Published on 12, July, 2020
It's that time of the year again when my Good Lady decides she needs to go in to the heart of the big bustling town to do her Christmas shopping. I have tried to convey to her that online shopping is not only cheaper but also far less hassle. However as usual she is not listening to me and is set in her ways.
But it gets worse...
She wants me to not only take her to town but also to go shopping with her!!!
It will be nice to get out for a bit, she tells me.
So quite naturally I have been trying my best to get out of this all week but I am quite depressed to announce my cunning ploys have all failed and I am driving in to London this morning. Drat.
I had pretended to be ill but she didn't believe me. I hid in my study but she found me. The woman is determined, I will give her that.
So, my granddaughter who also has autism has given me tips on how to get through today. I'm glad she has autism, we help each other through the challenges life throws.
I have her tips to assist me today.
This morning I have checked the tyre pressure on the Rolls. All good. I've checked the oil. All good. I started it to go to the post office and it started.
However if by some miracle you are able to save me from this dreadful situation then please do send help to get me out of it!
Ah, Old Timer, sorry to hear this! I loathe having to go to busy places to shop - I prefer to do it all online. The only positive I can see in your situation is that you're driving, not taking the tube - which makes it marginally better!
I live quite close to a big Westfield shopping centre which I will very occasionally bear to go into, but only middle of the day on a work/school day so it is quiet - and they're designed with space in mind so they can seem not too crowded even if busy.
Otherwise it's 100% online only, so I can stay in my PJ's and not have to deal with people.