Thursday 18 January 2018

Not catching worms

I am finding it very difficult to apply myself to anything right now. I am glad that I don't have a dog which needs walking every morning at 7.00am this Winter in particular, but that could snap me out of it.

I went to bed last night, listening to the wind threatening to tear down the unlit Christmas decorations outside, which were swinging horizontally during the gale. My window always rattles, which I like - I find it cosy - but it was hammering away so noisily last night that I had to wedge it with paper.

I have a strange character trait which would probably make me unfit for service in the military if I was young enough for call-up. When the going gets tough, I give up. Maybe National Service would have made a man of me.
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33 comments:

  1. John Going Gently18 January 2018 at 05:12

    you sound a little depressed

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    1. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 11:30

      Not as much as some people I know here with no earning potential and friends killing themselves all over the place. I am very aware of how lucky I am, but thanks for asking.

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  2. Rachel Phillips18 January 2018 at 06:36

    I have to fight it.

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    1. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 11:30

      I think many are in the same January boat as us, but see above.

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  3. Joanne Noragon18 January 2018 at 07:18

    When you must you will. In the meantime, keep the household fed.

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    1. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 11:31

      Right now the household is feeding me.

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    2. Joanne Noragon19 January 2018 at 05:59

      Who is cooking, Mr. Tom? And washing up. Keep the household fed.

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  4. Vivian18 January 2018 at 08:18

    I'm glad I stopped by today. You made me laugh. After a tasty build -up ("strange character trait") you topped it off with: "When the going gets tough, I give up." It's January. How in the world are we going to get through it, if not by giving up?

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    1. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 11:32

      Every time I try to hibernate, some creditor wakes me up by banging on the door of my Wild Woods tree-stump cottage.

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  5. justjill18 January 2018 at 08:50

    So now, in my head, I have the song, "Dont give up on us baby......"

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    1. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 11:33

      I have the Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush version.

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  6. Sarah 18 January 2018 at 10:18

    This has been one of the worst winters in my memory. But everyday it's becoming a little bit lighter and brighter - and I saw a double rainbow from my house this afternoon.

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    1. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 11:34

      Yes, a combination of events has made this post Christmas crash bad for many people.

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  7. Bea18 January 2018 at 10:22

    A nasty, snarling dog barked at me yesterday. Its owner made a limp attempt to call him. My response? I cried. When the going gets tough, I cry, apparently.

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    1. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 11:36

      Most of us are on a knife-edge triggered very quickly by such events. I am very emotional right now too, but big boys don't dry.

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    2. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 11:38

      I mean 'cry'! Old boys don't dry.

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    3. John Going Gently18 January 2018 at 12:35

      Why so glum Thomas ?

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    4. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 14:20

      I'm ok. Don't worry, but thanks for worrying. I am just skint and bored, that's all.

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    5. John Going Gently18 January 2018 at 15:07

      Normal life catches up with us all

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  8. The Weaver of Grass18 January 2018 at 11:19

    Tom - you are all man if I may say so.

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    1. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 11:37

      You haven't seen all of me Weave and - God willing - you never will. For your sake!

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    2. John Going Gently18 January 2018 at 12:34

      The shock would kill her..and she's a tough Yorkshire woman

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    3. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 14:21

      Kill me, more like.

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  9. landscape18 January 2018 at 13:57

    Thanks for this post Tom . It's very much "oh its not just me then."I have been beating myself up for keeping odd hours and not getting enough daylight .The other half has been telling me for days to get off the cross as we need the wood.

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    1. Tom Stephenson18 January 2018 at 14:22

      i know so many people that feel the same way as I do, that it is positively reassuring.

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  10. Iris18 January 2018 at 14:48

    The National Service? Maybe you need some 'big girl pants'? Could send you some.

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    1. Tom Stephenson19 January 2018 at 00:44

      What are 'big girl pants'?!

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    2. Iris19 January 2018 at 06:26

      There is a saying to put your big girl pants on when you're facing a difficult situation.

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    3. Tom Stephenson19 January 2018 at 14:05

      I take them off.

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  11. Cro Magnon18 January 2018 at 20:55

    My parents last home in Sussex had a knocker of the main bedroom door. The previous owner used to hibernate, and the knocker was for his maid to bring up his meals, post, etc. Wise man.

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    1. Tom Stephenson19 January 2018 at 00:45

      I would live on a diet of pizza - the only food that can be slid under the door.

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  12. Maria19 January 2018 at 00:38

    A good night sleep sometimes changes thoughts; I wish this morning you're feeling a little better Tom?
    Greetings Maria x

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    1. Tom Stephenson19 January 2018 at 00:46

      I'm not sleeping very well too! It's ok - I'm just a moaner.

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