Saturday, January 18, 2014

You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind.






Time, I'm told by 'the font', to visit the tailor. A decade , at least, since I was last there. The tailor takes my measurements and writes then in a large ledger. '' Any changes from the last fitting ? " I ask him by way of conversation.  ' Perhaps a hint of a little thickening at the waist ' he replies with well practised  tact.

On the flight home a  young man with a shaved head in the aisle seat. He bobs up and down like a cork on an ocean swell. First he's wants to take his laptop out of his bag, then he wants to put it back, the he decides he wants it again. Each time he gets out of his seat he makes an audible puffing noise followed by a muttered ' Oh dear, this won't do ' . He stands up and opens the overhead locker nine times before take off. Angus decides the best way of dealing with a neighbouring passenger with OCD is to fall asleep.

Bob and Sophie are waiting at the airport. Bob , as always, is intrigued by the sliding doors and the satisfying ' whooosh' they make when they open. '' Look what I can do Sophie ". His sister is much more interested in the smells emanating from the cafe at the far end of the arrivals terminal. 



6 comments:

Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

And whoosh, the missing flock is back.

XXXOOO daisy, Bella & Roxy

WFT Nobby said...

There are so many ways that fellow passengers on airlines can be irritating. But at least next time I'm next to someone with that particular form of OCD I can smile and think of a cork bobbing up and down on the ocean.
Cheers! Gail.

VirginiaC said...

Like Bob and Sophie, I am happy that you are back home safely.....complete pack = bliss.
The Font is a very wise lady.......smile.

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Scaffolding.
Always scaffolding in London.

Kari said...

Clergy, tailors and the font : masters of tact. No, strike clergy.
Supposedly, Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones has remained the
same measurements forever and
has 200+ bespoke suits. We're sure
you've not added anything
appreciable.
Bob will rest well tonight. The
missing flock member is home and
safe under his watchful eye.

Whispering Walls said...

New trus?