I remember at school having to tell the occasional fib (not often as i was always a good little boy!), for being late or, in very rare cases, skipping school for a whole day. During their working life a teacher must hear the most incredulous reasons for absence.
Today, at work, took me back to my school days when a chap phoned in with an absolute gem. The character concerned is considered a genuine individual so his story was accepted without question.
Apparently, he was only 10 or 15 minutes into his 40 minute journey when he took a despairing call from his wife at home. At the first opportunity, he spun round and headed back. The reason for the emergency? His two year old daughter had somehow managed to lock herself in the bathroom!! Very soon after arriving home, the chap had the door open and the panic was over with no harm done. I bet daddy will not be reading her a bedtime story tonight!!!
Hi Terry,
ReplyDeleteI read your blog all those years ago and found them hilarious, your anecdotes were incredible. I was very sorry to see you stop, but I understand that you must have a busy life. All I wondered was what you’re getting up to these days. Thanks a lot,
John