Well...Federer's in the final. I wasn't expecting that, to be honest, even though I put him down to win the whole thing in our tennis pool. I thought he'd go out to Rafa in the semis. Now that there's a chance he might actually win the whole thing, I'm bizarrely nervous. I've also done something to my back and may end up watching the final from a prone position on the sofa while avoiding any sudden movements.
I've been at the allotment a lot (that and the back may be related), and things are coming along surprisingly well. Sherlock wants us to plant watermelons, but I think it's too late (?) and also given the planting instructions, they might well take up the entire allotment. Space 6-8 feet apart! Still, maybe next year. Fruit seems to be our downfall (blueberry bush shows no sign that it might ever consider producing anything except leaves).
Mycroft is doing well in his new job, to no one's surprise. We went for a visit and Sherlock did not consume their entire supply of ice cream, although he is now convinced that, having got it once for free, he will get free ice cream there forever. Presumably even when he's grown. I tried to pay for it this time, but the woman who runs the shop thinks he's 'precious and a very polite young man' and since he actually is very polite with her, I didn't want to press the issue.
In other news, Murray's seeing someone, and she's apparently tennis mad. They went and camped in the queue for tickets. Murray said it was a lot like the Army but with less nudity and more swearing. Not sure if he was serious or not. He sent me pictures, one of court 18 and part of his finger and one of someone who had a Federthemed umbrella:
I've been at the allotment a lot (that and the back may be related), and things are coming along surprisingly well. Sherlock wants us to plant watermelons, but I think it's too late (?) and also given the planting instructions, they might well take up the entire allotment. Space 6-8 feet apart! Still, maybe next year. Fruit seems to be our downfall (blueberry bush shows no sign that it might ever consider producing anything except leaves).
Mycroft is doing well in his new job, to no one's surprise. We went for a visit and Sherlock did not consume their entire supply of ice cream, although he is now convinced that, having got it once for free, he will get free ice cream there forever. Presumably even when he's grown. I tried to pay for it this time, but the woman who runs the shop thinks he's 'precious and a very polite young man' and since he actually is very polite with her, I didn't want to press the issue.
In other news, Murray's seeing someone, and she's apparently tennis mad. They went and camped in the queue for tickets. Murray said it was a lot like the Army but with less nudity and more swearing. Not sure if he was serious or not. He sent me pictures, one of court 18 and part of his finger and one of someone who had a Federthemed umbrella:
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I live in fear of you whipping that out next time it rains...
Can you train Maf to do that kneading thing she does on your back? Or just walk up and down on you a lot?
I might be even later than planned. There may be...action.
I think she's happy to walk all over me...
Is action good? Does that mean it might be drawing to a close?
Good that it might be over, yes. Just depends what happens. It might be a bit of a false start, if nothing...useful happens.
Good luck, whatever happens.
Thanks. Is there any cheese left, or did Sherlock miss me so much he was forced to eat it all?
With greAt effort Mycroft and I saved you some.
What shall I compensate myself with when he's having his sleepover on the boat? A large gin?
Looks like things are indeed happening. I ... seem to be going on a date with another man. For justice. Sorry.
Sounds about right.
Seems odd to say good luck with that, but...I hope you get the desired outcome?
We've got his back, John.
I am absolutely not telling him the Dutch have gone through though.
I know you do, Sally. Thanks. Tell him to call me when it's over? If he has time.
As if I have to tell him!
Well...you know. Just in case.
I seem to have missed the whole of Wimbledon - I was amazed to realise it was the final weekend this weekend. Mind you, half my friends seem to be focussing entirely on the cycling at the moment.
John,I hope your back's OK, and that it's just a bit of muscle strain that's easily sorted.
Lestrade - be safe.
Seems to be going well so far. Although I hope this isn't the sort of chat up lines he used on you.
He implied I was a murder suspect and then asked me out for coffee a bit later. I don't suppose that would work in this case...
Nameless - thanks, I have a small cat acting as a heating pad.
No coffee and implying he knows what this guy's done would give the game away a bit.
I'm sure.
You still around, John?
Yeah, why?
Don't worry, but...I might need to deliver the boss back to you.
What happened?
He's just talking to the paramedics. We think something was slipped in his drink. He's...not making a whole lot of sense. Got the guy though.
God. Well thank goodness you got him. Is Greg all right? I mean...obviously he's not great, but...?
