It came to pass that the tpm, having drawn himself from the previously warmed 'pot'at 04.15 am, returned to his colleagues in the tablet tramping depot in readiness for the mission....."the tablets must get through"!

As tpm left the teabag home, he left mrs tpm sound asleep, probably with the tv remote clasped to her mitt.

After so many weeks away, tpm found it hard to deal with the stirrings swirling around him. However, tpm is no wimp! He squeezed the bag as tightly as he could and was able to deliver the golden brown elixir along with the much needed tablets. Be in no doubt, such strainings, after so long of just 'standing' in the pot, have left tpm in even greater need of the golden brown elixir to assist in the recovery and ensure he is back on the boil again tomorrow.

For those of you who are interested, mrs tpm did not shed a tear at being left alone, but relished in her project work...a true china cup so she is!!! As we lift the elixir to our lips, I can hear you all saying, " Three cheers for mrs tpm" and I heartily endorse those cheers.!

Ho humm....so glad I'm a teapot!....xx