What Does Polly Have that I Don’t Have?

Polly has hundreds of fascinating knick knacks and I just have a boring computer and computer parts in every room. That’s what. Charlie called me and said they were visiting with his sister, Polly, tonight. She has a collection of knick knacks that Horsefly is just enamored with.

“He has a few special ones he loves to fondle.” Charlie told me chuckling. “He also loves snow globes which Polly has a few.”

“Just a few,” Charlie added facetiously.

“Well, I was looking forward to seeing you guys tonight,” I replied.

“Horsefly bowled two perfect games tonight,” Charlie went on to tell me. “He was ecstatic. We’re having a good night tonight and I hope it stays that way.”

Polly, Charlie’s sister, lives a block over from me and I kept hoping they would swing by here as well. Alas, Horsefly must be ready for home and I know Charlie wants to go home as well.

Charlie has to take Horsefly to the cinema tomorrow. I offered to take him, but Charlie told me the Fly has been fussy about others taking him to the movies. Maybe its because I go to his movie and try to sit too close to him. If you get too close, he will gather his popcorn and coke and get up and move. Snubbed by the Fly.  

Greetings Humble Visitors!

I heard a very loud knock on the glass of my door tonight and looked out the window. It was Charlie and Horsefly. I was itching for some company so this just suited me fine.

“What are you two up to?” I asked answering the door.

“Horsefly wanted to visit with you tonight,” Charlie said. “He even wanted to see Maggie.”

“Well, y’all come on inside and make yourselves at home.”

Horsefly proceeded to check every light in the house – flicking the switch on then off. He even got fixated with the antique lamp on my computer desk in the den. Horsefly was also soaking wet from sweat after bowling five games. He had a towel draped around his neck. Charlie tried to clean him up some more not to much avail.

“Did he bowl lots of strikes and spares tonight?” I asked Charlie and Horsefly echoed my words.

“Yes, thankfully dear god!” Charlie replied laughing. “The Fly gets mighty upset when he starts bowling gutter balls.”

“What happens when you start to bowl gutter balls Mr. Charlie?” Horsefly asked.

“Bad things,” Charlie replied. “Let’s not talk about it.”

As soon as they arrived, then Horsefly was ready to go. Charlie smiled as Horsefly said goodbye to Maggie and I. Maggie finds Horsefly fascinating and will follow him around the house.

“This may become regular,” Charlie told me. “Are you okay with that?”

“I would welcome the company,” I replied heartfeltly. “I don’t go to bed until eleven.”

“Maybe we will stay longer next time,” Charlie said.

Horsefly once again said goodbye and Charlie and him drove off to other avenues and what fancied Horsefly’s mind.

Surprise! It’s Charlie!

My father had to work all day and had told me he was stopping by tonight to see me and the Mags. Maggie and I were in our respective places waiting for him to arrive when this strange car pulled up. I didn’t recognize it at first until I realized it was Janice’s Altima. Maggie and I rushed to the door when I exclaimed, “Charlie’s Here!”

“Just what in the hell are you two doing?” Charlie asked facetiously.

“We are watching out for riff raff like you in our yard,” I replied.

Charlie was laughing jovially as I let him through the door. He was carrying two leaded regular Cokes and a cup of ice for me. Charlie does spoil me at times.

“Your daddy said you’ve been cleaning so I wanted to see what you have done,” Charlie told me. ”He had to go do something with the grandkids after work.”

“Well, today I washed all my clothes and hung them up in the laundry room,” I showed Charlie. “I also washed and dried Maggie’s food and water towel. It was looking worse for wear.”

“That’s a shitload of laundry you got hung up!” Charlie exclaimed. “You did that all today?”

“All today,” I replied proudly.

“Well, I’ve got to take The Fly bowling,” Charlie said. “I bet he is getting anxious sitting in the car. Love you, Jon-Tom.”

I told Charlie I loved him back and Charlie headed to Valley Bowl.

I didn’t expound upon that I showed him my sink and stove top as well.

“I cleaned the sink to the best of my ability,” I told Charlie and he got a big kick out of that line
“best of my ability”.

I also cleaned the toilet today as well and some of the mess the rats have made under my kitchen sink. I cleaned in little spurts taking time for the computer and then getting up to clean for a little while.