Of course I knew the box that arrived from Temu was for me, M Kaz. That’s why I jumped on it as soon as it came inside – and why I wanted to help you put it together for me. You really are a bit slow with putting things together, M Kaz, but at least you did a better job on this one than you did on the gingerbread house that Aunty M got for me a couple of years ago. I’m not saying that your construction methods have anything to do with it (heh heh) but it is looking a bit the worse for wear these days and we know (because of the pitched roof) that I didn’t sit on it! Yes, yes, we all know that I was responsible for crashing the Christmas caravan but that was a couple of years ago now M Kaz so it’s time you let that go.
It was wonderful that Aunty M came to visit yesterday – even if the Mummies did take her off almost as soon as she got here – and yes, I did hear them saying that she was here but I didn’t come out straight away and then they were gone. They did come back though – carrying a few things because they had been to Costco – a magical place where they buy things in bulk. I’m not saying I doubt the Mummies’ capacity to get through that 1.5 kg of trifle but there is a soupcon of uncertainty about it – even with them. And there is absolute disbelief (for both M Kaz and I) that M Sooz has labelled the trifle (Trifle!?! With custard!) as ‘orgasmatron’. I have to admit I was a bit surprised when M Sooz was in the fridge at 1.30 this morning having a snack (not the snack part) – that it was trifle. I don’t think she worried that there wouldn’t be any left … did I mention that it’s a 1.5 kg container? I’m waiting to see whether either of them likes the pickle chips. The packet says they are ‘dill-icious’ but we will see. M Kaz says they will go nicely with some pepperoni or other deli meat. I’ve said it before and I’ll no doubt say it again … the Mummies are odd!
I’m still looking outside hopeful that I will see one of my Cecil friends – and M Kaz obviously thinks they are around as well because she cut back the frangipani yesterday because anyone walking on the path had to almost walk through the branches. M Kaz said the Cecils can have the branches away from the path – and we know they have been in there before – one of them left its shed skin (aka ‘a slough’ – and who knew the process of shedding the old, outer layer of skin is known as ecydsis?) there.
Nigella ... 