A few days ago Becky had spotted a brand new unworn jacket in the Oakhaven Hospice window. She decided it was too good an opportunity to pass up, but wasn’t sure whether it would fit her husband or her father.
We both tried it on. On my birthday yesterday I discovered that I was the lucky one, for it was parcelled up as one of my presents.
It had, however rapidly increased in price.
Since this was another day of incessant rain I spent the afternoon reading a book I should be able to feature tomorrow.
This evening we finished our Royal Takeaway meal from yesterday, with which I drank more of the Cahors.
Lucky you to get the jacket–and nice teaser about the book. 🙂
Thank you very much, Merril
Yowza! What a lovely gift!
Thanks very much, Dale
You look very dapper in your new jacket. Enjoy the book.
Thank you very much, Pat
What a pity the price had increased – we usually reduce prices after a few days in the charity shop where I volunteer. You look smart in it nonetheless.
Thanks very much, Anne 🙂
I was not in town to wish you a happy birthday yesterday, but it was marked on my calendar, and I remembered you. I am sure it was a good one, with family around. I think the jacket was an excellent gift. You do wear the light colours so well. Here’s to another remarkable year, Derrick.
Pedro and I spent a four-day weekend camping with my traveling buddy, Margaret, and her boyfriend Allen. He said that ever since they have been dating, he has heard so much about our travels together. He insisted that right there on the spot we agree to go somewhere together without the men. I told Margaret that I have two blogger friends (and their spouses) in England that I am dying to meet. So…expect to see us in 2025. 🙂
That would be so good, Crystal. Thank you very much
You look great, Derrick! You are well worth the 500 pounds. Happy Birthday, sir!
Thank you very much, John
You’re welcome, Derrick. ????
What a nice birthday gift Derrick.
Thank you very much, Arlene
A very handsome jacket!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Suits you!
Thank you very much, Sheree
Looking good, Derrick. Quite elegant.
Thank you very much, Dolly
Happy belated birthday. The jacket is very stylish and fits you well.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Very smart Derrick… and again Wishing you belated Birthday wishes my friend x
Thank you very much, Sue X
Lucky you!
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
It suits you! 🙂
Thank you very much, JoAnna
A great looking jacket … lucky you Derrick …
Thanks very much, Ivor
That’s a very lovely gift. I look forward to hearing about your recent read.
Thanks very much, Donna. It might be a surprise
Happy Birthday!
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Happy Birthday Derrick. That is one fine-looking jacket.
Thanks very much, Gwen
Oh, what a wonderful birthday gift! Do you call it your “birthday suit”? Just teasin’!
You look great in your new jacket! How sweet of Becky! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂 ❤️❤️ 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn, 🙂 XX
A belated very Happy Birthday Derrick! I must say you look terrifically dashing in the jacket.
Thank you so much, Max
Happy Birthday Derrick.
Thank you very much, Rupali
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A 1570% price increase by the time I got it home. That’s the cost-of-living-crisis for you! I blame the invasion of Ukraine. Looking good though.
A 1570% increase by the time I got it home. That’s the cost-of-living-crisis for you! I blame Brexit and Putin. And probably Boris and covid.
Looking good though.
Thanks a lot, Beck XX
That is a very nice jacket, Derrick. You look quite dapper.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Happy birthday and what a nice jacket. You look very elegant in it.
Thank you very much, Sherry
Happy belated Birthday! You are looking handsome in your birthday jacket.
Thank you very much, Alexander
It is an elegant jacket. I’m glad she didn’t buy you a suit. Derrick in his Birthday Jacket is one thing, but Derrick in his Birthday Suit would be a completely different level of photo. happy Birthday, and may you have many more.
Thank you so much, Quercus. Have you asked to be my friend on Facebook? I am always concerned that these requests might not be genuine – as has happened.
Yes, I fell for the lure of pushing buttons on FB. Feel free tot urn me down. 🙂
🙂
The jacket fits well, Derrick, and looks good.
Wish we had your rain right now. It was 101 in the shade today.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. Your heat is certainly excessive.
Delightful!
Thank you very much, Alys
Lucky you! And happy birthday again! 🙂
Thanks again, Riba
It’s a good fit and it suits you.
Thank you very much, Sue
Belated Happy Birthday, Derrick! You look good in the jacket also.
Thanks very much, Byung
Nice jacket Derrick and it makes you look even more handsome! I think Becky knew that when she bought it!
Thank you very much, Diane
Wow! What a find!! It looks so good on you. What a handsome feller you are!!!
Thank you very much, Jan
Looking very dapper.
Thank you very much, Lindsey