Beryl's birthday

It was, as the blog title above might suggest, Beryl’s birthday today. I wanted to get her something nice, to say thank you for all the nice snacks she makes when I’m round with Ted, and for all the times she has me and Hannah over and showers us with hospitality. A couple of weeks ago I was talking to her in the kitchen and trying to subtly find out what her interests are so I could get something appropriate. At one point, hugging a large glass of wine she said ‘I have to say I’m a big fan of nettles.’
It struck me as odd, but was just the information I was looking for. So for her birthday I got her a couple of rare nettle plants online, a box of nettle tea and a herbal cookbook that has a nice chapter about nettle salads and stir frys.
It turns out she meant JOHN Nettles, the actor.
So after much embarrassment (on my part) and much hilarity (on everyone else’s) I have promised to get her ‘Midsomer Murders’ on DVD.
Happy Birthday Beryl.

RC 20-8-10