Reports of Jimmy's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

There are not many high points to having a dysfunctional septic tank, but we experienced one on Sunday evening.

I was at Watters' B&B where we had stayed for the weekend, when he returned from his weekend away and opened a letter from Bill Smith. Peter exclaimed "Oh no!" and burst out laughing. When his near hysterics had subsided, I enquired what was amusing him and he explained that Bill had only heard that Jimmy Niblett had passed away and had submitted his obituary to the "Fellrunner" on that basis. He had since spoken to Jimmy on the phone, and whilst Jimmy is very ill, and not wanting to see too many folk, at the time of writing he hadn't yet asked St Peter for admission.

Not sure why Bill had written to Peter, perhaps as fellow authors they exchange information (misinformation?) on shared interests.

I know it's always tempting to want to share hot news, but the phrase "indecent haste" does spring to mind here.

Hang on in there Jimmy.

EtU