Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:00:37 +0000
From: Max Dowling <maxieplus@hotmail.com>
Subject: Booker Burns 8

Booker Burns 8

The day of Beetles first birthday, Book gave me two presents. A marriage
proposal, and he let me break him in. It was awesome and I didn't give him
time to feel much pain because I came almost as soon as I entered him. We
did try again later on that night but I think we were both too tired to
concentrate on the job. I gave up and said we can try again in the morning,
Book groaned.

It wasn't a very pleasant night for my little family anyway. I had just
closed my eyes when I heard Lucky moaning and of course when he started, so
did Beetle. I threw back the bedclothes and said.

"I'll get it." I heard Book laugh under the covers. Lucky was rattling the
side of the large cot as Beetle moaned into his pillow, they were so
tired. I felt around but nothing was wet so I decided it was just night
frights. I took both of them and placed them in our bed between Book and I,
they immediately settled down and were asleep within moments. Books arm
went over the three of us and we said our goodnights once again.

In the morning Lucky was draped across Books large chest and Beetle was
holding Lucky. I felt a little left out but relieved because I could now
get up and shower without disturbing them. I wanted to get an early start
lighting the wood stove and putting the coffee on. As I entered the kitchen
I noticed the fire had been stoked; I guess someone had been in to fire it
up earlier.

Hildy came out and said her good mornings with a big hug; she had just
showered.

"The last I saw Ava she was heading to your room, is that Booker Burns
fella decent?" She giggled.

"Yep, he's got the kids in with him, one more won't hurt."

"Good he can babysit while we talk about yesterday."

"What's to talk about?"

"Well Sam, for one thing, tell me what is he really like?"

"He's your dream boat Hildy, he doesn't drink or curse. I think he has
married once years ago, but he doesn't talk about it. He's a good worker
and a great guy to have around."

She was thinking about it then said.

"He was telling me he's never had such good bosses as Book and you and he
loves his job here."

"Well we have no reason to doubt that Hildy, he's a great worker we don't
ask him to do more than his share around the place, a little hooked on that
cute black fella are you?" I knew bloody well she was.

"No boyfriend just interested, his life is so different than the
others. Maybe that's because of Book and your generous natures, maybe it's
just his way."

"Well he's a good worker Hildy, he told us to have a lay-in while he and
Doug looked after the cattle this morning, he really didn't have to do
that, we don't like taking advantage of them, anyway why are you up so
early?"

"Oh I thought they might have been up early for breakfast so I put the
coffee on, no hangovers here my boy I didn't drink at all yesterday."

"They will be here around eight honey, don't worry he's one of the good
ones, maybe he will talk you into coming back to the country to live. It
would be awesome to have you as a partner again." I grinned.

"I got to admit Zack I miss you all and if there was a way to move here I
would in a heartbeat, but I really don't want to deal with my people
again. It's frustrating and far too hard."

"It's not like you to give up on a challenge, and you wouldn't have to work
the settlements, Hildy. I can do that; you can do the others there's plenty
of work to be done around this area but you already know that." I smiled at
her.

She poured us some coffee as Book walked out scratching his bum through his
shorts. I stared at him as he leaned over to kiss me and Hildy. His waist
was so small I can almost get both my hands around it, but I can't do that
with his hips, and forget his chest it's just too big and lumpy. I had a
small giggle because I was getting a boner.

"Are they still asleep?" I said as I cleared my mind.

"No Zachy they went to their room to play with Beetles new toys."

He bent over and kissed me again then looked straight at Hildy.

"The coffees in the pot, I've already made two this morning so you will
have to get your own big boy." She giggled, always the joker.

"I was going to ask if you have seen the boys this morning?" Book smiled.

"Nope sweet cheeks just your wife here." I blushed and so did Book because
we don't use those terms between ourselves, but its Hildy, who can argue
with her.

"I better go give them a hand Zack."

"Have your coffee first and sit for a bit, Hildy has some questions for you
about Sam." I nudged Book.

She gave me a glaring look then the innocence reappeared.

"I have no questions Book, but if it pleases your missus over there you can
educate me with your most intimate thoughts on Sam if you must." I burst
out laughing.

"He was married for a couple of months then walked out because his wife
wouldn't stop drinking, that was years ago, he's thirty-six so he's younger
than you Hild's, a good thing I think. He doesn't drink smoke or sleep with
loose women he's looking for his perfect partner; he wants what the little
wife and I have." Book giggled, there he's said it.

