There I was, walking along the road on my way back from the village
shop. We were out of toilet paper, so I had been out to buy a copy of
the Daily Mail. When out of the blue, one of those American tourists
(who are much favoured by those hire boat folks) stopped me.
Apparently it seems he was looking for 'Hire Boats 'R' Us' He asked me
'hey buddy, what is the quickest way to the to the Hire Boats 'R' Us
marina?' So I put on one of my extra thoughtful looks for a few moments.
(Extra thoughtful is something I have perfected over time) So then I
enquired 'are you walking or driving?' to which he replied.'I’m driving'.
Looking extra thoughtful
again, for a moment, I said 'that buddy, is without a doubt the quickest
way!' and set off strolling back to the boat. I do enjoy being able to
help. Now I have the urge to whistle a bit of Mahalia Jacksons: 'If I can
show somebody, how they're travelling wrong, then my living shall not
be in vain.'
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