This week, I have had the honour of writing my first guest post for an ‘Unsung Heroes’ column at Carrot Ranch. Many thanks to all who have left lovely comments there, and to Charli Mills, Lead Buckaroo, for this wonderful opportunity. My post this month features a cheery delivery driver, a customer services manager called Rob, and Adam Ant. There is a point in there somewhere… Keep safe! ❤
The title for this post should be ‘Drive and Deliver’. ‘Stand and Deliver’ sounds better, I think. It also reminds me of the song by Adam Ant, conjuring up a wonderful image of him in his heyday dressed up like a highwayman, all eye-liner, lip gloss and black mask. A good look, I thought. I can’t say I wear much make-up these days. But I do wear a black mask, though not for committing any crime. Then again, if someone coughs near me again at the supermarket, I could be tempted…
The theme of highway robbery ties in nicely with our present crisis and the ‘Unsung Heroes’ story I’m priviliged to share with you today at Carrot Ranch. Thanks for letting me loose, Charli!
The story ends well, thanks not to Adam Ant, but to a man called, Rob.
It began just before lockdown, which in the UK started March…
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It was a great post.
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Thanks so much, D!
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Loved it Sher. ❤ Happy weekend! Hugs xoxoxo
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Thanks so much, Deb. And the same to you, my friend, hope you had a good weekend and a good week ahead. As always, keep safe and well and hugs back to you! 🙂 ❤ xoxo
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Too much rain Sher, waiting spring to spring lol. Thanks my friend. Yes, stay safe!!!! ❤ xoxox
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Hope your spring has sprung now, Deb! We’ve gone from too much rain to summer here, crazy. Of course, that brings them all out especially with the slight easing of lockdown. But that’s a whole other subject and we’ll say no more otherwise my blood pressure will go sky high lol. Love & hugs my friend, and as always, stay safe too! ❤ xoxoxo
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Lol, we went from spring to heatwave – high 90s with the humidity! This has been for a few days now, stifling hot. And tomorrow back to spring – balmy high 60s LOL. Craziness!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay safe too Sher. Hugs and love your way ❤ xoxo
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Oh Deb, it’s the same here, crazy heatwave and humidity too!!!! What the…heck? 😀 I hope we can go back to spring in the balmy 60s lol! Do you think we really are in the Twilight Zone, ‘cos that’s the music running through my head as I type this! Take care, my friend. It all went pearshaped this week so far as blogging…but I will get there, you know it and I WILL catch up with you asap. Got it all bookmarked lol 😀 Love and hugs back to you…and ALWAYS, spring heatwave or otherwise, keep safe! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Lol, no worries my friend. We have nowhere to go. I know this hairy week, it’s the lead up to next week’s CRAZIER full moon coming! Buckle up Sher! LOL Enjoy the weekend and see you when you get here LOL Hugs ❤ xoxoxo
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LOL! Thanks so much my friend! Full moon this week…well that explains a lot! It’s getting more crazy and dangerous by the day on too many levels. I’m buckled up on this wild ride right with you, Deb! ❤ 🙂 ❤ xoxo
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Great to hear. Now stay buckled, as I am. The universe is very busy right now. ❤ ❤ xxx
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That’s for sure…wild! Staying buckled right there with you, my friend ❤ ❤ ❤
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Good to have you riding tall at the Ranch, Sherri! Great debut column for Unsung Heroes. Can you believe, I had never before seen that Adam Ant video? I was deprived, but now I’m complete!
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Great to ride at the Ranch, again Charli and thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to share thoughts and thanks for our Unsung Heroes. Haha…well, that Adam Ant video is getting on a bit now, so a real blast from the past! I had to watch it to familiarise myself with it! Love it…your life’s dream come to fruition 😀 😀 😀 Keep safe, my friend! ❤
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Great article, Sherri, and definitely worth sharing here.
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Thanks so much as always, Norah. SMAG! 🙂 ❤
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Are y’all still in lockdown now, Sherri?? We were sprung May . I think Stand and Deliver is better too! Going over there now to read. ❤
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Hi Melinda, yes, we are still in lockdown with some easing, but only very slight like those who can’t work at home going back, certain ages going back to school and shops opening from June 1 and some hospitality from July 4th. Still can’t see my boys who live some hours away, no going from house to house and only meeting one person in a public place 2m apart. Not much point of that as the parks and beaches etc are getting full again and we are not out of the danger zone by any means. So for a lot of us that means still on lockdown. Thanks so much for reading over at Carrot Ranch, Melinda. I hope it’s going well over there with you and your family now you’re sprung…as always, keep safe! ❤
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We are all good thanks. Glad you’re ok. Hopefully soon you will be out too!
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Good to hear, Melinda. Thanks. Easing starting but too many not sticking to the rules so far. Who knows how it will go as the shops open in about 2 weeks or so. Continue to keep safe and well, my friend! ❤
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WE are. You too!! ❤
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Thank you! ❤
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Great article, Sherri! I hope the treadmill works well for you!
