Sun 14th Feb 2010
7am- Woke up early to catch postman, no Valentines. Bit disappointed. Realise Harry probably doesn't do arbitrary event like Valentine's, much too clever. Prob goes against strict avoidance of all things romantic/cute/cheesy. Still, little upset. Spent £45 on aftershave, will give Leo for birthday instead.
7:11am- Realised posted card with message suggesting I had bought present. Need replacement present, refuse to give him £45 present when received nothing (not even card), will go to Thorton's. Still annoyed, got him expensive card instead of usual Card Factory crap.
8am- Harry arrived at door wearing jodhpurs, riding boots and posh boy polo shirt.
"What are you wearing?" Tried best not to laugh, as he looked v. embarrassed already.
"Suitable attire for whisking you off to the countryside."
"Whisking me off to the countryside?"
"I've been getting riding lessons so I could...you know...whisk you off to the countryside," Remembered having conversation with Janet about riding, with Harry and Leo looking v. confused as we did. Feel v. guilty for thinking he didn't deserve silly aftershave, must have done lots of preparation for today, spent much more than measly £45.
Pulled him inside and quickly hunted down gear.
10am- V. nice stables. Given horse called Lucky. Laughed when Harry got introduced to his.
"This is Star," The plumpish lady seemed to be giving off signals that screamed 'I was going to be a professional jumper, but instead I'm stuck serving city idiots, who I don't trust with my horses, like you,' "She usually only gets ridden by kids, so be careful,"
2pm- Harry fell off 5 times, was very macho about it, didn't complain once, not even when laughed at by inconsiderate girlfriend. Told him he was v. good rider considering he'd only had 5 lessons. I fell once. Also v. nice about this, got off his horse quickly and helped me up, delicately wiped mud off face with thumb, in style of Pride & Prejudice or similar. Now taking me for late lunch at traditional country pub; I have perfect boyfriend.