Stealth Mode

 Urban-Cub had an early start. She had to be on at the store for a 7 a.m. start. This meant that she had to get up and going by 5:30 (the Gorse Fox has never understood how it takes the females in his life so long to get going or get ready... and at 68 he assumes he never will). Soon after six he was awake and conscious that he hadn't heard Urban-Cub. Had she overslept? In the end he had to get up and check. No, her door was open she had obviously got going. He went back to bed. Then it dawned on him that he hadn't heard the door. Had she no left yet? He sat up and grabbed his phone to review the CCTV. Aaaah, relief. Her car had gone. She had managed to sneak out the back door and leave without making a sound. He settled down to try and get another 40 minutes in bed. That's when Ellie woke up and started calling for "Mummy". The Gorse Fox went in to see her but she was not having it. Fortunately, the Silver Vixen turned on the light and at that point Ellie charged into our room for a cuddle with Nana. And so started the day.

There wasn't really a great deal to report. We took Ellie to Dizzy Ducklings. She had insisted on taking her scooter and, to be fair, she scooted the whole way. It did mean we had to carry the scooter back - but the Gorse Fox had expected that.

After Ocado's usual delivery, we went to Sainsbury's, then had just enough time to have some lunch before collecting Ellie.

The Gorse Fox did manage to have a long chat with his sister today. Because of the Covid rules, we are going to have to skip our usual Boxing Day get together. There was also some concerning news, which was a bit of a bummer... but we'll have to see how things evolve over the next weeks.

Simon the Landscaper has spent the day back in the office at his drawing board, replotting the whole tiling scheme. He should be back tomorrow to get underway. The Gorse Fox has no problem with this - good design is the key to good results.

Urban-Cub is back from work. She's had a busy day but, again, is absolutely full of it. She seems to be taking to this like a duck to water. Better still, she has brought home a huge joint of beef and a leg of lamb which were being sold at ridiculous prices - and additionally were subject to her staff discount. (Having Urban-Cub work at a supermarket is like having your own discounted home delivery scheme - just text through an order an it arrives at the end of shift). The Gorse Fox has noticed her staff id badge says Urban-Cub, Store Manager. She is already finding customers coming up to her to ask questions and whilst she finds the answers, she does have to explain she is a trainee with only 1 full day's experience.