Say It With Percy Piggies

 

Yes, bloggy friends, it's Percy Pig

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

There's a reason that "Say it with flowers" is the catchphrase for the floral industry and "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" was used to sell jewelry for  decades. Those are two of the most traditional ways to show that someone cares. I know that candy is a runner-up, but I don't think that Percy Pig was exactly what came to mind for winning hearts. And I know that my friend is Percy may not have been sent to win my heart, but rather as a gesture of friendship. Either way I am so, so appreciative. 

After a great walk with Betsy and Presley this afternoon I came home to today's mail. There were several pieces that went immediately to recycling and two packages. One of the packages was a copy of Asheville Magazine, from my travel buddy, Pat, and the other was a total mystery.  I had nothing on order -- except a dress that seems to be lost in transit -- so this package was a complete surprise. I opened it up and there was no note, just Percy Pig all wrapped up in a plastic bag for travel. 

I called one of the possible suspects and they denied any knowledge of sending Percy. This leaves just about anyone who is a friend and blog reader and read the post for last week's Pink Saturday, when I rhapsodized over Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar. Friend, you have found the way to my heart with a bag of jelly piggies and I am so tickled. Some women may prefer diamonds -- not me -- or a dozen roses, but I will always go for a bouquet of lilacs and jelly candy. 

I know there are readers who think it may be farfetched to believe Percy was sent by a would-be suitor, and I concur that it is farfetched, possibly beyond imagining. But when one has entered one's eighth decade, the romantic gestures are few and I'm going to believe that there's a suitor out there who knows that the way to this woman's heart is via a bag of Percy Pig jelly candies. If nothing else, it's a great premise for a romance novel. 

Again, many thanks, suitor/friend/beloved reader. 

As ever, thanks for visiting and thanks for being a friend. 

Pink Saturday Meets Percy and Colin

 

Please meet my new friend, Percy Pig

I love to see new things when I travel. Some of them are sublime, like the beautiful Cathedral I visited for the first time in the French city of Rouen. Others are totally fun, like my new English friends, Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar. To think that just a month ago I didn't know that either existed, let alone that ten million bags of Percy sweets are sold every year. 

I'm always on the lookout for photographs for Pink Saturday and the bright pink bowl caught my eye in Marks & Spencer in Southampton. I haven't been in Marks & Spencer in years and somehow missed Percy during my last visits. He first appeared in 1992 and his buddy, Colin, was introduced two years earlier. 

Cute Colin is in reality a chocolate sponge roll

Not surprisingly Percy and Colin are very popular party favors

 The very popular Percy is a "sweet," or what would be described as a candy on this side of the Atlantic. He's perfect for Pink Saturday, as the flavors are variations of pink as in strawberry, raspberry and  black currant. From my research the fizzy/phizzy pigtails are slightly sour and sound yummy. Unfortunately I came upon both the Percy sweets and the Colin cake on my first day in England and didn't buy either (or both). I didn't realize that I was passing up iconic sweets. I guess I'll need another trip back to England for these sweets and so much more, but right now I definitely have buyer's regret.  

Spent a lovely day and enjoyed the beautiful spring weather in New York City. I'm happily back to blogging and have a fun week ahead. After a few months away from the gym -- stress fracture in my knee and then vacation -- I plan to be back on Monday and will definitely take it easy. What are your plans for the week?

As ever, thanks for visiting and wishes for the week ahead.