Happy Halloween

 Dear Marmite

Halloween is indeed a scary time. I know how much you get scared on a normal day so today will be even more dicey. In times of prehistory people dressed up and made loud noises to scare away evil spirits while nowadays we just aim to drink tasty spirits while listening to loud music when dressed in ill-suited costumes. Times haven't moved on me thinks!

I went to visit Anita up in Sheffield for a Halloween Party. She went the whole hog and had a pretty wild party. The house was decorated with cobwebs and bats. There were even a couple of black cats - and one not so black too. I went dressed as another black cat but didn't get my tummy tickled like the other ones did. We played games  - and as you know - games are right up my street. Naturally, Anita has wonderful friends and I had an absolutely wonderful time.

Anita had told some of the guests that her friend from Singapore would be there so initially they thought I had just arrived from the island. When I said I had been back some time now, they then thought it was a co-incidence that I was also in Sheffield like Anita. It was a bit of a let down to say I had just popped up for the weekend from down south.

On the way home I stopped off at Sue's in Nottingham. Another reunion! As always when meeting Sue it is loads of natter punctuated with laughter. I told her the "Nottingham Services" put on a good meal and the service is very friendly! Until we meet again, Sue - thank you and cheers!

Between letters I have had a theatre visit too. I saw Spike at the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury with Diane and Jeremy. It is a play written by Ian Hislop and a fun evening all round. While I was waiting in the foyer, I was recognised by someone from my neighbourhood and I got talking to some people from the carpark too. I felt almost famous! Only joking, Marms!

I am now on the home straight on my Channel Swim. I have less than 500 lengths left. As with the River Thames swim, you are with me all the way. Having had another lump cut out of my back, I couldn't swim for a while so it is taking me longer than it should do.

So Marms, tonight is the night!! Don't get spooked. Under those scary masks are people I am sure you love.

Sending special hugs

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