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Thanks so much, Miriam! I’ve used it here and there but it’s been so hot and not as much as when it was cold and rainy! ❤
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I have a treadmill inside the house also. It’s not the same as walking outdoor. Doing it at the gym is good because the air is circulated. ❤
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Yes, good point and just what I’ve found. Pros and cons! ❤
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Hubby is good in using the dumbbells and work bench to exercise in the backyard. He also has a manikin to do his boxing. Then he runs in a park. He is more discipline. ❤
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Wow…his home gym! Love it! Have a lovely and safe – and fit lol! – weekend, Miriam and catch up next week 🙂 ❤
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I’m not as discipline, Sherri. A few days ago I asked Hubby to take me to walk around the lake more often and we have gone three days so far. We didn’t go on one day when it was 97 degree. Have a peaceful weekend, Sherri! ❤ 🙂
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Thanks, Miriam, it was lovely and hope yours was too. 97 degrees is too hot to walk, so I don’t blame you! It’s cooled down a little here, with some well needed rain. But here it gets humid with the heat, heavy and thundery. We had a good walk at the weekend too and saw some beautiful countryside. As with your lake, it really helps to get out and walk when we can, doesn’t it? Take care, Miriam, and have a good week 🙂 ❤
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I didn’t go for a walk yesterday. When I don’t exercise, I can’t sleep well, so I have to walk today. Have a wonderful week, Sherri. ❤
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I’m the same, Miriam! You too…take care and happy walking! Keep safe and well 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, Sherri. I used the treadmill last night and it helped. ❤ 🙂
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Wonderful! I managed a walk and that helped too! We’re getting there, Miriam, one day, one exercise at a time! ❤
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Exactly, Sherri. But some places re-open too fast and the cases increased again.
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Yep…that is what we have to be very careful of. I have had an eye infection and it’s affecting my computer work. Hopefully a bit better after the weekend. Take care, Miriam. Great chatting with you…keep fit, well and safe and have a lovely weekend 🙂 ❤
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Sorry about your eye infection, Sherri. Rest well and hope you’ll feel better soon. ❤ 🙂
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It’s better now, thank you so much, Miriam. Took ages. Probably stress! Take care and have a good week 🙂 ❤
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Yes, Sherri, stress does all kinds of strange things to our bodies. Take care of yourself. ❤ 🙂
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Thanks, Miriam! You too 🙂 ❤
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Hi Sherri, Hope all is well with you and yours. At least you got the means to be able to exercise – I struggle with persistence at this point. I totally understand the problem with COVID unleashing every possible person to exercise just where you were used to having it almost to yourself. We can no longer walk in the afternoon in the dog park for that same reason – not dogs so much but the bikes, scooters and skate boards and familes doing strange things that sets Muffin off. Great article. Cheers Irene
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Hi Irene, what a delightful surprise to see you again, welcome back, my friend! You have been sorely missed. We’re well, thank you, and hope you and yours are keeping safe and well also. Ha, exactly. All our usual ‘haunts’ are taken over. Aww…sweet Muffin. I hope you have managed to find an alternative walk for you all safe from the mayhem. Thank you, Irene, glad you enjoyed the read! ❤
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Nice to be back Sherri although I don’t know how back I will be. How is your book coming along?
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Wonderful to have you back in any shape or form, Irene 🙂 My book…ha, how long have you got? In a nutshell, I’m submitting to agents, tweaking my pitch, submitting to agents, tweaking my pitch…you get the gist… How is your book doing? I loved it. When you’re ready, I would love to interview you and feature you here. But no rush, anytime at all. Only when or if you want 🙂 >3
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Thanks Sherri. It’s a hard road with publishers. To tell you the truth my book was doing well and then priorities changed when Roger and I got sick and it has stagnated since. I plan on rereleasing it soon just on kindle so perhaps an interview at that time would be great. Great to see you again but I think my presence will remain sporadic for some time to come. Difficult juggling mum and all our health issues.💕
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It is and so time consuming. Glad your book was doing well and sure it will continue to do so once you are able to rerelease it. Let me know. I’m on a blog go slow myself at the moment with other commitments. We’ll catch up as and when we can, Irene. I’m just so glad to see you again, sporadic or otherwise. TYou have so much on your plate. Take care, my friend ❤
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Thanks Sherri. We will catch up properly one day soon.
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I look forward to it, Irene. I’m going to sign off soon. Need to focus on this next push of submissions and I’ve gone and broken my ankle so extra slow with everything. Keep safe and well and in touch, my friend. Big hugs ❤ xxx
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Feel dreadful liking that you have broken your ankle. Hope you feel better soon and it heals quickly. Sending positive vibes that your submissions will meet with approval. Talk soon. Hugs ❤️
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Thanks, Irene. I will keep you posted…what a year, eh? Take care lots of love ❤
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Well done Sherri. Awesome news. ❤ x
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Thanks so much, Marje! ❤ xxx
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I left you a comment on Carrot Ranch. I loved your memories of Maddie. 🙂
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Hi Marsha, I’m heading there now, thanks so much! 🙂
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