So I was at home today drinking and goofing off having brought work with me when I got a knock on my door. I put down my Tanqueray and tonic budget file and got up to see who the heck was expecting me to be home in the middle of the day.
G'day mate!
Who the hell are you?
Why, I'm Pete the Postie. I've come many miles to deliver to you this important and quite valuable package.
Where's my regular mail man, Pedro the Postman?
Well mate, I don't right know... but this isn't your normal kind of delivery.
I could tell that when you pulled up riding that scooter.
Standard issue mate. We all ride these.
It's no where near as cool as a big brown truck. What have you got for me? Is it a bailout?
Afraid there's no bailout mate. The fair Kylie from a land far away has dispatched me to your country to assure prompt and secure delivery of these bundles.
Wow, she's serious about this contest prize thing isn't she?
Indeed mate. I've got more of them on the cycle.
Is this your first stop?
Ah no. I was down the road a piece and made my first drop off to a rather odd bloke who lives on top of mountain in the middle of the woods.
That must have been Zach.
I believe that was his name. He seemed all consumed with fixing some truck that wasn't running. He's a right nice bloke. He even set up my friend Skippy with a drink for the road.
Yep. That was definitely Zach.
It's not proper for me to be partaking while driving, but Skippy seems to be enjoying the refreshment.
Yeah, not a good idea riding that scooter with a buzz. What's that bear doing with you?
He's not a bear. That's Keith the Koala. He's my navigator.
Whatever. Where you off to next Pete the Postie?
I'm off to find some lass named Blottie. Any chance you heard of her?
Everyone knows Blottie. Tell Keith the Koala to head north and look for I-80.
Thanks chap.
No problem. Look for a house with lots of holiday decorations on the entry. You may want Keith to stay on the scooter for that delivery.
Why is that?
She's got animals. Lots of them. Too many kitties to count, a dog, and a few stray turkeys roaming in her back yard. They may not take kindly to the bear.
He's not a bear.
Whatever Pete. Good luck with the rest of those bundles. Tell the fair Kylie thanks when you get back home.
Will do mate. G'day!!!
Thanks Kylie!!!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
It happened one Wednesday
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Yum, tim tam!!!! Very funny.
Cute, it sounded a bit like an inside joke, but entertaining just the same.
That scooter was rockin'...
The strike outs in the first paragraph are precisely why my boss won't work from home...they know me all too well...sigh.
That should have read "...won't let me work from home" Drinking and commenting again...tsk,tsk.
Hey, your prize! Very cool! Will you eat it or are you going to save it forever and ever?
(Have some more T&T and then get back to me...)
Great post Bob. You are a lucky man to get such a great gift from Kylie. And I hope "working" from home continues to go well. And before I forget - Happy Holidays to you and yours and see you in '09.
Congrats on the tim tam (Tim Tam?)!
were they crushed to a paste????
bob, i'm so flattered you did this post
too excited to type.....
must cool down
see ya
and did you get the magnet?
Kylie... I did get the magnet too. The Tim Tam's are not crushed at all. Pete the Postie was very delicate with them!
Hi Leah
Hi Karen ^..^
Hi Sausage
Hi Megan
Hi Mr. Shife
Hi Jennifer
Terrific post Bob.
What a fantastic prezzie Kylie gave you.
Ever heard of a "TIM TAM SLAM"?
The steps in detail:
1. Prepare a drink. It can be hot or cold, whatever your preference. Milk is my favourite, but coffee is good for those who like the stuff.
2. Take Tim Tam from the packet, and try to resist the temptation to just scarf it all down.
3. Take a small bite out of one corner. Let your tastebuds wallow in it for a moment, then take a small bite out of the opposite corner. Ditto.
