I woke at four o'clock. Not exactly raring to go, but
I was awake. I got up and watched an episode of "Harlots" as I
scoffed my toast. I wonder just how historically accurate that show is. Even
with no jubblies being brandished it was certainly more interesting than the
history lessons I had at school. Our history teacher had us (over the
course of a year) copy out some rather dull text book, and consequently we
learned nothing.
Taking care not to wake anyone I got ready for work
and set off. As I drove west-wards I was amazed at how many other people were
up and about at six o'clock on a Sunday morning. So many houses with lights on;
so many cars driving far too fast on a very dark, wet and rainy morning.
As I drove I listened to the radio. It started
off with an article about the history of film-making. Apparently colour film
was first seriously developed by Hitler's Germany, and so using colour film was
seen by many as a political thing and using it was felt by many to be
supporting the Nazis. And this is (supposedly) why black and white films
persisted so long when colour film was available. Don't say I never learn you
nuffink!
This was followed by half an hour about the history of
the Old
Gloucester breed of cattle. What might have been
a very dull subject was brought to life and I found myself engrossed.
I went in to the early shift and had a rather full-on
day. Periodically I looked out the window and saw that it rained pretty much
all day. I don’t mind working at the weekends when it rains.
Eventually home time came, and I came home.
Having left home in the dark I got home just as it was
getting dark. I found that “er indoors TM” had
been busy doing laundry, and I was dragooned into helping make the bed. My
contribution was to measure the duvet; apparently duvets and duvet covers come
in a range of sizes. I had no idea.
We had a rather good bit of dinner, then spent the
evening playing “Ticket to Ride” on the Infinity table. We had three
games: Europe, Switzerland and Nordic Countries. I amazed myself by winning two
games. Now I’m beginning to understand the scoring, this game is getter better
and better….
I’m glad we got the Infinity table out; weekend days
when I work can be somewhat dull otherwise…
