Last rites – Tuesday 10th March 2026

Last rites

Yesterday the freezer was read its last rites. It seemed wrong to call the man who came a ‘repair’ man, as he didn’t repair anything. He plugged the freezer into a funny little machine and brought out the freezer equivalent of a stethoscope. Then sadly proclaimed that it should be removed from life support with immediate effect. The freezer has been with us longer than I’ve been alive, so Mum pulled its plug out with a heavy heart.

Dad asked if we really needed to replace it. Mum said if he didn’t want a year round supply of apple or anywhere to keep his ice cream then no, we could do without. It may surprise you to learn it has been declared an essential member of the family and Mum is now interviewing for a replacement.

Converts

Pebbles and I are both now complete converts to the steam room. Pebbles is rather more enthusiastic than I am, but she’s like that about everything. If Mum is going there, then I am now quite happy to go with her. Pebbles on the other paw, runs and stands on the decking outside waiting for Mum to want to go in. I’m not sure why she finds it quite that exciting, but then there’s a lot about Pebbles I don’t understand.

Cheeseday

We should rename Tuesday to Cheeseday in our house. Pebbles has training and I have hydrotherapy. If we are lucky they both involve us being given quite large amounts of cheese. It’s amazing that Pebbles hasn’t started to look like a piece of Emmenthal the amount she gets through. I’m a little more moderate in my consumption, but only because Mum won’t let me have so much. I know that’s in my best interests, but I’d much rather be trusted to make those sorts of decisions for myself.

Love and licks

Wilma

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