12 January 2012

Bikes, bling and blues.


Today started far too bright and early with a small hand shaking me, attached to a small Sherlock who was, according to him "Starving. But you don't have to get up, just get me breakfast" Hmmmmm.



Got up, fetched him a glass of milk and a banana, to prevent his imminent demise, and told him I was going back to bed, and he was too, but he could choose which bed he went back to, and we'd have proper breakfast together later.



He chose his. Then ours. Then his. Then ours with degus in tow, at which point John chose that the goos went back to their own bed, and Sherlock got in with us. Well, he sat on top of the covers reading a medical textbook, anyway. And then asked if I was really having my piercings done today. Which I was (planning to, anyway, at that point), which opened me up to a world of 'why?'. I'm not sure he was ever satisfied with the answer, beyond that I wanted to. He thought it sounded painful and pointless!





John and I took him off to school, grabbed a coffee and sat in the park, because blue sky had appeared, and you should always make the most of that, then got home, where there sadly wasn't enough time for going back to bed.



We got geared up and headed off on my bike to his lesson. I was really glad I could take him over there - give him a final reminder of London traffic before he flung himself into it! And then I got a bit jealous of the array of bikes at his disposal. They had some lovely machines there. So I tore myself away and came home, leaving him in the tender care of Gavin, the bike tutor, to get his leg over some fine, fine bits of kit.



Being at home alone was very strange. I wandered about for a few minutes, thinking it was oddly quiet, did a few chores, then got the degus out for a bit of company! They pottered about in their run-thing we have, I played my guitar. They seemed to like it. That or I usually don't hear them talking to each other so much because Sherlock rarely stops talking over them. So I lay my guitar down and sat Argon on it. When I plucked the strings she sat up and chirped, which made Mercury do the same. So I put Mercury on it too. They sat there for a minute or so, then Mercury decided to try to eat a string, so they went back to their run and I went back to playing until it was time to go and pick Danger - and his very wide grin - up from his lesson. I'm surprised his helmet fitted on, he was smiling so widely.



And then...



Well, at 1pm we were in a very nice shop, meeting a girl called Ella, who stabs people for a living...



She was lovely. Sat us down, asked how long I'd been thinking about getting it done (thirty odd years - she said she thought that was long enough) and asked John if he was staying, and checked he wouldn't faint. He assured her that, being a doctor, he wouldn't. Then she told him I was his problem if I fainted, as he was a professional! She was very good at explaining everything, and we chose what jewellery I was going to have put in once she'd stabbed me.



I'd been toying with the idea of having vertical piercings, but decided on horizontal in the end, so she did all the antiseptic things, drew dots on me, checked I was happy. I checked Danger was happy, then she used little clamps to grab my nips, which she said might hurt, but, errr, definitely didn't. And then I rested my head back and stared at Danger (and held his hand) so I couldn't see what she was about to do!



It did hurt, but only a bit. About a six-seven out of ten, once she'd got the jewellery in. Which made me a bit nervous about the second one! But that one actually hurt less, oddly, only a 3 or a 4. And then, in what seemed like no time, i was looking down at my 'new bling' as she called it. And she was offering John the chance to get a matching set...



Putting my shirt back on was...interesting. Odd. Very sensitive! But even though my bike jacket is quite tight, it almost felt better, because it didn't move about much.



Sherlock managed to tell an entire playground of people what I'd had done, we went for ice cream and the goos got a redesign of their cage. Busy day! 

(Now I just want to know when John-the-underwear-model finds out that Greg-the-florist has a little extra decoration under his sensible-businessman exterior... )

82 comments:

Anonymous from the Sacred Oak said...

Bravo, Lestrade! And I'm so glad that whole playground of small children knows about your new piercings.

Sherlock said...

He told all of you and anyway when we go swimming everyone will know so I don't see why I couldn't tell everyone.

John H. D. Watson said...

Careful, Sherlock will be training them to play your guitar next...

Greg Lestrade said...

Mercury just tried to chew my E string! They're not getting on the electric - can you imagine the noise a goo chewing a string would make??

He can make them tiny goo-sized guitars as a project.

REReader said...

Sherlock, you make some good, logical points. Lestrade DID tell all of us already--and this is a public blog which anyone might see--and everyone WILL see when he goes swimming. So it makes sense that you could tell everyone else.

But, of course, it was his choice to tell us, and it will be his choice to go swimming or not, which--who knows?--might depend on who is there. And maybe he didn't want to tell those particular people just then. Because deciding who to tell what to is not always logical or sensible. And knowing what people think of as private is not at all logical or sensible. So maybe in future, before telling people things about anyone but you, you could ask the person the news is about if it's okay to tell.