"Oh, he sounds perfect." I heard her whisper.

"Good morning boss Zack, Hildy did you sleep well?" Sam suddenly walked in
the back door all smiles.

"Yes thank you, Sam sit down and I'll get you a coffee?" Hildy grinned,
Book grunted.

Hildy nearly fell over herself to get him a fresh coffee then asked him if
he would like something to eat.

Mum came in and took one look at her and said.

"There are bacon pies in the fridge, and I'll do some toast give me a
minute." Hildy sat down her breakfast plans destroyed by my mum, but I
don't think she minded one little bit.

"How are the cattle Sam, and where's little Doug?"

"Good boss, Doug's just chasing up a couple of strays he won't be long."

"It was a great day yesterday boss, I think everyone had a good time its
good that you and the wife are going to get married, we are looking forward
to it, any date set yet boss?" He was having a lend of Book, my smile
turned into full-on laughter. I couldn't stop myself Books face was getting
rather pink.

"Not yet Sam, and Zack isn't my wife."

"Oh, sorry boss I thought that's what you white fellas called their soul
mates." Another grunt from Book as he looked in the fridge to get the egg
and bacon pies out. He placed them in the oven to warm up, I think Books
hungry. I thought this might be a good time to chase up some kids.

I found them in Lucky and Beetles room playing with some Lego, I went to
the bathroom and got a face washer and warm water. They didn't see me
coming so one by one I checked nappies and wiped their hands and faces, Ava
was a true lady she needed changing but her nanny had to do it. Beetle
needed a little more than a wet towel, accidents happen. He laughed his way
through a warm bath then I powdered him up, then he was ready for his day.

Lucky needed a wipe and a clean dry nappy then he waddled out to find Ava
who was sitting on her nan's knee chewing on some toast. Sam was talking to
her about cows and things but he was looking shyly at Hildy. All three were
up for some milk and the high chairs were brought to the large farmhouse
table. It was the only thing Book had kept when we had a clean up, mum's
furniture suited our lifestyle and we did buy new stuff as it was needed.

Sam's offsider who we called little Doug had joined in, and they all were
sitting around the big table eyeing off the egg and bacon pie's. Mum dumped
a pile of toast in the middle of the table then it was on for young and
old. Book immediately shifted one of the pies in front of him, then he cut
it almost in half. Placing the bigger piece on his plate with four slices
of toast. He looked up at me and grinned his little kid grin then winked, I
winked back as I fed Beetle and myself.

Mum had taken Lucky and he was happily destroying his toast. He's going to
be a heartbreaker, his dad is white his mum Aborigine, he had ended up with
the biggest almond eyes, black hair, and coffee skin. His mum succumbed to
her awful life and gave up the fight when she died of lung problems, she
got that from sniffing too much glue and petrol fumes. His dad wasn't
known, rumour has it he and some of the local hoons had raped his mum, an
occurrence that happens far too often in the outback.

Nothing was done about it and nothing will ever be done about it. Whenever
I look at him I see in his eyes the pure love he has for mum, Book, and I
and of course Beetle. He's going to have an amazing life and as I said he's
also going to be a heartbreaker, that's if Book and I give him permission
to date.

"I want to dig up some spuds and carrots this morning Zack, can you watch
the boys for me?"

"Of course mum maybe they would like to help you." I grinned because I knew
the last time they helped they nearly harvested the whole garden for her.

"No, just watch them so I can do the picking if you don't mind." She was
very sure of that.

"Okay, then we will check the chicken coop for eggs."

"No stay inside Zack, I will do the coop. The kids love the hens but they
don't love them back, too many strong hugs, and broken eggs." She winked.

I watched Book eat his pie with gusto. His grin was huge his dimples
popped. I saw mum secretly smiling at him, it really was his favourite
food. He had one piece left but was laying lashings of strawberry jam on a
piece of toast. He had told me once that was his breakfast dessert.

"Boss did you see the seed the boys dropped off yesterday, we have to put
it in a dry space sometime today they just left the bags outside." Doug was
saying.

"No time like the present, come on gang." Book took his last piece of pie
and called out.