4. Dip one end into your drink
5. Suck. Go on, SUCK!
6. Your drink will come slowly up into your mouth, along with little bits of Tim Tam. Mmmmm….
7. Keep going until the Tim Tam hull integrity is breached. You’ll know this is happening when the whole thing starts to collapse in your hand. Gobble it up pronto, and allow your tastebuds to enjoy what is best described as a tastebud orgasm.
8. Find the packet and return to step 2
Cheers cobber,
That seemed kind of surreal.
So.....didja taste it? What's it taste like? I've tasted Vegemite and was NOT a big fan.
AT
ALL
Kylie? You are one heck of a friend - lots of hugs sent back with Pete the Postie.
Sláinte!
I'm so excited! I can hardly wait for my package!!! Karen, don't worry, it isn't an inside joke, just go to Kylie's blog. She held a contest and we won. I came in 4th! Yes, honey, there is a God!!! Who the hell ever comes in 4th!!! Oh, and the best thing is it was a writing contest and I beat out the champion of writing...the chickie sitting on your head, Leah (she isn't wearing her glasses, so I know she can't read this), nah nah nah nah nah nah.
If I'm lucky enough to get a Tim Tam I don't think I'll open it because it will remind me of my precious win. What's the shelf life on that little do-hinkie Kylie? I'll eat it just before it expires, with coffee, and Mark's instructions posted on the frig so I don't scew up. (Mark, hi honey!!!)
Bob, just like Kylie, "I'm so flattered you did this post" too. Not for Kylie's reason, but because I got honorable mention. I love that. 4th place is a Martha Stewart "Good Thing!"
Love you darlin'
Blottie
P.S. Hi everyone! I'm late for the park so must run. Love to all. XO
*runs to post office to see if anything is there from satan, err santa, err kylie*
IV - You are supposed to wait for Pete! Didn't you read the post?
;)
im back !
karen, you will need to go back a way in my blog to find the competition, or just type competition in the search box at the top or if youre really lucky bob will make a link to the exact post for you
or just dont bother
IV, when you want to call me satan i go by the name diabla ;)
mark,
thanks for explaining the slam, i knew i should have but couldnt be bothered.
goobie
thanks!
mr shife,
if you enter my next competition you might get a really cool prize too. just dont ask when my next comp is.
suzie,
i feel really bad now......
your timtams had to sit here cos i didnt have your address and they were calling to me
and i ate them !
you still get a lovely calorie free prize.
expiry takes a year so when i send you some one day you'll have plenty of time
bob
when i saw the picture of "pete" i thought it looked an awful lot like an aussie postie. then started to read and realised it WAS an aussie postie. too funny
cheers all
I gave you an award. Check out my blog to claim it, if you wish.
Middle English definition of "lass:" Young girl, sweetheart. Okay, it's official now, we all know I'm a young girl!
Don't worry IV and Megan. I always share. Always, always, always. I'll open that little chocolate bundle of joy if you want me to. Oh, and the magnet I think's coming??? I've got that covered as well. I can either use my hack saw to split it three ways, or the Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw I recently purchased. I'm not too proficient with the reciprocating saw yet, and will probably take out the table it's sitting on, so you'll get 1/3 of that as well. Good luck attaching it and the magnet to the frig.
XO
Hi Bob,
Got my TimTams too! One sitting and now they are gone. When's the next contest?
OH. MY. GOD. I just learned I'm not a happy recipient. I sent my address twice Kylie. REMEMBER???!!! First time didn't work. Was returned. Went through the second time. REMEMBER? How is it possible I'm not getting my Tim Tam? And my magnet? I won, I won, I won, I won, I won, I won. Right? *Buries head in Leah's chest and sobs.* Did you eat the magnet too?
:(
CSI got his? Okay, now I'm really pissed.
you guilt tripping me suze???
it's working
when i saw the picture of "pete" i thought it looked an awful lot like an aussie postie. then started to read and realised it WAS an aussie postie. too funny
That was the whole idea. Pete the Postie, Skippy, and Keith the Koala came all the way to America to make sure everyone (except Suzanne apparently) got their packages!
