Lifeinthemud http://inthemud-lifeinthemud.blogspot.com/ has tagged me to reveal seven bits of old dross about myself and since I must be one of the few people waking up in Wales without a hangover this morning (honestly, not a mention of the Welsh rugby team’s fantastic achievement on Radio Four’s early morning news – how rude!) I’ve written a quick response. The rules are over at Muddie’s blog if you, dear reader, would like to continue this game. Anyway, here we go:
1. I hate tomatoes but they started it. I was violently sick after eating a couple of them raw and over the years I’ve become quite tomato-phobic, flinching at slimy pips or anything too red and shiny – Red Nose Day is quite an ordeal, I can tell you.
2. When I was five I tobogganed downstairs in a cardboard box. The descent was terrific but the landing – into a glass front door – not quite so much fun since it involved much blood and a trip to hospital to be stitched up.
3. I fell in love with Tom at first sight, which was berludy inconvenient to say the least.
4. I can do that Vulcan, Mr Spock salutey thing but Tom can’t so I like to waggle my fingers whilst telling him to live long and prosper for the sheer fun of watching him struggle to do it back.
5. When I was a first aider at work my first ‘patient’ died. Well, to be fair, I think he was already dead when I arrived, poor chap.
6. I watched the 1999 total eclipse of the sun in Cherbourg harbour. Lily, Rose, Tom and I had sailed there in our ancient wooden boat.
7. I am the mother of two astounding, beautiful and strong young women – I still can’t believe how fortunate I am to have them in my life and nearly burst with pride every time I see them.
Now, over to you...
Comments
I'd love to hear the story of how you and Tom met sometime - it sounds as though it was some coup de foudre, however inconvenient.
I LOVE tomatoes - no apologies. But your comment - they started it made me laugh.
Oh no how awful to have your first patient die like that - even if he was dead before you got to him.
And having and bringing up kids and giving them their independence and watching them grow is the most wonderful thing.
Never heard of tomato-phobia. Must be sad for you. I love tomatoes - if they are properly ripened that is. Winter tomatoes, grown in hot houses and ripened artificially and then kept in a cold store are enough to give anyone phobia.
Pob Hywl
I am really tired out today, think it was all the emotion!
I must do my seven soon!
I travelled to Newport on the train a few weeks ago when Wales also won. It was lovely and civilised in First Class (cheap at the weekend), then the train to Abergavenny pulled in...bodies hanging out, the toilet door opening and closing while a chap 'went', bottles and cans everywhere. Don't get me wrong, they were all lovely (boyo), really friendly and nice, but nonetheless, it was scary!
Now if this was my first time in Wales I would have scapered very quickly.
Great comment about Tomatoes.
Love at first sight? I didn't think that was actually possible. I'm adding my name to the list of those wanting to hear more:-)
Well done Wales.
Loved your list and share absolutely your pride in children. Aren't grown up children the most wonderful thing!
You've definatley whetted our appetites about how/when you met Tom.....