Friday, 25 September 2020

Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained

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

Darrell

……… 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 …….

Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained

……. 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.

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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?

Motto cup and saucer

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

It was emotionsl

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

2 comments:

Mr.D said...

Great find, Darrell!

There's nothing like a nice cup of tea.

Anonymous said...

Tea ALWAYS tastes better from a treasured mug or cup and that cup is rather splendid I have to say........more so at just 50p!!! JantheFan x