"Troops fall in." Luck's ears pricked up and he slid down off mums'
lap. Beetle did the same and Ava just followed the three men and two boys
out the back door. They all marched, no waddled over to the barn and the
men started storing bags of seed into it. The kids stood around looking at
stones and generally jumping up and down because they knew when the guys
were finished, they could go pet the horses. They were never allowed to go
near any of the animals without Book or I being present.

After five minutes I heard Book shout another order and the three of them
ran into the barn. I could hear yelling and screaming, I think the kids
were delighted.

That was mums cue to go harvest some vegetables. I grabbed a bucket and
followed. Hildy entertained herself by looking over some work on the
computer. When I come back I noticed she was reading some notes on visits I
had done the past week.

"You are doing too much Zack, you will crash and burn at this rate." I knew
what she was talking about but what can I do. Understaffed, and no
resources to fall back on in the country area, it's different in the
cities. Hopefully, when aunty opens the soup kitchen there will be some
volunteers that will take up some of the mundane stuff.

"Well there's no one else and next week will be about the same until I can
get some backup, my mileage has been unbelievable. I know your workload is
about the same Hildy, there aren't enough people to do it all, to make a
difference."

"No, my workload isn't as big as yours and you know it, the cities are
different Zack, we do have backup and we also have plenty of
volunteers. The Salvation Army for one is a great source of help when we
are overflowing."

"Well there's no chapter here baby, in fact, there's nothing to back us
up. Matt and I do all we can, I try and concentrate on the Aboriginal side
of things because Matt is needing a big break from it. It does get you
bogged down, especially when people don't listen to what you are saying."

"Well, they will always do what they want Zack, if it doesn't suit them to
change, they go walkabout and you don't see them until something else goes
wrong with their lives."

"Exactly, my frustration gauge rises every time I have to deal with them,
but I get it done. I would much rather get it done permanently but I just
haven't got the time."

My phone rang as I was helping mum wash some carrots. She scooted outside
again to gather the eggs. As I said the kids aren't so gentle with the
chooks or the eggs. They break most of what they gather and while Books
distracting them its a good time to do it.

"Hello, Zack speaking." I put the phone to my ear.

"Hi Zack it's Luke here, have you got an hour you can spare me?"

"Sure Lucas what's it about?"

"My patrolmen have found the body of a young unidentified Aboriginal man
over by the dam, can you meet me there? maybe you can identify him."

"Sure I am on my way." I hung up and looked at Hildy.

"Want to come for a ride, a young man's body has been found. I have been
summoned to try and identify him. If I don't try his body will sit in the
morgue until his family decides that he's really missing, and that could
take some time as you know."

"Fond memories Zack, and yes I will come for the ride."

I called out to mum that we were going to the dam area to meet Lucas we
won't be long. I noticed one of the horses had been saddled and Book, with
little Doug's help, was taking the three kids for a ride around the
yard. My heart warmed as I heard them laughing uncontrollably, along with
Books. I was right about Book he does make a perfect father for our boys.

We jumped in the car and I drove the three miles to the dam that fed the
town with fresh water. It also did the settlements that were close by. The
outer communities relied on wells to pump fresh underground water to their
tanks. Hildy was asking all sorts of questions as we drove out there,
mainly she wanted to know how many Aborigines were on the reserves. I told
her it varies from month to month sometimes a hundred or so in each
sometimes twenty or thirty people. It depended on the seasons of
course. The Aborigines here tend not to stay in the one place they go
"walkabout" quite often, always on the move, always being what their
forefathers were, nomads.

I could see Lucas's patrol car and parked up in front of it. Lucas is the
local police officer. He was a couple of classes up from Book and myself
but a local bloke so everyone knew him. I think he hits the gym quite often
and his uniform is always looking too small for him, so tight and
hard-bodied, the tightness suited him to the max. We walked down a small
path to the dam's edge where there was a body of a man about eighteen or
nineteen laying semi naked face-up. He had bleeding from his mouth and a
stab wound to his chest, the doctor who was with Lucas deemed it a murder.

I nearly threw up, this is the first body I have seen, so I wasn't prepared
for it and turned to look at the bushland and took deep breaths to gather
my composure. Hildy was rubbing my back and Lucas apologized for not
thinking it would affect me.

"Do you recognize him, Zack?" He put his arm around my shoulder.

"Yes, I don't know his name but he belongs to Meena and her family, they
are in the Wallara reserve about twenty miles that way." I pointed, but I
don't know why I did that Lucas would know where it is.

