itsmeagain Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) I was given my instructions for the day, to go to the cutting room, sit with scissors ✂️, and lackadaisically snip pieces of cheap Thai cloth, while also watching for interesting behaviour and conversation from the cutting crew of 50. 'What time do I get my tofu sarnie..?..', I asked Millie...... Edited August 10, 2023 by itsmeagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 'What's tofu, when it's home? Never heard of it! Bacon and beans is what we have, constricted by our very own Burt. Now, have you picked up any inseminating information from the cutting room?' 'Well.... I did hear Daisy Clutterbuck say to Betty Bootles that she'd overheard ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 Marty la Maison inform Pedra Clucklehoorn, that Adle Spindlerag and Tootsie Flue , were meeting in the shopping arcade for a coffee ☕️ tomorrow. In addition, Pythagoras Smethwick, 34, from Rhode Island, has..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 excellent credentials and would be an asset to this investigation. She may be expensive but nobody can touch her for intelligence. And I'm sure that she would be interested." I said, fingering the rough patch where my rainbow pony-tail used to be. I could see that Millie wasn't sure so decided ................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) tp play safe. 'Just keep your 👂 ears open , nose to the ground, ', said Millie I agreed to do just that, being an obedient type of bloke. So .. Edited August 12, 2023 by itsmeagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) off I went in search of the exquisite looking Pythagoras Smethwick, always in the hope that I can actually talk to her face to face, (I hope that she's in a good mood!) and then get the investigation started. Just as I was thinking of her legendary beauty ......................... Edited August 13, 2023 by lunababymoonchild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I walked straight into her, knocking her shopping all over the place. We scrabbled to pick it all up and I could see by her expression that she was not impressed. I apologised and did the only thing that would mollify her ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 , namely, I made Pythagoras a cup of sweet sugary tea, she liked it and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 immediately seduced me. Off we went to bed and made love like... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 there was no tomorrow. Basking in the after-glow I dared to ask her if she would help with the investigation. She was so delighted that she immediately agreed and suggested that we make a plan right there and then. Then ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I had to try to remember what the pertinent details were. So much had happened and so many names had been bandied around that I felt quite befuddled. Losing my ponytail seemed to have had a detrimental effect on my memory cells, not to mention Pythagoras's startling gymnastics in the bedroom department. Fortunately ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) when I enquired of Pythagoras, what is the name of Millie's husband, she recalled it as being Harry. I soon recalled Charlene, she of Charlene's chapeaux, and my face took on a steely countenance, determined to find the culprit, fight nefarious injustice, and generally be an upright idiot, a bit like Boris.... Edited August 14, 2023 by itsmeagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 the Bojo. With chin jutting, in what I hoped personified the lantern jaw of Kirk Douglas or Popeye, shoulders back and stomach in, I strode off in the direction of ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 the kitchen, cup in hand, aiming to make myself a nice cup of sweet, soothing, tea. We'll soon be having these bumpkins, I'll catch them on the hop if ever........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 there is an opportunity to do so. Meanwhile, I sat with the lovely Pythagoras and we both supped our hot sweet tea, whilst thinking about our task at hand. At last ....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) we decided to just head to Charlene's chapeaux on Gizzard Boulevard, and for Pythagoras to pose as a customer. 'Ask about blue Virginia cotton caps, then also pink silken fedora with a red stripe', I said, trying to be.... Edited August 16, 2023 by itsmeagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 clever. "Don't be ridiculous" Pythagoras replied. I will do it my own way and in my own time. Wait here for me ..." And with that off she went. I waited a ridiculous amount of time and then ................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) I took off by myself, travelling all the way to Charlene's chapeaux, where I entered, and began browsing. Looking at their range of trilbies, sun hats, and flat caps, I was struck by..... Edited August 17, 2023 by itsmeagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 a particularity natty looking pith helmet which I thought would go a long way to disguise the ruins of my beloved ponytail. 'How much?' I enquired of a hoity-toity looking woman who I took to be Madame Charlene. Pythagoras gave me a filthy look and hissed, 'I thought I told you to wait outside!' Madame Charlene looked me up and down and said in a fake French accent ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) Je suis, ooh pardon.. I am the maitre d of zis establishment..ze name is..errm..Charlene Insupportable, at votre service.. ow may I... Edited August 17, 2023 by itsmeagain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) 'elp vous?” “You can stick that fake french accent, for a start Tatty Doughnut!” I declared vehemently “Charlene Insupportable indeed! I'd recognise that rotund physique anywhere! You're from the Biscuit side of my family, and no mistake.” *aside to Pythagoras* “always prone to rotundness, the family Biscuit” *back to 'Charlene'* “Chapeaus, what were you thinking? “ At this ……….. Edited August 17, 2023 by lunababymoonchild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 'Monsieur Lamonde, je suis afraid vous have miscalculated badly. I hereby formally request vous redact votre statement..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) 'Jis sweeze ain't gonna redact no votrah statement, tubby one! And where do ya get Monsewer Lamond from? (question to co-authors ... what IS my name again, I'm getting mightily confused 🤣)Ya know full well I'm ya third cousin twice removed on our great-uncle Basher Biscuit's side. Get off ya high horse and ... Edited August 19, 2023 by poppy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 *John Revolting* admit the truth. You are Tatty Doughnut from the Biscuit side of my family and no more french than I am!” I screamed, getting more and more upset. The lovely Pythagoras chose to step in at this moment and ………….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 handing me a paper bag said, 'Calm down! You're hyperventilating, breathe into this.' This had the immediate affect of ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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