Tell us something really trivial about your life (Vol 28)
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Bomma220 said:
Morning all. Back from Norfolk now, all very nice.
They certainly know how to do rain there. Properly wet it is, wetter than it is here it seems. Probably not as wet as the Lake District though. Put it this way, my car was wet when we left Martham and it's still wet now. Beat that.
My motor is always wet. Just leave it, ungaraged, in the driveway. Real rain, condensation, melting frost etc.They certainly know how to do rain there. Properly wet it is, wetter than it is here it seems. Probably not as wet as the Lake District though. Put it this way, my car was wet when we left Martham and it's still wet now. Beat that.
king Pelican ruins everything.
The car buying public are an unpredictable lot. Last night, right on closing time, we espied a chap mooching about the cars outside. He was wearing plus fours, knee socks, suede loafers, tweed jacket, check shirt and check tie. No two colours, patterns or checks were the same. He walked up to the door, stuck his head inside and, in a remarkably plummy voice, said, "I'm looking for a cheap run around with about 43,000 miles on the clock."
I was lost for words but the guvnor, who has a close to eidetic memory*, replied, "We have a Fiesta with 51,000 or a Clio with 66,000 but we mostly deal in higher mileage cars." And this, apparently was all he needed to say for the chap to want to do business with him. He's returning at the weekend with his father to, "Definitely buy something."
*His astonishing memory is limited to the cars and customers that comprise his business. Mrs Guvnor despairs, "You can ask him for the registration number of the green car we sold to the Polish couple from Benson last February but if I say, "Did you remember the milk?" he says, "What milk?" "
I was lost for words but the guvnor, who has a close to eidetic memory*, replied, "We have a Fiesta with 51,000 or a Clio with 66,000 but we mostly deal in higher mileage cars." And this, apparently was all he needed to say for the chap to want to do business with him. He's returning at the weekend with his father to, "Definitely buy something."
*His astonishing memory is limited to the cars and customers that comprise his business. Mrs Guvnor despairs, "You can ask him for the registration number of the green car we sold to the Polish couple from Benson last February but if I say, "Did you remember the milk?" he says, "What milk?" "
DickyC said:
He was wearing plus fours, knee socks, suede loafers, tweed jacket, check shirt and check tie. No two colours, patterns or checks were the same. He walked up to the door, stuck his head inside and, in a remarkably plummy voice, said, "I'm looking for a cheap run around with about 43,000 miles on the clock."
It's Old Pushfit working undercover. He's done it before. I've seen him perusing the reduced shelf in the Co-Op posing as a retired otter farmer.An interesting evening here.
I was relieving myself against a car tyre when a chap appeared out of nowhere and asked if I wanted to buy it. A jolly fellow, and reminiscent of Buckshot McMcface with his bloodshot eyes. He was somewhat aghast at my attire, which was odd as I always dress down for an evening of cribbage at the Social. Telling him I would return at the weekend to place a deposit I made off under cover of his drawing breath to recite number plates of past sales.
A near miss Gentlemen.
I was relieving myself against a car tyre when a chap appeared out of nowhere and asked if I wanted to buy it. A jolly fellow, and reminiscent of Buckshot McMcface with his bloodshot eyes. He was somewhat aghast at my attire, which was odd as I always dress down for an evening of cribbage at the Social. Telling him I would return at the weekend to place a deposit I made off under cover of his drawing breath to recite number plates of past sales.
A near miss Gentlemen.
Does this throw any light upon the regular disappearance and reappearance of the Towers' Fabergé crib board? For a spell there we blamed Jonti 'one for his nob' Muggins. He was eventually ruled out as it carried on after his untimely demise at the hands of the lady who ran the Toffee Apple and unlicensed firearms stall at the County Show. Ghastly business.
Two for his heels, I say.
Where's Battert with those drinks?
Two for his heels, I say.
Where's Battert with those drinks?
I might add after the car episode and a severe loss of funds playing cribbage I took the board in a fit of absinthe induced excitement. After thumping Bill Mcpellican over the bonce with it made my way home and have to admit found myself in the landscaped parterre of a large stately home and the last I remember was burying it.
Any ideas where it might be?
Any ideas where it might be?
V6Pushfit said:
I might add after the car episode and a severe loss of funds playing cribbage I took the board in a fit of absinthe induced excitement. After thumping Bill Mcpellican over the bonce with it made my way home and have to admit found myself in the landscaped parterre of a large stately home and the last I remember was burying it.
Any ideas where it might be?
Only thing I can suggest is if you could retrace your movements and see if that sheds any light on its whereabouts.Any ideas where it might be?
Anyhow, the old dog's found something outside and is now chewing it to bits. Looks like a piece of old hardboard or similar, God only knows where that's come from. Keep her busy for ten minutes or so I suppose.
Bomma220 said:
Morning all. Looks like something's been digging away at the back lawn here. It's bloody cold so I've sent the dog out to have a shufty. I'll check later for frozen sausages etc although I don't think I've upset anyone. Not for a week or so anyhow.
Disappearing Crib Board?
If it's a mole, two litres of Tesco thick bleach down the hole and into the tunnel. They then make a quick exit and burrow all the way...to next doors lawn. Foolproof.Disappearing Crib Board?
Bomma220 said:
Right, I just need to clear this mess up that the dog's made with her chewing. Do you perchance still have the spade you used, or one I can borrow? I can't find mine anywhere.
I'll pop by on my way home from the B&L later on.
I think I left it on a box in that shed that was marked 'inflatable Thai bride' so you're out of luck. I'll pop by on my way home from the B&L later on.
nonsequitur said:
If it's a mole, two litres of Tesco thick bleach down the hole and into the tunnel. They then make a quick exit and burrow all the way...to next doors lawn. Foolproof.
Looks like whatever it is has been digging from the surface downwards rather than coming up from underneath. I reckon it might be a badger.Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff