Jonathan's Jottings

My Brush with Danger!

I would like to share with you all a shopping experience of mine. About two weeks ago I and my dad went shopping in the city centre of Wick, happy to avoid the Christmas shopping crowds in Ulpster.

The very first shop we visited had a pram outside with what at first sight appeared to be a baby in it. Our suspicions were aroused when we realised the pram was completely unattended, however, we decided, discretion being the better part of valour, to beat a hasty retreat. We thought no more about this until on exiting the second shop we were astounded to note that the pram had followed us and was waiting outside, again unattended. This was so disconcerting that we both immediately took a couple of steps backward back into the shop. After some discussion we decided we would try and make a break for it once there was some cover of a few people leaving the shop. After what seemed like an eternity an opportunity arose but on leaving the shop again, we found the pram had hidden. With our hearts in our mouths we slowly made our way to the cafe, running from one bit of cover to another with me scouting ahead.

After safely negotiating the dangerous terrain to the cafe, we had a cup of tea and a Tunnochs Caramel Wafer (Mmmmmm) all the time giving nervous looks towards the door. It's at times like this that you wish you were in the company of Uncle Nick, or even Uncle Jimmy who would at least bite and scratch in a fight, instead of your wimpy dad

It was time to go, we made a mad hectic dash to the safety of the car, and breathed deeply before congratulating each other. I believe if we had dallied at all that pram would have found us again

Who says nothing exciting ever happens in Caithness?