poppy

my allergic rhinitis immediately kicked in, several of the moggies had what appeared to be asthma attacks and Megatron, a large marmalade tom, buried his nose in a water bowl and had to be dragged out before he suffered from asphyxiation. Rosie seemed totally oblivious to the waves of nauseous fumes assaulting our olfactory organs and greeted him with ...

Carolina In My Mind ~ James Taylor

'Well ... larger premises would be great ... but I'm not happy about you fraternising with this whats-his-name! Tell me again about why he gave you these books and what did you say about cash? People don't just go around doling out money with gay abandon!' 'Oh Johnny, do stop fussing! It was all legal and above board. Now where are we going to sell these books?' Before I could answer, in walked a large tweed suited geezer, matching flat cap, and handlebar moustache. Tipping his cap he said, 'Greetings and salutations, comrades. Bertie Bertram Esquire at your service.'

So This Is Love ~ Ilene Woods

misplaced all those books, they're the valuable first edition ones I told you about! If we can sell these, we'll be rolling in it. I've been searching for them everywhere, wherever did you find them?

Feel Good Inc ~ Gorillaz

has as yet been received. Would you please rectify this oversight at your earliest convenience or we will be forced to take further action. Respectfully Yours, I. Harass Johnny screwed up the letter and fired it at the wastepaper basket. He missed. Rosie burst in laden down with ...

English Breakfast Tea and

Beautiful Noise ~ Neil Diamond

and causing Bertie to think all his birthdays had come at once. 'You come up with a plan and get back to me,' Rosie purred and giving her most winning smile, sashied her way out. She couldn't wait to tell Johnny about their now healthy bank balance and the hope of a further fund boost from Bertie. However, Johnny ...

The Prettiest Star ~ David Bowie

at your disposal, ready and willing.' 'Haha, but are you talking about father or Johnny? Daddy is getting more and more ... eccentric, every day, but Johnny is fine. And I'll keep you in mind if we're ever short of staff. But who will ...

all droopy and saggy

Silver Bells ~ Bing Crosby

My BabyJust Cares For Me ~ Nina Simone

and shouted herself to a soy caramel latte and a slice of vegan bacon and egg pie in The Perky Percolator Cafe. Enjoying a little time out, she sat dreaming about all the improvements they could now do to the cat cafe. 'You're looking very chipper today, our Rosie!' observed Bertie Bertram, the proprietor, 'How's that old codger of yours? Has he ...

to help sober up

I Don't Want To Set the World On Fire ~ The Ink Spots

Firstly, welcome to BFC, Asphodelus 🙂 I've been reading a lot of vintage fiction lately. I particularly like books set in WW2 but also cosy mysteries in the English countryside.

Love Is the Sweetest Thing ~ Al Bowlly

to peruse and evaluate your library.' 'That's very kind of you, Mrs Roughdraft, but it’s really my partner you should be talking to. The books belong to him. If we could just deposit this cheque now, I'll pass on the message.' 'Just call me Audrey.' 'Certainly,' said Rosie, 'and you may call me Miss Flowers,' and with that she ...

you're

and lashings of Grandma's

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You ~ James Taylor

skipped along. They could hardly look down their noses this time when she was depositing such a large cheque. However, when she handed it over the counter, along with a deposit slip, in one of the few banks still open to customers (if it's anything like here!) the teller looked over the top of his glasses, demanded ID and said he'd have to get the bank manager. Rosie took another swig of elixir to give her Dutch courage and wondered why ...