16-01-2013, 08:52 PM
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Trevors terrible trist
Trevor is a good neighbour to Frances, next door but one.Though they are both in their late seventies they are still pretty
fit and enjoy each others company in a purely platonic way.
Bridge, Whist, Line Dancing & swimming are just few of the
activities they take part in.
Sadly, just lately cracks have appeared in this seemingly idyllic
arrangement. Trevor has had a hot tub installed in his large
conservatory and has taken to sitting in the tub for hours on end
completely naked, despite his calls for Frances to join him she
has found the dynamics of their relationship changed. It wasn't
in her nature to take part in anything so , well frankly, improper.
Worse, Frances had developed severe hypochondria, not a
terminal condition but nevertheless disabling. Trevor was now
spending lots of time taking Frances to the doctor, the nurse &
the chemist, even on one or two occasions the A & E
department.
"For goodness sake Frances ,you must rid yourself of all these
worries" Trevor advised, nodding sagely . Encouraged by her
smile he went on.
"You are more likely to get knocked down by a number 9 bus".
Too late to engage brain, the damage had been done. They lived
on a number 9 bus route.
.
It was two days ago when he rang to say that he was so
frustrated by the situation, but could not think of how to help
her.
"Best get it over with Trevor" I said.
"Push her in front of the next number 9 bus, she'll be ever so
grateful & won't suffer"
"Thanks Robert" he said & put the phone down.
He knew I was just kidding, didn't he?
16-01-2013, 09:24 PM
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Re: Trevors terrible trist
Originally Posted by Michael
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What if?
17-01-2013, 03:58 PM
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Re: Trevors terrible trist
I've spoken to Trevor and he said"Robert, since when have I taken notice of anything you have said?"
I was relieved and yet somehow disappointed at the same time.
We chatted for a while and he said that one benefit of being in the hot tub for hours made his toenails soft & easy to cut.
Fancy that!
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