Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained

Darrell came home from an afternoon of mooching, looking very pleased with himself ……….

……… announcing that he was parched and was putting a brew on and did I fancy one too. Well, I never need asking twice as far as tea is concerned, so humming to himself in a very self satisfied fashion the kettle was on in a triss …….

……. with his returning shortly to present me with a rather lovely cup and saucer. He’d found it in one of the smaller charity shops in Evesham and instantly thought of me, as he knows how much I like my tea served in a proper cup and saucer, rather than a mug, in the mornings.

The picture on the front had a lovely homely feel to it and on the back was a motto that he thought pretty much summed up life at The Towers.  What is he like?

I loved it, a considered purchase bought with a great deal of love and thought …….. I’ll admit, it got emotional!

And what did Darrell pay for his wonderful treasure …….. just 50p, what a little bargain hunter too boot!  Happy days!