As a holder of a Dobbies Garden Centre card, I received a letter a few days past offering me a sweet treat and a coffee for myself and a friend to celebrate my incoming birthday at the end of the month.
Having no friends, I took Sue for a ride out to the garden centre – she didn’t take much persuading.
After a quick look around, we headed to the restaurant where I treated myself to a fresh cream eclair washed down with a large, deluxe hot chocolate.
Sue went for an apple and blueberry tart with a side of cappuccino.
Total cost – zilch.
Happy Birthday, me.
After picking up a few bits and pieces we headed for home stopping off at the Church End Brewery’s tap room in nearby Ridge Lane. I was not entirely surprised to see the rest of the, so called, Griffin Cycling Club already installed.
After talking the same sort of nonsense as is usually reserved for a Wednesday evening and downing a pint or three (as per a Wednesday evening) it was back home for a proper meal and a bit of TV.