h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

You should see the silly mistakes I make at my computer!! I can't even seem to download my new anti-virus.

Dearest Polly,

I can't believe you could do anything silly . As for the new anti-virus, if it's anything like ours, it's well worth persevering. It even has a permanently-switched-on ''adviser'' to warn you of any 'dodgy' sites before you do anything on them! The only trouble is that it classifies a site as 'dodgy' even if it's only got a link to a dodgy one (and even warns you about some totally innocent ones just because they http://could* lead to a lot of spam)

Anyway, enough of that. By the time you read this you will have moved (I'm sure I haven't got it wrong this time!!. I do so hope it finally went smoothly and all that effort and frustration were worthwhile. I know just how much you'll still have to do, but it's fun from now on if you look at it right

Have a and a whenever you feel like a break. I do!! Actually it's usually coffee with me, and a cigarette. I worked steadily over a long time to get my weight in order and I don't now have any problems keeping it that way. Not only do I no longer eat chocolate by the half-pound (literally) , but I no longer have the urge to.

It's to be able to ramble on without bothering whether it's on-topic or not. I do hope you'll return to the Boards, though, once you're settled in a bit. The exchanges there are fun and your contributions help make them so !!



* (I haven't worked out yet how to do 'emphasis' without the http showing)

Take care



Bxxxx
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Hello dear B.

I've missed you very much.

I am now in my new home. There have been many problems , including a very new one! It has been disastrous! I found that I wasn't coping very well.......

I'm not very happy yet, although the walking is beautiful. And I joined the local Baptist church immediately, so have met some really nice folk.

I am consoling myself tonight with a Toblerone bar!!

At least my gorgeous seems happy in his new home.

Lots of big 's to you.



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Thank you, dear Polly, for that message.

I do so really want to hear more about your troubles; you have been in my prayers daily ( very, very simple, basic - naive perhaps - prayers, but I believe God hears them all and understands )

I don't want either of us to post an Email address on here (because it isn't completely private) but I will ask you-know-who to let you have mine. If you then would like to talk some more, you can Email me. I'm content to leave it in your court to decide.

I do realise of course that if you contact me, you are then trusting me with your Email address. I can solemnly promise you that you would never have cause to regret it. Much as this next promise could lead me into some hurt, I will make it, just the same: if you contact me, I promise that I will not reply if you don't want me to. sounds daft, perhaps? The point is that I want you to be able to share your problems in total confidence and not feel under any pressure to give anything in return. I don't doubt that you can already do that with you-know-who, but another shoulder can only be good (and mine is older and totally incapable of being overburdened)

It is so difficult to pick the right words on a board which anyone can read, but I hope I've managed to get the right message across.

I have to go for a while. I'll do my level best to get back later. If for any reason, I don't manage it tonight, I'll be here tomorrow





Bxxxx
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Oh how kind of you, B. I certainly would not wish to cause you hurt for any reason. Perish the thought.

Thankyou so much for your prayers. It is comforting to know that one is mentioned in prayer.

As you will see, I have just put a poem on the Snogs thread. I have an anthology of WH Davies poems open in front of me. On the same page as 'When The Leaves Begin', there is another lovely poem entitled 'How Kind Is Sleep'.

How kind is sleep, how merciful:
That I last night have seen
The happy birds with bosoms pressed
Against the leaves so green.

Sweet sleep, that made my mind forget
My love had gone away;
And nevermore I'd touch her soft
Warm body, night or day.

So, every night deceived by sleep,
Let me on roses lie;
And leave the thorns of Truth for day,
To pierce me till I die.

Time for another piece of chocolate! And a glass of milk.

I have just eaten a bowl of 's. And shall shortly go to my nest.

'Night 'Night dearest B. Sweet dreams.

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'This is the hour of magic, when the Moon
With her bright wand has charmed the tallest tree
To stand stone-still with all his million leaves!
I feel around me things I cannot see;
I hold my breath, as Nature holds her own.
And do the mice and birds, the horse and cow,
Sleepless in this deep silence, so intense,
Believe a miracle has happened now,
And wait to hear a sound they'll recognize,
To prove they still have life with earthly ties?'

