Sunday, February 14, 2010
The joy of friendship.
It has been a successful and happy Sunday.
We were out very early, under a clear sky and on our way to Dorking.
It was just below freezing.
Shortly before we reached Dorking the weather looked really murky and we saw that the fields and verges had a covering of snow.
We had not expected that.
But obviously some stall holders had decided not to attend.
Our man, Michael was not there this week.
But people were there, selling.
But I guess we bought very little.
But for a 9 year old girl there were things to buy - a dress and some trousers.
And then she pointed at porcelain dolls.
"How lovely they are"
The family selling them had about 6 of them - we could have 3 for £5. Ecky assured me that she would make a contribution from her pocket money.
And so now Rosemary, the doll found at Ford has 3 companions.
We were back home by not long after 9 o'clock.
We worked on parcels, prepared vegetables for later in the day and also tried to have some rest.
I still feel run down, as if something is trying to take a hold on me.
We went out to lunch at Julie and Roger's - Bill's sister.
They were entertaining their 2 grand daughters this weekend.
Ecky had met Emily and Gemma some years ago, and I felt sure they would all get on.
Emily and Ecky have in common that they are both quiet people who like their own company.
The girls sat round the table and tucked into a McDonalds Happy Meal and we could hear lively chatter and laughter.
Emily is 7 months older than Ekatarina.
Gemma is 7 - lively and outgoing.
Before we left there was an exchange of information about the Moshi Monster website, where friends may chat with each other.
We were out very early, under a clear sky and on our way to Dorking.
It was just below freezing.
Shortly before we reached Dorking the weather looked really murky and we saw that the fields and verges had a covering of snow.
We had not expected that.
But obviously some stall holders had decided not to attend.
Our man, Michael was not there this week.
But people were there, selling.
But I guess we bought very little.
But for a 9 year old girl there were things to buy - a dress and some trousers.
And then she pointed at porcelain dolls.
"How lovely they are"
The family selling them had about 6 of them - we could have 3 for £5. Ecky assured me that she would make a contribution from her pocket money.
And so now Rosemary, the doll found at Ford has 3 companions.
We were back home by not long after 9 o'clock.
We worked on parcels, prepared vegetables for later in the day and also tried to have some rest.
I still feel run down, as if something is trying to take a hold on me.
We went out to lunch at Julie and Roger's - Bill's sister.
They were entertaining their 2 grand daughters this weekend.
Ecky had met Emily and Gemma some years ago, and I felt sure they would all get on.
Emily and Ecky have in common that they are both quiet people who like their own company.
The girls sat round the table and tucked into a McDonalds Happy Meal and we could hear lively chatter and laughter.
Playing with the Scooby Doo creepy hands that came with their meals.
No - that's not the Play Doh that Ecky played with yesterday! Its a McDonalds chicken nugget.
Later the adults had a much more pleasant lunch of bread and ham and cheese etc. Thank you Julie and Roger.
The girls played.
They played and played like old friends and all seemed thrilled to have made a new friend.
They played at cats and fairies (not baby fairies you understand) and hide and seek and all sorts.
At the end of the afternoon they posed for some photos.
Emily is 7 months older than Ekatarina.
Soon be in double figures, Emily!
She is a very talented young ballerina.
Gemma is 7 - lively and outgoing.
Before we left there was an exchange of information about the Moshi Monster website, where friends may chat with each other.
Bet I have got that name wrong!
Ecky knew about the site and has used it - she is thrilled that she will be able to keep in touch with Emily and Gemma so easily.
We came home for a roast chicken dinner - and Antiques Roadshow and Lark Rise.
Ecky was bubbling over with happiness about making new friends and they all are hoping there will be a chance to be together again later in the week.
Tomorrow Ecky and Ashley are going to London.
And I look forward to a quiet day in the shop - need rest!
But it will feel very cold in there I expect.
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