I have decided to do as much today as I can to set up the BLUE ROOM as a study, in preparation for the new desk. Pendragon is working till seven in the Metropolis, but tiredness permitting, we may get to grips with some wood and the construction plans this evening. There are some bits which I can prepare prior to Pendragon bringing the whole thing together. My big problem is that there are too many things waiting for a home and we lack the necessary storage space to accommodate them. I sift through stuff on a daily basis at the moment but there are still too many mementoes and not enough toadstool room. Pendragon feels we do actually need a bigger toadstool ,and I think it will not be too long before we start our search for the perfect haven to accommodate my long list of activities. I would miss my little toadstool home here in Dingley Dell,though,for it has brought me such calm and peace over the past three years. We are close to the sea, which I love and feel a great affinity to. We can also enjoy moments in the country, close to rivers and streams,wild flowers and creatures of the earth.No doubt when the time comes, Pendragon and I will seek out another toadstool with very similar properties to this one,just bigger. For now we are still renovating and improving our current space.One of my favourite ways to spend time at the moment,is just walking along the sea front,taking in the sky above and the waves below,stopping my trek only to enjoy a warm decaff. cup of acorn coffee at the Dingley Dell Delicatessen. A slice of carrot meringue may also slip down nicely.
I need to stay home for a while today, because we are awaiting a visit from the Glowworm technician. Last night while chopping veggies for our evening meal, I suddenly heard a noise ,like "phut,phut " overhead. The three kitchen glowworms stopped glowing,and wouldn't restart. I checked out every room, only to find that the living room glowworm also seemed to be on strike. All others are working,so I hope the Glowworm technician can sort out whether they are ailing or just working to rule. Another evening eating our root vegetable stew in the dark would be difficult for us, not to say also having a dire effect on our
pristine white rug, which now seems to have small spots of tomato sauce laced through its fibres, following half an hour of us masticating in the candlelight.Pendragon prefers me to deal with all workmen in the toadstool.Why ? I don't know as I do my best to avoid them when they arrive. A quick hello, and here is the problem ,then I disappear upstairs with something seemingly urgent to do. Then job finished, I reappear,with even bigger smile and wave them off the premises.Mightily relieved too. I never know what to say, and never want to encourage them to stay any longer than they have too. If I knew the necessary spells ,I would weave my own magic over any problems, but my own magical training at Dingley Dell University sadly left out plumbing,electricity and heating engineering. So at 2pm,when he calls, I shall just have to grin and bear it. I did have plans for today,involving cafes,and writing, and soaking up a little of the Spring air, so I am slightly peeved.However,I now have lashings of time for housework and fixing up the BLUE ROOM. We are still musing over the situation at no.4. Gumble the Gnome seems to have finally gone,and a mysterious little red mini carriage has been parked outside for two days. We have not seen the person who now seems to be sleeping there,but they will definitely have their work cut out making a home of number 4. Gumble ,by his own admission,was neither house proud, nor garden interested, so the old toadstool may need more than a lick of paint and a high speed digger.We sense the new incumbent may be a lady elf, as fresh flowers have been placed on the window sill. However, it could just be a gnome expressing his feminine side. Pendragon feels sure that I will find a way to suss out the situation before the season is very much older. Dear Pendragon, he shows such faith in my deductive powers and subtle interventions. Piccallilli Peasegood ,a former colleague from Dingley Dell Academy has left me a message,saying she will call me on the woodland telephone later. It is good to hear from her. She helped me a great deal in my former job, and was a true friend. I have also received a message from the local director of Dingley Dell Community Theatre,to confirm that my services will be required in their new production. What as ,who can say ? I am full of excitement as this production will also be staged in the Metropolis Festival in October 2008. More details will follow as the show gets underway. I am looking forward to testing my acting skills again. Piccallilli Peasegood will be thrilled to hear my news,and no doubt will have much scandal of her own to impart. Peace,love and much transcendental gossiping to you all my friends. From Amarantha Willow,the Rainbow Faery.