Hello sweet B.

It is a beautiful day here and very warm once again.

I have got Wookie's catbox out in readiness for the vet. Last night was quite distressing. I thought that Wookie had a bit of twig on his back. I took it off and lots of horrid stuff came out. It was obviously an abscess. He had been so off colour recently but I wrongly assumed it must be due to the heat. Poor Wookie. He went frantic last night , trying to clean himself and my trousers and carpet. He lay very still all night on my bed and simply mewed quietly to me when I moved or spoke his name.

Is it warm where you are? I thought that the weather was meant to be getting cooler here. Last evening, I had a very long walk across the open gorseland. It was so quiet and balmy. The tourists tend to stick to open walks here(unless they are true walkers). But they only go so far and then turn back. So I just keep walking. I totally prefer broad-leaf woodlands but I needed some warmth in the open last night. It does seem odd that within a few minutes of my home I can walk amongst New Forest ponies and cattle. It is, at the present time, the only thing that I find peace and happiness in .

Golly, it's almost lunch time. Now that I have my computer again, time just passes so quickly.

I have fallen in love with Beaulieu. I am sure that you must know it. And Furzy Gardens.

Lots of love from me.

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PS Your message on the SNOGS thread is delightful. Thank you so very much.

Dearest polly

Thank you for your lovely snogs posting(s) - I don't know how you manage to find such truly beautiful songs; mine tend to be of the type that quite often have the right message but all too often not in such well-chosen words

I was so sorry to hear about your poor Wookie. I hope the visit to the vet's will result in a speedy improvement . I don't think I have mentioned anywhere that my younger daughter has eight cats !!! > (I think that's eight - hard to count these days )

Walking amongst (and, believe it or not, talking to) New Forest ponies certainly brings back some memories. I'll tell you more about that in another conversation if.......(well, you know, don't you?)

I have to dash now, but I'll be back.

Good luck at the vet's

Bxxxx
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I should be dashing too!



Night and day, you are the one
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
Whether near to me, or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you day and night

Night and day, why is it so
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you day and night

Night and day,under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
And this torment won't be through
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day


Polly XXXXXXXXX

Hello darling B.

I do hope that you and Mrs. P have had a happy day.

I took Wookie to the vet. He was such a poorly boy(Wookie, not the vet!). He has had an abcess, so was given a painkilling injection and an anti-biotic injection. I was told that his teeth are in perfect condition, and that he is most handsome. Poor gorgeous Wookie-he's had a rough few days. He was lying on the rug earlier, and he cried a few times. He must still be feeling uncomfortable. It made me so sad that I hadn't realised what was wrong with him. He means the world to me and I can't bear to imagine him suffering.

Do you know, I haven't yet had my supper! Oh dear. I think I shall have to just have some fruit and a yummy Waitrose pudding thingy that is in the fridge. I bought some dried plums from Waitrose the other day'Medly of Plums'. They were absolutely delicious.

I would love to know about your talking to ponies....
I love walking on my own because it means that I can sing or pray or cry or recite poetry aloud. Or just talk to myself.

I must go and eat!

Lots of big hugs
and to my darling B.

Polly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I said I would be back later, dear Polly, and here I am.

So sorry it is now so late that you won't see this till tomorrow. Been one of those days where interruptions can crop up at any time so, as you might have noticed, I've been "playing" where Interruptions don't matter too much.

I hope the injections do the trick for Wookie . They seem so helpless when they're not well, don't they.

Have to go now, but only for tonight

I'll be back tomorrow. Don't know what time yet.

Meanwhile

Sleep well

Pleasant dreams
God Bless




Bxxxx

My dear Polly,

Sorry this has to be a flying visit, but there is urgent planting to be done in the garden today.

I do hope Wookie is making progress and that you are keeping your chin up.

I look forward to getting an Email from you when you've got my address from you-know-who.

This message sounds awfully terse, I know, but it's only because of pressure of time...Honestly.

I'll write more later, but I didn't want you to think I was too busy to care, so I thought a brief note now and something longer later.

and

Bxxxx

Hello dear B,

I went to bed after my last message last night. Thank you for the last two that you have left. It's lovely to get them and read them.

