Monday, March 19, 2012

this is sherlock

We were going on a school trip to the museum which was already good and fun and we had a little bus and then it broke down and when the man came to pull it away he let me pull the lever that makes the rope get tighter and keeps the bus from falling off!! And then we couldn't get all the way to the museum or really anywhere because Mrs T said she wasn't taking all of us on the tube so then we all had ice cream and waited in a little park while she tried to get someone else to come and get us and then there wasn't enough time for the museum but that's okay because I've seen it before and we can go at the weekend anyway and THEN there still wasn't anyone to come and get us so she called some of the parents to see if they could pick up their kids early and John came and got me from the park so I got to go home early from school and really there was no school ALL DAY and now I'm home and it was the BEST DAY EVER!

198 comments:

Greg Lestrade said...

Wow, Sherlock. That sounds great.

John - no peace for the wicked? That'll teach you for having a day off lazing about yesterday :)

Who's going to let me off work early??

Sherlock said...

We'll come and get you and John can write you a note and then we'll all go and do something AMAZING!

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic day Sherlock :-)

I hope you have a great time with John this afternoon.

Greg get yourself a doctors note ;-)

Anony

REReader said...

Sherlock, that does sound like the best day ever (or at least the best school day ever :))--and you still have most of the afternoon to spend with John, too. Have fun, you two!

L, what a pity that a bus breakdown wouldn't get you an afternoon off... :)

mazarin said...

Wow, Sherlock! Ice cream and everything! That's great. How many kids are in your class, by the way? Also - when you say you and JOhn and L should do something AMAZING - what sorts of things do you have in mind that meet that definition?

(I'm sure Mrs. T was frazzled beyond imgaining, though from what you've described she seems like the kind of person that would keep her cool externally, at least.)

Sherlock said...

There were nine of us on the trip and there are more of us at school because the four, five, and six year olds are all together but the little kids didn't get to go on the trip, just us!

We should all go to the sea and throw rocks in and then get cake and and I should get another ride on Lestrade's bike!

mazarin said...

*nods* I think those all sound like excellent ideas (well, the bike ride thing has specific circumstances, if I remember correctly.) I wish you lots of cake and rocks, Sherlock, at any rate, and a fun surprise day off.

(Now I sort of want cake. I haven't had any in months.)

REReader said...

Would "just us" be the six-year-olds? And were you going to see something specific/special?

I thought the most exciting bit was getting to help the man with the tow truck--that's not something you get a chance to do every day (unless of course you are the man with the tow truck)!

Cranky Bookwyrm said...

Sherlock, that sounds like a great day already! I know when my son was younger, he would've loved to pull the tow truck lever. He'd probably still get a kick out of it now.

Enjoy the rest of your day with John.

Greg Lestrade said...

I'm sorry, Sherlock, I'm really busy.
You enjoy the sunshine with John.

Sherlock said...

Making the rope thing go was the best part!!

Lestrade, what are you doing all day, is it just stupid paperwork or something fun?

Anonymous said...

You have some wonderful idea Sherlock, Maybe you and John could get cake and take some home for Lestrade when he gets in. It might cheer him up after his busy day :-)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

Stupid paperwork, meetings, talking to people, mainly.

Sorry I can't be with you having fun.

REReader said...

Sherlock, maybe you and John can meet Lestrade for coffee (for him and John) and cake (for you) if he can get away for a little while? (I guess that depends on the meetings he has.)

But I'm sure you'll have fun whatever you do, because it's a "free" day! Planning is good, but sometimes just doing anything is even better. :)

Greg Lestrade said...

It is a bit gutting, as I'm off tomorrow.

REReader said...

Aw, that IS annoying. Or to borrow Sherlock's term--unfair. :(

Will you be able to meet them for coffee?

Anonymous said...

oh Greg that's just not fair :-(

Have you managed to sort a few days off over Sherlock Easter holidays? I hope you can get some fun playtime with him :-)

Anony

Sherlock said...

Don't be sad! I'm going to make us dinner ALL BY MYSELF!

REReader said...

That's exciting, Sherlock! What are you making?

(You're a brave, brave man, John. :))

John H. D. Watson said...

