Article for 2012 Apr 14
Part of the “Easter 2012” series.
2012
2012 Apr
Apr 14 Sat
13:30 - Dad has embarked on another walk. My youngest sister is accompanying him. Mum feels obliged to join them, as does my uncle. Haven’t a clue why.
13:50 - According to a recent phone-call (made by my mum), the four of them are experiencing a “minor white-out”. Well, at least it’s not a minor chord. That could sound really tragic.
14:20 - Am playing Monopoly with my remaining sister.
18:35 - Four tramps have just turned up on our door-step. They claim to be closely related to me. I certainly don’t recognise them, though the woman looks vaguely similar to my long-lost mother. I told them to wait outside until my parents get back.
They interpreted that as meaning “Come in”.
18:38 - Most of the radiators are covered in soggy socks, damp dungarees, moist mittens, wet shirts, wetter sweaters, and soaked coats.