My Wookie is a lot better, thank you. But he won't leave my side! He slept in beside me last night, just like a baby. He talks constantly to me, and follows me everywhere. He is so gorgeous and handsome. He means so much to me, and life wouldn't be the same without him.

I had to go to Lymington today as I needed my bank. It is beautiful there. I had a quick spot of lunch and a pot of redbush in Elliotts(the 'Harrods' of Hampshire). And then walked to the quay, followed by buying a white polo shirt!

Tomorrow I must be out early for the day(thankfully). But it will be rather a wearying day....

I do hope that you managed to get all the planting done. I adore the garden centre at Beaulieu. The tea room is excellent with the most wonderful freshly cooked cakes , scones etc. They are perfection! I am so tempted by their plants, but because of certain things here, I just cannot buy any at the moment.

I must wash up the supper things soon before I get too tired.

It was very warm here again today. What weather have you had?

Big hug, and love from Polly and Wookie

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Dearest B,
Just in case I miss you tonight , here is a song that just leapt into my mind earlier. I must get my things ready for tomorrow. And I still haven't washed up my supper things.



May each day in the week be a good day
May the Lord always watch over you
And may all of your hopes turn to wishes
And may all of your wishes come true

May each day in the month be a good day
May you make friends with each one you meet
And may all of your daydreams be mem'ries
And may all of your mem'ries be sweet

The weeks turn to months and the months into years
There'll be sadness and joy, there'll be laughter and tears
But one thing I pray to heaven above
May each of your days be a day full of love

May each day in the year be a good day
May each dawn find you happy and gay
And may all of your days be as lovely
As the one you shared with me today

May each day of your life be a good day
And good night.

Goodnight and God bless you, B.





Polly and Wookie



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Dearest Polly,

Thank you for the message - and the song. And it’s great to hear that Wookie is improving, too. I must tell you some time about my ex-next-door-neighbour’s vegetarian cat (yes, really!!)

I was quite a bit later getting on here tonight than I had hoped, but Mrs B was busy shopping till late. That’s one of the down-sides of the PC era; being able to shop at any time (unless of course it’s me who’s doing the shopping )

Well, the gardening went more or less OK, despite a bit of back trouble. Worked out quite well in a way because it meant I needed to have a couple of breaks and, of course, a smoke and , so I sat in the sun listening to the blackbirds and watching the chaffinches and those beautiful goldies (our name for the goldfinches, as if you couldn’t guess).

It has been a super day; warm enough but not too hot to do anything. Mind you, it has never yet been too hot for my liking . You called me the “sun-loving Mr P” on one of the message boards quite a while back….remembered it ‘cause I rather liked it (but I much prefer B .)

Back towards the beginning of the month you may remember ”a mention” of Dvorak (have to pick words so carefully on here as it’s open to anyone to read). It is quite a coincidence, isn’t it, that around that same time I had recorded the Cello concerto (Rostropovic - obviously the sound quality could have been better ……. but not the performance.!)

I’m glad you are able to hear the bell-ringing so clearly and, it seems, quite often. Where we are, the nearest churches are too far away to hear the bells unless there is very still, quiet, damp weather or a strong wind in the right direction. Besides, they are not rung very often in any case. It makes me more appreciative of them, though, when I do get to hear them. Still, mustn’t complain……I get to hear that beautiful birdsong almost any time I choose - I often go to sleep to the sound of the dawn chorus.

There are so many things I want to ask you and to chat to you about. You have half-told me about several things and I do, of course, realize that you don’t want to ”publish” a lot of details. I would discourage you from doing that, anyway. Seriously, though, I would really like to be able to talk freely with you. This place is good and people have so far been considerate enough to leave it to us without barging in, for which I thank them. But there always remains the need to keep in mind that it can actually be read by anyone who chooses. However freely I want to write, it is bound to come out a bit stilted or distant and believe me, Polly, that’s the last thing I want. Still, perhaps it won’t be very long now until you get my Email address from you-know-who.

