Spring Fever

I have just returned from giving in nomination papers for the District and Parish Councils. It was pretty chaotic down at the Town Hall. I suppose for them it was a normal morning. A woman was having hysterics as her bins had not been emptied. She would not give her name or address so how she could be helped was a mystery to all and she was getting crosser and crosser. The security guard came and stood near by but she was not violent. The receptionist gave up and went away. I waited for the Returning Officer to not appear and eventually asked if he might indeed be coming. It transpired that he had forgotten to come down being distracted between summons and activity. Several other people appeared with nomination papers so he was very busy. One of my assentors (you have to find 8 people who are prepared to agree to your standing for the Council did not appear to be on the electoral role so one of the other candidates (also independent) was kind enough to oblige. What a relief when after 1 1/2 hours I emerged back in the street!

So I will now have to hit the campaign trail. Must get on with that manifesto. Village market on Saturday morning and I mustn't miss the opportunity....

Our B&B guests went straight out of Bristol and almost to Weston last night before they realised that they had over stepped us by 12 miles. They are extremely nice and thought it a huge joke. They enjoy homemade scones so have been knocking them up for them though I will try oatmeal pancakes tomorrow with golden syrup (they were quite excited by the idea) I think it is dull to do the same thing every day.