After the incident with Sherlock and the monkeys, we got on the ferry to Morocco. The wake behind the ferry from Gibraltar to Tangiers:
I wasn't quite sure about the S on the end of Tangier(s) so I looked on Wikipedia (which says either way is correct), and found this: Tangier has been reputed as a safe house for international spying activities. I'm dying to ask Mrs Holmes if this is true, but she'd just give me that look of hers.
I did ask Anthea, but she said Mrs Holmes had given her the day off (as if she answers my ridiculous questions when she doesn't have the day off) and headed down to the beach...not with beach towel and sunblock as one might expect, but for a run, from which she didn't return for two hours. I'm not sure she properly understands the concept of a day off.
And now L has made mojitos and guacamole. He also bit my elbow and informed me that our beach has land sharks. I love seeing him like this, happy and relaxed and playful (even when he cheats at water volleyball).
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As day trips in that is a pretty impressive one!
The holiday seems to be doing you all the world of good which is lovely to see :-)
As day trips go obviously ;-) (hate this phone!)
It sounds like everyone is relaxed and happy (in their own ways)--which makes me happy, too. :)
I showed mummy my diving too and why is John's mojito different to mine?
I bet your mum was plenty impressed with your diving, Sherlock--you've learned so much so fast!
(Is your mojito nice? I can't drink things with alcohol, so maybe I should try the recipe Lestrade used for yours.)
L - yes, you never know when they'll attack...
You don't! I thought I saw a couple lurking under the bed earlier, just to warn you...
Sherlock, yours doesn't have rum in it. And before you ask, no, you can't have even a bit. Yours is special.
Under the bed?
I expect they'll come out at night, under the cover of darkness, to nibble on tasty little doctors.
Less of the 'little' if you want anything to nibble on later, thank you.
That is quite a sharky grin you have at the moment.
Sharky? Hmm.
Okay, I'll fight off the land sharks for nibbling rights. But you'll have to turn your glowing ears off so as not to attract their attention...
Next time when you sit on me and offer to do my back, include the ears, and we won't have a problem.
Next time when you sit on me and offer to do my back, include the ears, and we won't have a problem.
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I thought Doctors recommended that you don't stick things in your ears...
Don't worry, Nameless, I assure you it wouldn't fit!
(referring to my finger, obviously. I have large hands.)
Sunblock! I was talking about...
Never mind, just give me another mojito.
I have large hands
You're not making it any better, Lestrade :-p
You old lush, you. Oh, I mean, you are lush, you.
You know what they say, Nameless, big hands...big...
Gloves?
John - another mojito is always a good thing :-)
Ears?
Just how many of those mojitos have you all had? :D
You got it, Nameless.
Less said about ears the better from you, Danger Ray...
I'm beginning to have more and more sympathy for Nicky....
Don't know what you mean. I was a great big brother. You just don't appreciate my many charms.
And as you read this, squinting at your phone, I may just cool you down with some ice and mint ....down your shirt. Or shorts.
That's it! you're going in the pool right now
I'm not sure the exact sequence of events, but John and Lestrade are now both in the pool, fully clothed, and I think John's trying to drown Lestrade.
And now Sherlock's jumped in too, also fully clothed.
Carpe diem, Mycroft. Can't hurt just once. :)
Five quid on Lestrade.
Go on Mycroft go you only live once!
Mycroft, Anthea--might was well make it a party and join 'em, no? :)
I really don't feel the need to join in.
My money is on John and Lestrade having to call a truce to rescue Sherlock from drowning.
no need I would agree but it might be fun ;-)
It's not about needing to--it's about being silly! (It doesn't hurt, in small doses. :))
I might have to trust Anthea's professional judgement on this one. Unless, of course, you join in, Anthea, in which case, a tenner on you.
In that case, Mycroft, my money's on Sherlock's "drowning" being a ruse.
I won't say who won. Because the loser might sulk if I do. But I will make the loser a mojito to help him get over it. ;)
hmph
Wasn't it nice of Doc to help strokke your ego by letting you win? Makes a nice addition to other strokes, I'm sure. :)
DW - I only do it so he'll let me make it up to him. Whilst protecting him from Land Sharks, obviously.
