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You are reading Page 64 of Bob's Blog/diary/dream/story/journey/novelistic memoir.
He is 86 years old and counting.
He is also very much aware that this blog is of no significance whatsoever -
at the time of writing!
TIDAL STREAM ENERGY
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Having survived the war, survived 10 years of school and 70 years of work this old blogger thought retirement would be something to look forward to. Perhaps it will be!
Despite all his complaining, lack of sleep, aching limbs and the searing heat OKB is quite bouncy today.
It's #Summertime #And the livin' is easy ~ Sort of.
Wednesday 2nd July 2025.
OK Bob would like to thank his regular reader(s) for persevering. It can't be easy reading about Oxshott all the time but you will appreciate that this blogger's braincell is full of little else. For instance, yesterday he found himself flying over Oxshott looking in the back gardens of the rich and famous. How can that be? You may well ask. You can experience the magic for yourself if you click HERE. The background guitar is magic as well. Sorry about the ad's.
In amongst the trees in the distance is 'The Bench' at Brown's Corner which OKB visited yesterday. Yes, he knows he shouldn't be driving but he knows every pixel of the way, intimately. 'The Bench' will be receiving it's new memorial plaque very soon. Watch this space.
'This space' might also include the progress of OK Bob's Tidal Energy Invention. Might!
Not forgetting the progress of poor old Nannie trapped in a wheelchair with nothing but East Enders and Virgin River to look forward to. And her 24/7 carer of course!
Thursday 3rd July 2025.
OK Bob is quite proud of his twin grand daughters Maddie and Phoebe, they are both 19 (well they would be wouldn't they?) and studying Art at Brooklands Technical College, this is a couple of Maddie's 'scattergun' paintings. There is a familiar look about them, don't you think G? Especially the birds.
Friday 4th July 2025.
A trip and a lunch at Wisley Gardens was enjoyed by Nannie yesterday. Another trip to Waitrose wasn't enjoyed by Granddad. But the Thai Green Curry, a glass of McKendrick's the peace and tranquillity was. Or is it were?
Saturday 5th July 2025.
Dear Reader,
Life as an unpaid 86 year old full time carer for the afflicted is not easy. And, of course, life for the afflicted who need a full time carer is not easy. But which is worse?
OK Bob (that means Old and Knackered Bob in case you've forgotten) thought he had answers to everything but the answer to the above question is elusive and he's come to the conclusion that it's a waste of time and unhealthy trying to find the answer.
So, is it 'Keep Calm and Carry On'? Keeping calm is not easy and most of the time carrying on is impossible so it isn't the answer.
Is it 'Do your best in the circumstances'? Doing your best is often not good enough.
Is it 'Count your chickens'? A great idea but what does that mean when you don't have chickens?
Is it shirk or farm out responsibility? What would you do and where would you go? And too bloody expensive.
Is it unload responsibility on to already overloaded Angels? No.
Is it 'Succumb to Cossins'? (Cossins are a local care home that do have chickens.) Thinks, is that the reason they have chickens? Bloody expensive but sounds reasonable? Only if you are there. But OKB wouldn't wish that on any of his readers.
Is it 'Wait and see what happens' ? Could be the answer but he's always been restless and waiting is not in his DNA.
Loadsa love and hugs, (might be the answer?)
But who from?
Bob.
Reg and Mabel?
They've done enough.
Sunday 6th July 2025.
Reg and Mabel, in case you didn't know, are OK Bob's parents. They never complained and they didn't have central heating, washing machines, dishwashers, a telephone, a car, fridge, freezer, Waitrose or colour tele' but t they did have chickens.
So, there you have it, count your chickens.
Monday 7th July 2025.
OK Bob's Tidal Stream Energy project is now unstoppable (a bit like the tides if you think about it!) but will he be alive to see it? Depends on his chickens!
Tuesday 8th July.
Today, OK Bob had an email from The Advanced Research and Innovations Agency (ARIA for short) encouraging him to apply for £100,000 grant to develop his idea for TSE. Another reason to watch (or listen) to this space?