Today was largely spent on the last of our Christmas shopping and wrapping presents.
Jackie made some purchases from Tesco early in the morning, then
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drove me to Lymington High Street.
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While she waited in the car park I walked down to the Perfumer’s and back.
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Among the various shop windows I passed were those of so many charities that I reflected on this trend of our UK high streets, and wondered whether
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this apparently derelict premises was destined to join its neighbours.
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Our next venue was Setley Ridge Garden Centre where among its displays we found our final gift.
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We arrived at the cash desk at the same time as another shopping family, the aunt of which was assumed to be my wife. This caused a certain amount of hilarious banter.
It being Flo’s birthday, we will all be dining with Becky, who has arrived here, and Ian who we will meet there, to celebrate at Lal Quilla.