Good evening dear friends!
I spoke to Peter "Humber-Traveller" on the phone yesterday and he didn't sound too good. That's not surprising, all things considered.
It was a pleasant surprise (No.1) to exchange another call with Peter today, during which AuntieSandra and I were invited to join Peter and Chris for lunch at a hostelry local to them.
We met at 12.15 at The Grosvenor, about a mile from their home and met surprise No.2... Peter, wearing a cheesy grin, was in the driving seat of Chris's new car! :roll:
The next surprise, No.3, was to see how the pair of them manipulated the wheelchair from the boot before Peter plonked himself in it and sped along the path towards the pub! :lol:
As we were in the throes of enjoying a very tasty meal and drink, I became aware of surprise No.4... Peter ate an entire plate of steak, chips, onions, plus seconds from Chris's plate! What an appetite! Sandra and I felt quite excited for Peter. What a change! :wink:
We eventually left the pub, bound for the Humber-Travellers' home and guess who was in the driving seat again? You're right, it was Peter! :roll:
Chris made us all a cup of tea and we helped remove some of the Maltesers and other fine chocolates that were taking up space on the coffee table! :roll:
It was soon time for Sandra and me to leave, to do some of our packing for Amboise. Peter and Chris showed their disappointment at not being able to join us, as previously planned. But the show of sadness was short-lived as the phone rang and a lady called Pat spoke to Peter. His face beamed, then he explained that he and Chris would be receiving some more visitors within the hour... the "Hippypair" - Pat and Terry.
Peter and Chris were so thrilled at the prospect of the Hippypair visiting. Thanks Pat and Terry for helping them both to continue a wonderful day of surprises. :wink: :happyhippy: :happyhippy:
I spoke to Peter "Humber-Traveller" on the phone yesterday and he didn't sound too good. That's not surprising, all things considered.
It was a pleasant surprise (No.1) to exchange another call with Peter today, during which AuntieSandra and I were invited to join Peter and Chris for lunch at a hostelry local to them.
We met at 12.15 at The Grosvenor, about a mile from their home and met surprise No.2... Peter, wearing a cheesy grin, was in the driving seat of Chris's new car! :roll:
The next surprise, No.3, was to see how the pair of them manipulated the wheelchair from the boot before Peter plonked himself in it and sped along the path towards the pub! :lol:
As we were in the throes of enjoying a very tasty meal and drink, I became aware of surprise No.4... Peter ate an entire plate of steak, chips, onions, plus seconds from Chris's plate! What an appetite! Sandra and I felt quite excited for Peter. What a change! :wink:
We eventually left the pub, bound for the Humber-Travellers' home and guess who was in the driving seat again? You're right, it was Peter! :roll:
Chris made us all a cup of tea and we helped remove some of the Maltesers and other fine chocolates that were taking up space on the coffee table! :roll:
It was soon time for Sandra and me to leave, to do some of our packing for Amboise. Peter and Chris showed their disappointment at not being able to join us, as previously planned. But the show of sadness was short-lived as the phone rang and a lady called Pat spoke to Peter. His face beamed, then he explained that he and Chris would be receiving some more visitors within the hour... the "Hippypair" - Pat and Terry.
Peter and Chris were so thrilled at the prospect of the Hippypair visiting. Thanks Pat and Terry for helping them both to continue a wonderful day of surprises. :wink: :happyhippy: :happyhippy:
