World Cup football

James and I are watching the World Cup England vs Wales match this evening. I’m certain that Davie and Chanel are also watching it in Manchester, and probably Ally and Cat are watching it in London. Jamie however is almost definitely not watching it, partly because it’s early morning just now in New Zealand, and partly because he has never been quite as interested in football as his younger brothers. 

It’s noticeably colder here now, as you might expect since we are only two days away from December. The grass was frosty this morning and I was treading warily as I walked down the path on my way to the post office; it wasn’t actually icy but it looked as if it might be. I just feel so vulnerable after my recent fall and I’m terrified of breaking something else. On Heather and Ewan’s advice James has bought me Vitamin D and Calcium supplements to help my bones to heal, and I’m taking them conscientiously. 

James took Tom to the vet today to get his annual jags; he needs to get his teeth cleaned and polished according to the vet, which is the first time any of our cats has needed this. It will of course be expensive. 

James seems to be more annoyed than entertained by the football match, as he often is! He addresses the football players in a critical tone as if they can hear him: 

“Oh kick it back to your goalkeeper why don’t you?”

“Och you diddy! Keep it in!”

“Stop dithering!”

“You idiot Rashford!”

* update after the end of the match - the above mentioned Rashford managed to score two goals and Phil Foden scored one (excitingly moments after Marcus Rashford’s first goal!) and England won 3 - 0.