It's amazing how unsettling a simple Hot Tub can be, and the ripples go out in more ways than one. Brian's shock and discomfort may have had something to do with where the towel had been hanging. We'll probably never know how Brian would look in Ian's trunks, nor whether he would keep his cravat on at all times, but those sights, along with memories of Jennifer donning her swimsuit at Grey Gables recently, are not good for a balanced mind.
It's encouraging that Brian should have stayed on for refreshments. But Ian getting his scones out for the lads, hot on the heels of Brenda and her baps and Tom having trouble with his balls in the air, all add to the general unease of the week. The news that Pip wakes at the crack of Dawn was also a little unsettling. But she has agreed to help Tom with his flippin' burgers, or rather take over his entire empire if she has her own way. Just remember Pip: part of the deal will be teaching Tony how to create spreadsheets. Reckon you can cope with that? Hah! Not so cocky now, are we?
Jolene was again heard shouting "Kenton. KENTON!" as her beau dashed through the beer garden knocking over everthing - even Eccles - in his wake. Truth is he was running for cover. Kenton's a canny old cove, and one of the few Ambridge residents who actually listens to The Archers. He is deeply concerned that Hot Tubgate might bring back memories of happy showers for Jolene, and he's not sure he's up to it. Sid, after all, was never the same man....
Good to hear that the police have tracked down the dogging party that Adam stumbled across. Borsetshire Constabulary is obviously feeling the pinch, as all their work is now being done by 'phone. Will the doggers be back to exact revenge? Is one already back, dressed as the apparition that has confronted Lynda? Come on Adam - were your attackers BIGGER THAN A SQUIRREL?
My offer of counselling for the Vicar and the women in his life remains open, but they don't return calls. They need to go to the Debbie Aldridge School of Telephone acting. Already this week it's clear that David and Tony have completed the distance learning module.
Meanwhile, in other Parish Notices we are indebted to @katbrown82 who, on behalf of her Mum, has given notice of the East Meon Flower Festival 22 - 25 June, describing it as "JUST like The Archers." Take a look: http://eastmeonflowerfestival.org.uk. Bell ringing, poetry, village tours: must be plenty of tips for us. It's in my diary. Any other takers?
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