tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post1812014634306763772..comments2023-10-16T13:17:17.552+01:00Comments on Being of Sound Mind: A day in the life of Lucylucy joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04863146546863419637noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-82078202912394805342012-05-18T09:21:16.310+01:002012-05-18T09:21:16.310+01:00I did take a picture, but I'd already cut it u...I did take a picture, but I'd already cut it up, ready to eat with a fork. I never usually do that - it didn't look right.lucy joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863146546863419637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-13541595856757244642012-05-18T08:55:41.387+01:002012-05-18T08:55:41.387+01:00your readers deserve to see a photograph of the cu...your readers deserve to see a photograph of the custard slicetristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268216095376583052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-26182957935784819892012-04-12T09:56:45.607+01:002012-04-12T09:56:45.607+01:00Oh you do make me laugh. I really miss the cafes f...Oh you do make me laugh. I really miss the cafes from home. There as a man in one who would greet my friend and I with, 'Hello both.' He would ask if we would like our tea in 'a mug or a beaker?' For some reason these things were hilarious at the time.<br />Often in my Yorkshire town there would be someone shouting something about God. They don't do it here, Czechs are too reserved. They were sometimes accompanied by default by by a random fellow breakdancing in an unusual fashion.<br />The bandaged legs is indeed a peculiar phenomenon. Over here the old folks like to sport a woollen headband around the forehead and pulled over the ears.<br />I think you should write a book. You mix poignant and funny really well. I miss my chazza shop and cafe days, so I loved this. <br />Have a smashing day. xTracy Gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241249836621046253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-31636647832720088132012-04-05T16:30:43.308+01:002012-04-05T16:30:43.308+01:00Ahhh... I had a nostalgic flashback then! There us...Ahhh... I had a nostalgic flashback then! There used to be a bakers in Ponty, in that "island" of shops out the front of the market where the road went up behind them. No idea if the bakers is still there. Its probably a gold traders now or a phone shop. They did the most wonderful granary loaf which you could get sliced. But best of all, if you arrived at the the right time, they would be taking the tray of custard slices out of the oven, and oh my, were they spectacularly lovely! In fact, they were the best ever custard slices. Haven't had a custard slice in years. Funny how a confectionery can leave such an impression on one.Perlnumquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719930860859412405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-59710580668987460002012-04-05T16:08:55.906+01:002012-04-05T16:08:55.906+01:00Mark - "what more could one ask for?" so...Mark - "what more could one ask for?" some amusing anecdotes, that's what. Far too short in supply at The Prince's<br /><br />Keshling - with Crocs too?<br /><br />Kat - I saw my neighbour today at her workplace (Halfords) she had holographic fingernails - beat that!<br /><br />Mr Bear - do I seem too posh for teacakes and hot chocolate? (how I wish I could believe that)lucy joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863146546863419637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-86700899864675953102012-04-04T20:34:09.802+01:002012-04-04T20:34:09.802+01:00Lucy, I can recommend the Square Cafe if you'r...Lucy, I can recommend the Square Cafe if you're happy with a nice coffee or hot chocolate with a toasted tea cake (but it's not exactly sophisticated...which is probably why I like it). As for the charity shops, they can be a bit hit or miss but you never know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-60615215472897616762012-04-04T15:02:05.628+01:002012-04-04T15:02:05.628+01:00What a day! I would have liked to have seen photog...What a day! I would have liked to have seen photographic evidence of the old boob tube and hot pants creation.....sounds very 90's raver which, by the way, sounds much better than it looks. Keep daydreaming!! xKatryoshkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13965851242996278413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-36794334750434108102012-04-03T23:06:36.750+01:002012-04-03T23:06:36.750+01:00Yep, I can assure you that the bandaged leg is a n...Yep, I can assure you that the bandaged leg is a necessity when you hit pensionable age - most of my lady clients sport them!<br /><br />K xxkeshlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396657930250980852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-78018727179600056012012-04-03T22:44:08.417+01:002012-04-03T22:44:08.417+01:00The delights of Ponty, with Danish gravy too ... w...The delights of Ponty, with Danish gravy too ... what more could one as for.The bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-54661447110054747382012-04-03T19:45:00.361+01:002012-04-03T19:45:00.361+01:00Helga - Hi! Been admiring you from afar from ages ...Helga - Hi! Been admiring you from afar from ages - picked up some ties the other week which I'm pretty sure have G-Man's name on them.<br /><br />Mr Bear - I've never 'done' the Blackwoodcharity/cafe circuit, must remedy this. I only seem to remember a night out involving Diamond White, I shan't elaborate.<br /><br />La Dama - you'd love my neighbour. She looks reasonable from behind, then when she turns around it's like someone dressed Ronnie Wood up as a bird.lucy joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863146546863419637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-84428399792485939922012-04-03T14:37:49.820+01:002012-04-03T14:37:49.820+01:00I love your day stories,amor.
