This is just a quick blog just to let you know we're still alive & kicking. The last few days have been so chaotic is been difficult knowing whether we're coming or going. Most of our Christmas cards are written & in the post. Wednesday saw us in Lancaster at the Farmers' Market. I wanted some smoked duck which is going into today's duck pizza. We also did some Xmas shopping. Yesterday brought Dave C to replace a window unit. The seal had gone so it regularly steamed up inside the double panes. We also got to the Pub for a rare visit from PD. This friend has been off alcohol since his emergency hospital visit earlier this year. Our neighbour Jeff is home after 4 stents in his heart. He's still weak but at least he's home - quite a relief for his wife.
Meanwhile yesterday, I found myself shocked by the suggestion that postmen should average 4 mph as they walk their rounds. It strikes me that's quite a speed especially when you consider they have to stop at practically every house to rummage in their bags, then reach up/down to actually get to the box. I suppose I'm particularly aware how wonderful our postman is. He may not get here very early. It's often after lunchtime, but he is such a caring soul.
Opposite us there is an elderly lady who is virtually housebound. If the postman has any letters for her, he always goes inside, makes sure she's okay, makes a cup of tea for her, before he goes on. He's the first to raise the alarm if anyone is ill or needs help. I appreciate he may not be the most commercially viable employee, but he's certainly a gem to have come round & does wonders for the image of postal delivery services.
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