I'm sure that was unfair in some way. Possibly due to the number of mojitos I've had.
Ah, you've discovered my cunning plan, to incapacitate you with drink and then feed you to the land sharks...
It's lovely that Mrs H gets to put Sherlock to bed times like this. Although i always feel like there's something we've forgotten to do :)
Do land sharks have feet?
errr...there ways are mysterious, a very under-studied creature. I think they float on a layer of hot air... ;)
Well, the hot air part is true, at least...
Heh. Hoversharks.
Mm. And their domesticated counterparts - Hoover Sharks. They're bottom feeders, y'know ;)
DW - Indeed. They're experts at creating it. Special gills, I think...
HOOVER SHARKS
i think I'm finding that a lot funnier than i should
I think, as far as you're concerned, there's no more rum. All the rum has gone. Why has the rum gone? Because any time you laugh that much at my jokes, it's time to stop drinking rum...
shhhh, your jokes are funny, and I love you.
Hmm.
Love you too.
oh good
C'mon, bed, with a large glass of water and some paracetemol for you. And sunglasses in the morning :)
Mmkay.I'm okay really though.
Have a lovely Saturday, then, all of you! Shabbat shalom... :)
*giggling madly* Oh, I don't suppose there is picture (or even better, camera footage) of the pool fight, is there? :D
If the sharks have visited you tonight, I hope the marks are fully coverable by clothing... lest Sherlock decides he wants to play doctor.
Mycroft - What do you think of Morocco? I've wanted to go there for quite some time now.
~A from NW
There may have been some shark action...
John is mainly moving slowly, sunglasses firmly on face this morning. Although he doesn't seem too bad. Just a bit sensitive to excessive noise and sunshine. So perfect for Sherlock on a beautiful bright morning...
I assume this movement is slower than a normal morning, because all mornings should begin with slow movement.
AfNW, I hope your test goes well.
L - I suppose I can't just lie in the hammock with you all day?
There may have been some shark action...
Is that what you cool kids are calling it these days?
John - I hope that you're feeling suitably recovered, and that you're not suffering too much dehydration after ll that shark action :-)
AfNW - good luck with your test!
Hmm... you could. But Sherlock wanted to explore the beach more. It's so big and we've only been to 'our' bit of it.
Although I shall try to keep him away from the nudist parts, for their sakes, not his. Thought if we did that then Mycroft and their Mum could have a bit of peace and quiet.
Mmkay. Feel free to buy us both ice cream if there's any opportunity for that... :)
Ha, not sure there will be. Although I hear there's a surf school somewhere, so perhaps there.
Can I feel free to join the nudists, even up my tan?
And apparently there's a place you can hire horses to explore on, too. No idea where though.
If you really want to. Not on a horse though.
Can't explore on a horse, or can't explore nude on a horse? Or can't learn to surf on a horse?
Are you sure you want to come... you look.... tired.
Can't explore nude on a horse. Ill advised. Pretty sure you can't learn to surf on a horse either, though I would love to see you try. Can you surf not on a horse?
I'm fiiiiiine. It's completely not my fault your mojitos were so good.
Well, I'm no doctor, but I could prescribe some hair of the dog later... or just tell you to keep your sunnies on and we'll take it easy.
I can't really say I can surf. I have been in the sea on a board before. But not with any serious intention. More bodyboarding and things. Nothing fancy or clever.
You will not tempt me with your demon rum. Demon mint. Whatever. Don't worry, I'll be fine. Wouldn't want to miss you surfing on a horse.
I tried windsurfing once. I fell off a lot.
Well, challenging mother nature in a battle against wind and water at the same time is just silly. Water was enough to make me fall off plenty.
I thought it might be easier because you could hold on and balance with the sail bit. Pretty sure I was wrong.
Well, I wouldn't suggest water polo, nude or not. It's really hard to keep your horse from drowning. D:
(Can I come hang out with you guys? I have to use the strimmer to get the grass in my back yard down to knee height so I can mow it. You sound like you're having much more fun.)