I could actually hear the aussie accent of Pete the Postie. This was great!. What do Tim Tams taste like?
Cece... I've never gotten a gift from Australia so I haven't opened mine yet. CSI Seattle, maybe you can help with this question?
Cece,
I don't know what a Tim Tam tastes like because I didn't get one. You'll have to ask Brian because he got a whole freakin' bag for his 1st place win. Some guys have all the luck. Wow, Rod Stewart just started to sing. I can get Rod Stewart but I can't get a Tim Tam. The injustice.
Hey Bob, I also wanted to let you know that you invaded one of my dreams last night. I shant go into detail, but I just wanted you to know that a woman actually dreamed about you lastnight. Take that and run with it in a POSITIVE way, please.
Cece, Cece, Cece...haven't we all my dear friend. Bob has no clue he's invaded our dreams. I'm sure almost every woman here has a story to tell. Especially Megan. I think one of us must post about this little invader cloaked in maroon sheets!!! I can only imagine yours because I know mine all too well!!! Wow! That is just pretty!
XO Blottie!!!
If you would quit blogging in the middle of the night you would stop having nightmares.
How cute is that?????
But I'm jealous.. nobody ever sends me any good stuff.
hey bob,
i did realise it was pete going to see you, it was just in those first seconds that i was surprised to see an aussie postie on an american blog.
you did a great job with the slang and all, you might even pass our citizenship test, should you for some reason , wish to take it!
cheers
I quite enjoyed that post.
It was very much like watching a sitcom sketch. Very clever.
Cece wants to know what TimTams taste like.
Well, they are chocolate covered, with a crunchy cookie like thing in the middle. There is a slight hint of a fishy taste, but once you dip them in salsa, you can't taste the fish.
I should be sleeping and dreaming of Bob, but I'm up writing this f&^#$&g comment.
well if you werent writing this $%#@! comment you might be able to sleep
Kylie, don't make me come all the way to Aussie land to kick your ass. You little, you little, you little, pain in the ass you.
Thanks Joe... it looks like spending my formative years in front of the television watching Monty Python is finally paying off.
THIRTY-NINTH
Bob....Cece dreamed about you. THings are lookin' up for the new year!
CSI, thanks for the tastebuds test.
Chocolate - salsa - fish - who'da thunk!
40th!
Fourty-First!!!!
Do I win a prize? I want some TimTams. I'm feeling so left out here. I guess sometimes I'm the windshield and sometimes I'm the bug. Well, I'm feeling like the bug alot here lately.
My dream was not a nightmare. Just a wee bit strange. I'm not quite sure what to make of it. Can't give anymore detail than that. I know you are dying to know, but, I sort of like keeping everyone in suspense.
Suze, if you tell, I swear I'll come to Cali and kick your ass. And I could stomp you. You know, LOL.
WV is sindot ?????
42nd!!!
And I really do only have a second because I have to put some laundry in the dryer and start a new load. Seriously. I'm laughing so hard. And Cece, don't worry, your secret is safe with me and I'll tell you why. Because I know you COULD stomp me!!! For some reason I see us in a New Yorker cartoon. Perhaps I should draw and submit it. That is a funny image.
Oh, and Cece, don't worry about being left out. I won and I was left out too!!! Kylie pretented she didn't have my address (but I'll forgive that woman anything). 4th place...it never pays. The way a Tim Tam is described, doesn't it sound to you like a Kit Kat? Bob, does it taste like a Kit Kat?
Cece, do you know why I can't leave a message on MC's blog? Karen, do you know? Someone please HELP ME!!! I asked Bob for help but he's too busy in his executive ivory tower to bother with a 4th place winner. Bastard. Anyone, please HELP!!! It's the same with Mark's comment page. Both are Google and I can't post. WHY???!!! What do I do???
Okay, gotta go tend to the laundry. Talk to you guys later.
XO
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