15 July 2013

My life's a mess I wait for you to pass

John's been called out. Which is good, that he's doing his job. Sad that someone needs him.

Sherlock has announced that he needs a t-shirt for school on Friday. Apparently they get to make their own. With pens, and glitter, and...god knows what. At least he didn't wait to tell us on Thursday night.

He's currently practicing his violin. Although certain long silences suggest he's also plaguing his brother or playing with the dogs. Or digging a tunnel to freedom. Or has donned a cape and mask and is following John around the city on the rooftops.

I should probably go and check.

He's drawing. Quietly. So probably designs for his cape/mask/outfit. Or time machine.

Anyway. Hot, isn't it? ;) Tarmac melting on the roads, fires, those two poor soldiers. Sort of unimaginable, that. And the poor officers over in Belfast right now. Lots of people around here not happy about that, mainland rozzers over in NI. Not because we don't want to help, but because it seems like the thin end of the wedge, having officers trained to use water cannon and baton rounds.

Bought myself some shorts - I think they're nice, although other people hold different opinions ;)



I've had this...well, lots of you agree, actually. Feeling sort of...vulnerable, asleep without any cover. That's how I feel. Just...I much prefer to be in a huge pile of fnug, feet out the bottom, head out the top, the fnug held tight as I can. So in this weather, even being wrapped in a sheet is pretty hot. Especially when I have a hot doc inches away from me.

My other current...thing... is John working nights. I mean, like I said to him, it's good, I'm glad he's doing something he seems to be enjoying. And I would never want him to stop for me. But I didn't exactly...realise? Think about? What it'd be like, waiting for him to come home. It's, apparently, not something I do well. I lie there, wide awake, listening to every tiny sound (there are lots, in the city, with the dogs in the house, too.) with my heart going a mile a minute and adrenaline everywhere. So, well, it's not like I can just not sleep. So going to try a few things out.

Right, guitar time now. Mycroft might even help me :)

I found this the other day. I was there, watching this. It was amazing. Brilliant. Fantastic day, hot, glorious, full of beers. And ended rather erotically with something involving Walnut Whips! ;)

I should warn you, Gary Glitter is in it. You know, if you'd rather not see him.


74 comments:

pandabob said...

summer heat is a good reason to look at things that might just have become a habit rather than a necessity so it has its advantages I guess :-)

good luck with the things you have thought of to try and help with the problems you have with John's nightshifts but the main thing you need to remember is that you're doing a very good thing by acknowledging the problem and not making it someone else's issue so if it takes you a while to suss your solution it doesn't matter because you are in control and you will get there :-)

Greg Lestrade said...

Thanks. I don't know...when I start writing these things I always feel like I could say so much more. And I don't. And I'm not quite sure why. I hope one day I'll figure it out. Not necessarily to actually say it, but ...at least to know why I don't.

I guess I just feel bad because I don't want John to feel bad, really.

Small Hobbit said...

I presume part of the problem when John is working nights is that you know what it's like out there and you imagine the worst. Someone with less knowledge might not find it as hard.

And I'm with you on wanting to sleep under a cover. I like the weight and it feels wrong otherwise.

pandabob said...

John won't feel bad as long as you keep talking to him about things, he might have his wobbles and he might now and again think that if he did something or didn't do something he could solve the problem but actually he knows that the man he loves can look after himself if given time and space and someone to talk to when he needs it :-)



Greg Lestrade said...

AnonyBob - I very much enjoy your faith in me. :)

SH - well, yes. Except he really shouldn't ever be in jeopardy. Not that things that shouldn't happen never do, obviously. And I do worry. Not just about violence, but about the things he'll see, the things people will tell him, potentially.

Greg Lestrade said...

...just had a small hopeful Sherlock wandering in, apparently for water, but more probably checking on the status of his...Nantor? Docny? John, anyway ;)

pandabob said...

did you manage to make the water to the correct temperature and in exactly the right way?

I hope he settles ok :-)

John H. D. Watson said...

If it helps at all, it's easier now for me when you're working nights than it was to start. So maybe it'll get easier for you too. Which I know doesn't help now, but...

Greg Lestrade said...

AnonyBob - No. It wasn't cold enough. But the stuff from the fridge was too cold.

Danger - hope it's going okay? And Good, glad me doing nights is easier. Any particular reason? Just...got used to it?

John H. D. Watson said...

It's going, anyway. I think I'm done here after I get a blood sample.

I suppose so? Not really sure. It's not as if your job isn't potentially just as dangerous in the daytime, I just worry more at night, for no really good reason. And I never sleep as well without your icy feet prodding me somewhere.

Greg Lestrade said...

well, you get more time to think at night, don't you. And fewer people around, potentially, to help out. I don't know. But I can understand, even if I don't know why.