We don't know what it was yet, we're trying to get the guy to tell us. We had people watching for this, and no one saw anything. The boss just started acting funny. The police doc might make him go to hospital. Shame it's not you. He's conscious.
Tell me if he ends up going to hospital, please, and I'll meet him there. I think between Mycroft, Mrs H, and Anthea, I can leave Sherlock for a bit.
Can I send a car for you? He doesn't want to go to hospital, but he really isn't making much sense and I'm pretty sure he's hallucinating although he swears hes not. you might be good for him.
Yeah, of course. Thanks, Sally.
Someone's on the way.
They're just taking bloods from him for evidence and he might have to pee in a pot if he can, then as far as I'm concerned he can go wherever's best. I'll leave that up to you to decide.
All right. See you soon.
0_0
Hope everything's OK with Lestrade.
He's...well, he's won a fight with an oxygen mask, and wrapped himself in a blanket. Including his head. He won't talk to me. I just can't believe it happened, we knew it was a danger, we had him covered.
Hope everything's OK. Bad people can be so good at doing these things otherwise they wouldn't get away with it I suppose
John's in the ambulance talking to him.
On the plus side, Lestrade's bodily fluids must be providing primo evidence. One hopes. Also, that the presence of his private Doc will calm his mind till he can ride out whatever it is.
Wishing all the best to everyone. And that John's strained back isn't hurt trying to haul his loopy loved one up the stairs.
fA
Poor Greg. I'm sure you were all watching closely, just as I'm sure this guy has practice making his moves. What's important is that he's being looked after by his personal doc.
Thanks for the update, Sally. I'm sure your team did everything they could have done - which is how his unusual behaviour was spotted, and action taken.
I've sent them home, with a couple of burly constables to save John's back. But I think John will go all Hulk at the first sign of the Boss needing him.
Why anyone does these drugs for fun is beyond me. that didn't look like fun.
It's still not fun. I'm very glad you got the man who did this.
You're kind to update us Sally, given that you must be busy. Thanks.
fA
Best to the two of you John. Hope you get him to sleep, or at least calm, soon. (& I certainly don't expect you to be updating all of us till everybody's slept. You've got more important things to focus on.)
fA
fA
I'll call you in the morning, John. I hope he's ok.
He will be. Thanks, Sally.
Ugh, yes, every time I have to take narcotics I marvel that anyone does them for fun.
You and me both, Becca. I find the idea that people find that preferable to the way they normally feel quite sobering.
I hope whatever it is washes out of L's system quickly and with no lasting ill effects, and that you don't have anything alarming or difficult to cope with, John.
In okay, thanks sal
Sadly, I come down a little farther on the side of substance abuse. My control needs are too high for hallucinogens, and I can take or leave stimulants (other than coffee), but my limited experience with both prescription and non-prescriptions downers is that I love 'em. Since I have serious family history of alcoholism, I imagine it's partially genetic.
I've never experienced a confluence of events that put me in the soup - I'm pretty law-abiding & (knock wood) pretty healthy. And I've gotten through enough life shit without succumbing to alcohol that I'm pretty sure my self-monitoring will keep me out of that trouble.
But I had to weigh in for the other side. I totally understand how people with bigger challenges or worse coping skills than I've ever had slide into drug abuse and addiction. There but for the grace of God (or stupid good luck).
fA
Glad you're doing better, Greg.
fA
Flipping heck Greg, I'm glad you're ok.
I hope you're ok John and the boys.
I feel like I've been hit by a truck. John and Mycroft are trying to ensure I don't lift a finger...Sherlock wants every detail.
Every credit to my colleagues who got me out of a bad situation, because I was in serious trouble.
Wow, sorry you've had to go through all that, Greg, but the good part is that at least you caught the guy and that surely means the op is over so once you recover from this you won't have to feel uncomfortable about that any more.
Well done Sally and everyone for looking after you and make the most of having your Doc and the boys there to help. If Sherlock does get even the barest details of what you've been through with this drug reaction it'll hopefully keep him off ever doing anything similar when he's older so that's good, though I know he's too sensible for that anyway.
Have a restful day, Greg, and I hope you feel better soon.
