One Tenth

You have around one tenth of the people who follow me and none that are relevant to what you post. Therefore, it must be for my 'edification' in the main. I wouldn't bother, because none of it impresses in the slightest way. Some sort of mediocre flaunt, I guess. It would be more entertaining if you posted something  meaningful.

Am I meant to be impressed by what you eat and the site of a large lump of lard?

One of my mantras in life was to 'Hope for the best, plan for the worst'. It stood me in good stead over the years (in fact it was 'borrowed' by a friend of mine and now figures with some regularity in his books). The other mantra was 'Three strikes and you're out'. Or, if you like, 'I'll ask twice but not three times'. You'll get my drift on the last two in relation to faithfulness and commitment.

The first one is where I always have a back up plan and in your case it was to make sure I wasn't left 'high and dry'. The one thing you thought I might do to you, although you had no thoughts as to how it might have left me. I never would have left you high and dry that sort of behavior is not in my genes, but it was in yours. Either that or fear of the fat man. Looking back you were never going to be for me because of the following traits - selfish and untrustworthy. I suppose being an only child had something to do with your being so 'me' orientated.

We had a great weekend in Miami with friends while you were having an Italian lunch over there. It seems a lifetime ago that I was in the same place having fish stew/soup. You see, I remember these things :).

Now we are in Los Angeles, California soaking up some sun. Not a bad life is it. At least we avoided all the razzmatazz of the Oscars! Getting a slot for our flight was not easy but we managed to get into Orange County. Not sure whether you realize, but most times on longer trips neither of us drive. I have Luis in Florida, who drives for us, John in the UK, another John in New England,  and Al here in California. All these guys look after the cars, too.

We still drive of course but it's great being driven on the longer Interstate trips when we don't fly.

We have a full year of trips this year, apart from the normal European visit and Australia. One is another trip to South Africa. I remember you warning me off going there. Maybe you did have some feelings after all...then. I went anyway and I am very glad I did. It was great.

I guess you have gotten yourselves all booked up for Spain again. What fun! I don't think. Surely, by now you must realize that you made an enormous mistake back in 2004/5. Too late now, but still a mistake. I think I have aged better too, don't you. Weight is still the same a little grayer but not completely, yet. Then there's you. All those food photos and what they entailed (eating) have taken their toll on that slim figure I once knew...intimately.

Returning to my opening remarks. Are we going to see more meaningful posts or even an email (I won't 'tell' if you don't). Probably not - there was no courage there in 2005, and there is probably none now.

Heigh ho - keep smiling at my good fortune, wealth and happiness through your gritted teeth :))))

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Here's something that made me smile. Remember the song.

Ciao - life for me.... is ...perfick!