night owl and wants to be out all night. I was only letting her out in daylight, but she can be very persuasive at 3 am and now she's started taking Harley along on her adventures x
DeleteAnyone skim reading this will have the idea you got arrested for streaking at three in the morning!
ReplyDeleteMy secret is out, Patsy!! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy lady you are, Teresa, and I suspect there are more adventures to come. Young Dusty has a very innocent look in his eyes - and that always means trouble!
ReplyDeleteHope you are all managing to stay out of that Sahara dust and pollution. According the the news item I saw it seems to be concentrated in your part of the world. Rx
It is amazing how sweet and innocent he looks while he's gnawing through my shoes/feet, Rena.
DeleteDusty cars and sore throats at the moment - I feel very sorry for anyone with any sort of chest problems x
Good for you on the protest, Teresa. If you have to continue with protests I think a trouserless one would make the national news and be front page material for the tabloids. Looking forward to seeing that. Power to the people!
ReplyDeleteWell it would certainly get us noticed, Lynne x
DeleteGood for you! I stand back in admiration and am glad it was peaceful. The no trousers incident reminded me of something Laura shouted out one day when she was two years old. She'd gone into the garden to see her favourite neighbour Don, who always spoke to her. It was hot and she yelled out,
ReplyDelete"Mummy, Don's got no trousers on!" (He was wearing shorts). From the mouths of babes eh? :-)
Ha ha, Debbie, kids say the most embarrassing things x
DeleteAw, bless your grandson. That's so funny :0) xx
ReplyDeleteI really wish I wrote down all the funny things children say - I'd have enough material for giggle blogs for years x
DeleteWhat a priceless comment from your grandson! It's a lovely age, they are so sweet and say such entertaining things!
ReplyDeleteI love this age - and did you know 3 year olds can't lie? I saw it on Duck Quacks Don't Echo and I've put it to the test and it's true - fascinating x
DeleteOh Dusty looks so gorgeous – and I loved that your little grandson thought you’d gone out without any trousers on. That would have got you arrested! X
ReplyDeleteSeems we chose a good name for him - Dustbin - that's what he is - the amount of rubbish that disappears down his throat!! I'm forever chasing him round the garden - 4 o'clock this morning with a torch, "Drop it!" My poor neighbours x
DeleteYour grandson's comment is priceless :), and Dusty looks as gorgeous as ever.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how cute and sweet he can look, Carol x
DeleteDusty looks gorgeous! I have a Springer too, but she's nearly eight now and as mad as a hatter! I enjoyed your post - it made me smile! : )
ReplyDeleteAw, 8 is a lovely age - I always said they started to calm down around then, but they never lose their nuttiness do they :-) x
DeleteWell done you, for taking part in that protest. And I do love hearing about kids' comments ... some of the things my grandkids come out with are hilarious! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheila :-) x
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