I do hope tomorrow goes well (or as well as it can). I have a sort of feeling you’d rather not be doing it…… You must tell me about it.

I’ve just realized that you’re almost certainly in bed and asleep by now. I’m sorry you won’t see this tonight, but I do hope you know, even if you haven’t read it, that you still get a regular mention in my prayers – every day - and not just once.

I really must go now for tonight…not seeing the screen too clearly just now.

Love and hugs (and to Wookie)

God bless you



Bxxxx

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My dearest B.

Just a quickie for now. Thank you for the wonderfully long and kind message above. And thank you for watching over me on the MB's.....

It's been a mad day-wait until I tell you! I ended up stranded......Headache all day, and now.


Your Polly

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Hello darling B.

Thank you once again for being so kind....
I really do look forward to reading your posts here, and on the MB's. And I loved the Polly Pocket. Bless you, B.







Maybe it was the music, or the glamorous sky of blue.
Maybe it was the mood I was in or maybe it was really you, really you.

This heart of mine was doing very well.
The world was fine as far as I could tell.
And then quite suddenly I saw you, and I dreamed of gay amor.
At dawn I'll wake up singing sentimental overtures.

This heart of mine is gayly dancing now.
I taste the wine of real romancing now.
Somehow this crazy world has taken on a wonderful design.
As long as life endures, it's yours this heart of mine.

This heart of mine is gayly dancing now.
I taste the wine of real romancing now.
Somehow this crazy world has taken on a wonderful design.
As long as life endures, it's yours this heart of mine.

Just in case I suddenly decide to go to my nest(I am so weary after the ridiculous day) I must say goodnight to you.
Goodnight, sweet dreams, and a huge hug.

Love from Polly and Wookie

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PS Thank you for mentioning me in your prayers.

Dearest Polly ,

Just a line for now to say I hope you're recovering from what sounds like the truly awful day you had yesterday. Put your feet up, have some * and , and try to just relax with Wookie for a while.

I'll write more later.




Bxxxx
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* you must tell me sometime about 'redbush' . Ashamed to say I've never heard of it. What am I missing?

Good morning dear B.

How are you today? It is a beautiful morning here.

Redbush is also known as Rooibos. It is an African bush(I think!). I love it, but it seems to be an acquired taste. My friends don't like it and neither does my daughter. One can send away for a sample teabag!

I will have to go for a long walk after lunch. The pop music from the shop below is driving me mad. And my headache just never goes away.

Wookie was jumping over the bed last night, and on to a blanket box, so he is much better.

I promise to email you ASAP! I haven't forgotten. Just a bit wary!!


Lots of love,

Polly
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Dearest Polly,

Thank you so much for the wholly unexpected and very, very welcome quick response to that message.

>>>>>>>I promise to email you ASAP! I haven't forgotten. Just a bit wary!!

I do fully understand. Honestly I do. If you are a bit unsure because the anonymous nature of my Email address makes you suspect I may not be what I seem, I'll happily give you-know-who a less anonymous and more easily traceable one. I explained to that person that I created the present one (or rather, adapted it) to amuse you both, but if it has backfired, I'm so sorry. I did promise you that I would give you no cause to regret getting in touch and I can only re-emphasise that.

I'm sorry this is again a bit stilted but writing in an open place does make for problems. My concern is for you and you-know-who....not for myself.

Thanks for the advice about redbush....I think I might try it.

I was so pleased that Wookie is now getting back to his high spirits....I hope he doesn't start "wrecking the joint" now.

I'll (still) write more later.

Keep your chin up




Bxxxx
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Another very fast reply from me!!


Thank you for the virtual flowers. I love them.


Yes the email address is rather unusual, and it did quite frighten me!! But I am just a tender little flower and rather prone to being over-sensitive!

You would come to enjoy redbush tea. It is really good for one.(although it's not doing me much good at the present time!) All decent supermarkets sell it. I usually get one called'Tick Tock' redbush. Honestly, you wouldn't look a fool asking for Tick Tock!!

It's ok about the email address. Just keep it as it is.

I do hope that you both have a happy day. I'll be glad to get out soon.

Lots of love,
Polly

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