PRAY FOR ME FOLKS...

I am in the Slough of Despond. Marianne left on 7th September. No, we are not getting divorced or separated. She just wants to be away for some time. I have agreed not to attempt to contact her.

I'm just not coping. I cannot live without the most wonderful woman in the world.

My friends have been wonderful - especially Tony of the Big Saloon who has been a rock. Mary Winterbourne comes in almost every day, tidies up and gets rid of the empty lager and Chianti bottles.

I just know Marianne will be back soon.

Also I have this threat by Detterling hanging over my head. May The Lord rebuke him. May Swashbuckling Mulligan boot him up his fat ass. 

Gene

PS   ...   All day all night Marianne

             Down by the seaside sifting sand