Different views......

 

SLOUCHES ON COUCHES!!

 

We had returned from the morning forest trundle, and having had a light lunch I was settling down to continue reading a book.

My walking companion was lying on the other couch, viewing the television in the corner of the room, on his back!

‘You should try this guv.’

‘Really?’

‘Certainly old codger certainly, it brings a whole new view to sport and so forth.’

For some reason known only to other idiots, I rolled on my back and attempted to view the screen.

‘Good heavens Bing, I see what you mean, although I’m not sure I would want to watch all the time from this angle.’

‘Really old fruit?’

The incredulous tone in his voice, made me wonder if it was at times like this, that one realises the difference between man and Dog.

‘Well Bing, the thing is I would find it hard to drink a cup of tea at this angle.’

‘M’mmmm.’

‘I mean dear chap, most folk would draw the line at attempting such a feat…..it’s nigh on impossible.’

‘Long straws would do it guv.’

I considered this for more than a moment or two, and then realised that it might just be possible.  It then occurred to me that straw or no straw, why would I want to?

‘Cor guv, you’ve changed colour.’

I was starting to feel a tad giddy.  I carefully regained my normal sitting position.

The doorbell rang.

I reeled toward the front door, blood finding its way back to where I guess it should be!

The meter man stood before me, meter reading gismo clutched in his hand.

‘Ah, hello…um right, the meter’s down here.’

I started moving various items away from the area, including various aged umbrellas and a bag full of tap shoes!  Slowly but surely, the under stairs door started to appear.  The meter man waited patiently, he’s obviously used to this performance at most houses.  I started to feel rather like Howard Carter, as he finally broke through to the Tomb of Tutankhamun!

The door finally allowed itself to be opened, he flashed his torch at the gas and electricity meters and the job was done. 

Then the task of placing everything back began. I muttered something about clearing this area away so that next time it'll be easier to get to the meters, knowing that I will of course go through the same routine next time!

‘Crumbs guv, that was a bit of a performance.’

‘M’mmm. I must clear this stuff away…..’

‘That’s what you said last time.’

‘I know Bing….I know.’

The lad suddenly wooshed back into the lounge.

‘Hey guv, there’s some 20/twenty "Crackit" coming on in a moment….that’ll be great upside-down!’

Tea mug recharged, I returned to the lounge….Bing was already in position……….

I considered trying the upside-down viewing position, then realized Alison would be home shortly, frankly it wouldn't do to find us both at such an angle….after all, I  certainly didn't want to appear silly!