The Temple of Popcorn.

I am depressingly back to reality. I have to deal with what Life throws at me once again and am unable to hide at Penfolds Pad. How I wish I was still there....

On my last day, we had decided on a Cinema visit, he cooked me a lunch of lamb steaks in rosemary with home grown potatoes - bliss. I  found that I rather liked  being looked after as I usually take care of everyone else.  Early afternoon,  I was laying on the sofa reading whilst he was at his laptop and he came over to say hello.  I told him I was a little cold. He went upstairs, found me a blanket and tucked me in. Oops another little unplanned nap for me. I think a silent pact was made between us that we would go in the late afternoon, rather than evening as I was so relaxed with him and being fed so well that I kept nodding off!

Neither of us have been to the Cinema for years. The experience was a difficult one for me. We walked into a what can only be described as a Temple of Popcorn. Yeah, I know I'm getting old and being grumpy here but the stuff was all over the place. The smell was hideous and whilst I waited for him to purchase our tickets a family of over excited South Africans were doing their best to munch their way through industrial sized vats of the stuff and spilling most of it over me...

The film was 'Inception' starring Leonardo Di Caprio. Difficult to describe its genre but a Sci Fi Thriller should cover most options. The film was great, and it took us through layers of time, making our brains work. Penfold was pleased with the 'Bang Bang ' moments, I was not. The sound was designed to ensure that we didn't nod off  but then I have the hearing of a Bat!  The guy sat next to me was in full on 'anti social' mode, eating nachos and chilli sauce, slurping down two litres of coke. The effect on his nervous system did not take too long and he spent the entire film jigging his leg up and down and invading my space. Penfold and I were saving ourselves for later delights. My daughter Siany had also watched the film. 'How was it for you' I said. 'Well mummy' she replied ' I did get it in the end but it took me a bit longer than you.' Bless!

Penfold was heroic, driving me first to his village local, which was populated by two very elderly customers, chewing their way through a roast dinner. The place was dire - the area is moneyed so how does a pub like that survive?  We found the glorious Red Lion in Cricklade. What a lovely place. It has an A La Carte side and a Lounge Bar. We opted for the Lounge Bar. I was blissfully happy with a pint of Becks and Cornish Haddock in Beer Batter with three times cooked homemade chips. Mmmmm..... I think the popcorn had put Penfold off as he opted for the Whitebait starter. Failing that I was being piggy as it was my last night of fun.

So here I am, back to reality but having had a fantastic week with Penfold. Thank you for looking after me Penfold. Adoration persists!

Take Care out There

Namaste

Muse x