I guess I hope...I just, get used to you, coming in late, getting into bed.

My feet are like two lumps of lava at the moment.

John H. D. Watson said...

I could wake you up first if you're asleep, if you want me to - turn the lights on or something like that?

One of the detainees was faking heatstroke when I got here and demanding, direct quote, 'an air conditioned hotel room'.

REReader said...

That's...inventive!

(I don't like to sleep without a cover, either. Just a sheet is enough, but without a cover, moving air makes me nervous when I'm asleep, like someone is moving around in the room.)

Greg Lestrade said...

I might demand the same when you get back here. I had another shower. My feet are back to being hot enough to cook eggs on already.

Our hotel rooms are a one night only deal - you're not meant to want to come back. But they are en suite, with free room service... I've probably been in worse hotels and paid for it.

I honestly don't know what would be better. But yeah, try it? Just don't be too surprised if I jump a mile and have a small heart attack. And...you know, probably shaking my foot or something is safest. Plus they're always sticking out, so easy to find.

pandabob said...

I'm not sure its something you should be aiming to 'get used to' Greg really, making some kind of plan for how its going to work will be more useful for you long term :-)

Work sounds interesting John, I'm guessing he didn't get the room?

John H. D. Watson said...

He did not get the room, no. Room service did include cold water though.

L - all right, I'll try that. On the way home now, so hopefully it won't be an issue tonight.

Greg Lestrade said...

Brilliant :) Want tea?

Was his water the right temperature?

John H. D. Watson said...

Love some, thanks.

No, it wasn't nearly cold enough. He and Sherlock should've traded.

Greg Lestrade said...

Sherlock seems to be asleep, I just checked him.

I'm wearing my shorts. Complete with bow.

John H. D. Watson said...

I'm sure they look lovely. Just locking the bike, on my way up. :)

John H. D. Watson said...

And that...is not the bow those shorts came with. Very fetching though! And pink. Very pink.

Greg Lestrade said...

I aim to please :)

Been reports of gunshots over Finsbury park way earlier. hope they don't end up needing you too. I rather prefer having you here :)

John H. D. Watson said...

I prefer it too. Thanks for the tea, love.

Greg Lestrade said...

no problem :) Love you.

Want to go to bed? And cross everything you don't get called again?

John H. D. Watson said...

Sounds good, yeah. I love you too.

John H. D. Watson said...

Just stuck my whole head in cold water. It sort of helped.

REReader said...

Yeah! I hope it lets you drop off.

(Cool works better than cold.)

pandabob said...

I hope the cold water helped John and that you got to spend the rest of the night boiling in bed with your DI rather than out in the world somewhere :-)

Have a good day all of you :-)

Greg Lestrade said...

just got a text from John - who is presumably quoting Sherlock. Or just very excited about t-shirts, and getting Best Nanny award or something.

"You haaaaaaaaaave to have Friday off because I'm getting an award in assembly and then you can stay and make t-shirts because we need more grown ups to help pleeaase you have to."

pandabob said...

how sweet and how polite even though he's excited :-)

I love this time of year for getting into school and seeing the kids having fun with their friends but it would be a serious pain if I had to get time off work for everything! I hope you can manage it :-)

Greg Lestrade said...

Well, I need one day off in the week, and Friday's a good one, as long as everyone else doesn't want it off too!

REReader said...

It's good to be wanted. :)

An award is very exciting!

ro said...

An award? How exciting!

Lestrade, your sleep shorts are cool. Re: sleeping under covers - my friend sleeps under a wet towel in summer. I don't know if it works, though. She's kinda weird. She's a typical Tasmanian - no matter how hot she is, she won't turn on a fan. (This is typical of the Tasmanians I know, I don't understand it at all...)

Small Hobbit said...

That's great news that you're getting an award Sherlock.

L - if you're very good, maybe John will buy you a t-shirt to decorate as well.

Greg Lestrade said...

Danger, Sherlock, i got Friday off.

SH - maybe ai'll buy him one. As long as he doesn't make an 'I'm with stupid' t-shirt ;)

Sherlock said...

Mine is going to have flames and glitter and molecular structures!!!

Greg Lestrade said...

Wow, that sounds...amazing.

Are you going to design it first, then copy it onto your shirt? Or just go at it running?

What do you think John and I should have on ours if we're allowed to do one each?

Sherlock said...

I'm just going to do it! You and John should do ones to wear at the wedding after the getting married part when you're dancing.

Greg Lestrade said...

Well, I was sort of planning on wearing my suit, although maybe not the jacket, for that.

What would we have on them for dancing at our wedding? Hearts and kisses? ;)

Sherlock said...

No something better.

Greg Lestrade said...

