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We had the best surprise the other day. Our Glaswegian friends, Connor and Maureen are in Fuengirola for a “wee break” from winter in Scotland and decided to drive up to see us on Saturday. They brought a dear friend, Sarah, with whom we instantly fell in love. Although Scottish, Sara grew up in New Zealand, so we had no communication problems (click here). They arrived around 4:3o (because it takes Connor that long to fix his hair, click here) and were here until around 9.
We had an early dinner (called a merienda which usually occurs around 4 or 5 p.m.) and we gave good-bye kisses to San Geraldo who walked home from there while we four continued across the street to see the Christmas lights show and a just a little bit of the city.
Our moods were elevated, although I had been feeling a bit “off” earlier in the day and that became a lot “off” by the time I got home. We all agreed we were cold while we were out (even Connor who had wanted to wear shorts), but I couldn’t get rid of the chill for the rest of the night. I usually sleep nude and on cold winter nights I wrap myself in the top sheet and that’s all I need. San Geraldo has a space heater on his side of the bed and sleeps under a top sheet and two duvets. That night, I wore pyjamas and slept wrapped up in the top sheet and a duvet. I didn’t warm up until around 6 a.m. and spent almost the entire day in bed recovering, still in pyjamas. San Geraldo served me a cup of tea and my breakfast and watched out for me whenever I was awake. After we had lunch, prepared and served by SG, I lay on the couch while he hung two more pictures in the living room. I simply pointed my finger.
I’m much better today but off to a very slow start, a pace I’ll probably maintain. San Geraldo is at the hardware store, again. The top photo was from the women’s restroom door (aka toilet) at the restaurant we went to. For señoras and ledies. I wonder if it’s for ladies and laddies, too.
El otro día tuvimos la mejor sorpresa. Nuestros amigos de Glasgow, Connor y Maureen, estaban en Fuengirola para unas “pequeñas vacaciones” del invierno en Escocia y decidieron venir a vernos el sábado. Trajeron a una querida amiga, Sarah, de la que nos enamoramos al instante. Aunque es escocesa, Sara creció en Nueva Zelanda, así que no tuvimos problemas de comunicación (haz clic aquí). Llegaron alrededor de las 16:30 (porque a Connor le toma tanto tiempo arreglarse el cabello, haz clic aquí) y estuvieron aquí hasta las 21:00.
Cenamos temprano (llamada merienda, que suele tener lugar alrededor de las 16 o 17) y nos despedimos de San Geraldo, que caminó hasta casa desde allí mientras los cuatro cruzábamos la calle para ver el espectáculo de luces navideñas y un poco de la ciudad.
Estábamos de buen humor, aunque yo me había sentido un poco “fuera” al principio del día y eso se había vuelto mucho más “fuera” cuando llegué a casa. Todos coincidimos en que pasamos frío mientras estuvimos fuera (incluso Connor, que quería ponerse pantalones cortos), pero no pude librarme del frío durante el resto de la noche. Normalmente duermo desnuda y en las noches frías de invierno me envuelvo en la sábana de arriba y eso es todo lo que necesito. San Geraldo tiene un calentador de ambiente en su lado de la cama y duerme debajo de una sábana de arriba y dos edredones. Esa noche, me puse pijama y dormí envuelta en la sábana de arriba y un edredón. No entré en calor hasta alrededor de las 6 a.m. y pasé casi todo el día en la cama recuperándome, todavía en pijama. San Geraldo me sirvió una taza de té y mi desayuno y me cuidó cada vez que estaba despierta. Después de almorzar, preparado y servido por SG, me acosté en el sofá mientras colgaba dos cuadros más en la sala de estar. Simplemente señalé con el dedo.
Hoy estoy mucho mejor, pero he empezado muy lento, un ritmo que probablemente mantendré. San Geraldo está en la ferretería, otra vez. La foto de arriba es de la puerta del baño de mujeres (también conocido como inodoro) del restaurante al que fuimos. Me pregunto si también es para ladies.
• Con Connore en nuestro vestíbulo.
