Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time?
As always ,hobbies are fun and not for outgrowing or losing interest in otherwise they would not be a hobbie or a passion.
Real life occasionally gets in the way.
No,Hobbies are Fun and If I have the Time I will return to Them
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Humbugs
What’s your favorite candy?
I even love the name and I love a traditional sweetshop.
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The Cuckoo In The Nest Chapter 33
©GeraldineBanksFebruary2025
Allenby’s plane was late and Joss arranged for the chauffeur to pick up Martin and Sandy and take them to the airport. They had packed everything and were both about to get into the waiting car when Sandy’s phone beeped, it was Allenby.
“I’ve arranged another car , I’d like to see you , you can catch a later flight.”
Sandy really wanted to get in the car with Martin and get out of there, but something told her she was not going to be allowed to. Another car appeared in front of them and the driver signalled to Sandy to come with him.
“Oh,Oh” Martin said.
“I’ll be fine, I’ll let you know how I get on. Don’t make a fuss . Kiss me , you’ve got the film . Sandy’s pupils were dilated with fear.”
Martin gazed helplessly as Sandy got into the other car and was whisked away, there was the driver and another man in the front passenger seat. Martin continued through security and the small electronic device that held all the footage that Allenby would not want anyone to see remained undetected.
Martin sighed as the car drove out onto the highway and he hoped Sandy would also be on her way shortly. The filmed evidence would protect her, but he knew she was in a precarious situation. He wanted to go back and get her, but it was impossible. The anti-dote for some of the truth drugs that Allenby could use was on a small crown at the back of her mouth, all she needed to do was bite on it half an hour before the drug was administered. Hard to judge though, he thought ,and suppose it didn’t work. What would Allenby do if he found out what they had done?
Meanwhile when Sandy arrived at one of the interrogation buildings, she immediately sensed something was wrong. The car stopped abruptly and the driver and the other man in the front of the car jumped out and opened Sandy’s door. She was manhandled out of the vehicle with each man taking one of her arms and frog-marching her in through the entrance. There was none of the usual security , everything opened automatically and she realised she was in an “interrogation area” she had never seen.
They came to a reception area and she was literally thrown at one of the chairs. A few minutes later Angela, the make-up artist was wheeled by semi-conscious in a wheel chair. Angela lifted her head to look at Sandy but there was no recognition.
” Angela” Sandy stood up and shouted. ” What have you done to her , she should be on the plane, what the hell is going on?”
Sandy was roughly thrown back and made to sit down by another Security Guard who unbeknown to Sandy had been directly behind her.
“As Angela was wheeled by, Sandy watched as the limp body in the wheelchair almost tipped forward, the orderly who was pushing her frantically grabbed at her and Angela gave a slight whimper .
“You people will pay for this!” Sandy shouted.
The Security Guard hit her viciously in the face. Sandy thought he had broken her jaw, the pain was so intense.
Angela was wheeled through some double doors and disappeared. Sandy was stunned and then Allenby appeared.
“Oh my , my not so rough! ”
Sandy knew that Allenby had been watching all the time and thought perhaps this had all been staged. She wondered what had happened to Martin , was he at the airport, would he make the arranged flights? If he did then the film that he had would be enough to stop Allenby in his tracks. The pain in Sandy’s mouth was intense and she knew her mouth was bleeding.
“My dear Sandy, that is certainly not a good look” Allenby walked up to her and put his hand on her chin and held it up to his gaze….. damaged goods eh?”
“Nurse, clean her up”. A Nurse appeared and wiped the blood from Sandy’s face. Sandy’s lips were beginning to swell.
“You’re a Mad Man Allenby, what the hell is going on , is this how you get your kicks. You pervert””
Sandy’s mouth hurt like hell , but she got her words out. She felt at the back of her mouth for the gel capsule that contained the anti-dote to the truth drug and bit into it. She felt the fluid dissipate and swallowed.
” You won’t kill me Allenby , I’m the Star Presenter, you can’t explain away me disappearing, you need me just as much as I need you.”
” You think so , I’m not so sure . There are worse things than death you know, as your colleague Angela has just found out. She’ll never be the same . Accidents happen , a viral infection , loss of all motor function. We will say we did the best for her that we could . We can say the same for you. It’s awful isn’t it?” Allenby smiled and continued.
“Nothing is ever how it seems, Angela told us everything, I just want you to collaborate her story. This will help.”