Lestrade, I would love--REALLY love--to see tiny, goo-sized guitars. Love!

Greg Lestrade said...

He's in bed - mental note, do not pick up Sherlock without first thinking about the fact you've got two bits of metal through your chest - but I'm sure he'll read that in the morning, and point out some reason why he's still in the right :)

REReader said...

(And, to me, a six-seven HURTS! But I'm glad you're happy with them. :))

REReader said...

Re: mental note--Ouch!

Ah, I was too slow posting. I will be very interested to see what he has to say. :)

(Although I didn't actually say he was wrong, because his reasoning is perfectly sound. He was just operating, you might say, with an incomplete data set...)

Anonymous from the Sacred Oak said...

That is quite true, Sherlock, that under other circumstances plenty of other people will find out.

What RR says is also true: that there are a lot of reasons people keep pieces of information private, and it's important to try to understand those reasons, even if they aren't the same as our own reasons. It's part of taking care of each other, if you will. But it's also difficult! It's as difficult as understanding why some people want some things and others do not. I like having pierced ears, for instance, and I have blue hair, but I know that plenty of people would definitely _not_ want those things!

Greg Lestrade said...

Mmm. Bedtime. And for once, I'm wearing a t-shirt to bed, just in case....

REReader said...

Very prudent. :)

Sweet dreams, guys!

Desert Wanderer said...

You know, I just watched that video RR linked in the comments on your last past (thanks, RR!). How do you, Mr. "I don't have much culture," explain Gilbert and Sullivan references? If it looks like culture, and sounds like culture, and dances like culture...

Congrats on going through with the piercing. I hope it brings you much joy.

REReader said...

You're welcome, DW!

Sally said...

Has he really got them done? You can't tell.

Greg Lestrade said...

Good!

DW - every copper knows that song! And thanks :)

Small Hobbit said...

I presume if Sally hadn't noticed that they can't be feeling too sore this morning then.

Happy Friday folks, anyone else feel like this has been a long week?

Dedert Wanderer said...

Yes, SH. Interminable.

Desert Wanderer said...

Doc, do you get homework with your lessons? When's the next one?

Greg Lestrade said...

Not sore, no. Tender, a little! She keeps throwing things at me to see if I flinch... she doesn't believe I really got them done.

I can't believe I've got another 2 days off this week. I could get used to this working less thing!

Desert Wanderer said...

The more you tell us about Sally, the cooler she gets. Someone's gotta keep you honest there. :)

Do you guys have plans for the weekend?

mazarin221b said...

SH, this has been the longest week Ive had in ages. *sigh* just got through Christmas, now its kiddos birthday "month". We have a trip to the Air Force museum planned tomorrow, to see the planes and missiles and rockets.

John - hope the meeting with Mrs. H goes smoothly today, with no surprises (not that it wouldn't, but, you know, she works in mysterious ways sometimes.)

Greg Lestrade said...

DW - she's tolerable. In small amounts.

The weekend ... don't know. Nothing specific, unless Danger or Sherlock have plans I don't know about. Conquering a small country, discovering a new chemical element, that sort of thing...

Maz - impossible to meet Mrs H and have 'no surprises'. Either she's got a surprise...or she doesn't, which, in itself, is surprising!

Sally said...

With respect sir, you're a git.

REReader said...

Hi, Sally! If he hasn't had them done he's got a very vivid and detailed imagination... :)

Lestrade--it's Friday, there ARE only two more days in the week! Are you off the whole weekend, then? That would be extremely awesome.

Did Sherlock work out a reason why I was wrong after all?

What time us your mysterious interview with Mrs H, John? Hope it's about something good!

John H. D. Watson said...

Sally - he honestly has had them done. I can show you the fingertip-shaped bruises on my hand to prove it. (All right, not really bruises, but he does have a tight grip!)

Greg Lestrade said...

HOw can 'you're a git' ever be said 'with respect'?

And I can't call you anything in return, either!

How did the meeting go, Danger? And I do have a tight grip. It comes in useful. I do appropriate exercise to ensure it remains tight.

I am off all weekend, RR. I've done my 48 hours!

REReader said...

Woo hoo for a real weekend off!

Yes, how did the meeting go, John? Inquiring minds want to know!

John H. D. Watson said...

L - it went all right. I'll tell you about when you get home, okay?

Greg Lestrade said...

Hmm, doesn't sound quite as all right as I'd like, but yeah, I should be home on time.

Anything you want to do at the weekend? Hope the weather stays as good as it is right now, huh?

