Thursday 16 March 2017

Home Alone

Harry has been away for a week on a boys-only trip across the Channel. Not so very long ago, communication would have meant a phone call or two at an exorbitant rate on a line blighted by static. Nowadays, it's so much easier to keep in touch, with text messaging, phone calls and FaceTime, all from a gadget held in your hand. It was in a FaceTime call towards the end of Harry's sojourn that he told me he couldn't wait to get home and take me across his knee. His palm was itching and we weren't even in the same country!

He got home very late on Saturday night and spent most of Sunday catching up on sleep and other pressing needs, so it wasn't until Monday morning that his itchy palm was relieved, by giving me a delicious 'just because I'm back' spanking. Afterwards, he warned me there'd be a reset when he got home from work. There's nothing like it for setting my world to rights and maintaining my equilibrium. Since then, it has been reminders twice a day, once before he goes to work and again on his return. It's no coincidence that he is working twelve days straight, which always makes me edgy. I'm not complaining though, I waited 43 years for that first spank to fall!

I went to a party during Harry's absence but, apart from that, life was uneventful. Luckily, there's another meme: 

Early bird or a night person?
I am not a morning person. I'm not really a night owl either, I just stay up too late.

Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry?
Haagen-Dazs strawberry cheesecake.

Summer person or winter person?
Summer. When the clocks go back in October, I just want to hibernate until spring.

Hearty breakfast or just coffee?
Light breakfast with two cups of tea. Coffee comes later.

Bright or muted colours?
Neutral, with pops of colour for contrast.

Pie or cake?
Cake, preferably chocolate with buttercream icing. 

Seaside vacation or fun in a big resort or city?
City breaks for sightseeing, seaside for relaxation.



Dog or cat lover?
I've had both but cats have the edge.

Short or long hair?
Chin length.

Leather or wood?
Leather, wood is no good.

Baseball or football fan?
Not really a sports fan but I do like to watch the Six Nations Rugby. England won the 2017 tournament.

Spa day or shopping with a friend?
Spa day with a friend. Better still, spa stay with a friend.

Live concert or movie?
Live concert. I love to see all the old bands. I've seen Bryan Ferry more than 20 times.




Wrap a gift with paper and bow or use a gift bag?
Depends on the shape of the gift.

Help build a snowman or stay inside and make the hot chocolate?
I hate snow.

Four seasons or California climate?
Four seasons. It's not always raining in England, though it sometimes seems that way.

Driver or passenger?
Driving is a necessary evil as far as I'm concerned. I have to do it but I'd rather be in the passenger seat.

Pyjamas or nightgown?
I don't own any night wear.

Bake a cake or go to your favourite bakery?
Bake a cake.

Valentine's cake for Harry


Theatre night - musical or drama?
I'm not crazy about musicals but the last thing I saw at a theatre was 'Chicago'.

Thanks to Abby for circulating this one.


Rosie

22 comments:

  1. Rosie,
    I loved reading your answers and think I just may have to change my " no meme" rule and do this one. Loved learning even more about you. Our answers are very much alike and wildly different as well.
    Glad Harry's homecoming was most successful.
    Meredith

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    1. I like getting these little glimpses of our blogging friends' lives. This was fun to do and I see you've taken the plunge too.
      I am very happy to have Harry back home. My bottom's not so sure, though.
      Rosie xx

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  2. Isn't it true what they say about 'absence making the heart grow fonder' or in Harry's case the hand! Don't you just love that after all that time waiting that he's so happy to take care of you when he returns. It's wonderful to be missed.
    Loved your post and your answers!

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    1. Harry has come a long way from the spank-no he used to be, Laurel. Even so, I was surprised that he had quite such an itchy palm.
      Glad you enjoyed reading here.
      Rosie xx

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  3. Loved hearing Rosie's version on the meme. Oh, I smiled so big when I read your waiting "43 years for that first spank." You said it all, girl. I am very happy that Harry is home to take care of you properly.

    Hugs Across the Pond,
    Ella

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    1. Glad you liked reading my take on the meme, Ella. I'm glad Harry is home too. He's making a thorough job of looking after me, that's for sure!
      Rosie xx

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  4. Harry's itchy palm reminds me of Matthew...when he was on the road, I'd do or say something and hear that his hand is really itching. ;) Thank you for sharing your answers for the meme, Rosie...love learning more about you. I keep saying I'm going to do it but when I have time, I forget...will have to put it on my list. LOL

    Hugs and blessings...Cat

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    1. I hope you find time to do this meme, Cat, it's fun to do and we all like to learn a little more about our Blogland friends. Do put it on your list!
      Rosie xx

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  5. Loved reading your answers. So happy you two are back together and you are getting exactly what you want. That doesn't always happen.

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    1. I'm glad you liked my answers, Leigh. It's true I have all I want, Harry has a generous heart and I am truly blessed.
      Rosie xx

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  6. Rosie,
    Loved reading your answers and learning a little more about you. Happy Harry is home and loving taking care of you. You definitely are a Bryan Ferry fan:)

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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    1. Thanks Ronnie. I think Harry is loving taking care of me just that little too much at the moment!
      Bryan Ferry is my all-time favourite rock star, the king of cool. I met him three years ago at an after-show reception, a present from Harry. I have the photo on my desk.
      Rosie xx

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  7. Hi Rosie, I enjoyed reading this and loved your answers. The Valentines cake looks devine!

    Sounds like a wonderful reunion and I'm glad your world is back to rights. I love how happy you sound and smiled at your waiting 43 years comment too :)

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. I'm glad you enjoyed reading the meme, Roz. After 43 years I'd given up all hope, so I have a lot to thank EL James for. Even Harry couldn't avoid the Fifty Shades phenomenon!
      Rosie xx

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  8. fun reading your answers :-) Hugs

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    1. Glad you enjoyed them, Terps. Much easier than the meme you did this week!
      Rosie xx

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  9. Rosie you are a lucky girl on the receiving end of two reminders a day. Delicious! Love the answer to the meme. That Valentines cake looks so good, lucky Harry.

    Hugs Lindy xx

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    1. I thought I was lucky too, Lindy, but I'm not so sure a week later! It was fun doing the meme, I'm glad you liked the answers.
      Harry enjoyed the cake, it didn't last long.
      Rosie xx

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  10. Hi Rosie, Glad Harry is home, maybe he could have a go with the jam spoon! Just to remind you he is back!
    Nice cake, just my cup of tea.
    love Jan, xx

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    1. Jan, you have a wicked streak amongst all the sweetness! I have a cunning plan for that jam spoon. I'm going to start using it for mixing cakes, then Harry will associate it with pleasure, not pain : )
      Rosie xx

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  11. Hi Rosie, :) Sounds like Harry put that itchy palm to good use! LOL! I hear you on E.L. James! I thank her from the... bottom of my heart!

    Your cakes looks SO GOOD! YUM! Many hugs,

    <3 Katie

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    1. I was glad to have Harry back, Katie, itchy palm and all! I like baking cakes, if only they could be calorie free...
      I think a few of us are grateful to EL James, one way or another.
      Rosie xx

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