Monday, March 21, 2011

Mad about the boy


Thirty five years ago I was mad about Cleo Lane. I wallowed in a performance she gave with the Dankworth Quintet in the Hamer Hall when it was in diapers! She sang a song called 'Mad about the boy' written by Noel Coward - which puts it in a slightly different hue ...

Anyway, my boy played the role of 'handyman' on Saturday arvo: trimmed the olive trees because I can't climb ladders any more; changed light bulbs (ditto reason); moved a fountain from inside and hung it on a hook in the garden; unscrewed the end of a tap and put a filter device on it; and, finally, sat down and got this computer in order.

For all of which, I thank him from the bottom of my heart.

5 comments:

Ann said...

Beautiful portrait and good looking "boy".

Joan Elizabeth said...

Yea a lovely portrait and confirms what my Mum said ... children are great in your old age.

Julie said...

I'll let you know when I get there.
*grin*

diane b said...

Great portrait and what a handy handyman to have around.

rallentanda said...

If I give him an ice cream do you think he could do a few little jobs for me too?