The picture is nothing at all to do with the title of today’s post. It’s a picture from the Isle of Wight Steam Gala we visited on Saturday.
I have a job to do, which needed a washing up bowl. We didn’t have one, so obviously I had to go and buy one. The shops where I was pretty certain I would get one is about a mile from the house.
It’s not until you start walking back home when you realise that it’s not everyday that you see someone walking along carrying a washing up bowl. I mean, they are an everyday object and I think you would be hard pushed to find a house that doesn’t have one somewhere. But, having purchased it, you put it in the boot of the car, and it doesn’t see light until you get home.
So, here I was walking along the road side, carrying just a washing up bowl. As cars went past I could see people looking at me and laughing. I wasn’t bothered, there are times when I quite enjoy being the butt of humour.
I wasn’t 100% sure of my route as I had extended the walk so that I could go to the mini store, I was approaching a bloke who was out walking his dog. “Off to a washing up party then?” He asked. “Well< you know, sometimes you have to do these things” I replied.
He confirmed that I was heading the right way and we both set off laughing. It really was quite entertaining, and a pleasant walk. I shan’t always be carrying a washing up bowl though.
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