I'm glad your boys are looking after you Greg but I'm sorry it's necessary although a day of resting does give you the opportunity to watch John watch tennis ;-)
I hope you got everything sorted last night Sally and that you and rest of the people involved are getting some rest today as well :-)
Thanks. I'm not sure how I can describe it. I couldn't move. And it felt like my body was melting and stretching. Seemed like it took days for anything that happened. When John arrived I couldn't get to him, I was fighting like...trees, and bands of light, in a forest and I couldn't reach him. Although he says I was just staring at him. So...anyway, Sal says they're about 90% sure it was Ketamine. Waiting for the lab to confirm.
he didn't even eat the cheese I left for him because he wasn't feeling well. Mycroft says we can go to the park later if John and Lestrade need to sleep more.
I'm sure Lestrade will appreciate the cheese being left for him when he's feeling better. And that's very good of Mycroft, I'm sure you'll have fun!
It would seem sensible to empty the house of Sherlocks and dogs. Leaving only Lestrade and John, who both look rather grey this morning, and Maftet, who is a professional sleeping expert.
That was very thoughtful of you Sherlock, leaving some cheese for Lestrade.
John, Lestrade, I hope you get the time and space you need today; sounds like Mycroft is already on top of making that happen (as a family unit, you know, you're all so incredibly supportive of each other, it's a lovely thing to witness).
Sally - I hope you and your team are also having a restful day after what must have been a pretty painful (if successful) night all round.
You don't need me to point out how thoughtful that is, so I won't. Instead I'll say that I'm sure both Sherlock and the dogs will enjoy the chance to run around--and Sherlock will undoubtedly enjoy having you to himself for a while.
Just catching up on last night's activities. J & L, hope you manage to get some rest and feel better later, a nasty thing to have to go through. And Mycroft I hope you don't get worn out in the process of occupying Sherlock, who no doubt has sufficient energy for all of you.
John has furnished us with drinks, snacks, pillows, cat toys and treats (for Maf, not for us). I believe this is a sign he's settling in for the long haul with the tennis.
I'm still being an uncoordinated liability.
The boys have gone to the park, armed with dog toys, dogs, money for ice cream and Anthea. Not money for anthea, just Anthea.
And now I've sat here for 5 minutes trying to work out if Anthea is her name. My mind is completely wrecked today.
Mrs Hudson has offered baking distractions when they get back.
Anthea is, indeed, her name (at least, the name we know her by. I suppose it's probably not her actual name).
Glad you're....okay-ish, Lestrade (and everyone else). That sounds scary. This is where the English expression "bloody hell" seems eminently appropriate. I had to tend to a friend who I think was drugged once (who just drops drugs into a random person's drink in a bar and then wanders away?) and it was profoundly un-fun for both of us, even if most of what she did was sleep.
I dunno if you were able to get the criminal for what you were originally hoping...but at least you got him for all these other things.
Ella
If he doesn't win this tiebreak, I'm just going to hide under the bed for the rest of the match.
If I still had my blanket you could wrap your head in it too.
But you probably won't think you're inside an elephant.
Glad you're recovering, Greg. "Disassociative psychedelic" is what I'ver heard ketamine described as. Doesn't sound remotely like something to take for entertainment.
I'm good with either player winning this match. Sentiment one way, my pick the other way. They play lovely tennis, anyway.
fA
Me oh my. It's like they want to give the crowd their money's worth.
fA
I dunno, if you want to completely lose touch with the world I can see the appeal. Just not in that situation. Everything was so confusing.
I suppose it might also make a difference if you took it on purpose and knew what to expect. (Although I don't think I'd ever find it appealing--I'm not a fan of being out of control.)
It's very peaceful inside elephants. Lions, on the other hand...
Ella
Yeah, RR. My control needs are too high. I love being sedated - but not if things stop making sense.
In more important news: this TENNIS MATCH. I'm now flat out rooting with my emotions. I want Federer to take it one more time. These guys play such economical, efficient, pretty tennis.
fA
Oh my, oh my. What a game!
fA
RR - most people who do K control the situation, in my experience. If they do enough to get in the state I was in.
John is currently playing every point of this tennis game. I think he's expending more energy than they are.
Oh, goodness! Just got caught up on the events of last night. I'm glad you're all right, L. I hope you continue to feel better, and that the rest of the day is relatively quiet and calm for you.
This match is why people follow pro sports.
fA
If the match is playing here, it's on a cable channel we don't get! :(
L, to me having a drug play tricks with my brain is giving up too much control. I'm very unhappy with anesthesthia, even.
Well it plays a lot of tricks. And is an anaesthetic for horses. So...I couldn't recommend it to you for a good time.
