Thursday 21 September 2023

The Rington's Man

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21 September 2022 at 13.38
Today is Rington's man day but, 
as is often the case, Fester is out.  
I spot the van, go to the doorstep and say 
"He'll be back about 4 o'clock and he'll be buying chocolates because it's my birthday on Friday."
"What do you like?"
"Chocolate coated almonds."
"And brazil nuts?
"Ooh! Even better."
"I'll make sure I've got some left."
Sometimes you have to drop hints in other places.
McChurch  What’s a Ringtons man then?
Kippa  A man who delivers Rington's Tea.
McChurch  So what’s he doing with choccie Brazil’s?
Bentonbag  Oh he has all sorts of wonderful naughty things to accompany the hot beverages he brings in his van.  It's a mobile Aladdin's cave of naughty but nice: diabetes on wheels.
McChurch  Oh right, so it’s doorstep sales, like the Corona guys of old.  Brilliant.
Bentonbag  https://www.ringtons.co.uk/doorstep-service-i306 They also sometimes do china tea/coffee sets and have their own version of willow pattern (or at least they used to).
Bess Cavalier  I've got a couple of their blue and white China pieces inherited from my late mother-in-law.
Mrs Quilt  They issue commemorative plates each year.
Bentonbag  Don't tell Fester!
Mr StBernard  I love their chocolate coated brazils - one of the highlights of Xmas
Bentonbag  If I'm not careful I can eat a packet in one sitting and a box in two.
Mr StBernard  Same
Erica  Ginger biscuits a favourite in our house!

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