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Tabby-cat Christie

1 GoodGymer made their way to help an isolated older person in Southwark.

  • Mridula Iyer
 
Thursday, 16th of April 2020

Good Morning Goodgymmers! It was a beautiful day for a run, so I decided to get in pre run workout before going to see Ms A. It was really hot this morning, so naturally I worked up a sweat and a (skunk like) perfume. As a result, when I arrived to Ms A's I stood 2.5 metres away instead of the required 2, and found an additional benefit for the social distancing measures, because (sorry Ms A) I smelt pretty ripe.

The lovely Ms A threw her money and list to me, and directed me at the nearest Morrisons. After clarifying a couple of items on the list and supporting her choices (Ms A is a custard lover and a girl after my own heart), I wandered down to the shops. On my way there, I met a cat, who I named Tabby-cat Christie, because she appeared to be investigating why I smelt so terrible.

I don't know if Ms A did this on purpose, but she put the list of items IN ORDER OF THE AISLES! Ms A, you are a stone cold genius, and officially my favourite beneficiary. It made my life so much easier and found all the items on your list very easily. I have decided to rotate the 4 million tote bags, and today's fine collection, included one from a running holiday and a bag that I bought when I was 14 and it made me feel very fancy because it turns inside out. I was thanked by Ms A, and her son and left to go home.

Stay safe goodgymmers!

Report written by Mridula Iyer

In partnership with British Red Cross Independent Living (Lambeth & Southwark).

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Becs Clarke
Becs Clarke
Saturday April 18th, 2020 12:27

Ms A is a legend! Well done Mridula :)

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