How many socks?!

 Yesterday morning I asked husband to get out his clothes for me to pack prior to going to the van....I reminded him we'll be away for 6 days and the weather is forecast to be mixed sunshine & showers, and a bit cooler than of late.  I went through the clothes he'd put in a pile on the bed:-

3 pairs tracksuit trousers, 5 pairs shorts, 9 assorted polo shirts/t-shirts, 10 pairs socks but only 4 pairs boxers.  And no jumpers - he'll need one for early morning/late evening dog walks I expect.

There's no rhyme or rhythm to what clothes he chooses - it's not even a case of choosing them, he basically just grabs a random selection of whatever clothes are nearest or on top in his wardrobe and drawers.  It's a good job I go through them before packing - I discarded some and added others as necessary.  And the irony is.....he doesn't even change his clothes (apart from underwear) every day, he frequently wears the same clothes for several days running, so 9 shirts was a bit excessive!

All packed now and ready to go, just the cool box of fresh/frozen food to do.  I've got the packing down to a fine art now, as we go so often, plus it helps that we do leave quite a bit of stuff in the van - tinned and packet food, tea & coffee, dog food & treats, toiletries, some clothes and shoes, spare bedding and towels.  I keep loads of books and DVDs there, plus a few games for wet days.

The neighbour who plays petanque rang yesterday morning and asked if husband wanted to go for a game in the afternoon - they normally play Tues and Thurs afternoons but had been offered the chance for an extra game as it was a bank holiday.  Husband agreed, it was just going to be an informal friendly, not a match game, so it was a good introduction for him.  He said he really enjoyed it.