Birthday

I then cycled up to the birthday party trying to get to grips with what three black crosses on the inside of your bottom lip might mean.

Any suggestions?

The Dad was feeling better and the birthday meal was fantastic. The meal seemed to be on a European theme. Garlic, cheese and rosemary foccacia and mixed antipasti to start. Chateaubriand (very rare), salad and vegetables for main. Apricot tarte and vanilla custard as a dessert followed by a selection of cheeses and all washed down with prosecco and red wine.

As is often the case on birthdays, parents will recount humourous or embarassing stories about their offspring and this birthday was no exception. Having zoned out from the conversation, I was startled to hear the Mum repeating the word 'penis' for some reason.

This led to a story about the much loved family pet (RIP Fluffy). Back in the birthday girl's (BG)formative years, the Mum noticed that Fluffy had his 'lipstick' out and was cleaning himself as all cats do, with their tongue. The BG noticed this and asked "what's Fluffy doing?" to which the reply was, "He is cleaning himself." The BG then said "Yes, I know but what is that?" (pointing to the 'lipstick').

"That's Fluffy's penis. You know like men like your Daddy have penises."

"Does Daddy clean himself like that?"

Enough said.

BG seemed pretty pleased with her haul of presents as we listened to Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells on vinyl (?????) and as it was then pitch black, I got a lift home rather than cycle.