"What the hell is he doing all the way out here?" The doctor asked.

"Maybe he went walkabout Doc, maybe he was driven here."

"He was Lucas, hi I'm Hildy."

"Sorry Hildy this is Lucas and this is Doc, guys my boss Hildy."

"Hi, pleased to meet you, Hildy, what makes you say he was driven here?"

"Well, there are drag marks in the soil over there which tells me someone
dragged him down to the water's edge or he dragged himself. He was probably
near death because he didn't make it get a drink."

"I see, anything else?"

"Yes foot tracks to the left of the car park, not on the road so he came in
from the west, follow that track and you got your man or woman, he wouldn't
have walked that far there have to be tire tracks somewhere where he drove
or was dropped off." Hildy was mater or fact about it as if it happens all
the time in her life. I know she probably would have come across plenty of
bodies in her job but this is my first.

"Well that's the way into town, I will have a look as soon as we finish
here." He walked over and Hildy showed him what she had found. He took
plenty of photos.

"Are we nearly finished Doc?"

"Yes Lucas, I'll bag him up and get him to the coroner in Bendigo."

"Thank you, Zack and Hildy I will let you know how I get on, that was good
tracking Hildy, do you want to help me catch a murderer?" He smiled at her.

Hildy out stared Lucas then eventually said.

"No Mr muscles I think you can handle that one all on your own, my
boyfriend and I have more important work to do." She chuckled at his
shocked face.

"I see, and when is the wedding Zack?" I groaned and replied.

"You will be the first to know Lucas, don't sweat it." I did chuckle to
myself then.

When we arrived back home, mum was busy parboiling vegetables then she will
freeze them to use later.

"How did you go?"

"Okay mum, the poor man had been stabbed. Where's Book and the kids?"

"On the sofa asleep Zack, didn't you see them when you passed by?"

"No mum."

I went to look and sure enough there they were asleep on the overstuffed
sofa, Book had three babies in his arms. I noticed his eyelid opened a
little.

"Put them to bed baby, I need to pee."

I took Lucky first, Hildy took Ava and moved her gently into the day cot we
had erected in the small bedroom behind the kitchen, then I came back and
got Beetle. All three kept sleeping, luckily we had brought a big cot, we
felt the need to put Lucky in with Beetle just until he settled in.

I gently covered them up they were all tuckered out after their adventure
into the farmyard.

Book stood up and went to the toilet, then he came back into the kitchen.

"I better go see what's doing with the boys, I didn't mean to fall asleep
but the kids were tired." I made him have a coffee first then there was
something I had to talk to him about in private.

I took his hand and led him up to the bedroom.

"What's this about Zack?"

I sat on the bed then I pulled his jeans down. Book got one of those
wonderful jobs I knew he liked; I knew this because he didn't stop smiling
at me.

"Thank you Zachy, I do love you so very much."

"Well suck on this just to confirm we are on the same page Book." I giggled
as he took my member to his lips. Well seeing Luke today got me going if it
wasn't for the body he found, this little thing with Book would have
happened much earlier.

"I'll see you and the boys for afternoon tea Book." Mum sang out as Book
started out the back door. She had scones cooking in the oven so I guess it
will be a light afternoon tea and a big dinner tonight.

Hildy was onto her third coffee for the morning and sitting out on the
front porch when I caught up with her.

"I have to go back in the morning are you going to be all right?"

"Yes, I'll be okay just get up here as soon as possible, the boys will miss
Ava too."

"Well I can always move in with Jenny, she's got plenty of room to spare."
She slightly grinned.

"Oh by the way Dexter has been calling again I think he wants you to do
more talks. He said he would call you soon." She smiled because she has
obviously done some sort of a deal with Dexter already.

"I don't know Hildy, the few I did were great and a lot of fun but I have
so much work here. I probably won't find the time."

"I think he's thinking a three-minute pre-taped talk by you, any subject,
something he can show his viewers once a week. Your time on air was very
popular Zack, they had over one hundred and fifteen thousand hits on their
catch up site, all on your spots."

"That many my god I thought no one would notice." I feigned shock, she
doesn't know how computer savvy I am and had watched the episodes many
times. Well, I was looking at Dexter I missed him sometimes.

When Book and I watched them I told him about Dex, he understood and said
he had seen my spots when they aired, that's why he came to see me he
couldn't lose me to a TV star. I was his to love and cherish not anyone
else's. It warmed me to think that, but I wished he had told me at the
time.