Right...don't be sad, be terrified.

Small Hobbit said...

Be afraid, be very afraid!

What are you making, Sherlock?

Greg Lestrade said...

What are we going to have, Sherlock? Or is it a surprise?

And please let John help fetch and carry things. Every great chef has sous chefs working for them.

Anony - I'm trying to sort out Easter. I have already sorted John's birthday weekend, so that will be fun.

Anonymous said...

Glad you've managed to sort some time Greg, work can get in the way of having fun far too often!!

Good luck with dinner Sherlock but if you're doing anything hot let John help a bit :-)

Anony

REReader said...

I'm dying of curiosity here (okay, not actually dying, but VERY curious)...What did you make for dinner, Sherlock? Was it fun being in charge of the cooking?

Greg Lestrade said...

It involved some vegetables and a lot of cheese.

You lot are very quiet tonight.

Anonymous said...

It would be rude to interrupt your much deserved family dinner by posting question after question as to what Sherlock has been good enough to make for you ;-)

Hope you have something nice planned for your day off tomorrow.

Anony

REReader said...

Vegetables and cheese go very well together. The overstuffed omelet I made for my dinner involved a lot of vegetables and cheese, too. Good choices, Sherlock!

And I've been getting my stuff and things together for the t'ai chi I'll be heading out to shortly. :)

REReader said...

...the t'ai chi class I'll... *sight*

REReader said...

SIGH.

(I surrender.)

Anon Without A Name said...

Mmm, vegetables and cheese. Just the thing after the BEST DAY EVER. If I wasn't quite so full of pizza, I could just go for some vegetables and cheese myself. And you did have some really good weather for it too, Sherlock, didn't you? Glorious Spring sunshine today in London.

innie said...

Look at that, Sherlock, you made your BEST DAY EVER into an amazing day for John and Lestrade too!

Though I had to laugh at this: Don't be sad! I'm going to make us dinner ALL BY MYSELF! Because it reminded me of a great memory. When I was in England last April, I got to meet a six-year-old niece, a five-year-old nephew, and a three-year-old niece I'd never seen in person before. I was the cause of a lot of excitement (the American auntie!) and the girls asked if I would watch their "dance recital." Of course I said yes. They got me situated in a comfy chair with a cup of tea and a blanket tucked around me. Then, when I was good and trapped, the older one said, "Okay. This is dance recital ONE of TEN." And I knew I was in for it.

Greg Lestrade said...

Anony - hoping for more nice weather so I can go for another run. Maybe just 6 miles this time. And then a slightly lazy afternoon.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a great plan :-) hope you enjoy it. 6 miles sounds like a good number you can avoid feeling awful after hopefully :-)

I'm going to swim a couple of miles I think if I've got no job to go to I might as well do something useful with my time, good for the mood aswell ;-)

Anony

Small Hobbit said...

All of which sounds considerably better than a meeting debating HR procedures. I'm hoping it will have been cancelled whilst I was on holiday.

All I want to say is "just tell me when people start and leave and how much you want them to be paid."

H. Savinien said...

innie, that sounds almost as amazing as Sherlock's cooking, to be sure.

What an interesting day, Sherlock! I had leftover chicken makhani and rice, which was a nice dinner too, especially as I'd spent the day doing chores. How is your play going? I just got my lines for the play I'll be in in a few months.

Greg Lestrade said...

Sherlock is bargaining hard for another day off school.

It's too early for this.

Anonymous said...

Has Sherlock accepted the inevitable Greg?

School puts all kinds or restrictions on kids time and its not the nicest feeling sometimes, I can fully understand Sherlock wanting to spend the day at home with you instead of going to school. Maybe kids should get some flexible holiday like adults do so they could have the odd special day :-)

Enjoy your run and the rest of your day.

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

Right... 3 cups of coffee down my neck. Now running.

REReader said...

Well, at least he's obviously learned that demanding and sulking and the like won't get him anywhere, sovthat's progress! Bargaining, now--you never know when bargaining might work, so it's always worth a try. :)(Although it works better when you have sone thing to bargain with...)

How was the run today, L?

mazarin said...