The nurse reappeared with the paraphernalia to administer the truth drug, the Security Guard moved to hold Sandy down.
Sandy wanted to delay the drug a bit longer. She jumped out of the chair and ran towards the door and turned directly to look at Allenby.
” Allenby you are mad, do what you want ! You are a mad control freak. Ever think that you might not be the genius you think you are? That you are wrong and everyone else is right!”
Allenby looked as Sandy moved around the room. He signalled to the Security Guard to leave her alone.
“How admirable a journalist to the very end, still asking difficult questions. Well perhaps not really that difficult. According to my peers , I am no genius, but that matters little now. They are nobodies, some have died , some have retired, but look at me , look at my reputation, my honours, my awards , this place. Funny none of my peers thought my work of any value, none of them would work for me. Now , I force people to work for me. It’s not pleasant and I’m not happy about losing Dr King Sit down Sandy.”
” No I will not sit down!” Sandy remonstrated and gesticulated at Allenby, she moved closer to him, even though the movement caused a throbbing pain in her jaw.
Allenby shouted “Guards”
The Guards grabbed Sandy and made her sit down on one of the reception chairs.
Allenby moved towards the now seated Sandy.
” Losing Dr King has very much upset me.”
“Where did he go? He wanted to retire , he said he was looking to complete the project and get the hell out of here. Let’s face it you are running a prison camp here.” Sandy looked up at Allenby.
“Don’t play the innocent with me young lady” Allenby raised his fist and hit Sandy on her right breast. The pain Sandy felt was horrendous and she was severely winded.
” I don’t want to mark that pretty face anymore, I still find it most attractive. ” Allenby held Sandy’s chin in his hand and raised her head to look directly into his eyes. Sandy’s eyes filled with tears. She tried to talk , but all she could do was mumble a few words which were incomprehensible.
“Creep!” was all Allenby heard.
He hit her again , this time on the other breast.
Sandy felt the pain go right through her body, she was very frightened but still wanted to give herself more time. The truth anti-dote had to work, it was her only chance.
“I want Martin!” She cried.
“Martin is on the way to the Airport, he can’t help you!”
“This is crazy, what is it you want? Call him back please?
“What for? The man is an idiot. A useless dolt. Nurses ! ” Allenby raised his voice and the Nurses with a gurney and a trolley with the paraphernalia to inject Sandy arrived . Sandy kicked at the trolley and caused one of the silver kidney dishes containing a syringe to fall on the floor. One of the Nurses , hurriedly left the reception area and came back with a replacement.
” That was stupid Sandy!” Allenby , moved back and the Security Guards held Sandy while the Nurses gave her the first injection.
Within a few minutes Sandy’s body went limp and she was aware that she was lifted onto the gurney trolley and strapped onto it and wheeled into another room. More drugs were administered and the room that she was brought to was brightly lit. Sandy heard an instruction given by Allenby to strip her.
Sandy could no longer struggle but was totally aware of what was said and done to her. After the interrogation which she kept to the story that Ian and Angela were additions to the crew she knew nothing about and that Dr King was chosen because Martin had said , he was an expert in genetics. Sandy did not know who he was.
She remembered, that Allenby had calmed down as she had answered his questions . Sandy remembered that after the initial interrogation Allenby had instructed the other people who were there to leave them alone. Sandy was helpless.
When Sandy regained consciousness, the ties that held her down had been removed , she was still in the interrogation room and Allenby sat in a chair opposite watching her. Sandy was very groggy and all she could feel was the moistness and stickiness between her legs, she could hardly keep her eyes open.
” Ah, Sandy , you are awake. Well it seems that what you were saying was true.”
The sound of Allenby’s voice caused her irritation and gave her the strength to reply.”
“What are you talking about , you Madman?”
” You knew nothing about Dr King’s escape?”
” I don’t understand, what gave you the idea that I did? What have you done?”
“It was just too convenient, you arrive with the crew and Dr King disappears. Your set up was infiltrated.”
“Look , you’ve dragged me into this, where’s Martin, get me Martin. I want nothing to do with you. You’re a dangerous Madman.”
“Oh yes, you’re right, I’m dangerous, but you needn’t worry, we’ll make you all better and we’ll continue with our work.”
” Fuck you” Sandy screamed, she began to feel the pain that was shooting through her body.
