The Friend

We went over to the shops to sign up the kiddos for cricket (sigh, does anyone really believe Im won't drop out after 3 weeks?), and I was delighted to see her special friend with an extra-special friend in attendance.

The special friend is the statue of an elderly lady, which is infrequently decorated with graffiti, flowers, anything that takes the imagination.

Despite her proximity, Im usually greets her as the prodigal grandmother - both grandmothers being somewhat prodigal ;) - adorning her with kisses, hugs and exclamations of "My friend, my friend".

How excited she would have been to see a gorgeous doggy in tow, complete with plastic poo bag!

But she was off exploring Red Hill with a real life friend, so this will have to do!