Notes from the Potting Shed

 🕯️ Incident Report: Garden Anomaly #47b

This morning, while tending to my ceremonial boots, an inexplicable event transpired. A gust of wind, originating from an indeterminate direction, swept through, accompanied by a low humming reminiscent of a choir of wasps. My backup kneeler pad folded itself inside-out, emitted a scream, and vanished, leaving behind the scent of boiled custard and teak.

Subsequently, a horse — one I do not own — galloped across the garden, adorned in my late aunt’s nightdress and carrying a basket of milk teeth. It neighed in perfect Latin before disappearing near the compost pile, which now exudes the aroma of printer ink and betrayal.

The sky momentarily adopted a paisley pattern.

Upon returning to the shed, I discovered all jar labels replaced with cryptic crossword clues. Assistance in solving “Seven-legged cousin in disguise (5,3)” would be appreciated; the corresponding jar is rattling ominously.

A local named Derry arrived uninvited, claiming to have sensed the disturbance, and handed me a sausage roll described as “precautionary.”

Further developments pending. My shins are unusually warm, and I experience a blend of déjà vu and an urge to apologize to the ironing board.

Please keep mirrors covered and refrain from consuming anything with a bell-like taste.

— V.

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