John H. D. Watson said...

Nothing bad, or nothing I think is bad anyway. Just...odd.

I thought we might go and see Mycroft, take him out to lunch or something? If he wants to, of course.

Greg Lestrade said...

Yeah, lovely. He sent me a message saying his first guitar lesson went well, which is good to hear!

Sherlock said he had a wobbly tooth this morning - but I honestly couldn't see it moving. And I know how desperate he is to lose his teeth now his classmates all are, so it might have been wishful thinking on his part.

I've honestly never seen anyone to excited at the prospect of losing a body part.

I'll try to be patient until you can tell me all about it.... Glad it's nothing bad.

Desert Wanderer said...

Lestrade, you should know by now nothing good ever comes after "with respect.". No one says "With all due respect, you're the best I've ever seen.". It's the chain of command version of "no offence."

Have a good lunch.

Greg Lestrade said...

DW - I just think it was rather redundant there!

John H. D. Watson said...

L - that's great, I'm so glad. I know the piano just wasn't working out for him, and it's wonderful he's actually enjoying the guitar.

I've honestly never seen anyone to excited at the prospect of losing a body part.

Let's face it, if anyone would get excited about that, it would be Sherlock. He showed it to me too. I don't think it's really loose, but if he keeps on at it like he is, it will be...

Desert Wanderer said...

Lestrade, one of my subordinates just said he was going to get his eyes checked. I blame you for the water I snorted up my nose. Thanks a lot. :P

Greg Lestrade said...

Ha! Sorry.

I really am getting them checked next week, though, part of the physical. The only part I'm worried about, given Danger's constant hints that he thinks I'm blind!

Danger - I did think that. He asked why mine didn't grow back when they got knocked out, so got a lecture on looking after his adult teeth very carefully, as you don't get a third chance. He said he thought he could grow a third lot, if needed. Wouldn't put it past him, either!

REReader said...

DW--you know you're going to be trying to see through your subordinate's shirt for at least a week, and he'll have no idea what's up with that... :D

It's great that Mycroft is enjoying the guitar--music-making is such a lifetime joy.

Sherlock may be able to figure out how to grow a third set of teeth someday, but I sincerely hope he doesn't rely on the possibility!

I'm glad your meeting resulted in nothing bad, John. I'm very curious, of course! But I can certainly wait until you discuss whatever it is with Lestrade--and while I hope it's something you can share with us after, if it's not it's not. :)

As for my life--what with all the electrical emergencies on Monday, Tuesday, AND Wednesday, the battery in my UPS gave up the ghost. That's a $100 expense I didn't need in my budget. :(

John H. D. Watson said...

I said I thought maybe you needed a new prescription for your reading glasses, that's all!

Small Hobbit said...

L - given your love of piercings I fail to see how you can comment on Sherlock wanting to lose a tooth.

Greg Lestrade said...

I dont have a love of piercings! I just...have a few piercings.

I don't use reading glasses! Want to warn me about any other doubts you have? Because if anything comes up that you've missed I shall be wanting compensation :)

No idea what a UPS is, RR, but sorry to hear yours is broken.

John H. D. Watson said...

I don't use reading glasses!

Maybe that's the problem then...

My predictions for the non-eye-related part of the physical include he or she telling you to get more exercise, eat better, and cut down on stress. Given your job, I imagine they'll have it already printed up on a little card to hand to every copper who comes through the door.

Greg Lestrade said...

Saw well enough to spot you draped over the Devon landscape, didn't i?

Well, I thought we were going to run on my new days off - and we failed. Although we did get some exercise...

REReader said...

:D

And UPS=Uninterruptible Power Supply--like a oversize surge protector that has a rechargeable battery in it that can run a computer when the power goes off long enough to close the computer down safely. The battery gave its life that my computer might live. RIP.

John H. D. Watson said...

Saw well enough to spot you draped over the Devon landscape, didn't i?

Thank goodness.

I'm sure the running will be easier on days you're not getting anything pierced. Relatively sure, at least. Some kind of exercise anyway...

REReader said...

Some kind of exercise anyway...

Fitness first.


:D

Desert Wanderer said...

Draped?!

John H. D. Watson said...

He's being kind. Or...well, he's being something. I'd fallen on my arse just before he pulled up in his car.

Greg Lestrade said...

Draped artistically or sat on your arse looking morose, you were still a ray of sunshine in my day, and utterly gorgeous.

John H. D. Watson said...

Definitely being kind. :)

Greg Lestrade said...

Nonsense, just telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me god.


