Iām writing this on my posh new iPad.
Gordon cares about having the most up-to-date phone or computer and will convince himself that the new technology each year is worth having. Of course, he often has to wait a few years to afford to upgrade (well so he says, but Iām sure a few pieces of technology appear that I donāt know about!).
I, on the other hand, have no understanding of why Iād want a better camera on my phone or a different charger or faster speed on my laptop. I just get used to what I have and Iām happy with that.
But eventually, after 10 years, even I knew it was time for a new iPad.
Gordon was in his element dragging me off to buy it. In the Apple store, Gordon is like a kid in a toy shop.
Off we went home, he set it all up and here I am using it to write this.
Itās the first time Iāve ever had a new piece of technology (I always get the rest of the familyās cast offs when they want the new model of something) and I suddenly realise what all the fuss about upgrades is about.
Iām amazed by how excited Iām am about it.
Itās fast, itās easy to work, itās fabulous!
Whatever next – this month Iāve got into Formula One and computers.
The Euros football is about to begin, but honestly, thatās one step too far; believe me, Iām not going to be tuning in for that.
Or am I?
Well I might have to.
We were looking forward to going to a Scottish friendās house for dinner on June 18, but we have just realised thatās the night England play Scotland, so it will be Gordon against the rest of us.
It might end up being quite amusing if Scotland do well, but of course the mood might not be so good if England win.
Gordon isnāt a great loser. After his beloved Arsenal lose a match he can be very grumpy for a few hours, but I canāt see the rest of us not winding him up all evening if he is.
I promise not to use the phrase, itās only a game!
After a particularly busy week at work I felt justified spending an afternoon sitting in the garden reading. Itās one of my favourite things to do but itās usually only on holiday that I can relax enough to read. However, the incredible book Shuggie Bain, written by Douglas Stuart, which won the 2020 Booker Prize, kept me so enthralled that I couldnāt put it down.
Iād recommend this book wholeheartedly. It is so beautifully written, and the wonderful use of Scottish words and the portrayal of the characters in a run-down area of Glasgow is incredibly moving.
No wonder this book was awarded the Booker Prize.
Let me know if you get a chance to read it. You wonāt be disappointed.
Now I donāt know about you but Iām completely muddled about Covid restrictions now. Are restrictions coming to an end on June 21 nationwide or just in England, or are they being delayed?
Andrew Lloyd Webber doesnāt care. He is opening his theatres on the 21st and is even prepared to be arrested.
Can you imagine it? Andrew being dragged off in handcuffs.
Of course itās not just theatres that are raring to go. Many people who have rearranged their weddings, some of them twice, might have to cancel yet again.
Itās all going to be a bit of a disaster if everyone takes Andrewās lead and they carry on regardless. The police might have a busy few weeks on their hands.
Andrew does seem to have a point though. In every other way we seem to be pretty much back to normal. In London, for example, on the tubes itās business as usual; yes people are wearing masks, but they are packed in like sardines just like they used to be.
So why would they be allowed to travel to the show in the tube, shoulder to shoulder, and then not be able to sit in the theatre together? It doesnāt make a lot of sense.
Somehow Andrew being dragged off in a police van is a bit of free publicity that his shows would definitely benefit from.
Iām secretly looking forward to the photos!
Have a good week,
Yvie x