Such a great letter, Terry! I'm still laughing now about that repeated paragraph... 🤣
As for "Nobody knows carpets like Darren", I need to know MORE! How large was the sample group of people pumped for evidence of their carpet knowledge in order for Darren to come top of the pile (pardon the pun)? What hoops had Darren been made to jump through in order for such a claim to be made? Does Darren exist in person, or is he simply a metaphorical figurehead?
Soooooo many questions.... We need to hear from Darren!
I'd comment further, but it seems I have some episodes of 'Star Trek' to watch... 🙄 I'll be replying to your missive on Wednesday (unless I'm still glued to the screen). #unlikely
Apr 27, 2023·edited Apr 28, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman
Yes!!! And 22,465 steps, 14.9km, a 90-minute downpour, borderline hypothermia, a coating of wet mud several layers deep and the equivalent of 42 floors climbed later, I made it back to where I'd parked my car only six and a half hours after I'd left it!
My navigation skills are still both naïve and hopeless, but I've had a lovely time. 😁
Regardless of the not getting lost (plot spoiler: I did - LOTS), I've realised how very very much I have missed Proper Long Walking over the winter and that I need to spend less time writing and more time hiking. Which.... no, okay, that's not ideal either. #dilemma 🤔
...says the man who goes for long bike rides AND is a regular at the gym! Walking is my equivalent of all that stuff. And buses? Traaaaains? In rural Sussex? Do me a favour!
I would love to see a section in your wittering course dedicated specifically to gossip and innuendo. I would totally take that course! I have trouble keeping up. Another provocative section would be how to natter on about political issues using only catch phrases and slogans from Facebook and Twitter. Most Americans are pretty good at that. But I am pathetically inept. Just saying.
The political one definitely. I have actually written a spoof political monologue which perhaps I will post here at some point. As for gossip, I'm afraid I not only don't listen to it, but I actively avoid gossipers on the grounds that they will gossip about me next.
I, too, am shocked - nay, horrified. How can anyone function without a working knowledge of Star Trek (Original Series)? I mean, how would you know to avoid Romulans, Tribbles, Red Jack or Talos V?
Your advanced driveling course sounds invaluable! These are the skills I've been missing ;-)
I have honed them over a lifetime! 😂
Such a great letter, Terry! I'm still laughing now about that repeated paragraph... 🤣
As for "Nobody knows carpets like Darren", I need to know MORE! How large was the sample group of people pumped for evidence of their carpet knowledge in order for Darren to come top of the pile (pardon the pun)? What hoops had Darren been made to jump through in order for such a claim to be made? Does Darren exist in person, or is he simply a metaphorical figurehead?
Soooooo many questions.... We need to hear from Darren!
I'd comment further, but it seems I have some episodes of 'Star Trek' to watch... 🙄 I'll be replying to your missive on Wednesday (unless I'm still glued to the screen). #unlikely
Thanks, Rebecca. It's not just Darren. Haven't you seen those adverts? There's a different name every time.
TV: No-one knows carpets like Amanda.
Me: Hold on. It was Darren half an hour ago. What happened?
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I thought you were out not getting lost?
Yes!!! And 22,465 steps, 14.9km, a 90-minute downpour, borderline hypothermia, a coating of wet mud several layers deep and the equivalent of 42 floors climbed later, I made it back to where I'd parked my car only six and a half hours after I'd left it!
My navigation skills are still both naïve and hopeless, but I've had a lovely time. 😁
Regardless of the not getting lost (plot spoiler: I did - LOTS), I've realised how very very much I have missed Proper Long Walking over the winter and that I need to spend less time writing and more time hiking. Which.... no, okay, that's not ideal either. #dilemma 🤔
My version of long walks: get off the bus or train one stop early. Life's too short, Rebecca.
...says the man who goes for long bike rides AND is a regular at the gym! Walking is my equivalent of all that stuff. And buses? Traaaaains? In rural Sussex? Do me a favour!
Hilarious. Thank you!
Please forgive my inability to pay. We're broke here! Pandemic lay-offs still in effect (that is, no jobs at our house).
Thanks, Susan. Honestly, don't apologise! I know times are tough. I hope some work comes you r way soon
I would love to see a section in your wittering course dedicated specifically to gossip and innuendo. I would totally take that course! I have trouble keeping up. Another provocative section would be how to natter on about political issues using only catch phrases and slogans from Facebook and Twitter. Most Americans are pretty good at that. But I am pathetically inept. Just saying.
The political one definitely. I have actually written a spoof political monologue which perhaps I will post here at some point. As for gossip, I'm afraid I not only don't listen to it, but I actively avoid gossipers on the grounds that they will gossip about me next.
#1 - I'd love to read that.
#2 - Good plan!
I will post it soon
I, too, am shocked - nay, horrified. How can anyone function without a working knowledge of Star Trek (Original Series)? I mean, how would you know to avoid Romulans, Tribbles, Red Jack or Talos V?
I'm in the same boat as I've only seen a few episodes of Star Trek and have never seen Star Trek TNG.
Just be sure you’re not wearing a red shirt when you beam down to whatever planet you’re exploring. Red shirts are … expendable.
I am surrounded by Philistines...
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*coughs*
Sorry, Bryan... 👀
Precisely, Bryan!
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