I'm picturing al...I love your day stories,amor.<br />I'm picturing all in my mind,especially the lady wearing a boob top and hot pants.<br />Danish Wedge Gravy sounds good to me.I eavesdrop everywhere I go.<br />I do hope you have more days to yourself, you totally need time to yourself hun.<br />arguing at 4 am sounds like my Mom and Dad.<br />besiosdoradadamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115732129336500002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-62945353875884263292012-04-03T08:45:53.241+01:002012-04-03T08:45:53.241+01:00I enjoyed reading the story of your day, Lucy. Giv...I enjoyed reading the story of your day, Lucy. Gives me the urge to hit charity shops and cafes. Hang on, Mrs. Bear is telling me she wants a lift to Blackwood...maybe I can squeeze in both this morning! I wonder if Danish Wedge Gravy may even be another whole musical genre?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-91900683593553084442012-04-02T21:17:37.192+01:002012-04-02T21:17:37.192+01:00Danish Wedge Gravy?! Brillant!!!
O,do have custar...Danish Wedge Gravy?! Brillant!!!<br />O,do have custard slcie again BEFORE your legs are bandaged! XHelgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746988714522496958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-65819552122287683362012-04-02T13:47:31.044+01:002012-04-02T13:47:31.044+01:00Sarah - I'll show you my treasures ANY TIME!Sarah - I'll show you my treasures ANY TIME!lucy joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863146546863419637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-71708087116639093312012-04-02T12:38:43.420+01:002012-04-02T12:38:43.420+01:00Ooh I would love to sit in a cafe and eat custard ...Ooh I would love to sit in a cafe and eat custard slice with you and eavesdrop on funny conversations... perhaps even have one myself! <br /><br />Show us your treasures... you know I'm VISUAL. <br /><br />And 4am arguments are NOT COOL. But green stuff in a jar. Nice! <br /><br />Sarah xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235255775524330362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-7707383794772639532012-04-01T21:21:57.671+01:002012-04-01T21:21:57.671+01:00Scarlett - I fear your 'Mr Munch' belongs ...Scarlett - I fear your 'Mr Munch' belongs in the Profanisaurus too. Maybe he'd like a DANISH TART CREAM from my menu!lucy joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863146546863419637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-42056307380151121542012-04-01T20:59:59.680+01:002012-04-01T20:59:59.680+01:00Rob - You know when I said I'm glad you found ...Rob - You know when I said I'm glad you found it funny?<br /><br />I LIEDlucy joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863146546863419637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-53106198339624868252012-04-01T20:57:34.873+01:002012-04-01T20:57:34.873+01:00Not as funny as this chap:
http://youtu.be/-4AtBB...Not as funny as this chap:<br /><br />http://youtu.be/-4AtBBVZ73URob, The Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721886809461388065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-12490779845295425202012-04-01T20:54:05.211+01:002012-04-01T20:54:05.211+01:00Greasy spoons are the best for over hearing shocki...Greasy spoons are the best for over hearing shocking/bloody funny conversations, i havent been to one for a while but im sure my local "Mr Munch" is awaiting me just so i can people watch. Scarlett xScarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127736256417833208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-75342931498524696312012-04-01T20:42:52.304+01:002012-04-01T20:42:52.304+01:00Krista - I will treat you to a custard slice when ...Krista - I will treat you to a custard slice when we meet. If you don't like them, that's IT, I won't be your friend any more!