Oh, Innie, I laughed so hard at the ONE of TEN comment! So like kids their age.

Once they get that taste of freedom, L, it's hard to get them to go back. I was off work sick with a migraine last monday, and sure enough, suddenly my six-year-old was sick, too. I don't blame them, though. Especially mine - when he's not in actual school he's still in camp, because we work. He only gets actual "time off" when we send him to grandma's or go on vacation. It's hard work being a kid, you know! There's so, so much to learn. I think their little brains get tired after a while. Well, not Sherlock's, maybe, but I bet he gets burnt out, too.

REReader said...

Once they get that taste of freedom, L, it's hard to get them to go back.

Oh, so true. But really, it's just as well you couldn't bargain Lestrade out of another day home, Sherlock--nothing can top an unexpected day off, so it's always a bit of a letdown if you stretch it out. And it did sound like you made the absolute most of your surprise day off!

REReader said...

Goodness, but everyone has been very quiet today! I hope this means everyone has had a beautiful first day of spring... :)

Anonymous said...

I think it's come down from a busy few weeks RR that and that people don't have anything to say ;-)

Hope you've had a good first day of spring :-)

Anony

Small Hobbit said...

Perhaps the insomnia has caught up with everyone RR and they're all asleep. Like my OH who is snoring loudly - I tell him to shut up every so often.

REReader said...

It's just that it's been a very beautiful day here in New York, I was hoping everyone has had as nice a start to the season, and that they managed to get out in it if so. (I settled for lots of open windows. :))

I hope at least the snoring is homey-feeling, SH!

Nothing to say? Not possible, Anony!

Greg Lestrade said...

Beautiful day here, too.

And Sherlock's earlier bargaining was quite a lot of sulking, demanding and 'losing' parts of his stuff for school.

REReader said...

Nice for a run. :)

Heh. Those don't sound like very effective bargaining techniques!

Anonymous said...

Are you suggesting I talk alot RR ;-)

Glad you've had a nice day :-)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

It moved on to bargaining. But sadly his position was weak. But that's what life's like when you're a kid.

He did have a flash of genius by making vague threats about making Mrs T's life so miserable at school that he'd be sent home, but John put a very swift end to that line.

REReader said...

I was thinking collectively, Anony, the way you said it, not you personally!

Yeah, L--it's very unfair from the kid-side. (Thank heaven!) And hmmm. While that is a bargaining chip of sorts, it's not a very strong one. :)

REReader said...

This just this minute came up on my iTunes shuffle and I thought you all might like it...: http://youtu.be/lmwi2ihG7jE

:)

Greg Lestrade said...

I just posted something....rather less mellow. :)

Anonymous said...

I know RR I was joking ;-)

I feel sorry for Sherlock Greg, I can't help it I do :-( being stuck with school times just isn't fair on anyone. Hopefully a good weekend together (I assume you're not working although I have no grounds for that assumption) will be good for all of you :-)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

I'm off on Sat, working Sun.

It's not too far until the Easter holidays now though. And he does like school! He just would rather spend time with us when we're both available, I suppose.

He also has to go to bed in five minutes, Sherlock, so pyjamas and teeth. NOW.

Anonymous said...

I'm sure he likes school what intelligent boy wouldn't but there is nothing like quality time with those you love :-) Saturday will have to be a busy exciting day but I'm sure Sherlock has many ideas for that!!

Easter holidays are the best holidays, it's warm enough to be out and about and cool enough to run around.

Anony

REReader said...

I just posted something....rather less mellow.

Ha! Very accurate as to the music. (My song seems to fit part of your post pretty well, though!)


He just would rather spend time with us when we're both available, I suppose.

As Anony said, smart boy. :)

Desert Wanderer said...

Speaking of things less mellow....

Danger Sparkles Rides Again
a la "Renegade" by Styx

Oh Johnny, I’m in love with the way that you sit astride my bike
Someday I’m gonna get you your own but ‘til then just hold on tight
Oh Doctor, what’s this thing that I’m feelin’? I am sure it has a name.
Some man is coming down the long road and he sure does look real fine.

