Communications

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5 January 2015 at 09:01 ·

There I am, fresh out of the shower with my wet hair in a towel turban, and I look out of the bedroom window to see Ferretfingers’ school taxi draw up and, after a moment or two, honk its horn.

I throw on a dressing gown, run downstairs and, from the doorstep, call 

"I thought it was a training day today!"

Escort has wound down the window and she and driver look confused.

Driver goes "I thought they were back today! Are they still off?"

Me "I'm sure."

Driver looks dubious.

Then "I think you're right".

Followed by a long silence looking through windscreen and "Yes, they do go back tomorrow."

Driver and escort wave at me a little sheepishly and drive off with "See you tomorrow."

5 January 2015 at 20:26 ·

Paxman on University Challenge "What is the English name of the bird troglodytes troglodytes?"

Him "Wren"
Me "What?"
Him "Wren"
Me "WHAT?!"
Him "WREN not Ben"