- Jim safely scaled the ladder, but Peggy fell afoul of her cat
- Freddie and Casper
- Christine’s looking festive again
- I don’t get crosswords
- Neil is in avoidance mode
- Pat’s mind isn’t on hazelnut yoghurt
- Shula couldn’t see to drive?
- Deck the Halls without Nigel
- The Archers split for Christmas?
- “for how long, Susan?”
Jim safely scaled the ladder, but Peggy fell afoul of her cat
Phew!
Though Christine was worried that he was leaning too far.
She also asked Neil to help her hold the ladder.
Christine reckons it only takes a minute to have an accident:
[Christine] “Peggy thought she’d be alright without her glasses for a moment yesterday … she tripped over one of her cats … Bill I think.”
Luckily it’s just a sprain, but bad enough at this time of year. Peggy will be stressed about not being able to get around easily.
[Neil] “That’s the trouble with cats. They’re like other people’s children. Always getting under your feet!”
God help those kids if they managed to contribute to Neil getting a sprained ankle …
Freddie and Casper
Shula’s showing Elizabeth Casper – who Elisabeth is thinking of buying for Freddie Christmas.
Seems Casper is a good choice. He’s calm, and 10 years old – which is seemingly not tool old as he has:
[Shula] “experience but a good few years left”
Freddie will be pleased.
Though how Elizabeth can afford this is a concern. I’s sure Nigel was insured – but when even the horsey set are feeling the pinch (Casper’s current owner, Emily, has to sell him as she can’t afford him anymore).
Christine’s looking festive again
[Christine] “Very festive … I liked the way you’ve looped some round the drainpipe .. .at least now I won’t be letting the side down on Thursday”
I don’t get crosswords
Even when Christine and Jim explain the answers to their clues.
Neil is in avoidance mode
Neil’s checking on a pig, which is hobbling (it’s alright, it’s just a nip). That’s fine, as he’s a pigman, after all.
He later chooses to fix the washing rather than sit with the rest of the family. And he didn’t say a lot during their tea.
Susan reckons he’s being rude, but Neil is getting very frustrated that Tracey is also in avoidance mode. Though he keeps tasking the property paper back home, she’s not taking the hint. Or any notice. Nor interest.
[Neil] “I’m sorry Susan but it’s very aggravating. Tracey putting the property guide right into the recycling”
Susan gives Tracey the excuses that she has to work out her benefits, and try and get money off of Den, before she can think of renting. Though Neil would lend her the deposit without a second thought.
But the worst is yet to come for Neil …
Pat’s mind isn’t on hazelnut yoghurt
Susan reckons Pat is being impossible, with all her running around, manically working.
[Susan] “I don’t know what she was thinking of. Certainly not hazelnut yoghurt!”
Before the mixed fruits, Susan asks Pat about the family, thinking Pat would appreciate a wee chat.
[Susan] “Any unexpected developments lately …”
[Neil] “Susan, we agreed to keep out of it!”
[Susan] “I was only thinking of her she looked like she needed to talk. But when I tried to be thoughtful, I only get my head bitten off”
Seriously Susan!
Shula couldn’t see to drive?
It sounded like it.
Nothing happened, but you would have thought Shula (of all people) wouldn’t risk a dodgy drive.
Deck the Halls without Nigel
They’re getting setup already, but it’s just not the same for anyone.
For us, it was hearing Nigel get more and more excited by the magic of it all.
And folks have already been asking Elizabeth if they’ll have the Highway Man again this year.
[Elizabeth] “One of two people have asked if we’re having the highway man this year. He obviously made a lasting impression”
And she tells Shula about the family who looked stressed – though happy after Nigel did them a special jig as the Highway Man.
[Shula] “I like hearing you talk about Nigel. He as an important part of my life too. You mustn’t think any of us have forgotten about him”
(ahem. Course we haven’t … )
As they were setting up Deck the Halls, Elizabeth felt “almost felt relaxed and happy”. She half expected Nigel to jump out on her and say: “Lizzie, I’m here!”
The Archers split for Christmas?
(well, the Jill side anyway)
Shula wants Elizabeth and the twins to hers for Christmas. She’s only got their mum, Jim, Christine, Daniel and Alistair (!) for the big day – then it’s open house.
[Elizabeth] “Sorry Shula, I can’t commit to anything”
Hmm.
That’ll be because David could be there.
Only one year on.
“for how long, Susan?”
It gets worse for Neil.
Tracey has been looking into whether she can get her kids into Loxley Barret after Christmas.
[Susan] “It’d make life so much easier”
[Neil] “Not for us!”
[Susan] “Oh don’t be so pessimistic. Once she’s found her feet, Tracey will be good company. I’m sure I’ll enjoy having her around”
Which doesn’t mean to say she’ll be living with Neil and Susan – just “somewhere local”.
[Neil] “Exactly how long for Susan?”
Hang on a sec, Neil.
If Tracey isn’t actually living in your house, what does it matter that she’s staying nearby?
Susan sounds delighted to have her wee sister around.
And it’d mean more help with their dad (and Gary).
Just Neil not trust any Horrobin (apart from Susan, of course … )?
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I might have missed this, but why is Gary so helpless?
I don't know either.
Anyone else?
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