Ian is away in The Colonies just now, visiting a little known fishing village called San Francisco. Then he will be in The City of York's little brother settlement - New York City for two nights before heading home to London and his lovely girlfriend Sarah and baby son Zachary.
Zach is over four months' old now. With his big brown eyes, he is absorbing so much every day and he thrashes about, reaching out for things and studying faces. He gobbles down baby rice and will soon get to taste some other soft or pureed baby foods.
Today, by bus, the four of us went on a little shopping expedition to Sloane Square where we visited the John Lewis department store. We had lunch in the sixth floor restaurant which has marvellous views over that part of affluent west London.
And now I am afraid that I am getting increasingly fed up with finding ways of addressing the "s" key issue. Fish and chips for tea. We'll be driving home tomorrow.
How DID you manage all the "s's" in this post? The street above looks lovely and sunny.
ReplyDeleteMaybe he copies a typed s from somewhere and just pastes it into words.
DeleteYes. Also the red squiggle helps. Write "zoundz" for example and the spellcheck suggests "sounds" which you then press to insert.
DeleteGlad you're getting to visit Zachary and his mom. Did you get a chance to have a long walk? With photos?
ReplyDeleteOnly the walking I did on Tuesday when I visited Sandy Denny's grave.
DeleteHave a safe drive back!
ReplyDeleteThe area where you are is a part of London I am not familliar with. Having said that, I am actually not familiar with any part of London anymore - my last proper visit (and not just walking from one train station to the other) was 17 years ago.
Unworkable, costly and over-hyped? Sounds familiar!
Unworkable, costly and over-hyped - sounds like a description of Donald Trump.
DeleteWhat can I say about the car? It is so ugly. I am sure wee Zach isn't. You didn't feel out of place in the company of the Sloane Rangers?
ReplyDeleteWhen they see a marauding Yorkshireman in their midst they tend to hide indoors.
DeleteDrop in for a cuppa on your way home! ( Or at least wave from J 10 )
ReplyDeleteI am back home and I did wave when passing Harpenden! Best to close your curtains after having a shower Frances!
DeleteThe last time I was in London (in 2006) I don't recall any street that didn't have yellow lines with so few cars parked on it.
ReplyDeleteIn Fulham and Hammersmith, family visitors or friends of residents have to pay £14.50 to park from 9am to 5pm. How much do they charge in Eagleton?
DeleteGosh. No wonder the streets are fairly empty.
DeleteI am surprised that you ventured into such a posh part of the fair metropolis. I hope you behaved yourself.
ReplyDeleteI did behave properly but I was unzipped.
DeleteYou will have to begin supporting Fulham while in London. Could make things very awkward if Hull are promoted. Let's hope that doesn't happen.
ReplyDeleteI don't want us to be promoted this season. I don't think the team is ready for that.
DeleteInteresting about the fire-safety system. Now I'm wondering how it worked and why it proved infeasible! I'll have to read up on that.
ReplyDeleteApparently, right next to the monument there was once a building known as The Fire House - used to demonstrate David Hartley's ideas in practice.
DeleteNo pictures of Zach? How dare you!
ReplyDeleteSorry!
DeleteSay Hi to London for me, I miss it, and promise to be back. March of 2020 was a weird time to visit.
ReplyDeleteYes that was weird! Britain's first national COVID lockdown began on March 23rd 2020.
DeleteHave you taken your laptop to a fix-it shop? They may be able to fix that s-key right up.
ReplyDeleteIan is certainly the world traveler! It's so good that you can help Sarah while getting to know that sweet little boy.
Do you think I am made of money? Also, it is clear that you possess more common sense than I do!
DeleteWelcome to Londinium. Sorry the weather is not pleased to see you!!
ReplyDeleteWhy were those men in white coats pushing you into the back of that unmarked van and why were you screaming?
Delete5eem5 you were able to work 5ome magic handling the mi55ing 5. (Ju5t giving you and alternative here...)
ReplyDeleteHa-ha! I hadn't thought of that solution! Nice one Monica.
DeleteGlad you were able to have another visit with Zach. I won't see our Adam for months and months now but at least my son texts photos of his kids several times a week...
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they had called your new grandson Adam. I like that name.
DeleteMy knowledge of the affluent parts of west London is rusty and was never up to much, but I do remember: "They're a ravenous horde and they all get on board at Sloane Square and South Kensington Stations." Obviously not applicable to your crew after your sixth-floor lunch.
ReplyDeleteI feel for you and your "s" problem. For some months I endured various work-arounds for a non-functioning "r" because I was nursing a grudge against the computer repair shop I dealt with and the price they quoted for a whole new keyboard which was apparently the only solution. It was only after I got the keyboard replaced for a more modest price in Shanghai that I realised how much it had been getting me down.
At last! Someone who really understands the frustrations caused by just one non-functioning key. Fortunately, I rarely type much on the old laptop. Thanks for calling by Marcellous.
DeleteI suspect Ian's visit over here to the rich-land has to do with one or more of his books. Publicity tour, perhaps? May have to watch my telly, if I can find it.
ReplyDeleteVarious things - including a pre-planned visit to an almond farm in The Central Valley - but yes, all business-related.
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