In among the reeds

I repaired three clocks at home in the morning starting early, a three weighted longcase mechanism, an ornate French nineteenth century clock, and a 1940's Napoleon hat clock.  I took them in to the shop to set them up after lunch only to find that both the ladies were wilting.  S. went home so I stayed all afternoon to help out, discreetly keeping up to date with the cricket and the Davies cup tennis.   I had intended to go out on a blip hunt but had to content myself with a shot down by the river.