Wot you smilin at?

It was so cold last night that the pool partially froze over. Unlike all the sensible people, we don't cover our pool, and keep it running a minimal amount of time in case of ice, and in case some idiot likes to bathe in freezing cold water. Don't scoff, they're out there you know! Talking about idiots, this morning I spread a hair gel, that sets rock hard, onto my face, instead of an aftershave balm. I wonder if that's where the expression 'a fixed grin' comes from? (Yet another senior moment - Ed.)

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William called round at 13.30 to cancel this afternoons hit. It was something to do with having to wait in so that he could have his fosse septique emptied. The excuses that people come up with to avoid being beaten again. Not to worry, I'll beat him tomorrow. Whilst it was sunny, it was bitterly cold so we both slobbed out in front of the fire and watched a film.