Time Waits For No One

Go myself `chatted up’ by a little old Jew who asked me if I had an O.A.P bus pass! When I said “Not for a few years” he replied “Two Years? Oh well, you’ll get one then all right”. I went home and had an early night as I thought I must be showing my age!

Grace Russ - 7th May 1982

Garden Front

Actually made a start on the garden. Only did half of one of the borders. That took most of the afternoon! My illness and operation last year meant it was totally neglected and it is now very overgrown. Must try to do something to get it under control. If I can spend a few hours each weekend it will be helpful, but am so dependent on the weather in this regard.

Grace Russ - 9th May 1982

Pottering Around

A week of really nice weather. Have been wearing my slippers to and from work each day, changing into my smart high-heeled shoes when I get into the office. It has been so warm we have had the Windows open all day at work.

All three Managers back and Maxine off for two days so have been really busy trying to get the work done, but managed by getting in earlier and working through the lunch hour – even got the filing done?

Today pottered around, sluggishly, went to the shops at 4:30, taking Sheba with me. Made a second trip at 5:30 and saw Jean, opposite. She told me her Joe has died last Tuesday week and that Catweazle had been found dead in his flat this Tuesday. I didn’t think I was superstitious, but shall feel uneasy now until I hear of the third death.

Poor Catweazle, he suffered a great deal and I suppose he is better off, but I shall miss seeing him shuffling up the road with his half bottle of Whisky sticking out of his pocket. Another interesting, eccentric, character gone. Not many of us left now!

Washed up, but refrained from anything more energetic, the weather was so nice I took Sheba for another walk in the evening, then called in to see Meg and got home at midnight. Fed the animals, read a bit and went to bed at 1.am. Left the radio on all night…………again!

Grace Russ - 15th May 1982

Quiet Day at Home

Was up and about at 7:30 am! Such a nice day again, sat in the kitchen and ate my breakfast (Grapefruit and poached egg on toast). Back door now permanently wide open and sun pouring in.

Grace Russ - 16th May 1982