J is for Jedi) october 29th

week 31. I have a need for gherkins. Fortunately they are on offer
in Morrrisons. Unfortunately, I soon realise this might be because
they're almost impossible to open.

Fortunately R comes home before I resort to smashing the top off on the
corner of the wall outside the kitchen.

Unfortunately, R, after lots of groaning and contorted expressions,
also appears on the point of giving up, when, fortunately, I remember
something about pouring boiling water on reculcitrant lids.
Unfortunately, it doesn't work. Am getting a bit desperate.

R pours more boiling water over. I'm worrying that this will crack the
glass, but nothing happens other than the lid making a dimply
sound.

R, superhero status challenged, says "I will summon the Force" and
begins to hum Star Wars music while holding jar in relaxed manner
against his chest.

After a few seconds, there is a "pop" The lid has come off "I wasn't
even trying!" he says, amazed

He is wasted in that call centre...

So as not to forget this epic event, I write it down at once

Have just realised eaten entire jar in time this took