An anatomically correct heart and the molecular thingy of zinc?

Sherlock said...

Yes!

Greg Lestrade said...

I might just help you and other kids.

You going to take John somewhere nice after school in a minute?

Sherlock said...

Yes somewhere with water and ice cream.

Greg Lestrade said...

Mmm, that sounds like somewhere I'd like to be.

Sherlock said...

It's nice, even John put his feet in the water.

Greg Lestrade said...

Hishairy smelly feet? Hope you were upstream!

Did Mycroft too? Or is he off doing his own thing?

Sherlock said...

He brought his guitar and sat in the shade and someone tried to give him money.

REReader said...

Ha! (And good for you, Mycroft. :))

Congratulations on getting an award, Sherlock! Do you know what award it is, or will you only find out on Friday?

Greg Lestrade said...

I hope he took it! Put a hat in front of him.

REReader said...

Absolutely he should have taken the money! Joshua Bell did!

Kestrel337 said...

Hubster wore a tee-shirt I made for him at our rehearsal dinner. Mine had flowers and lacy patterns painted on it, and his was painted to look like a 1970's tuxedo, complete with ruffly shirt.

Greg Lestrade said...

I'm entirely happy to wear something he makes for me... Like a necklace, wristband, cuff links. But I'll be wearing my suit for the wedding. All day.

Anon Without A Name said...

But I'm guessing you won't be wearing your new shorts all night?

Greg Lestrade said...

Hah - weirdly, despite my need for covers, I do prefer to sleep naked. But obviously, with surprise visits from the boy wonder, can't do that at home!

So no, unless John insists, no shorts on the wedding night. Just be wearing a smile ;)

John H. D. Watson said...

Ha. Even I wouldn't insist on pyjamas for our wedding night.

Greg Lestrade said...

I was...well, do you know if we can make our own t-shirts? Did Mrs N say anything? Or do they want people focussed on helping, not messing about :)

John H. D. Watson said...

No idea really, but I doubt anyone would mind as long as we keep an eye on the kids at the same time.

Greg Lestrade said...

okay, good.

John H. D. Watson said...

Do you have a plan?

Greg Lestrade said...

I do.

Going to make you a t-shirt. "I went to Dartmoor and all I got was this lousy boyfriend (and these great kids.)"

John H. D. Watson said...

Ha! I may be forced to make some revisions to the 'lousy' part...

Greg Lestrade said...

seriously I was going to make a little t-shirt or babygrow for Jess, for her birthday.

John H. D. Watson said...

With glitter?

Greg Lestrade said...

I don't know. I'd be worried it'd fall off and she'd eat it or something. I'll see what they've got.

REReader said...

I would think anything used in the school would have to be non-toxic (might not be a bad idea to check the containers), but yeah, glitter might not be a good idea. Glitter paint should be okay, though! (Most fabric paints dry pretty stiff, so small designs are better for babies.)

It's a sweet idea, your sister and niece will love it!

Greg Lestrade said...

yeah, I'm sure it's all non-toxic, but I wouldn't want it flaking off. Or just doing what glitter does, and get everywhere. The herpes of craft supplies, so they say!

I imagine they'll have the pens and stuff that'll be a bit safer.

REReader said...

I imagine your sister would be a bit startled by glittery diaper changes! :D Anything flat, that won't peel off later, ought to be fine. (I know puffy paint peels after a few washes.)

John H. D. Watson said...

The herpes of craft supplies

I think you should make Mrs N a shirt that says this...

pandabob said...

I'd like a glittery babygrow for a baby so I think its a super sweet idea Greg :-) but glitter does get everywhere you're right!

Greg Lestrade said...

ha, I'm not sure she'd appreciate it! And it wasn't me who came up with it. Someone on tv. forget who.

Olli said...

You all made me spit wine at my keyboard. "The herpes of craft supplies," indeed. If you haven't discovered this already, it's a great idea to buy the shirts in six- or ten-packs, because there will invariably be more need to bring white shirts to school on short notice.

Also, L, I'd just like to join the ranks of needing-a-sheet-to-sleep, though after several years of training I've managed to get it so that I only need covers over the top of my legs. It's not that odd.

rsf said...

You could try doing Sharpie Tie-Dye onesies/tshirts. That's what I wanted to do at a friend's baby shower, but it didn't work out. I tried the technique though and it made neat patterns. Just remember to heat set the patterns once the rubbing alcohol is dry. Fifteen minutes in a hot dryer or five minutes with a hot iron should do it.

Unknown said...

wow, that sharpie dye chromatography is cool! thanks! bookmarking that video...
Glitter = herpes of craft supplies made me laugh too. And buttons around here are the lemmings or something, they multiply when I'm not looking.
S

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