Ok, what us my phone up to? That last line was autocorrected to 'don't Jellyfish Mr god'

I want to come home and give you a cuddle . Can I come home yet?

REReader said...

Wait a minute, didn't someone say a while ago that you suspected he was a killer when you first saw him? (Perhaps a gorgeous killer, but still... :D)

And it must be going on for 7 in London, surely you can go home soon if not immediately!

(Jellyfish?)

John H. D. Watson said...

I'm sure not jelly fishing Mr God is sound advice...

Sounds lovely, you can come home anytime add far as I'm concerned.

Greg Lestrade said...

RR - it is now 7 and I'm going home! And yes, I thought he might be a murderer, but it would still have been a ray of sunshine. Not often your suspect sits and waits quietly for you to turn up and question them.

Danger, on way. Need anything?

REReader said...

Not often your suspect sits and waits quietly for you to turn up

Ha! Good point--a ray of sunshine indeed. :)

Woo and also hoo for the start of your full weekend off!

Greg Lestrade said...

Yup. Just locking up the bike, wondering how long it'll be before it stops being a lonely bike and John buys it a playmate to sit with...

Indeed. Three days off in a week - my new regime. I'll have to remember what free time is for.

REReader said...

Heh! Not too long, I wager...

I'm fully confident you'll pick it up again. And John and Sherlock will help you with the bits you've forgotten. (And Mycroft, when he's around--he seems to be starting to pick that up a bit himself. :))

KHolly said...

Not often your suspect sits and waits quietly for you to turn up and question them.

Isn't that one of your tags Lestrade? Come here so I can arrest you. Didn't realize that had ever worked for you.

Greg Lestrade said...

KHolly - only very occasionally.

John H. D. Watson said...

I'll have to remember what free time is for.

Heh. Cleaning degu cages?

Desert Wanderer said...

What a result when it does, though!

Captcha says fenflu. Is the a flu particular to the fens? Avian flu? Or swine flu? Lots of turkeys and pigs there... Not a result we'd want in any case.

Greg Lestrade said...

That's Sherlock's job!

No flu, thanks.

REReader said...

Neither of those things sound vacation-y to me... :)

Shabbat shalom--have a lovely Saturday!

Greg Lestrade said...

Aaaaah, God bless sisters of boyfriends everywhere...

Thanks, Harry! I shall put those little treats to good use. :)

Oh, Danger. Revenge will be sweet.

mazarin221b said...

I figured Harry'd come through with the goods eventually! I don't know why I'm so gleeful at *your* revenge, L, but I totally am!

Greg Lestrade said...

ha! I feel bad - it's not really revenge. just payback. Or...I don't know, a little something special for you guys, as you deserve. :)

mazarin221b said...

How good you are to think of us, L, even if it does give you a little pang. But not too much to prevent you from sharing, which is the best part! :D

Anon Without A Name said...

Aww, you're too kind to us :-)

Greg Lestrade said...

I know, I know. (and I've sent copies to Mycroft, and my work email, just in case Danger tries any tampering with my laptop or my person overnight)

Rider said...

First time I've heard you worrying about danger tampering with your person... normally you are very much in favour of it!

Desert Wanderer said...

Enquiring minds want to know. Are you still tamper-proof, Lestrade?

Greg Lestrade said...

DW - there were a few scratches around the lock of my chastity belt, but I remain pure and chaste :)

Small Hobbit said...

Lestrade if you were Pinocchio you would be having problems now.

Desert Wanderer said...

For given values of pure and chaste, I'm sure. ;)

John H. D. Watson said...

The suspense is killing me...

Desert Wanderer said...

Suspense?

John H. D. Watson said...

The threatened photos, unless he's posted them already and I just haven't realised?

Greg Lestrade said...

Hey, this doesn't happen often. Let me enjoy the moment. Savour the thought of the days I can spread the posting of these pictures over. Enjoy the frown you're giving me, because you have no idea which pictures I might have...

Desert Wanderer said...

That begs the question, Doc. Which pictures are you most concerned he might have?

John H. D. Watson said...

Where is the RSPCJ when you need them...

Greg Lestrade said...

Royal society of policemen cuddling Johns? I'm a paid up member...

Anon Without A Name said...

Aww, and there was me thinking the suspense was from the failure to breach Lestrade's chastity belt :-p

John - just how bad could these photos be? (BTW, how was your mysterious meeting yesterday?)

John H. D. Watson said...

L - then I suppose I have to forgive you for whatever appalling images of me you're going to unleash on the unsuspecting internet.

Nameless - I'll post about it later when I've worked out how much I ought to say in public.

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