I dropped Bev and her friend off at work and set off in the rain to persuade the owner of Kirk&Bills to part with some old bricks. I've been passing this place for years, but could I find it? No! I drove up an down the Farndon road for 45 minutes without success. It was so frustrating.
I eventually looked them up in yellow pages and rang them. "No", he said. In fact he said it several times as I pleaded with him. I guess he means no!
When I dropped the car off at Bev's work, I merely said he wasn't willing to sell any bricks to me. I didn't really want to tell her I couldn't find the place for fear of ridicule.
I must do a post soon on little white lies and the sin of omission.
Well... when I arrived at work I was ready to tuck into my secret pick-me-up stash of chocolate-so placed to make me feel better when everything seems to be going against me- when I suddenly had a thought. I still have holiday time owing.
I emailed my boss...yes, the inflexible, loud, inconsiderate, intollerant one-eyed googly monster, the very same person I had a run-in with just a short while ago. I'd like two days off Tracy(I kept it short and uncomplicated and didn't want to give the impression I was grovelling). The reply came back..."No worries!"
She can be such a sweet person and do you know what, I don't believe half of the bad things said about her.
I HAVE A TWO DAY HOLIDAY! Yippee!!
Let's hope I can find some bricks and finish the job.
Hey, it's only a little bit of chocolate, and I don't often get to eat any of it!
I think a secret stash of chocolate takes a lot of discipline actually. I'd keep going back to it, unable to forget it was awaiting me. Anyway at least you've got some brickie time to come - hope you get the job finished!
ReplyDeleteIt's been in there for months. I'm never tempted even though I love the stuff! Even if I had it coming out of my ears, I never put on weight either.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say thanks for dropping by FF
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you manage to keep up with everyone.
Ken, I stand in awe. Not only do you have a secret stash of chocolate that you have enough willpower to never touch, you don't gain weight when you do eat it. Unfair.
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ReplyDeleteI think it's only because I burn it off quickly with all the running around I do. That pot belly will be here to stay one day I'm sure.
Never put on weight? Oh you do not know how lucky you are. Given the choice between winning the lottery or being naturally slim and able to eat anything - well, it's no contest; the money wouldn't even get sniffed at. I loved food but it doesn't love me.
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