Adam's return to good health was always going be to be aided by a visit from his step-sister. If you blinked you will have missed reference to the fact that Debbie did in fact deign to visit him in a flying visit over the weekend, another of those events that sneaks in under the radar when we're not looking.
In other similar news Shula and Alan were briefly reconciled, only to fall out again over another trivial difference of opinion (Alan's refusal to beatify Shula, apparently); someone visited Jennifer and was offered tea rather than coffee; Ruth was positive; Eddie Grundy filled in a tax return but Peggy used it as a litter tray; William and Edward went for afternoon tea at Grey Gables only to fall out over who should lead in the tea dance; and Jim and Christine finished The Times crossword (set by Vicky, of course.)
Adam was well enough to be discharged and the village laid on May Pole Dancing (it was obvious from the lascivious look on his face that Eddie had misunderstood the nature of this particular branch of Pole Dancing) and a Morris Troupe to welcome him home. He was also overjoyed to see the Gay Gordons - a lovely group of chaps who came by the coach load.
At least, Adam thought all of this activity was for his benefit. When he was told that it was a standard Ambridge Bank Holiday, he went into one of his famous sulks and pretended to lose his memory in order to be the centre of attention. Adam has no more lost his memory than I have.
When Adam realised the village was full of activity to celebrate May Day he pretended to lose his memory in order to be the centre attention. He has no more lost his memory than I have.
Whilst it was encouraging to see the Vicar and his daughter speaking it is obvious there is much counselling required for that family. Not far behind them are The Archers of Bridge Farm. It is difficult to establish which is more of an issue: Tom's inability to trust Tony to do anything right, or Tony's inability to do anything right. The latter has sensibly taken a leaf out of his niece Debbie's book and now prefers to phone in his performances.
We can understand why Alan would not beatify Shula. All the while the omnipotent Tom is in the village no one else will ever get a look in. There simply aren't enough hours in the day to be a Saint like Tom and he and Brenda's realisation that another pair of hands is needed for the Burger Van has started speculation. Any suggestions? Ken Livingstone and Princess Grace of Monaco are amongst the least likely candidates nominated so far.
More plans for the virtual fete. @tennismajorette is already baking Vicar's Tarts and @Mistress_Fiona (who claims to be part of Team Tom, poor woman) has offered to help with his sausages. @TrethFamilyLaw has suggested cheese and pineapple chunks fashioned into the Queen's head and we are greatly indebted to @TreacleToo who has been sacrificing live visits to Ambridge in order to research appropriate food by tuning in to The Great British Menu. The success of community events is based on such sacrifices.
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