"Okay I will think about it, it actually sounds like fun."

"Well don't get into peoples heads boyfriend it might work against you."

"I know what you're saying Hildy, I will have a good think about it
though."

"Teas on, come and get it," Mum called out she then banged an old oil drum
at the back door to alert the boys.

We went to have a bite to eat, the boys came in and attacked the scones,
Book had four put aside for himself, he blushed as he looked at me.

"When is he going to ring Hildy?" I continued our conversation.

"Soon boyfriend, he's talking to his bosses about it."

"What's that about Zack?"

"Dex wants me to do a weekly spot on his show, I can film it here and send
it to him when it's done."

"Oh." It was a very quiet "Oh" so I suppose we have to talk about it
tonight.

"When are you coming back, Hildy?" Sam was eager.

"In a couple of weeks, I might drive up for the soup kitchen opening."

"That's good, I wish I could help out too but too much to do around here,
the boss and his missus keep me pretty busy."

"Oh for fuck's sake Sam, give it a rest." Book stared at him.

"Sorry boss just having a black man joking with you." I knew this guy was
right up Hildy's alley he even talked like her.

"Sam, you can take some time off to go to the city if you like, you aren't
stuck here permanently you know." I offered and wanted to kick this affair
along a bit. I can help Book and Doug with the stock.

"You can stay at mine Sam. I have a spare bed." Hildy offered rather
quickly.

"Can I really? that's awesome Miss Hildy thank you."

We bantered back and forth until it was time for the guys to get back to
fixing some fences.

"See you later and thanks mum for the scones," Book said as he walked out
the door with another one in his hand.

"Yes thank you mum, and wifey, get onto that interview as quickly as
possible. It will be good for you and your husband to have separate
interests other than the farm." Sam had to say.

"Sam!!" Book screamed from the back porch, the kids started crying looks
like my peace and quiet is over. Mum Hildy and I went and took a baby each,
I turned the TV on and they were placed on the sofa, when I looked five
minutes later they were lined up on the floor, about two feet from the
screen. Mum did some veggies then blended them to make a mash. Hildy fed
Ava while mum an I fed the other two. It was pretty easy today because they
weren't even aware they were being fed their least favourite foods.

"Do you want a hand with dinner mum?"

"No baby, I'm just doing spaghetti that's quick and easy, tomorrow I'll do
a roast." Hildy gave mum a filthy look.

"Spaghetti, I get spaghetti as a farewell dinner, talk about being the poor
bloody relative."

Mum laughed at her face.

"Jenny's bringing the roast, all we have to do is the veggies Hildy, don't
get all dark and twisted on us, you will get your farewell dinner."

Hildy relaxed and of course, that slight smile appeared again.

Jenny and Antonio arrived around four, he was carrying a large roaster
covered in tin foil and aunty went straight for Beetle. She smothered him
in kisses then she did Lucky and Ava. She sat on the floor and pulled them
around her and they watched more cartoons together while Ant and mum did
the veggies.

We were at a loss as to what to do, so Hildy suggested we go to the barn
and find the boys. As we went through the door we deemed them still out in
the paddocks somewhere. We walked down past the horse stalls then I spotted
Book leaning on a stall post just looking over it, he was deep in thought.

"I'll go back and organize the kids Zack, I think you need to be here
alone." She spun on her heels and walked back to the house. I walked up to
where Book was and placed my hand on his shoulder.

"Are you okay Book?"

"Yes just having a moment baby, we can go eat if you want."

"No, it can wait, let's stay here for a minute." I took him in my arms and
gave him a big hug.

"Now tell me what's on your mind." I knew he had been thinking about his
father and his abuse at his hands.

"It's just that it sometimes overwhelms me, when I look at you and Beetle I
get angry at my father, who could ever hurt their children like
that. What's going to happen to Lucky when he starts school the bullying
will be relentless, and I can't be there to protect him."

"When Lucky and Beetle start school they will have loads of mates to
protect them, and anyway they both are going to be lady killers with their
good looks Book, they will be very popular I think."

"I just worry that's all, I worry about you too, are you doing the right
thing putting your face and opinions on camera, a lot of people hate that
sort of thing."

"Do you hate it Book?"

"Of course not."

"Then that's all that matters."

"But."

