I went to see my friend who now owns the local newsagents.

I call him a friend. He’s Sri Lankan, I’m a Brit. And we don’t even know each others’ names but we get on really well. He even beeps me when he’s driving past in his car!

Anyways. One day – when I’ve got the nerve – I’m going to ask him if he has any waste newspapers that he’d like to get rid of quickly.

I’ve haven’t bought a newspaper for over 20 years. The last time was to work on a big papier-mâché project with my son when he was very young. TRUE.

But I need some now. Having blagged (?) two free bales of straw from another friend’s farm.

BTW : Did you know that y’all can grow Lasagne in the garden?

;o)