Last week, my darling wife surprised me with an anniversary gift. It was the 53rd year of our vows last week and, to celebrate, she cooked me a delightful three-course meal featuring my favourite dish; roasted pork and new potatoes. She always does the gravy just the way I like it.
Anyway, as I went to clear the dishes from the table (I wash up on our anniversary), she pulled out a little package from under the table. Naturally, I felt a little embarrassed; we agreed sometime ago not to buy each other anniversary gifts and I hadn’t gotten her anything. Still, she put onthat sweet smile of hers and asked me to open up the wrapping.
The gift, it transpired, was a set of custom-made blackjack cards. Each card had been designed with my lucky emblem; that classic pose of Rita Hayworth’s. You must know the one?
I was over the moon. It was such a thoughtful gift. I almost wanted to leave the table and try them out down my local blackjack table. Thankfully, I decided to stay and finish our dessert – a delicious apple pie with custard. Malorie had cream. She always makes a pot of custard especially for me; I suppose that’s one of the reasons why we’ve stayed together for so long!
Anyway, I’m itching to give these custom blackjack cards a whirl. It’s just a shame that my local casino won’t let me play with my own cards!
