STAN CULLIMORE

I have a question for you dear reader. But don't be alarmed, it's not a tough one. No need to turn the page, break out into a mild sweat and run away to put the kettle on while simultaneously reaching for the comfort of the biscuit tin.

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Though, having said that, tea and biscuits are always a good idea.

So if you do happen to feel like putting the kettle on before reading more, please do. Be my guest. But I digress. Where was I?

Ah yes. A question for you.

In fact, the whole point of this question is to bring a happy smile to your face and maybe even put a simple, sweet song into your heart. (While you drink tea and eat biscuits? Just a thought.)

In other words it's the complete opposite of a tough question. It's a softie.

As soft as a Mr Whippy ice cream cone from way back when. Question is simply this. When was the last time you spent an entire day doing nothing?

Absolutely nothing at all.

Now obviously the concept of absolutely nothing has to be defined here. We're not talking about stopping breathing, eating or going to the bathroom. Nope.

That would be silly. And definitely not good for your health.

What I'm talking about here, is a day when you achieved absolutely nothing useful from dawn until dusk.

That is to say, the amount to items ticked off your, "to do," list was absolutely zero, zilch, nada.