When Jill
set me this experience I imagine she was picturing a sunny June day, people out
and about in town with shorts and shades. Just over a week ago this might have
been the case, but it is the school holidays and what does that mean in good
old Blighty? Rain of course! To be fair it wasn’t raining today but the sun was
far far away. So with a Santa hat to hand, or rather on my head (thanks for the
loan Rosie), I headed into Maidenhead town centre. First stop, brunch at Costa.
A few odd looks but as I was to discover over the course of the morning, British
people are far too polite – the odd glance then walk on. To make it more
festive I had my preferred Christmas beverage of choice – mint hot chocolate…mmm!
The rest of the morning was spent in good old Wilko, Poundworld, Card Factory
(can you tell money’s a little tight at the mo!) and Tesco. It was an
interesting morning, if not a little embarrassing especially as I NEVER bump
into people I know in town and today I saw at least six, and perhaps more
friendly faces were out and about but after seeing the hat – stayed clear! My
husband was ever so kind and when I said how out of place I looked he replied “Don’t
worry it’ll just look like I’m your carer and we’re on a day trip.” No Comment!