” Oh don’t be angry, perhaps I’ll give you some more pain relief. Like a good doctor , I will look after you, I’ll take you to the recovery room , you will need to rest, and I must dispose of this. “
Allenby held up a sample dish. Sandy looked at it , there was blood and bits of tissue in it. Sandy could barely register what he was showing her.
“Yes Sandy, I am the last man to enjoy you and pleasure you. No one else will ever be able to do that now. I’ve taken away all your external genitalia. I just couldn’t help myself. “
Sandy fainted.
Allenby continued talking and rubbed her forehead.
” I shall look after you myself the next few days, my sweet girl. You will be in pain when the anaesthetic wears off and the stiches will take some time to heal. We’ll telephone your office and say you’ve caught a virus and won’t be able to fly for a couple of weeks. Angela unfortunately will not make it as we discussed. I’m sure you understand that this is for the best .
Allenby wheeled the unconscious Sandy into the recovery room.
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The Cuckoo In The Nest Chapter 32
©GeraldineBanksFebruary2025
The next week passed in a furore of set pieces and filming. Joss , was always on hand when Sandy needed assistance always professional and helpful. The crew were given access to all areas of the site and Joss was very frank when answering questions about the role of the site.
Sandy located Dr King within days, thankfully he was in a good state of health and was working in one of the Prison Laboratories. Sandy request to Joss for an interview with Dr King had been approved , Joss so no problem and arranged for the meeting the following Friday which would be there last day of filming.
Martin and Sandy sat down with Ian and Angela and discussed their plan to help Dr King escape. Ian as a sound expert managed to block any listening devices which meant they had more time for discussion. Sandy explained that the interview arrangements were simple, she would go alone , with just Ian as the sound man. There was no need to follow through with the information about Genetics in Ancient Mexico.
” Are you sure ?” said Martin.
” Yes, I didn’t mention anything about the Aztec’s, I just said I wanted to interview someone who was “captive” and that Dr King seemed a good candidate. So Joss accepted that. Once we get him out of the Prison building , that will be where we need to move quickly. The plan is that he goes to Japan. All the flights are booked and he will be part of the crew leaving for Japan. We need to get him to the make up room quickly and without any fuss.”
Ian interjected. “Hold on , are there guards in the Prison building? How can we just walk out with him? How do we get him out?”
” That’s why you need the Aztec thing, we need to get him out of the Prison and somewhere I can sit down and have a proper Scientific discussion. That way we won’t have any need to force our way out. We need to meet him outside of the Prison and not too far away from the Condo that Angela is in.” Martin said.
” Perhaps, you are right, we need to squirrel him away, I’ll have to speak to Joss again, get her to agree that we meet Dr King for lunch in one of the annexes.”
Joss dutifully agreed and seemed to accept the need for Martin to be involved in the interview. So on their last day of filming on Friday, Martin and Dr King were sitting at a table in a meeting room . There was a security guard outside. Martin had his laptop and some old skulls which were not at all relevant to any scientific discussion.
Dr King was at first very puzzled, but played along with the situation, he was glad to be out of the Prison Facility . Martin began discussing basic skull anatomy. Dr King held the skull in his hand and pointed to a small projection on the base of it. Martin looked down with interest at what Dr King was pointing at and then moved his hand slightly.
Dr King saw the sticker on the bottom of the skull which said “Escape”. Dr King and Martin had a heated debate about genetics and archaeology ,they examined data on Martin’s laptop and played with the skulls. Eventually Martin said that he was hungry and he’d call for a bite to eat. He rang the number on his mobile that he’d been given and a small buffet appeared in about ten minutes.
“Pass the fruit bowl, for some reason we don’t get any fruit around here, they must keep it for the VIP’s like you.”
Martin passed the fruit bowl and Dr King took a few pieces and put them in the pockets of his white lab coat.
“You make it sound like a prison, is it?”
Dr King laughed. “Oh , no , not really , only of the mind , a self-imposed prison , once I’ve cracked the data that they’ve given me I’m told I can go. Hopefully I can retire from the scene. I hope I’ve been of some help to you. History or Archaeology can prevent us from making the same mistakes again and again. It’s amazing how our global gene pool has remain unaltered since the world began and even more amazing that we seek to control it. I’m at the forefront of a science that will advance human kind, you’d think they’d be more generous with their fruit.” Dr King smiled at Martin , but Martin could see he was getting concerned about how he was going to escape.
