I decided to hop on the train to London. I had time to spare till I met with friends so walked my way along the Thames. I paid my respects to The National Covid Memorial Wall. Lots of hearts with names and dates, a few messages, flowers. As I was walking along at my normal fast pace I zoned in on one and it read ‘Not the mother in law’ there’s always one trying to be funny! Bad time and place for that joke but with it being valentines day weekend it felt like love was in the air!
I met up with my long lost friend Sidekick Steve and Classroom Chris. I haven’t seen my best mate Steve in what feels like forever. He moved up north to be closer to his family. Chris is a Head Teacher and talented character. We met at Pleasure Park Vauxhall as I wanted an open space for them to have a go. We got a little crowd and made some smiles, so job done! We stopped for a drink and then parted ways as they were going on to a show and I wanted to go back to the South Bank to see the buskers. One guy was just finishing his show with a BMX and I walked up and asked how it went. He didn’t look impressed and said ‘I wouldn’t be the best to talk to about it now mate’. His hat was empty and it was slowly turning to dusk. I sat and just watched the world go buy for a few minutes. Another guy started setting up. He struggled a little with confidence and jokes when trying to lay out his rope and searching for a crowd. Then everyone started to stop. Simple but effective jokes. The man even had great one liners for the people that continued to just walk straight past. Adults laughing at tinder jokes. Children shocked by the magic. I was unsure why he used such long rope, it was to make an even bigger crowd! He did a great show and held the audience’s attention perfectly. Even had them clapping into the sky for no reason at one point. All the children and a few adults went and tipped him. I always see it as paying forward making the next show possible. Like the street Magician said… ‘This is a hard time for us all at the moment and We performers don’t earn that’s why we are here. Entry fee’s to most attractions or rides cost so please consider us too. just one pound, or two, from each of you will help me make this continue’.
No time like the Present! I unfortunately am out of work and desperately looking for a 9-5, full time, part time, anything! Maby this could be a way of making ends meat! I didn’t have enough for a Mr. Whippy let alone a good tip. Gave him my card and told him I’ll forward on the footage.
Feww! I made it on to the train just in time, My phone battery was low and I needed to scan my ticket. I met a family of four on the way home from shopping and a football match. The youngest boy was in a West Ham outfit and restless. I eventually caved and got my foamer out and stopped the tears instantly. no one sung I’m forever blowing bubbles though. 20 minutes go by and the middle aged boy is restless after 10 games of eye spy. So I pull off my kaleidoscope lens goggles from my hat stuffed in my bag. OoO0o’s and Woww’s from the children. The dad has a go and then couldn’t stand up properly. The couple opposite me were friendly and mention how they’re off to a drag night in Yateley. The lady took a business card and said she works with adults with severe or several learning difficulties. Who knows if that will lead anywhere but what a fun adventure!
Finally home, fed, feet up and zzz’s!
