shad thames

Today I had put aside to continue with the never ending pile of paper work which has accumulated over the past months whilst I was in rehab. After the first call to the tax people, I lost all interest and made up my mind that my time could be far better utilised with other chores.

For want of privacy reasons, I shall refer to my two dedicated carers as Jeeves's. I needed to drop off some paperwork at the Jobcentre - and asked Jeeves to google one close to us. Off we set following google maps only to arrive at the destination to find that they had moved office :(. :(.

Be that as it may, we had stumbled across the Shad Thames area, one of my favorite areas of the south east. Made up of old converted warehouses. Unusual for London, this interisting pocket is made up of  a grid like configuration - again, cobbled streets with central court-yard with coffee shops and estate agents. Narrow dark alleys, criss- crossing bridges, large interesting windows created by the developers to create apartments with double volume rooms and old exposed wooden and steel beams.  A really great enviroment for photo shoots - mixed constructions, mood lighting superb etc etc. To early to sit and have a Pinot Grigio, and not in the mood for a coffee, I did notice a good few restuarants which need to be explored.

Jeeves was getting a little concerned with my spasms with the cobbles, and surgested we make our way back.  Pleased to be greeted by boxes from online shopping - a therapy I discovered whilst awaiting discharge from Alcatraz !!! GREAT............ hanging herb holders arrived - finally, finally,  the potted herb plants can be suspended over the patio railing - they now hang at eye level which blocks out the train line into London bridge station.


So.... after an ' extremely ' stressful day of exploring, I take solice in being poured a rather large glass of PG by Jeeves and envolve myself in meditation with the lava lamp - another online purchase, that I have no recollection of.......


Until later, good positive energy and vibes to all of you..........