The plan was that Martin would finish talking with Dr King by 3.30pm and when the guard came to escort Dr King back to the Prison Facility then Ian , the sound man would “neutralise” him by injecting him with a drug which caused symptoms similar to a heart attack. Martin would call for medical aid and while the Medical Emergency continued Ian would take Dr King to the make up room , where Angela would be ready to disguise him as one of the catering staff that left the site every evening. The plan worked like clockwork, by 9.00pm that night, Dr King was on an executive jet to Japan and a secret location and the PR machine of Allenby’s Research Institute remained quiet, trying to ascertain what had happened. Ian the sound man had disappeared and was thought to be the culprit. The Allenby organisation had been compromised.
Joss was at her wits end when Sandy finally spoke to her. The Security Guard who had had the heart attack was in hospital and she hadn’t had a chance to talk to him about what had happened. Martin had briefed Sandy that the “need to know” was what she had to think about. Sandy and Martin knew nothing, they did not know Dr King and Ian was as far as they were concerned their sound man. Sandy had not picked him , he was some sort of specialist. Martin was confident that once they’d showed their footage to Joss and Allenby that they would leave the next day without any problem.
Joss took a call from Allenby while Sandy was talking to her. He was coming back tomorrow . Early in the morning, before the T.V. crew had left and he wanted to see Sandy. Joss was very uneasy. Allenby was very angry.
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The Cuckoo In The Nest Chapter 31
©GeraldineBanksFebruary2025
Sandy’s film crew had been hand picked by her except for two additions who were specialist contractors that Gerry had arranged. A sound specialist called Ian and a make up girl called Angela. After everyone had unpacked it was decided they would they would all meet up and have dinner together at one of the on site restaurants which Joss had recommended.
Over dinner there was a heated discussion as to what was going on at the site .Joss had supplied a detailed map which included areas marked as “detention centres” and “interrogation rooms”. Sandy reassured everyone that this was her second visit and she had been to those areas and they were not as bad as they sounded. Sandy said that there was a “containment” element to the buildings and the facility but that it was not by any means intimidating.
The breath of opinion expressed by her crew and the discussion over dinner surprised her. Some were very vociferous about defending freedom and their rights and Sandy couldn’t help but think it was more about noise than practical experience. Those with the bad experiences never said much, it was their way of coping. She noticed that Martin, Ian and Angela spent a lot of time talking quietly among themselves at the end of the table while the noise continued among the rest of the crew.
Later back at their Condo , with the signal blocker on , Martin told Sandy about the plan to find and help Dr King escape once they had located him. There was going to be a room in a Condo set aside for dressing and make up which Angela would be taking care of. Sandy needed to persuade Joss that Martin needed to “interview” Dr King for a piece about the South American Genetic discovery , a layman’s piece about genetic coding and Ancient Aztec Civilisations. Ian would be the “Sound Recordist and Camera man” and would help Martin get Dr King to the “make up room” and get him to change into one of the cleaners uniforms and use make up to disguise him. He could then leave like some of the contractors do each day. Martin suggested that Sandy set up a lunch meeting with Joss the next day , and go through the filming itinerary and the interviews that were needed.
The next day , at lunch Joss and Sandy sat down and agreed an itinerary, they would be on site for two weeks, as there has been a change of plan and some of the crew would be flying to Japan for another assignment. Thus it had cut short the actual filming time. Sandy outlined her plan and asked Joss to suggest interviewees that could cover the key subjects Sandy wanted to include.
Later that day , Joss confirmed the interview attendee’s and much to Sandy’s relief , Dr King was on the list. He was still alive and perhaps like Gregor was being forced to work for Allenby’s organisation. Sandy dutifully filled in the details on her computer and set up a team meeting so that everyone would know what was required of them . It would be a busy couple of weeks.
One subject that Joss had been unsure about covering was the use of truth drugs in the interrogation centre. Sandy had assured her that it would be all handled extremely sensitively. They agreed that there would be specific named members of crew allowed in those areas along with Sandy herself. All filmed material would have to be approved by Allenby himself. Sandy was happy to do that , she was sure that the Professor would be delighted with what she produced. Joss looked her straight in the eye and smiled.
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I need a Break from Hysterical Headlines.
Do you need a break? From what?
News and the people in it can be hysterical, unfortunately not in a funny way.
It is provocative nonsense and is exhausting for anyone really trying to establish the truth.
So my first Executive Order if I was elected President of America would be to ban Hysterical Headlines
I thank Modern American Politics for heightening the role of The Presidential Executive Order,without so many being issued I wouldn’t have known about them.