The jig is up the news is out they’ve finally named me
The Dangerous Doc from the block, a jacket of denim
Never more will I deny
That I really am the guy called Danger Sparkles.

My word, I’ve spent some years on a bike and seen some men who look real fine
Wanted to get one for my own now I have taught my boy to ride
Mz Hudson, now don’t you start crying, but he’s mine and mine alone
The one that’s coming down the long road in the coat I had bejeweled

The jig is up the news is out they’ve finally named me
The Dangerous Doc from the block, a jacket of denim
Never more will I deny
That I really am the guy called Danger Sparkles.

Oh Johnny, I’m in love with the way that you sit astride my bike
Someday I’m gonna get you your own but ‘til then just hold on tight

The jig is up the news is out they’ve finally named me
The Dangerous Doc from the block, a jacket of denim
Never more will I deny
That I really am the guy called Danger Sparkles.

Greg Lestrade said...

Brilliant, DW!

Mrs Hudson does indeed have a naughty twinkle in her eye when she sees him in his denim and leather ;)

Anonymous said...

fantastic DW that is great :-)

Does that make an album now?

Anony

REReader said...

Ha, DW!!!

*Waiting for John's reaction :)*

mazarin said...

OMG, DW, that is utterly brilliant. I can't WAIT for John to see it.

Small Hobbit said...

DW - you are a genius.

And Anony, failed to say how much I liked Caffeine IV as well.

I'm majorly impressed with all the song lyrics that have been produced.

John H. D. Watson said...

DW - ...if you were here I could throw cushions at you which is clearly the appropriate response, but as you're not I suppose I can only laugh. Very good!

Anonymous said...

sparkly cushions John? ;-)

Thanks SH I've have been amazed by the songs we seem to have ended up with :-)

Anony

Desert Wanderer said...

Anony, what album would it be without art?! Sherlock, have you decided on whether you'll accept our commission?

Yeah, good thing I'm not, Doc. I'd hate to embarrass you in front of your family. :P

Anonymous said...

I'd forgotten that bit DW

Sherlock please please please will you do our album cover. I will say please lots and lots if you want.

(I hope you're asleep and won't see this till tomorrow though)

Anony

John H. D. Watson said...

DW - have some respect for your elders!

(and I'd definitely win with Sherlock on my side)

REReader said...

If there is a pillow fight, you can bet everyone is going to want to get in on it... :D

And I notice that you won the poll by a huge margin, John!

Desert Wanderer said...

Bring it, Doc. Just remember, you may have all that Army training, but when was the last time the Air Force called for ground support? :P

*launches pillow*

Anonymous said...

people were answering the wrong question RR that is is only explanation ;-)

Anony

REReader said...

Or Mycroft DID employ his school's computer lab. :)

I voted on the question as written, and for True. Sorry, but I felt I must! (Besides, John can be persuaded to choose to wear a kilt--what has been done can be done!)

Anonymous said...

He's agreed a couple of times since he put the poll up I'm sure so I guess even if he has the right to decide for himself the outcome is still the same.

(sorry John feel free to throw a cushion sparkling with metal studs in my direction)

Anony

John H. D. Watson said...

Ah, you kids... Nothing but trouble, the lot of you! :)

Desert Wanderer said...

Old people, nothing but complaints! Besides, being good didn't get us anything, so pillow fights are the next option.

Where's SH when you need her?!

innie said...

H. Savinien & Maz - glad it made you laugh! They caught me fair and square.

I'm a little surprised that all this talk of pillow-fighting hasn't coaxed at least one innuendo out of Lestrade. Though perhaps he's just hard at work on his next chapter of Greg the Florist?

Sherlock, what's going on with your play? Are you going to be performing as Ophelia soon?

Greg Lestrade said...

Lestrade was sleeping off an energetic day.

Anony - you me and John all know which question was really being answered.

So the choice is his. Kilt, bagpipes and a smile... or just bagpipes and a smile. :)

Desert Wanderer said...

Sounds like a win/win to me!

Small Hobbit said...

DW - you have a pillow fight without me! I demand a rematch. I was going to say I was with L and sleeping after a hard day, but that might not be quite what I meant.

