Hello,
I visited my sister Roberta a fortnight ago to help her gangly wastrel partner Darren, a man who once tried to steal my roof, plumb in their new washing machine.
What I know about plumbing you could scrawl on the Dalai Lama’s pubic hair, but how can I refuse little Sis?
All the bending and straining plus the three cabbage a day diet worked its magic, so I left Darren battling the cold feed, tucked Roberta’s Cosmo under me arm and paid a visit to the facilities.
I learned that blandness is now a recognised cognitive disorder and that a woman from Argentina recently had her left kneecap shaped into the face of Michael Jackson. My veruccas tingled when I read this. Great fan of old Whacko I am. But here’s a tip from Uncle Bob.
Never Moonwalk after you have defecated and still have your trousers around your ankles. You will look stupid and the chances of having a cat break your fall are extremely rare.
I count myself lucky that Ernie, their dopey Tomcat was lounging to no effect outside the toilet and cushioned the impact of my fall.
After several flushes to send my waste (and parts of squashed Ernie) on its way to the Thames, I returned to Darren, now using extraordinarily fruity language as he engaged the hot feed.
Ernie’s whereabouts remain a mystery. Reckon I’ll keep quiet on that one. No point upsetting everyone.
The washing machine works a treat though. Every cloud and all that…………
Laters
Bob
Take heart – Ernie is now with Michael in the next world.
Burbank, I think…
Cat heaven – nestling in Mr Olsson’s lap.
Lovely man, our Bob, to help out his sister. Wish I had such a thoughtful brother. I don’t have a cat.
Just as well – the heartache is enormous!
The line “and the chances of having a cat break your fall are extremely rare” is pure genius. Ruminating on the pot does have that effect.
Thanks Ankur – the pot is where we do most of our insightful thinking
Oh Ernie! I thought a dog was man’s best friend, but Ernie saved a life! I do think the washing machine should be retired.
I tend to agree Debra.
Poor Ernie. Outside the loo is not the proper place to park oneself, though. It will always end in an awkward moment.
Always does Michelle.
“Dalai Lama’s pubic hair”? Bob, this must be insider information you must share with the rest of us.
Top top secret I am afraid!