"But nothing, if I can help one-person Book I will. If it creates a string
of abuse then I'm up for it. I have many papers with many stories in my
files Book, there is almost an answer to just about everything in there."
he stared at me and then he leaned in and kissed me.

"I can't wait to marry you Zachy." I returned his kisses three fold I even
felt that stirring in my groin.

He was back to normal. We started for the house but before we reached the
back door he spun me around and kissed me deeply once more.

"I think we need to go camping again soon, you know to get out of here for
a night, get rid of the cobwebs." I smiled at him.

"Yes Zachy that would be great, let's do it on the weekend."

"You're on buddy." I smiled and kissed him again then we went inside.

The guys were already at the table and Sam had Ava on his lap feeding her
some roast potato. Aunty had Beetle and mum had Lucky.

"We will start in a minute Zack just getting the kids out of the way."

"What can I do?" Book offered.

"Go sit with Ant and watch the news on TV," Aunty said.

She said the magic word and three sets of eyes stared at her, then the
moaning started.

"Looks like we are getting, company." I laughed as he ran into the lounge
room to secure a good seat.

I don't think the kids liked the news too much because they found some toys
to play with while Book and Ant bonded over some old boring news broadcast.

After the big meal we said our goodbyes to Hildy and Ava and I spied a
small lingering cheek kiss from Sam for both of them. Book rode with them
to the farm gate then saw them safely through. After locking it he then
jogged back to us.

We were all stuffed by eight and when Hildy rang to say she got back safely
we decided to go shower and get into bed. It was an uneventful night and we
slept through to five am when Book had to get up and start his day.

It was a nice sunny day today, and as mum pottered around the house Book
and the boys went to check stock, feed, and water. I sat in front of the
computer and looked over what I had to do for the week. It was full on I
usually worked Tuesday Wednesday and Thursdays. I did start out doing the
five days but Book put a stop to that quick smart. What you can't do this
week you can do next week, was his reasoning. He was right but he didn't
figure in urgent cases that needed my immediate attention.

Thank god there wasn't any today because I wanted to start on Dexter's
three-minute spots. I answered emails, signed off on some home help and
read my colleague Mathew's reports. He had been at the party and had a
great time. I have no issues with his professionalism and like me, he had
energy to burn; at the moment.

I slipped on a nice pale blue business shirt and a tie to match then turned
the computer camera on. I made sure I looked good on the screen then I
started my first of many TV spots.

I started with child abuse a subject close to my heart.

I talked about an example, a child slapped in the face and told they are
stupid and useless will carry those memories all its life. Don't ever make
the mistake of thinking the child won't remember because in my experience
we all remember the bad things, hardly ever the good things. Some things
stand out more than others. That deliberate trip your father did to you,
the wet bed you are forced to sleep in every night, no lunches for school.

Blah blah

I was drained as I again got on my high horse and dictated to parents how
to treat their children. I nearly deleted it several times but left it so I
could think some more. If Dex thinks it will be too heavy, I will do it
again. By the time I had finished, it was nearly lunchtime. I went to chase
up my kids and mum, they were on a safari in the yard. Mum was getting them
out of the house for some sunshine and fresh air, they would have already
looked at the horses, that was always their first stop. Then the chicken
coop, then the paddock where some cattle had grouped to drink some water.

They ran up to me both wanting to be picked up, so I swooped them both into
my arms and gave them plenty of kisses. I know one thing with my boys they
will never have any regrets and I will make sure they remember all the good
times because there will not be any bad ones; no regrets is my motto. Maybe
that would be a good name for this farm.

"Do you want me to do lunch mum?"

"No its all done son, all I have to do is warm it up. Can you take the boys
for a while and I will get onto it straight away?"

"Sure, now what have you seen and what do you want to see?" I looked at
both of them. They both pointed to the corral where the horses were.

"Okay, more horses it is." So I walked back to the stables and spent a half
hour watching the boys run up to the fence, then point at the horses then
run back to me giggling. They didn't actually run they quickly waddled,
luckily there was some lawn around the enclosure because their little legs
did get tangled up some, so many times they fell down, and I dusted them
off laughing.

I had put the video aside and will wait for Dexter to ring me, in the
meantime this week the soup kitchen will open.

Note.

I have returned to finish off some loose ends. Please bear with me because
this one will be a slow upload. Thank you all for reading my stories. Your
mate Maxie