dex Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 rolled it up tightly and proceeded to whack as many of the pesky bees with it as possible. It turned out to be quite effective, until... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) a lorry carrying a load of buddleia bushes tipped its load all over the street, and dex was covered in sweet smelling purple cone shaped flowers Edited August 24, 2013 by itsmeagain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 'Purple' he yelled ' mmm, I Love Purple!' , but just look at the state of me, at least those bees have buzzed off. Whilst extricating himself from the pile of muck that had landed on him, He came up with a brainwave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 dex needed a pint and quickly. Checking his pockets, yes, his wallet was there indeed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Dex wondered if it would be safe to confront Bessie again. Would she have gotten over his disparaging remarks about her weight gain? Would she throw something at him as he walked through the pub doors? Dex decided to ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 decided that he'd just go in and get it over with. At least he'd get a pint out it, either way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 and there was Bessie, as buxom as ever, standing behind the bar and happily pulling pints. She gave Dex a broad wink as he walked in and he involuntarily let out an appreciative wolf whistle. Blow me down if she hadn't gone and dyed her hair purple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) He was speechless, she looked amazing. Dex... Edited August 25, 2013 by dex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 said how you doing bess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (he was so nervous, he didn't want to know the answer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 'Well, I'm just a box of fluffy ducks, Dexie .... and how are you my little studmuffin?' she asked coquettishly, with a toss of her purple locks. Dex ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 moved towards her. Give me a pint, he said..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Bessie pouted, 'Say please!!' Just then Itsme walked in, 'Make mine a double please, our Bess dear, it's been one of those days.' Bessie rewarded Itsme with a brilliant smile and ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 offered him a cup of tea, she pointed the way to the library and said..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) 'You'll be much happier in there, I'm sure. Our library is well stocked and there's a nice fire going (it was winter and a cold dreary one at that). Just ring when you want a refill.' Itsme thought he was in heaven as he perused the shelves, chose a book and settled himself into a roomy old leather chair, book in one hand and cup of tea in the other. The book he'd chosen was ........... Edited August 28, 2013 by poppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Let it bleed by Ian Rankin, from where itsme learned a few more Scottish phrases..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Unfortunately, Itsme couldn't understand a word and didn't realise it was not really suitable for polite company. He ran through his new repertoire at the top of his voice, rolling his r's with relish and punctuating every sentence with a ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 sideways jig, like one o they wee bagpipe players, you ken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Oh och aye, I ken, but they'll be thinking you've had a dram too many laddie! Flailing your arms round like that and tripping over your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It`s not my fault said itsme, with a flourish of his hands, and..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 and a twirl of his dickie bow, It's this book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 You see its rebus he said , for he talks in edinburgh slang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Which is hard to ken, wot they say for us simple yorkshire folk, who knows wot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 's wot? Poppy wanders in. 'Now if you want to know where I come from, you can watch this.' Of course they hardly understand a single word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmeagain Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Brilliant said itsme to poppy. I understood every word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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