I did vote more than once this time - proper use of a lunch time I felt.

Desert Wanderer said...

Don't worry, sh. No one else played, so doesn't count...

John H. D. Watson said...

when was the last time the Air Force called for ground support?

Missed this last night... Air Force/RAF doesn't need support because they're not fighting, they just fly about and drop things... Accidentally, I sometimes suspect! :P

Greg Lestrade said...

On the wrong side, quite frequently, if the newspapers are to be believed. Mind you, the army does that sort of thing too.

Danger, got a case on...suspect I won't be home on time. Just to warn you so you can shore up against hurricane Sherlock without me.

John H. D. Watson said...

What, the army make mistakes? Never...

All right, thanks for the warning. Is it going all right so far?

Anonymous said...

Hope you're not held up too long with work Greg and I hope it's not too messy a case.

Anony

REReader said...

Good luck, L.

You, too, John. :)

Greg Lestrade said...

Not really going anywhere much so far. Just off to see if Molly's found anything out, then relatives, then back to the scene. Unless something happens in the meantime. Quite nasty.

Anonymous said...

Quite nasty and not going anywhere much is not a good combination :-( I hope something breaks for you soon.

Anony

John H. D. Watson said...

Sorry, love. Good luck with it. Is there anything you can tell us about it?

Greg Lestrade said...

Can tell you some police officers don't get paid enough.

Young woman, killed in her own home. 5 yr old son possible witness, forensics are working now.

REReader said...

*wince*

I know it makes it harder for you if there's no witness--but I hope the 5-year-old didn't see anything at all.

(No, you don't. Get paid enough, that is, no matter what you're paid.)

Anonymous said...

Oh my god that is horrible :-(

I have no idea how you deal with these things Greg but I hope that you find some answers quickly.

Anony

John H. D. Watson said...

Oh god, that poor boy.

You doing all right? Or...as well as you can be?

Nicky said...

Oh, God, that poor boy.

Ignore the message I just left on your blog.

I hope you get home to John and Sherlock soon.

Greg Lestrade said...

I'm okay, thanks John.

Nicky, I meant to call her, but then was having such a nice day with John I didn't feel like spoiling it. So I didn't.

Anonymous said...

I think you did just the right thing on Sunday Greg, enjoying your time with John. Today is not the day to be worrying about her either.

I hope the case is making some progress for you and that you're home at some point soon :-)

Relaxed Greg was so nice to see yesterday please try and keep hold of some of that today.

Anony

John H. D. Watson said...

Okay. Let me know if you want me to bring you dinner or anything. That goes for Sally too.

Greg Lestrade said...

Sal would doubtless love you to take her dinner. But it's her day off, so you'd have to pop round hers.

Nicky said...

Right.

I'm calling her and telling her that unless she wants to lose another person out of her life she needs to sort herself out.

Love you, big bro.

John H. D. Watson said...

L - ha, right then, just you.

Greg Lestrade said...

I'll let you know. Don't want Sherlock feeling abandoned though.

How was your day?

Greg Lestrade said...

RR - I didn't mean me. And the boy found her, so he saw too much anyway.

We think he can help us a little.

REReader said...

L--You might not have meant you--I didn't think you did--but it's true anyway.

That poor child. Might help him a bit in the long run if he can help, though, so there's that.

John H. D. Watson said...

L - Not too bad. Seemed like twice as many patients at work as usual but we got to everyone.

Greg Lestrade said...

Sherlock okay?

Greg Lestrade said...

Sherlock, I will try and be home for your bedtime, but I can't promise, okay?

Sherlock said...

If John brings you dinner can I come too?

Greg Lestrade said...

He's not going to bring me dinner, because looking after you is far more important. And even if he did, no you couldn't come because I'm at a crime scene and it's not very nice.

REReader said...

But it was a nice thought, Sherlock.

Sherlock said...

Are you going to be there a long time or are you going back to work after?

Greg Lestrade said...

I'll be here a while, then I have to go and talk to some people, then I night go back to the yard, it depends what happens in the meantime. I don't know, kiddo.

What are you and John doing?

Anonymous said...

