I was on my way to the park. Is a beautiful, hot and sunny day. Had camera in bag - ready to snap my shots of the flowers in bloom.
Oh, and get an ice cream on the way. A blissful confection of Butterscotch from Hope and Greenwood in Northcross Road. As I turned the corner from Lordship Lane I saw the canopy.
'Perfect Pancakes'. I was tempted - I love the tangy thrill of a lemony, sugary crepe. Yeah, I was tempted - but not quite tempted enough. The ice-cream called first and I was on the ice-cream / sweet shop side of the road.
I got my butterscotch cone and headed on down to the park. Soaked up the sunshine. Revelled in the scents and colours of the flowers. Spotted ducks in the pond and tortoise on the banks.
Got restless - thought about the washing I'd left in the machine that needed another spin before being hung out. Felt guilty that the most 'productive' thing I'd done was buy a picnic blanket at 25% off in the supermarket (the grass in the garden needs rain - it's all dry and prickly). The picnic blanket is soft and comforting - soft enough for a baby even I'd say - and soft enough for a spakletta princess!
Headed home. Crossed the road. Walked by the pancake stand. Chatted to the stallholders - ask them how often they there. They seemed nice. Didn't buy a pancake. Walked on a little way - then turned back. I caught their eye - they caught mine. I was almost at Lordship Lane again but walked back down Northcross Road ...
"Perfect Timing" she said. "We're about to pack up and this is when I get generous - the fruit's got to go ..."
So I had me a perfect crepe, with summer berries - the last of the strawberries and some juicy blackberries to boot. And lemon juice and sugar and golden syrup (the maple had all gone) - and some other berry pulp. "You've created a new flavour!" she told me. Kitten with a ball of pancake - all playful and creative. :-)
It was the end of their day - and I got four toppings instead of two for £2.50 - and extra fruit too. Kitten with a ball of mischief got more pancake for her pennies!
And the flower pics too. A joyful little jaunt all round. And oh, so simple, and oh, so (semi) spontaneous.
That was mine for today. I'd love to learn, what are your tips for the sauce of spontaneous joy? Please write your comments and let me know.
Enjoy the sunshine!
© Annie Wigman
Dancing Tree - Sparkletta!
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