So, this morning broke, and I started getting ready for the day. But at 8:30am, I realised I did in fact have no shorts that fitted me, so Mum and I raced to M&S in town, ready for it to open. At 9:00am we were able to have a look, and eventually found three or four great pairs which will see me through this summer at least.
So, having purchased £130 of shorts and underwear, we drove back, and got my final things together.
Soon, he turned up on the doorstep, and we drove to the marina where the canal boat was waiting. Apparently the Smiths were earlier than usual, as they normally arrive a little late. But quickly the aunt and uncle arrived, and we were soon able to set off.
We stopped just after midday at a pub restaurant – a favourite of Jake’s relatives. It was a lovely place, though it was surprising that seating wasn’t available next to the canal itself.
I ordered a burger, which was DIVINE, and drunk through several Cokes during the meal. It was lovely, and it was great to chat with Jake’s family and ‘share gossip’!
We said our goodbyes, and then started making good progress on the way home. But then we got stuck in a big old traffic jam, caused by a multi-car pile-up. As we listened to the news, it was all pretty grim: the shootings in Cumbria, a murdered man, woman, and children… Oh, and parrots falling out of trees appearing to be drunk.
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