The great thing about these blogs Sherlock is that you can always know where John and Lestrade are and you can always get in touch with them even when they are busy. :-)

I hope you're having fun with John.

Anony

Sherlock said...

Jumping. He says I have too much energy.

REReader said...

Well, all that jumping should help use up some of that energy! Are you jumping for a purpose, or for the pure fun of it?

Greg Lestrade said...

Oh crap, it wasn't physio today was it, John? Or is it tomorrow?

Anonymous said...

Damn, poor kid. I, I can't get the horrible things that happened in the south of France out of my head, so just reading the age of the kid made me teary again. Good luck on your job Lestrade.

John H. D. Watson said...

Today, but I'm all right, don't worry about it. Sherlock's being pretty good, just energetic.

Anonymous said...

One of those days where it doesn't rain but it pours guys :-(

I hope you're all doing ok and all home together soon :-)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

Ah, shit, sorry love.

Sherlock, be good to John. Give him very gentle hugs.

Anonymous said...

Are you making any progress Greg? I hope the little boy is safely somewhere and that you're not looking at an all night of a job.

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

Slowly, yeah.

He's with his grandparents and there's an officer and social services and people with them.

Hope it's not all night either.

REReader said...

*sending supportive vibes*

John H. D. Watson said...

I'm glad he has family.

Sherlock's in bed and almost asleep, so don't worry on our account.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you're getting somewhere atleast and that the boy is with someone who can look after him properly.

I don't know how you do it but I'm glad there are good guys like you out there trying to make things better :-)

Does there come a point where you can say I need to sleep or will your body keep you going until it's sorted (not the right word I know but I hope you know what I mean)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

Jumping worked then? It's not even ten!

I really don't know when I'll be back. Sorry. Miss you.

John H. D. Watson said...

Jumping and bribery. I said he could read in bed for a while if he really wasn't tired yet.

It's all right. Miss you too, love.

Greg Lestrade said...

Anony - yeah, there comes a point. Well, there does these days. Before I'd have slept in my office.

Point may be approaching.

Anonymous said...

Far better to sleep in the arms of your very own doc than flat out on your desk, you'll be far more use tomorrow after proper sleep aswell I'm sure.

Try and makesure you leave as much as you can 'at work' and get some proper rest when you get home :-)

Anony

REReader said...

Yeah, a twelve-hour day is one thing, a fifteen/sixteen-hour day is quite another...

Greg Lestrade said...

Going to come home. We got any ice? (I'm okay.)

John H. D. Watson said...

We do have ice. Has someone taken exception to your face again?

(promise?)

Greg Lestrade said...

Just wrenched my arm a bit. Elbow/shoulder. On way back to the yard now, be home soon. Promise.

Anonymous said...

I'm hoping the question is about something to cover with a decent Malt rather than for bumps or bruises?

I'm glad you're heading home it's been a very long day for you.

Anony

John H. D. Watson said...

All right. I'll see you soon then. I hope it was helpful to the case at least.

Greg Lestrade said...

Anony - a decent malt can't have ice! That's resrved for the ones you don't really want to taste

John - not as useful as I'd liked. Suspect's brother. We arrested him after he tryed to escape. wasn't really part of the plam

Anonymous said...

I was only looking for a reason other than you being hurt, sadly that was what it was :-(

Hope you're ok and John can patch you up :-)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

I'm sure its nowhere near what John puts up with every day from his shoulder. Just don't want it seizing up overnight.

John H. D. Watson said...

I'll take a look at it when you get here.

Greg Lestrade said...

Leaving now, just going to take it easy on the bike. Thanks.

REReader said...

Am I allowed to be extra glad John's a doctor, L?

Either way, I'm glad you're both there for each other.

Anonymous said...

Just because it's not as bad as John's doesn't mean it doesn't deserve treating properly. You will of course need it in perfect working order for the morning so I'm glad John's going to look at it for you :-)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

Thanks, both of you.

REReader said...

Can't you sleep, L? (Or hopefully you were and now are again.)

Greg Lestrade said...

Was just thinking for a bit. Now back at work.

Anonymous said...

Did you sleep at all? I hoped you had got home and fallen asleep with John but I'm getting the feeling there is more going on in your head than's fair right now.