• Si yo tuviera el pelo como el de Connor, tendríamos más o menos la misma altura. (Entonces, yo solía ser más alto.)
How nice to have friends pop in! And you and SG are a handsome duo. Hope you are feeling much better. I’m just getting over something, and the chills were no fun. Olivia
Olivia:
Yes, today I feel completely better. So glad you’re over the worst.
Nice to see that Conner is upholding his grooming standards as applies to hair. (I just realized that’s sort of a pun.)
Lily just got over a bug that sounds like yours. She got chilled and then would get hot, depending on where she was in the ibuprofen cycle. She slept for a day and a night and now she is better.
Y’all sure are good-looking. I love how Conner is dressed for a balmy evening while you and SG are dressed for a trek in the Tundra.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
Yes, Connor’s hair is upholding. I never did get hot. Never sweated anything out. I was just freezing until I wasn’t. Glad Lily’s OK now. Connors shirt was open weave! But they all three was as cold as we were at evening’s end. The temps have been up around 60 during the day and dropping to close to freezing overnight.
Boud here, Connor is cute. Also verrrry tall.. Nice pictures of friends enjoying time together. I hope you’re doing better now. The thing about ongoing chronic health issues is that you’re liable to pick up anything going around. Maybe this is a Scottish one.. My late Handsome Partner was a Glaswegian. Complete with language barrier.
Boud:
You’re right about picking up anything. This made me appreciate how lucky I’ve been to not have picked up anything in recent months. I need to get my mask on when I’m in crowds. I love the Glaswegian accent. What’s funny is both Maureen and Connor can put on proper English accents, and Connor does a killer American accent.
Oh, that Connor — such a handsome devil! You all look like you’re having a great time, so you’re not revealing your impending illness. Which I hope has subsided by now.
Steve:
I wasn’t feeling quite right in the early evening but it wasn’t enough (yet) to keep me down. Today I woke up feeling great! Connor is remarkable!
Take it easy until you feel wonderful. So there are sights to be seen in Glasgow! We will be there for a few days next May.
David:
We’d love to go for a visit.
Oh, Connor… Jx
Jon:
Yes, oh, Connor. And he’s smart, too.
Connor, te quiero. Te quiero mucho.
Love,
Janie
Janie:
You’re in good company.
What wonderful photos! The one of you and SG together is particularly good! I hope you feel better soon. I had to laugh at your description of your and SG’s opposing sleep styles and habits. Isn’t that always the way it goes with couples?
Debra:
Jack Sprat and his wife were based on real people.
I sure hope your not getting a bug. Chills like that, that stick around usually indicate a bug coming on. I also sleep nude no matter how cold it is. I can’t stand clothing on me in bed.And please remind Connor of that fact and the one…if you recall, just how smitten I am with him!!!! I have talents……..
Mistress Borghese:
Well, I think I’ve already had the bug and now it’s gone. SG and I both laughed at “I have talents…” I will definitely let Connor know.
What a joyful looking group!! I hope you’re feeling better soon. My husband and I have totally different sleeping preferences, too. Funny how that works.
Kelly:
Sleeping misfits seem to be the norm.
Nothing worse than a chill that won’t go away.
Hope you’re warmer now … I feel a bit hot looking at Connor.
I am sooooo shallow.
Bob:
When it comes to Connor, you can’t help but be a bit shallow. He’s something else!
lovely !
Urspo:
It was.
Connor is hot enough for the coldest of nights.
Kirk:
Yes, he is.
I’m glad to see that you felt fine the next day! Whew!
Happy almost New Year. 2025…. Really?
Judy Chabot:
It took a couple of days to come back to life but, yeah, only one awful night. 2025. Unbelievable.
Happy New Year! These pictures are fabulous. I’m sorry about the “cold snap.” I am often cold. I have poor circulation and, sometimes, I get hit with such severe chills, I have to lie under a heated blanket with multiple other blankets, a hat, and gloves, and it can take 1-2 hours for me to stop shivering. I hope you stay warm!
Sassybear:
SG is often cold. I am usually warm. Hugs