- Jazzer’s making some sense
- Tom’s efforts go unnoticed
- The Crown and Cushion at Penny Hasset comes Kenton recommended
- Poor Roy
- Kenton doth protest?
Jazzer’s making some sense
[Jazzer] “Have you learned nothing from me laddie? You never give your number to a lassie you’re no interested in … you give them one digit wrong, or you give them Mike’s number or Tom’s number or the number to the Chinese takeaway”
[Harry] “Some of us have a conscience, Jazzer”
I’m with Jazzer on this one. Harry should just face up to the lady (well, ladies) in question, and be honest.
Though I can see why he’s worried.
Harry’s had 20 texts from Tasha – and has been replying so not to seem to be rude – and now her mate Zoe’s getting in on the act. Zoe reckons that if he doesn’t want Tasha, she’d be happy to get it on with Flash Harry.
While Harry reckons it’s all Jazzer’s fault – this is actually one time it was utterly not of Jazzer’s doing.
Harry agreed to go on the date. Harry flirted with both ladies. Harry isn’t being straight with them by text.
Ignoring Jazzer’s suggestion that he tell them he’s too busy “worming the cat”, Harry doesn’t seem to have any decent ideas about how to cope with his multiple-but-unwanted-female-interest.
So Jazzer takes control of Harry’s mobile, and texts “Not interested. Have a nice life.” to them both.
Job done. Methinks.
I’m just glad Harry doesn’t have a rabbit.
Tom’s efforts go unnoticed
Pat and Tony are back from their rather wonderful holiday – but Kirsty reckons:
[Kirsty] “Tom was quite hurt. He was ever so proud to spot mastitis …”
But of course – one cannot compete with a recently born grandchild.
Wonder how long it’ll take Tom to try and inseminate Brenda, if that’s the only way to get a bit of glory.
The Crown and Cushion at Penny Hasset comes Kenton recommended
Good-o. I’m always on the look for a good pub with decent scran.
Poor Roy
First off, he has to suffer:
[Roy] “Another dose of Lynda going on about her special relationship with Royalty”
(by-the-by – Ian is being quite modest about his proper brush with Camilla)
Now he has to “face the dreaded Mrs Blisset” in order to beg for Phoebe’s time off of school to go to South Africa.
He’ll be getting it tight from Hayley for even having to broker the compromise.
And he’s having to do Elizabeth’s work for her (even though Grey Gables is her client).
Ach well.
Could be worse.
He could be related to Vicky.
Oh, hang on …
Kenton doth protest?
Spotting that Kenton has yet again been out with Jolene, Kirsty reckons there’s more to their friendship that Kenton will admit:
[Kirsty] “It’s not occasionally though. It’s a heck of a lot … come on … just good friends, we all know what that means.”
[Kenton] “You may live your life by the headlines in the celebrity magazines … in the real world, just good friends means just that”
Which would be fine, and understandable, if Kenton hadn’t gone on to say:
[Kenton] “The idea that I’m hitting on her when Sid hasn’t been dead even a year … it’d be totally wrong. Totally inappropriate. I’m totally shocked that you’d even say that. Totally inappropriate.”
Aha! There it is then. Kenton wants to. But knows it’s a tad dodgy.
Problem is, I’m not sure how much ,more I can stomach of Kenton and Jolene not being Kenton and Jolene.
Time to make or stop?
- At least David and Ruth have low expectations of each other
- Kate’s boxed Hayley and Roy
- Nigel’s romantic gestures
- Pre-double date
- During double date
- David’s so rubbish, Ruth chased the florist away
At least David and Ruth have low expectations of each other
Which is good, as it means no-one was upset that they only got a card from the other.
In fact, they were both quite delighted.
Kate’s boxed Hayley and Roy
Or so reckons Hayley.
Her and Roy have no choice but to let Phoebe go to South Africa (as she really, really, wants to go – plus it is an amazing chance for her) – which means Phoebe either misses school, or has to fly by herself.
Bloomin’ Kate and her bloomin’ promises.
So Hayley and Roy are now shouting at each other about which is the worst option.
[Hayley] “If he thinks I can stand there and watch Phoebe disappear off through security with someone she’s never met … and have to hope Kate remembers to pick her up the other end …”
(Hayley put a big emphasis on ‘hope’)
Nigel’s romantic gestures
It is indeed a bit of a quiet Valentine’s day in Ambridge without Nigel.
Poor Elizabeth. Instead of harpists, she takes flowers to his grave.
That’s sad. Very sad indeed.
Pre-double date
The postie hasn’t been yet, but Jazzer already reckons he’s a winner, with 4 texts to Harry’s zero.
Not that Harry’s actually cares (or so he says …)
Harry’s a bit shocked that they’re not dining their ladies – it’s a pub, then a club. they can get a chippie or a kebab if they’re hungry, and that food is just “killing time” before they can get the ladies back to the flat.
But Harry is also shocked at the very idea of the ladies coming home.
[Jazzer] “If you’re so shocked at the idea of taking the girls back to our place, how come you changed your sheets?”
Harry’s answer was that they needed to be changed anyway. Which I’d be suspect of with anyone else – but Harry, I can believe.
Whereas it would never even occur to Jazzer that sheets need changing:
[Jazzer] “What for? They’d only get all sweaty and tangled up anyway”
During double date
Not a great start.
Tasha isn’t Tasha.
Harry made a mistake, and spotted the wrong girl when he went to scope out Tasha.
Which isn’t good. As the real Tasha doesn’t seem to be much of a looker.
[Jazzer] “You don’t have to look at the mantelpiece when you poke the fire …”
(my word Jazzer – such blunt rudery in Ambridge! Well, I never).
But what’s this?
Zoe (Jazzer’s date) actually fancies Harry.
Leaving Jazzer with nae burd at all – unless he wants to lower his standards and have a go with Tasha
(poor Tasha – I’d have thought at least Harry would have been de cent enough to look beyond the surface. Maybe he is more of a normal man than I’ve given him credit for)
But Jazzer throws all of his toys out of his pram – and tries to get Harry to join him in running away while the girls are in the toilet. Which Harry won’t do. As that would be rude.
[Jazzer] “Have both of them if you’re man enough … just don’t keep me awake with the heid board banging”
I somehow don’t think that will be happening …
David’s so rubbish, Ruth chased the florist away
Bless.
David had organised flowers for Ruth – but she was so sure (and used) to him not even thinking about her, that she tried to tell him to go elsewhere.
Ah well. All’s well.
Ruth’s chuffed.
Even to the point that she seemed to suggest she wanted carnal knowledge of her hubby in the lambing shed.
*shudder*