I really hope you can sort this case out today, is Sally back today? You need to remember to look after yourself when things are stressful or they build up to a real mess far to quickly.

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

Slept a bit, yeah. And John took care of me.

Sal's back on today. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Good good and good :-)

Anony

Small Hobbit said...

How's the arm this morning L? Hope you're not suffering too much from the after effects. And Doc, hope the shoulder isn't aching too much either.

Desert Wanderer said...

Hey, Lestrade, did you know 30 March is Doctor's Appreciation Day? And isn't Doc Watson Appreciation Day (aka his birthday) around then, too? Coincidence? I think not!

(Law Enforcement Appreciation Week is the week of 15 May)

Anonymous said...

How's it going Greg? Are you making any progress?

I hope things are going ok and that you're getting out and about in the Sun a bit :-)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

It's okay, thanks SH.

I'll be sure to appreciate him all the more, DW. Our holiday starts on that day.

Anony - slow progress, yeah.

Anonymous said...

Glad you're getting somewhere even if it is only slowly :-)

Anony

REReader said...

Best of luck with the case, L--and with whatever else you were thinking about last night, if that's appropriate. Glad the arm's not too bad today. And I hope your shoulder is likewise, John.

It's supposed to get all sunny and warm here today--and I can tell you right now it's all pollen all the time! *sneeze*

Desert Wanderer said...

Ewwwww! Doc, RR just sneezed on us! Gross!!!

;)

REReader said...

HEY! I'm not toting around this box of tissues just because it color-coordinates with my outfit, you know!

(And before you complain about the bag of dirty tissues, no one is asking you to touch them. :P)

Greg Lestrade said...

Thanks Anony, RR.

Difficult day.

REReader said...

I'm sorry you're having a rough day, L. Is it the case?

Anonymous said...

Anything anyone can do Greg? I know that's probably a daft question but I can't help asking it.

Wish I could send hugs somehow but I'll have to leave that to John later :-)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

Yeah, the case. Thanks, and no nothing really.

Anonymous said...

If there's nothing practical I can do I'll have to stick with thinking of you and hoping things sort themselves out. :-)

Anony

REReader said...

*sending hopeful/soothing vibes*

Greg Lestrade said...

Thanks. It's nice knowing you're all here, just like it's good knowing I've got John and the boys at home (or school).

Anonymous said...

http://www.littleburts.co.uk/ekmps/shops/littleburts/images/arsenal-fc-banner-bear-4044-p.jpg

Anony

Desert Wanderer said...

Do you think the RSPCA investigates cruelty to stuffed animals/plush toys?

Just kidding. I bet that's what Lestrade looks like on match days!

Greg Lestrade said...

Fur's the right colour.

I might get Spider a shirt.

REReader said...

Heh, yes, that would look great! But where to find a shirt with 8 sleeves?

Anonymous said...

Cruelty would be a tottenham shirt DW ;-)

I'm sure someone could make Spider a shirt if they put their mind to it.

Hope it made you smile Greg :-)

Anony

mazarin said...

Maybe spider could just have a hat?

Hope things get better, L.

REReader said...

Hey, L--how's the getting home looking? (Because maybe a break--and some time with John and Sherlock--would help, or at least not hurt?)

Greg Lestrade said...

probably be earlier than yesterday. should be in time to say goodnight to Sherlock.

REReader said...

And collect some hugs, yes? Well it's something...

Anonymous said...

That is great news Greg :-) Sherlock will love to see you and I know you'll love to see him :-)

Have you got things sorted or just finished for the night?

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

I would. I did see him briefly this morning, before handing him off to a very-not-a-morning-badger-John.

Sort of sorted. We've got an APB out on a suspect. Still really don't know where he is. Hope he hasn't left the country.

Anonymous said...

I am so glad you've reached the 'sort of sorted' point you sound a lot happier with where you're at than you did last night :-)

I hope you get home to your boys soon :-)

Anony

REReader said...

That's fast work, L. Got my fingers crossed they find the suspect quickly.

Greg Lestrade said...

SUspect is known to us, so matches came back.

