I was popular with the ladies on SoulmateMeets

 Grannies Friend

The lady I want

Svitlana

From our first chat, it was clear Svitlana and I had the possibility of forming a lasting friendship, with the strong probability of it turning to a relationship of deep meaning.

I formed casual friendships with other grannies on SoulmateMeets, but most of those were of no substance. This trend continued with me to Charming Talks, where I have many ladies wishing to chat to me

Briefs Encounter

 A sleepover

All I Desire

Svitlana's dedication

This lady is not Svitlana.

Svitlana and I have discussed what we are seeking in our relationship.

The main things are love, and a feeling of companionship, at some time, I don't doubt sex will come into the equation, she has asked about me staying the night.

Staying overnight will be a good idea, as it would give us a more relaxed day, as we won't need worry about me getting the train back to Bristol from Didcot. It doesn't cost a lot more to get the open return, than a day return

Rupert Lowe for PM

 A vote for Reform UK is a vote against working people

Restore Britain

All Farage cares about is his ego

Before you vote Reform UK, remember all Nigel Farage cares about is his ego.

He has four houses - none in the UK - he is an MEP (Member of European Parliament), yet proposed Brexit. He is a three-time loser as an MP, he only got to parliament because nobody cares about Clacton. He keeps saying Reform UK are growing, while not mentioning that is because of Labour Party defectors.

The only MP with less credibility  is Labour Leader, Andy Burnham, who got his seat because the MP who was there was forced to stand down, so the party had a leader when Keir Starmer got forced out

Who was Peter Lawford?

 Frank Sinatra

The Rat Pack

If you mention The Rat Pack, the friendship between Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr, and Peter Lawford, one thing always arises, the day Frank dismissed Peter from the pack. The question you have to ask is who was Peter Lawford?

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jnr are names we can relate to careers in show business, but Peter Lawford is a name few people can recall beyond The Rat Pack without Google

Apple pay card

 Apple Gift Card

Latino Street Bites

Asda in Bedminster

Once I have refunded the money taken in a scam, I will probably get my Apple Gift Cards online. It is as quick online, as it is if I go to the shops, but less taxing on my damaged Achilles tendon.

I won't stop going to Bedminster, Bristol, I usually visit my friend's cafe twice a week for lunch

A Romantic Cruise

 Summer Holiday

Svitlana's dedication

Svitlana's wish

I haven't been on a cruise since a school trip to the Baltic, in 1970. I have been across the English Channel several times, back and forth to Germany, during my term in the Royal Air Force.

Being unable to afford a holiday as the money had to pay family bills, while I was married, the matter never arose.

I was considering a few trips next year, but they were mainly inland. If my friend, Svitlana wished for a relaxing, romantic, cruise, it is something we could plan for. 

My plans for next year, before I got chatting online with Svitlana, were trips to Exeter, Gloucester, and possibly Edinburgh. I've been though Edinburgh several times, on my way south when I served in Scotland, but I never had time for a day out

The Physical toll

 Walking back to Happiness

Asda

Walking back to Happiness

The physical toll of the ongoing scam is shown above.

I have two choices, walk to Asda, in Whitchurch, or catch the bus to Bedminster.

If I go to Whitchurch, as the bus is an hourly service, I usually walk both ways, the issue here is being disabled this walk takes a heavy toll on my injured left achilles tendon. Also, I have a broken toe on my right foot, which gets painful if I walk too much.

At the moment, I can't afford the bus fare to Bedminster, so another day passes with no sign of the refund