CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | Contact
A local Betoota woman has found herself almost single enough to follow up on her elderly Greek neighbour’s non-stop offers to bring her son over for a visit.
24-year-old Anna Berry has been single for almost 18 months now, and after an entire winter not sharing a bed with anyone, is actually considering a blind date with the old Yaiyai’s 39-year-old son.
Elleni (71) says that her son is perfect for Anna, and they are about the same age, thereabouts.
“You know I have a son” says Elleni, for the 67th time since Anna moved in next door four months ago.
“I want you for my son”
While Elleni has all but surrendered the idea of her cafe-owner son meeting a nice Greek girl, the idea of orchestrating a relationship herself seems to be almost as good.
“You have no husband?” she asks, again.
“No Elleni” says Anna.
“I don’t…”
However, the part of the conversation that would usually end up with both the neighbours laughing this half-serious offer doesnt arise today, as Anna is actually considering it.
After taking a few minutes to ponder, Anna returns.
“What does he do for fun?” she asks.
Elleni is quick to point out that he loves to go dancing at that big street party they have in Sydney, and maybe she should go down with him next February.
