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Fresh or instant
By dulwichmum | June 11, 2009
Myself and darling man, James, are simply the perfect life partners (smirk); we hold so many basic principles in common…
My husband has always opted for quality over quantity (clearly), and therefore, even early in his career, he would opt for a basic luxury vehicle rather than a lesser jalopy accessorized with all of the bells and whistles. Like me, he will never compromise on quality (smirk).
I would prefer to have a sparsely stocked bathroom cabinet, with few, high performance, luxury skin care products, than a profusion of shelves choc full of cheap, ineffective provisions.
Further rounds of redundancies and job losses have wreaked havoc here in leafy Dulwich. Signs of stress and strain are evident on many faces (those few still capable of motion). So very many people are being forced to pull in their belts (gulp).
Yesterday evening, when I returned from work, tiny Freya was waving goodbye to her chum, Olympia, who was being secured in her mother’s new Citreon Picasso. Katie’s eyes were swollen and red with tears.
“Whatever can be the matter” I enquired, touching her shoulder with a perfectly manicured hand (OPI Raja Ruby in case you were interested).
“The fairy tale is over for us”, sobbed Katie, “I can see no future for myself and Giles, our romance is dead”.
Apparently her smiling man has been leaving the house early and returning late each evening, so very stressed since the economic downturn. Relations dans le budoir have been cold for quite some time (the poor girl completely over-shared). In an effort to rekindle their love, Katie described how she had booked a room at The Berkeley (Claridges is soo down-market since Victoria Beckham befriended the Ramseys), for a surprise lunchtime rendezvous. She sent a text to summon her man and popped into the bathroom to slip into something slinky…
When Katie heard Giles arrive, she skipped out of the bathroom to find that he had left the building! Apparently, instead of ordering Krug from room service, Giles had schlepped off in search of a local Tesco Metro to buy a bottle of Prosecco (OHMYGOD).
During the argument that followed, Giles added insult to injury by trying to insist that the couple stayed overnight to prolong their love fest and “get their money’s worth”!!! He went on to claim that they could have paid for a week in a Travelodge for the price of the room (I could hardly breathe when she told me). This damned recession is forcing so many to show their true colours.
“I have woken up to smell the coffee” wailed Katie,
“And found it is Mellow Birds” I continued.
Instant coffee is not for everyone. This is one thing I can’t be sure they can make do and mend…
Topics: Uncategorized | 6 Comments »
June 12th, 2009 at 07:34
I would prefer to go naked rather than have to resort to instant coffee …… which, occasionally, has led to some discussion at friend’s houses …
June 12th, 2009 at 09:44
Oh dear, it seems that stress really does sap all possibility of romance and fun. Certainly in the case of whiney Giles here. Poor Katie!
June 12th, 2009 at 10:26
I’m not sure that a hotel which rents it’s rooms by the hour is the sort of place a nice girl ought to encourage her husband to frequent?
Now, I’m off for a cup of instant … from Lidl…. Darling DM I could teach you so much about the true meaning of recession! xxx
June 12th, 2009 at 12:46
Eck! I quite like mellow birds.
June 12th, 2009 at 19:56
Oh Daddy dear,
Indeed, that is why my mother will not allow you back in her home… You really are a naughty devil. And this was such a serious and heart felt post too…
Sweet Absolutely Write,
It really is a shame. Once a cheap skate, always a cheap skate. I have always had a soft spot for a generous man, even if he is generous with his time or his compliments – althought clearly, being generous with his cash rings a few bells too!
Perfect Kitschen Pink,
These hotels do not rent by the hour sweetie. They are not sleezy at all – not really, oh dear, do you think so (gasp)?
Yummy Mammy,
And I like Knorr chicken noodle soup – but you don’t want everyone else to know that. Shhh x
June 15th, 2009 at 13:15
DM, I had simply no idea one could still get Mellow Birds. A most shocking post indeed!