Still have to prove it, but it's good to have a prime suspect. Just got to find him.

REReader said...

It's a big step forward, I'd say!

Anonymous said...

It's good to know the databases work but 'known to us' is never a nice thing I guess :-(

I hope someone manages to find him soon.

You heading home yet? you had a massive day yesterday and you're already on a long one today you need to rest yourself especially given your brain didn't let you sleep much yesterday!

Anony

REReader said...

And for something completely different--we've started our Passover cleaning, which reminded me that I wanted to say:

Sherlock, if you talk in school about Passover, which you might since it starts in two weeks, and you have any questions, feel free to ask. (Even if you don't talk about it in school. :))

Greg Lestrade said...

It is a step forward. But can't get complacent. it might not be him yet.

Anony, heading home now, yeah

Anonymous said...

good good :-) have some fun with Sherlock and John, lots of hugs at least :-)

Anony

Small Hobbit said...

Glad to hear you're heading home. I'm sure you'll get a riotous welcome :)

REReader said...

it might not be him yet.

Can I just say how much I appreciate that you manage to keep this in mind always? VERY, that's how much.

Sherlock said...

He's home! And we kept him some chocolate pudding because it's nice and Mrs Hudson made it so he doesn't even have to do anything and there's other food too but it's not as good as pudding.

REReader said...

Excellent, Sherlock! Chocolate pudding IS nice--not as nice as hugs, but very nearly. :)

Sherlock said...

He's getting hugs too because John's sitting right next to him and they're talking and he's already said hello to the degus and I ran down because I saw him walking up the road so he carried me back upstairs and then we had a big hug all three of us.

Anonymous said...

You are a lovely boy Sherlock I assume pudding came with lots of cuddles for all of you :-)

Glad you're home Greg, time to relax ready for some proper sleep tonight I hope :-)

Anony

REReader said...

That's lovely, Sherlock. You three take very good care of each other, which is very happy-making. (Four, when Mycroft is home. :))

Greg Lestrade said...

He is lovely. All my boys are brilliant.

Anonymous said...

good people deserve good people Greg :-)

you are all so good for each other, a happy house of happy boys. :-)

Anony

Anon Without A Name said...

Glad you're home with (most of) your boys, Lestrade :-)

John, Sherlock - glad you have your Lestrade home with you :-)

Greg Lestrade said...

Thanks to all of you. It really is nice knowing you're all rooting for us.

REReader said...

How could we not? You all just fit. :)

mazarin said...

You guys really are the best - it's lovely to have such wonderful people to root for, you know? It's like you were all just made for each other, and that's a rare and precious thing.

REReader said...

(You said that soooo much better than I, maz. Thank you!)

Anonymous said...

How could we not wish the best for all four of you? you have all faced many challenges in your lives and you all have many reasons why you could hold up your hands and say 'please world go away' and reasons you could bury your head in a pillow and refuse to get out of bed but you don't. Everyday you get up, you live your lives and you love each other and whatever the world throws at you eventually you come through it together and stronger.

It's not rooting for you as much as seeking inspiration from you all :-)

I hope you are relaxed this evening Greg and that real sleep comes to you tonight:-)

Anony

Greg Lestrade said...

If only all the world were like all of you.

Anonymous said...

I hope you got some good sleep Greg :-) and I hope you find the guy you're after.

Mostly though I hope you have a day that finishes on time so you're home for dinner and playtime with Sherlock :-)

Anony

Desert Wanderer said...

Insomniacs?v ;)

I think more people are than realize it. It's "Sons of Martha" syndrome. It's my.favorite poem, and what I think of when I think of public servants like you and the Doc.

As in the thronged and the lighted ways
So in the dark and the desert they stand
Wary and watchful all their days
That their brother's days may be long in the land


Or something like that, too lazy to look it up. ;)

Any progress overnight/this morning? Is your cuddle meter full? :)

Greg Lestrade said...

DW - yeah. Feels more like

I can make it through the day
I can fake it okay
I just smile and pretend
And I tell myself I'll be alright


Sometimes. And the rest.

And I think this is comment 200 so we'll all have to decamp to my goog and search for those keys.

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