My parents always spent a lot of time in the garden as I was growing up, it had several re-designs over the years and of course there was always general day to day stuff to be done. I remember spending a lot of time out there with them, sometimes helping (well, I say helping but I know how much Leo 'helps' so I think they may not agree with that!) and more often than not running around playing with the dog or probably just making a general nuisance of myself.
One summer's evening (in 1983 to be precise - thank you Mum for dating every single photo!) Mum was creosoting the garden fence. I remember hanging around, probably moaning I was bored as I was prone to and after taking this photo, was given the job of watering the plants.
Using the hose was always lots of fun, and I was usually told off for drowning the plants, on this occasion however I casually asked....
'Mum, are you a flower?'
Engrossed in her painting and not really listening to the question she off-handedly replied she was, at which point I turned the hose on her to ensure all the flowers were watered!
Funnily enough she was less than impressed by suddenly being soaked and went MAD, asking what on earth I thought I was doing. As I backed up the garden I explained I'd asked a question and was just following her instructions!
Despite the soaking I was not in trouble, although I think Mum vowed from that day to always try and pay more attention to what I say!
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Ha ha! Love it! Could have been the start to a fantastic water fight ;-)
ReplyDeleteHa ha what a fab and very funny story! That serves your ,Mum right for not listening properly althoughg I fear it is something we are all guilty of!!
ReplyDeleteYou and your mum look very much alike xx
What a great idea. I have added your badge to my memes page.
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