Namaste.Thank You for Reading.
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Easy Peasy
The most important invention in your lifetime is…
Internet is the best invention and leveller ever.
It’s like a super insect that has the power to provide the most delectable nectar or to sting with the most vicious poison that will make the unwary sick in mind and body.
It’s the genie that has already jumped out of the bottle and is running rings around the mediocre.
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Idle Ideal Day
Prompt: Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end.
If only not to feel that all is lost and mediocre and that there is hope in the World for everyone.
To idle away hours contemplating the good and understanding and learning how to improve life as it is not how I’d like it to be.
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The Dog That Inherited A Palace Chapter 9
©GeraldineBanksJanuary2025
Letitia, the PR lady had been busy, she sat a the table with Cross and James, who listened to her plans for the Great Pet, Exotic Animal and Livestock Show to be held at the House. They had all agreed on a date six months from now.
Letitia had listened to everything James had told her and realised that the preparations would be significant to house all the animals and their carers. It had been done before , but everyone admitted that the Duke had been the driving force and he was an exceptional administrator. Letitia knew it was a big responsibility.
Cross and James were pleased that Letitia had taken on the role of Project Manager as well as a PR person, and had actually produced a plan that everyone could work to. Tedi wandered in and out of the meetings, he knew it was all very important and that everything seemed to be going well , but he got bored easily and he really wanted to be outside with the other dogs or perhaps sitting in the hallway with Trinnie, there was a sunny spot they knew that they both liked to lie in together and snooze away the afternoon.
Cross controlled the finances, Tedi’s paw mark was unique and was the signoff for any expense. So Cross would prepare everything each day and Tedi would approve it. So the six months of preparation for the show went very quickly and as time went by everything began to fit into place.
The first exhibitors, a selection of Megafauna arrived in July a month before the official show which was confirmed as running from Friday the 8th August , to Sunday the 11th August. The Megafauna were the large animals from the Southern Hemisphere, such as elephants, giraffes, hippopotamuses and rhinoceroses. Letitia ( who now everyone called Letti for short ) liked the word Megafauna, she had found it in Wikipedia and knew it included big species that had died out such as dinosaurs, but she liked the idea of a sign saying Megafauna, so the Megafauna area was designated in the Park, even though it wouldn’t have any dinosaurs . The small reptile section in the main house would have to suffice for dinosaur lovers.
These Megafauna animals came from zoos across the UK, their keepers had thought it a great opportunity for their animals to have a bit more freedom to roam around the beautiful estate and also to obtain publicity for their zoos and their various breeding programmes.
The keepers advised on the enclosures required and they picked the spots for them to be seen by the public and also for them to enjoy their surroundings. The hippopotamuses were able to swim in the lake and have mud baths, while an inflatable barrier stopped them from escaping into the main part of the lake. Wildlife could still fly into the hippos enclosure, but they soon learned that it was probably best not to bother the rather grumpy creatures with big mouths and teeth.
There had been a lot of groundworks dug, large ditches mainly that stopped the rhinos from escaping, with strong fencing. The elephants and giraffes shared an enclosure quite near the big house, with two large temporary outbuildings where the elephants and giraffes were fed and watered separately and slept. They were from different zoos, so no one knew if they would get on , but they seemed to and their keepers were happy with the arrangement.
Letti had done an amazing job planning it all. Insurance was very important and Cross and Letti had decided on the Security and Public Liability Insurance which in truth had been very expensive. Again this was something Tedi was not very interested in.
When the animals began to arrive Tedi was fascinated. The first morning he got up and inspected the enclosures with Cross; Tedi was amazed. The Elephants and Giraffes were so big, as he watched them walk off the gigantic trucks he was awestruck.
He had made friends with all the workmen digging holes , but when he saw the rhino being released into their enclosure and saw them running around the field and chasing each other he realised why the large ditches were needed. They were very powerful animals.
Tedi for his part was more interested in the smaller animals , he particularly liked the small monkeys and the marmosets. They liked him too, they did silly tricks to get his attention and threw pieces of fruit at him so he would look up at them, he in turn realised that they wanted him to do little zoomies in front of their exhibit, this made them howl with laughter which amused Tedi. The small primates were housed in the main house along with the snakes and spiders which he didn’t show much interest in and in truth was a bit suspicious of. That was Ben’s area, who had been given the job to look after them.
