Much like the stockpile of garbage in my freezer, I had missed one of the re-cycling days, so the glass had started to pile up. Finally glass & plastic day came around and I lugged all the empty bottles to the bin, then to the curb (kerb). Now, before anyone says anything smart, you should know that Tesco’s Finest Sicilian Lemon & Mint Presse comes in glass bottles, as does Baxters Crinkle Cut Beetroot, and Branston Pickle. So the bin wasn’t entirely dead soldiers. (Oh who are we kidding, it was mostly empty wine & gin bottles. So what?)
Scout & I were just coming back from our walk as the garbage truck was rounding the corner. At the same time, the lady down the street stopped across the road to chat to my elderly neighbours. Scout wanted to stay and socialize, but all I could think was, get in the front door and close it before the bin men pick up and open the bin full of empties in front of my neighbours. We made it in before I had to see any grins or raised eyebrows. Whew.