There is nothing quite so good for the spirit as a proper old-fashioned catch up with those who know you best, not least when recent events of a friend’s death and an unexpected house fire weigh heavily on your mind. And so it was I found myself on Saturday evening piling through bottle after bottle of some nice fizzy stuff with everybody’s favourite Head Porter, Paul Butterworth, and his delightful better half, The Headmistress.
It was a balmy evening in South Cambridgeshire and Paul greeted me with with open arms and that huge smile of his. He had an air of casual elegance about him, dressed as he was in a crisp white linen shirt and fashionably cut jeans.
“You look great!” I exclaimed. “Did The Headmistress dress you?”
“Yes…” Paul replied, seemingly amazed I was able to guess this.
We headed straight outside, through the managed tangle of wildflowers and crazy paving, to the small clearing at the bottom of the garden. Seating ourselves at the patio table that is only a little bit wobbly, Paul narrowly avoided smashing all three crystal glasses in his enthusiasm to pour drinks.
As well as making me laugh until a bit of wee almost came out, Paul gave me sound advice about bringing PorterGirl to screen, not dating the wrong sort of chaps and how leaving Cambridge could be a wise move (more about that another time). But, for now, it’s back to work for me with renewed vigour. The sudden and interesting developments to Project Britannia mean it absolutely must take priority right now, but with an evolution for PorterGirl in the pipeline and Who Shot Tony Blair? up in the air following the loss of our Chancellor of the Exchequer, this is perhaps for the best. Priorities, you see.
One of which is definitely drinking fizzy stuff with Paul, obviously.
Paul Butterworth in action…
Lucy Brazier 
Excellent way to spent time I reckon!! It seems perfectly deserved!!
I can’t wait to see yo at the weekend 😀
I can’t wait to see you either!! My mum says that your exhibition looks really good 🙂 It’s going to be the best weekend!! 😀
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I am so glad she likes the look of it!!
It is definitely going to be the best weekend!! 😁😁
CAN I SIT IN LITTLE RED VAN?!?!?!
Of course 😁😁😁
Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! 😀 😀 😀
Hehehe 😁😁😁
I loved the photos and tale. Thank you dear Lucy.
My pleasure, Johnnie, as always.
Hello Lucy. I hope you are enjoying the days of Summer.
I am indeed – those long, hot days that seem to go on forever. I hope you are having a wonderful summer too.
I am. Some beach time. Hot days in Michigan too. We will miss them in September.
Sounds good. My summer will be stretched out a little this year – I am coming to Orlando in October and I believe the weather will still be pretty good.
Yes it will. Florida is hot till late November. You will enjoy Orlando.