I spent yesterday on the road in process of buying and moving a collection of trees and a ton of pots. I don’t get out of Norfolk much, thank the Lord and I’m glad to be back home. To be honest i’m a horrified at what they are doing to our country, it’s quite shocking what’s going on out there. I had a long day and so find myself being a little Extra Grumpy Today!
I had planned to spend this morning writing a full on opinionated blog post about something or other that’s bothering me. At my age pretty much everything bothers me, things I used to take for granted often desert me. Increasingly I find the world a hostile and baffling place. Thank goodness I worked hard when I could which means that nowadays I have the luxury of passing stuff off to my minions (family). That frees me up to do what I really want, namely ride big bikes and tend bonsai trees.
So, I decided to keep my opinions to myself today. I turned on the news early this morning and it was saturated with politicians, experts and commentators farting in my face whilst telling me that’s how roses are supposed to smell. I shut it off and took the dog out and when I returned who was standing on my doorstep? A couple of pink haired JWs, hallelujah, that’s made my day (not theirs however).
Not long after that a guy called trying to sell me a phone system. If you know me well you will know how utterly absurd that is, like persuading me to set myself on fire. If he followed my advice I would guess he’s currently in A&E getting plastic components removed from is waste pipe. If hell froze over and I decided to add more phones to my life I’m sure i could manage that on my own.
At my age all I want is to entirely disappear and be left alone, I no longer need to be ‘influenced‘. Thank you for your concern, don’t say a word just go away or this will get ugly. I’m an absurd grumpy old git with outdated views, a cruel streak and an intolerance of ……………….im thinking…………………….Well………………………..pretty much everything really. It’s amazing how quiet it gets when one turns off the tech’. That’s where I want to live out my days.
But, i can knock out a half decent bonsai on a good day apparently and thanks to you lovely people supporting our little business I have been able to do a lot more of that than I once could. Our little family are infinitely grateful to y’all for that and here’s another video I have managed to squeeze into a busy week. Enjoy 😉
Graham Potter
Thanks for sharing your ‘day’ with us Graham. I’m really pleased to say that reading your posts always brightens up mine. Thank you.
Mike, the day got better in the end. I guess we all have them.
My sentiments entirely Graham the worlds gone mad ,we are not England any more some people say that’s a good thing🥴🤯,the only time I’m in my own zone now is when I’m in my garden with my Bonsai’s or watching your brilliant videos .keep them coming Graham keep me sane 😵💫😵💫
David, i’m the same just shut me away back there in my safe place.
Keep up the grumpiness! It’s a reminder I’m not alone.
Cheers!
Barry mate, there’s joy in collective misery 😉 We all just need a shoulder to moan on and clear our heads.
Sorry to continue reading about how what is going on in your country and how it has affected you.
Despite what your leaders claim is your Constitution, the lack of a clearly written one that protects rights FROM the government is, at heart, your greatest issue.
We, in the US, have enough problems when people subvert our written Constitution with its Bill Of Rights, as we have to continually fight to keep our “God Given Rights.”
I have great Empathy for The Real British People, because I see and read what is going on now within the UK. Great Cultures, even with their flaws, should not be so easily replaced.
Best in the future and if you get the opportunity visit the US from Texas to Florida and North to Tennesseewhere the original concept of our Constitution still is strong.
Jon that’s not particularly where i was going but you are right, it’s rough on the natives here.
stick to bonsai your whineings getting annoying
John, I agree 100%, i’m sick of it too.
Excellent thanks couldn’t agree more, keep up the videos all very helpful. Haven’t been on bike for 60 years.