There are cows on the beach with big horns! They're just sitting like they're on a day out and enjoying the beach and it's funny.
John told Lestrade not to try and ride them and Lestrade told John to watch out for landsharks.
Maybe DW could borrow a cow to cut her grass.
Sheep, that's what she needs.
She doesn't need them rustled by you, though.
Well, maybe she does, but I forbid you to rustle anything. Besides, the postage would be terrible, from here. And the stamps would fall off their wool, or they'd eat them or something.
Hmm, no air mail then... Can sheep swim?
I imagine their wool would get a bit too soggy.
I'll throw Danger in the pool wearing one of his woolly jumpers in a bit, see what happens.
Sherlock and I just climbed up and then slid down a massive sand dune, racing to the sea, shedding our clothes down to our shorts as we ran and swam to where John was having a peaceful float in the water and ruined that for him comprehensively.
I'll throw Danger in the pool wearing one of his woolly jumpers in a bit, see what happens.
I predict a wet DI...
I'll throw Danger in the pool wearing one of his woolly jumpers in a bit, see what happens.
You're too late, Murray tried it a few years ago. You can ask him about the result.
Experiments should be done more than once to check results.
Now...Kiss Me Slow? Love Juice? Sex Appeal? Or are you feeling more like a Dry Hole?
I think I'll stick to orange juice.
Can do you an apple, mint and soda?
That sounds nice, yeah. Is that what you gave Sherlock?
Yeah, with some ginger beer and crushed up sugar etc.
Genius. Back to the Fuchsia should serve drinks.
Hey, if Greg the Florist is doing flowers and drinks what's John doing to pull his weight in the spooky castle?
John's his employee, so whatever he tells him, I imagine... Making bouquets? Saving him from ancient curses perhaps?
Sounds about right - saving his skin.
Although maybe Greg's a really bad boss...rides his employees hard...
I feel certain John will be able to keep up with his demands.
I'm certain he will. Seems like a very dedicated employee. So far he's been employed as a florist...and attended lunch, a funeral and a spooky castle...
Those ex-cattle rustlers know how to put in a full day's work.
I think it was the arduous days underwear modelling that put the work ethic in him.
It is a hard job, actually. One of my girlfriends did that and she had a million horror stories.
..and after all of the times underwear modelling has come up in conversation here..and NOW he mentions he used to date a model.
admitting he dated a model may require admitting they did some photo shoots together ;-)
It was a long time ago! It was not the first thing to spring to mind.
Don't worry, I shall be over here, containing my jealousy, Three Continents.
I mean, really, it would be mean spirited of me to wish no one else had ever known the joy of being with you. I'll keep telling myself that.
Don't worry, I like you better. And you're more attractive.
Even in pants and a bra? We could check. Anthea? Can I borrow some? Matching, please...
John - So after Murray threw you in the pool... was it the start of an epic water battle or prank war? :)
Greg - Sounds like it's time for another installment of Greg the Florist!
SH, Nameless - Thanks for the luck! I'm taking a gov't exam on Oct 4; don't expect to pass, but one never knows...
~ A from NW
Where did you get to? If you've actually gone to steal her underwear, I fear for your life.
....Greg, have we ever mentioned that you are a brave, brave man?
~A from NW
A - good luck! As for Murray...rest assured he was sorry afterward...
We're just discussing if I should go for a push up balconette bra or a nice practical full-cup, actually. And what colour would suit me. I say hot pink, she thinks a dusky blue.
No, I lie, she's got me in a half nelson, making me beg for forgiveness.
I don't know, your hot pink Valentine's pants look pretty good.
Hot pink it is then.
Right... Are you wearing them under your shorts? I could check...
I think you should check. Thoroughly. Leave no...stone unturned. No crevice unexplored..
We should go to bed then. You can check for landsharks.
Well, that sounds like another wonderful vacation day... :)
Sherlock--I was reading The New York Times Magazine this morning, and they had an article with the most amazing photos of insects from Mozambique, and my first thought was that you might like to see them--the ones they showed in the magazine are online here. (They made me think of that wonderful drawing you made of the insect you saw in the park last year.) I hope you like them!
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