Piplover - I am feeling better, but still clumsy and forgetful. I can't say watching John watching this tennis is quiet or calm though!
Sorry. I am actually going to die before this is over.
Please don't. My current state would mean mouth to mouth and some heart pumping would involve a headbutt and a bit of rough chest groping.
someone just called Federicorn 'cucumberesque'. Do you like your Federicorn Cucumberesque, Danger?
...As in cool as a?
John just threw himself back into the sofa so hard Maf leapt up and puffed out her fur at him. I've gathered her into my safe embrace so she doesn't get squashed.
is that...it?
Yeah. That's it.
Want a hug? Maf will let you feed her a treat, too. She's good like that.
I can't help but think that on-court interviews just minutes after winning/losing are a bad idea. They do it in rugby, sometimes football, too. Just seems a bit cruel.
Hope throwing yourself onto the sofa hasn't done your back any further injury, John. And that Maf deigns to forgive you... soonish.
Well. That was exciting.
Immediate post-game interviews have to be a challenge, but I like the fact that tennis players rarely fail to rise to the challenge. These two displayed their usual gentleman-like behavior.
fA
In my fantasy world, I'm calling that Federer wins Wimbledon next year and then retires.
fA
Maf has forgiven John. Sherlock, Mycroft and the dogs have returned in a herd-like manner, complete with cake.
Well done, Sherlock & Mycroft to time your return to the end of the match. Very considerate!
fA
Mrs Hudson was watching it and she wanted Federer to win too
Hope you're feeling a bit more back to normal now, Greg, and hope your back has survived today's tension, John. Do you have more time off tomorrow to enjoy your time together too. Well done Mycroft and Sherlock for having fun out and about and for giving the guys some peace (if you can call watching fraught tennis peaceful) and also for bringing back cake - win-win. :)
Unlucky Federicorn, would have been nice if he'd won. Thanks for organising the tennis, Becca, it was good fun even if my picks ended pretty early.
Here is the link to the Semi-final predictions. If they can be filled in by 9.00 pm GMT on Tuesday before the next game starts please that'd be great. Good luck everyone. :)
http://www.carryon.org.uk/worldcup2014/index.php/survey/index/sid/677413/newtest/Y/lang/en
Joolz, I have a vague memory of filling that out on my iPod at some unGodly hour of the morning--did you get it or should I fill it out again?
I got it fine thanks, RR. Also got graham22, Nameless, Piplover, ro, Paula, Small Hobbit, KT and Lancs Anon so far. :)
I think John needs a massage.
I'm...doing a lot better. It's hard not to examine your own head too much when something like that happens. wonder why your brain supplied what it did.
Joolz, I'll get the household onto it!
Thanks, Joolz!
NOW they're airing the men's final....no, it makes no sense to me either.
Peak viewing times? Clashing with another event?
Sunday afternoon is as dead as viewing times get here--and before that, WABC was airing celebrity wife swap. :?
I fear what Sherlock will say about this weekend to his teachers and schoolmates.
I'm sure he's old enough now to know just what information to share and how to make the story sound dramatic without scaring anyone who might be a bit more delicate than him!
How you feeling now? I hope the lazy day has helped you feel more normal :-)
I hope so!
Physically, a lot better. Mentally...will take a bit more time, I guess. And I still keep forgetting things. But that might just be old age ;)
I'm sure a quiet word with Mrs N tomorrow would be fine. At least it will save her having to separate the fact from the embellishment.
Hope you manage to get some sleep tonight L and that it helps with the mental bits. And if you've started walking into rooms and wonder what you've come for, join the club ;)
I assume that you're not working tomorrow because that would be insane
Anonymous - you know me...I would work tomorrow. But happily I'm not as insane as to fight both John and Sal on the issue. So no, home for a couple of days now.
Good to hear, you need time to get that stuff completely out of your system.
Yeah, I don't think I'd have been much use to them. I haven't been to John!
But have just realised I haven't asked for any details of Murray's new girlfriend. Like...why haven't we invited them around yet?
I think he's still putting on a front of not being a complete lunatic. Being around all of us might spoil that for him a bit.
Dunno. It might make him seem positively sane.
You make a fair point.
Haha, definitely time to haze Murray. All in good fun, of course.
Final WImbledon results! Standings have shifted for those who guessed Djokovic!