Letti had the details of every exotic animal on show and it’s location and it’s needs. Tedi, had the freedom to go around and visit each one which he did. He was particularly fascinated by the Giant Snails, who were much bigger than the snails in the garden and he loved the way when Ben Needham put a cuttlefish shell in the enclosure that one of the snails would move on top of it and would suck up the minerals into it’s own body.
Tedi when he was tired after a busy day, watched fascinated as he could see the white bits going through the snail’s body to be used to form new layers of shell. That explained how their shells grew so big. Trinnie, wasn’t impressed and thought it was disgusting, but Tedi could spend hours just sitting watching them.
The House was transformed. All the exhibitors from abroad were given accommodation in the house or in the grounds.
Mr Needham, his wife and his son Ben, volunteered to put some of the exotic exhibitors up in their house beside the fountain. Ben was very knowledgeable and handy when it came to arranging the exhibits for the animals who required special heating and lighting , and environmental conditions in the various vivarium’s and tanks that had been set up around the main house.
It was a full-time job making sure that all the lizards, snakes , frogs and insects were safe. Ben was very good and enjoyed the company at home of the other collectors and enthusiasts and he was able to show his collection to the visitors which pleased him mightily.
It all came together very well, they even found space for the big cats which they borrowed from a zoo. It had been decided, much to Tedi’s relief, that the lions, tigers and leopards would only stay for the actual show and arrive a week before to settle in. Tedi wouldn’t have to spend any time near their enclosure and that as soon a the show was over they would be going home. Tedi smelt the cats from a distance as soon as they had arrived and to him they smelt of danger and he wanted to keep away from them.
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The Cuckoo In The Nest Chapter 30
©GeraldineBanksFebruary2025
When the crew arrived at Washington Dulles, they were forced to wait in order to gather all their equipment and pick up their hired vehicles. Sandy and Martin were however, whisked away in the Regal Electric Bentley by Joss. Sandy couldn’t help but notice that Joss looked very tired. Joss chatted to Martin about his research and explained that Professor Allenby had been away on business for some time and that she would be the point of contact for any information or help that was needed by the crew or Sandy until he returned.
” Will the Professor be available for an interview?” Sandy asked.
” Oh yes , I’m sure , I’ve no firm date when he’s coming back into the Country, things seem to be changing daily. I’ll have to let you know.” Joss smiled.
Martin and Sandy’s accommodation was beautiful. It had it’s own swimming pool and a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
“I think we’ve had an upgrade , Martin.”
“Wow, impressive”. Martin turned to Sandy and signalled not to say anything. He reached into his pocket and took what looked like a small wi-fi hub out of his pocket and walked into one of the bedrooms. Martin beckoned to Sandy to follow.
He put the device on the bedroom table and plugged it into one of the sockets. It bleeped two or three times and a green light came on.
” Great , now we can talk. The place will be bugged to the hilt and there’ll be hidden cameras everywhere. With this device we can speak for a short while and no one will know what we are saying. It’ll just look like a bad connection. “
” OK, so what other magic tricks have you got up your sleeve , Martin?”
“Just wait and see. We have to be very careful, but some of the kit we have is very impressive. That’s why I was burning the midnight oil before coming away. We are wired for sound or actually we are wired to stop the sound.”
“And camera’s?” Sandy’s mobile phone rang. It was Allenby.
Sandy looked at Martin and signalled that she would move into the other room to take the call.
Martin unplugged the signal blocker and waited to hear from Sandy what Allenby had planned.
When Sandy returned to the living room , Martin could tell her mindset had changed, she squirmed and suggested that they go for a swim, that it was a lovely evening and it would be nice to relax in the pool. When Martin said that he was tired, she again squirmed and said .
” Oh come on Martin, let’s just have a bit of fun, it’s very secluded here. Let’s skinny dip”
They both took their clothes off and went out into the pool, Sandy took the lead and Martin felt that everything that was happening was a performance, Allenby was watching .
Later back in their large double bed , Sandy stretched over and turned on the signal blocker. Quickly she said, ” I’m really sorry, but I didn’t know what else to do. It was what Allenby wanted. The man is a pervert. It’s what he wanted me to do .”
Martin looked at her , they were both exhausted, but Martin couldn’t help but laugh.” I hope I’m not going to be all over the internet when I get back”. Sandy couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Martin said “And now he can listen to the sound of me snoring the git.” He reached over and turned off the signal blocker and went to sleep.
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