Sunday, 5th March
We have had a very busy few days.
Friday evening, the opening went well, it was extremely busy.
Everyone wanted to talk to me, I kept pointing out I am now one of 3
owners, talk to Martin as well!
I guess the adrenaline kicked in,
and we stayed till closing time. The show was very good and was very
welcomed. Stefan took lots of photos. Ben helped out by collecting
and washing glasses. We need to get a move on to get the outside
finished, a lot of people were standing outside as it was so crowded
inside, we had a bit of a problem keeping count of how many people
were inside, which we need to do to conform with regulations. Well,
it will not be as busy every night!
I really hope we did not upset our
neighbours, there were a lot of taxi journeys late at night. The taxi
companies were certainly happy and making a mint!
Martin sent me and Ben home just
after 1am, we had to close at 1am. We took a taxi home and had a cup
of tea before going to bed. We were buzzing and reviewed the evening.
We both concluded it was so unreal that one cannot say what needs to
be changed. Bring on Saturday evening!
We both got up relatively early,
about 9am, I think Ben was up before. We had a quick breakfast and
then I went to the gym and sauna, and Ben did some shopping. We met
in town and had some lunch together, then we went home and had a
rest, ready to go back to the club again. As proprietors we had an
obligation to be there, and we knew it would be busy again.
We were there in the early evening,
we were not open yet and the staff had just finished setting up.
Martin already had a list with a drinks order, luckily we still had
enough of everything. We talked about how we can run the door better,
but decided to just let it be for one more night. About 8pm it was
busy, Ben was helping out behind the bar again, washing glasses,
cutting lemon and stocking up. He seemed to enjoy it. Everyone
squeezed in for the show, the lads did impersonations of us owners.
It was very funny. Taxi drivers were prepared for us Saturday, and
there was a queue of taxis at closing time. We stayed on and helped
with the clearing up and ordered a taxi about 2am. Ben was in the
office, almost asleep. I got him and the fresh cold air woke him up.
He was giggly and seemed a bit spaced out. I was wondering if he was
drunk or if someone had spiked his drink. He told me he loved me and
was very grateful for the live I have enabled him to have here in
Stockholm. He is the happiest he has ever been. I noticed the taxi
driver was intently listening to our conversation, as we were nearly
at home I told Ben to be quiet, we could talk at home.
We were both very tired, and after
getting a glass of water, Ben decided he wanted to go straight to
bed, I sat up a bit longer, calming my mind and then fell into bed as
well.
In the morning I could not hear any
noises, I got up and checked the kitchen, it did not look as if the
boy had been up yet. I knocked on his door, and entered soon after.
He was still in his bed, he pulled his blanket over his head when I
came in. I asked if he was feeling ok, he said yes, he was just
embarrassed about last night, what he had said in the taxi. I assured
him it was ok, it was actually nice what he had said. I suggested we
have a shower and then breakfast. He admitted he had already been up
to do yoga. We used my shower, it was nice to wash each other. Once
we had dried each other, I got on my knees and gave him a blow job.
At first he was hesitant, but then gave in and relaxed. After
breakfast I suggested we go for a walk, the sun was shining, I
thought some fresh air would be good for both of us. I suggested we
take Django, which Ben was very enthusiastic about. I called Stine
and Torben, and they were very happy for us to come and fetch him.
They were doing some decorating and Django was in the way, they had
just talked about asking us if we can take him for the day. When we
came out of the house we noticed a sign going up next door for an
open day today, we decided to have a look when we came back from our
walk.
We picked up Django and went to the
restaurant we sometimes go to, they have a covered terrace where we
could go with Django. We had some tea, when another couple with a dog
came in, Django and the other dog were snarling at each other. I took
Django out while Ben paid. It is very unusual for Django to not get
on with another dog, but on the way home we had another fight! I am
glad I was holding him, I am stronger than Ben, Django might have
pulled him over. Ben was good to manage him though, one can notice he
is used to handling a big dog. We were to keep Django with us all
day, when we came home we let him in (he is only allowed in the
hallway), and went next door to the open day. We were the first
“customer”, and explained to the agent we are the neighbours. The
house is on for a very cheap price, the agent said it is to attract
families who want to use it as a weekend house. The grounds slope
down to the lake shore, and it has a small beach, another neighbour
told us it was a boatyard once, and the slope is where they launched
the boats.
We talked about what would most
likely happen to the house, our neighbour was very knowledgeable
about planning. He told us he is very active in the residents
association, which takes a keen interest in preserving the island
from over development. I said I did not even know there was a
residents association, and the neighbour remembered it was founded
when I was in the States, and Arne fell out with the member who
delivers the newsletter, that is probably why we never had a
newsletter. A lot of residents here have lived here for a very long
time, and a lot of plots have still very old, small houses. Money is
now moving onto the island and flashy houses are being built. Of
course we are a bit worried who will move in next door, and if we
will be able to use our garden how we want. On the other side we have
a couple who are both authors, and they are very reclusive.
While we had been talking to the
neighbour in the garden, many people had been to look at the house,
some commented on our hedge and expressed their dislike. Ha, it is on
my land, they cannot do anything about it!
When we came back home we decided
to have a snack and have a proper meal in the late afternoon. I made
the food while Ben suggested he play with Django in the garden while
it is still light. He wanted a fruit smoothie, he was getting
peckish, and I had some as well. It was nice watching Ben and Django
play together, I guess I have to give in soon and we will get a dog.
I had brought some wood in, we had
been using our fire place quite a bit this winter, I have to get some
more. We had our snack and caught up on the news. Ben fought sleep,
he insisted he rather wanted to go to bed early than have a nap in
the afternoon.
As it was getting dark I took
Django for a walk, he had indicated he needed to go out. When I came
back my father was there! Apparently he had a business trip to
Stockholm last minute, had flown in this morning and decided on a
whim to visit. He had never been to the house before, he had seen the
flat. Ben had started dinner and was preparing a fire. He is very
good at lighting the fire.
I was not pleased to have a
surprise visit and made it pretty clear to my father. Ben suggested
he can leave us alone, I wanted him to stay. Conversation was
actually going well, I remembered how Ben fell out with his family
and made an effort. Ben had mentioned earlier how he missed not being
able to ask his father about a few issues. Ben signalled to me, he
wanted to know how many people he was cooking for. He had made a
stew, which was plenty, but he was making mashed potatoes and
vegetables. He needed my help mashing the potatoes, he is not strong
enough. My father enjoyed the meal and company. He left soon after
the meal, we took Django back and then had a nice bath together.
After the bath we lay on the bed, cuddling, and Ben went to his bed
after a while. I stayed up until the fire died down and am now going
to bed as well.
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