<br /><br />tristan - I do hope that hint of sarcasm was just my paranoia at play. I'll come and smash your rabbit AND cat ornaments up otherwise.<br /><br />Little Nell - Sainsbury's open a large supermarket here in October, that's about it on the job front. Peacocks was a major employer, but not now they've gone bust. I suppose I could always join the schools supply staff list, but work means stress over childcare cost and arrangements, maybe frugal living is the answer for a bi longer. I have no burning desire to stress my family out for an extra £30 per week.<br /><br />Curtise - the charity shop haul more than made up for the unwelcome early-hours lively debate. Oh, Les was so adorable with his shiny-lipped grin every time he saw the spirit level. And Morrissey the consumer monkey...nostalgia. Glad to know another fan.<br /><br />Rob - glad you find it funnylucy joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863146546863419637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-17404342811070851642012-04-01T20:29:47.231+01:002012-04-01T20:29:47.231+01:00Sorry dear, if those pesky clocks hadn't gone ...Sorry dear, if those pesky clocks hadn't gone forward this touch of irony would have been complete:<br /><br />http://youtu.be/LXEOESuiYcARob, The Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721886809461388065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-86206054713398246612012-04-01T18:01:57.723+01:002012-04-01T18:01:57.723+01:00Oh Lucy, arguing at 4am is bound to set you off on...Oh Lucy, arguing at 4am is bound to set you off on the wrong foot - you need to be asleep, love!<br />Anyway, I'm glad it didn't put you off your chazzin' stride, sounds like you did very well, and we need to see the spoils asap.<br />I think you should make The Princes a regular haunt for a solo pot of tea and a custard slice, it sounds great. I love eavesdropping on the old biddies. We had a coffee shop in town which had been there donkey's years (now sadly closed) that I liked to frequent when the Costa/Cafe Nero/Starbucks homogeneity got too much for me, and I was usually the youngest person there. And I'm knocking on!<br />God? Comfort blanket? I'm imagining the Almighty like Linus from Peanuts now...<br />If you find a job which more than covers the childcare costs, let me know how you managed such a miracle. Maybe God and his comfort blanket will provide.<br />PS. I still use work-shy fop all the time. I LOVED VR's Big Night Out. Still refer to Les' love of the spirit level and dislike of chives too, but no one knows what I'm on about... Think I might have to head over to Youtube to remind myself of those glory days.... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-59185153184850625502012-04-01T17:44:29.115+01:002012-04-01T17:44:29.115+01:00What an action-packed day Lucy! Not sure you shoul...What an action-packed day Lucy! Not sure you should start with a 4.00 a.m. argument though; no wonder you were in bed early. What is the job market like around you? My daughter in London is getting very fed-up. She 's been on JSA since November. Something will have to give soon.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-21279255648849666702012-04-01T17:43:15.933+01:002012-04-01T17:43:15.933+01:00Well done on the chazza shopping and for finally v...Well done on the chazza shopping and for finally visiting the posh tea shop on your own. <br />An argument at 4am? Can we blame the lager? I usually do. Hope the charity shopped helped clear your mind, the row obviously honed your skills at bargain hunting.<br />I've got a long wait until I see your haul, mores the pity! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7316895433129716754.post-62107396955025051092012-04-01T15:20:35.765+01:002012-04-01T15:20:35.765+01:00when i'm a lottery zillionaire you can be my c...when i'm a lottery zillionaire you can be my chief nutritionisttristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268216095376583052noreply@blogger.com