Sunday, July 10, 2011

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Gentle giant sends nice message

Jerome sent a very nice text inviting us all to drinks for his birthday. It went something like this: "I have left it too late because I am a bit rubbish and - this is the most amazing bit - if you can't make it, it's my loss."

I wondered if he was feeling unwell or insecure when he wrote it but apparently he is mellowing in his old age. I can say that without being insulting because I am older than Jerome.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

No news.

It's very difficult to write about Jerome's life when I don't see him very often.

I think he was rather sad about Michael Jackson's death. He posted lots of status updates about it on Facebook.

He hasn't been to visit us in the west yet, although he keeps saying he will.

I might see him next weekend at the fete.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

A new child, a little girl, has been born to our friends from Moorhensroad. A source informs me that, according to Jerome, it's very nice, but really, it would have been much better if it had been a boy.

Monday, January 19, 2009

A polite exchange of texts

A few days ago, I texted Jerome to ask if he would like to come to the pub. He replied (immediately of course, being one of the fastest texters that I know) to say that he had a friend coming round but thanks for the offer. I replied, "Have fun. Hope to see you soon."

Something about it felt odd. It seemed too polite. I am not used to talking to Jerome without insulting him (to get in first) or being insulted.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Priorities

Jerome denies that he has a pecking order of friends. He felt quite insulted by the suggestion.

This idea has been common currency among his friends from the Shire for a number of years and he has never taken the trouble to feel insulted.

QED.

Natural Health

Jerome has become very interested in Natural Health over the last few weeks.