ATP:
fA: 228
Greg: 209
John: 191
Lancs. Anon and Anonybob: 176
Nameless: 174
Becca: 172
Joolz: 169
REReader: 156
Small Hobbit: 151
Ro: 146
DW: 138
That's all folks!
I shall just sit here looking smug that I got a better tennis score than him.
Then run when he realises I bet against Federicorn.
Why would you do such a thing! I was going to get you your very own Federbrella...
Because I thought Djokovic win! I thought that was the game!
Well...he shouldn't have. And he has stupid hair.
Do you want tea or anything? Or really we should probably go to bed.
tea's good. Tea in bed? Tea in bed with Maf glaring at us for not sleeping?
That sounds nice.
...The tea in bed, not the glaring cat. Even though she will.
She always gets a grump on when you don't settle down to be a cushion straight away. She paces about, trying to dig claws into strategic places and shove her tail up my nose.
Maybe you can get her to curl around your tea and keep it warm.
She'd just drink it. Or I'd spill it on her, given how unbalanced I've been today.
And that wouldn't end well.
My sister's cat knocks over any cup she can get her paws on if she's not allowed to drink out of it.
I dislike Djokovic, but even I must admit his hair looks ridiculously soft.
I join all the coddling blog readers who're glad you've got a couple of days home, L.
I hope Maf will tolerate a good cuddle better than tea drinking. Sleep well. Sherlock will soon enough need a morning companion.
The sooner Murray's new romantic interest has a chance to like him for (rather than despite) his approach to life, the better. Besides, you all have Mycroft to make you look respectable.
fA
Besides, you all have Mycroft to make you look respectable.
Ha, fA, so true! :D
(I suspect the word "compensation" will feature somewhere in Sherlock's weekend tales....)
1. holy cow. L, glad you had a good team backing you up, and a few days off to recover. But yikes, that was a closer call than we'd like to see. I'm firmly in the no-thank-you camp when it comes to drugs. Unless there's a really good reason, like surgery!
2. nice that Sherlock and Mycroft got some one-on-one time together, brothers need that. :)
3. I say the sooner Murray's new gf meets you guys the better, if she can't handle you all then he shouldn't waste a lot more time on her. And if she IS a keeper, then, it'll be that much more fun!
4. instead of tennis and soccer/football, I've been busy this weekend with yard work and dancing out. What a treat to have had two perfect days, after rainy Thursday and Friday. The thunderstorm some of us got nearly caught out in on Thursday night was exactly like being in a car wash, though. That was exciting, and now my car is all sparkly clean.
S
I think you're all making the mistake John did last night. Mycroft won't make us look respectable. In fact, if he stood next to her Maj I imagine she'd come off looking a little shabby!
Hmm. You're thinking of the contrast. If you look at it that way, an afternoon of the whole gang might make Murray's company look downright soothing in contrast.
Ah well. Anyone who's a keeper would soon figure out that you're good people and frequently highly entertaining. Good value, as it were.
fA
That's why she should meet us, fA, we'll make her see Murray in a whole new light.
In other news...John and Sherlock are going to sleep on a ship at the end of the week.
I am not. I am, i admit, a tiny bit jealous.
I would be a little jealous.
I am jealous that the idea of having kids' sleepovers in museums was not in vogue either when I or my children were young. I love public/work buildings when they're empty.
fA
I' more than slightly jealous--it's very hot here this week, a boat would be extra nice!
So how did Sherlock describe the weekend? And how is everyone doing today?
How much sleep is John expecting to get?
About one and a half minutes.
Who needs sleep when you're having fun??
I'm waiting to hear how they control 20 odd kids at dinner, somewhere in London. Unless they get food delivered to the ship... I know there'll be one vote for pizza!
Is the ship this week, how brilliant, I'm sure you'll have a fabulous time, Sherlock and John. Maybe you should make your own secret plans with Mycroft, Greg and you can have just as much fun. ;)
How are you feeling today, Greg, have you been able to talk through some of that weirdness you went through with John.
How's the back, John, has your husband given you a massage to surpass even Maf's ability to walk all over you.
Thanks for the entries for the footy, we just have 4 left please - Sally, Z, mag and Desert Wanderer.
Bit better, thanks. I wrote a little about it on my blog.
I tried to give John a massage - not quite so clumsy today! But as soon as I get my hands on him Maf does want to join in - she wants to insert herself between us, so I'm stroking her and she's sitting on John.
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