We Live in the Best of Times

I too thought this was funny.

pop.1280 wrote: »

I too thought this was funny.

The plot thins...

This chappie Esmond ..who is this fellow hmmm?

GhostInTheRuins wrote: »

Ah lads give him a break, I laughed out loud a few times at the opening post. Well done.

To be fair it had it's moments.
As Sharpshooter pointed out it was probably too long and as Latchy pointed out it lacked a decent punchline at the end.
Unusual choice of 1st post though. :rolleyes:

The_Coon wrote: »

To be fair it had it's moments.
As Latchy pointed out it lacked a decent punchline at the end.

Agreed

GhostInTheRuins wrote: »

Tough crowd.

At least he didn't have bottles of beer thrown at him .....yet

Dear Mr. E. Fortune Esq.

I am writing this to you as after reading your words I felt compelled to join you in your despair and angst relative to your particular predicament. I also have found myself in a somewhat similar position. It started with the properties, then the cars and finally the offshore accounts. Who would have thought it would ever have come to this?

I have not experienced our country’s social welfare system or “The Dole” as others may refer to it, I have sent my youngest two daughters into Leeson Street or Fitzwilliam Square of an evening, so far it seems to be working out ok. With the summer evenings coming in I can only predict a rise in this particular investment, this may be an option open to you. I am aware that some people would use such an investment as a supplement to their social welfare receipts. Cash is unaccounted for and can be used to start new offshore or Swiss bank accounts.

As regards “blending in” with the lower classes I have one option that I have been considering maybe it would help you; while attending your local social welfare office maybe one could wear the tracksuit/football jersey? I’ve heard it works extremely well if you firstly pour beer over it and rub it through an ashtray. These precautions will help you blend in and be less conspicuous. You can also add some small children in buggies to your entourage and shout abuse at anyone else queuing in social welfare offices or while travelling on public transport. If nothing else it guarantees you a seat.

So my good friend we indeed find that life has changed for us. I wish you the best on your journey and would advise you to buy your own football jersey (purely for your own protection).

The Best of Times have somewhat evaded this country but all we can do is hope that it is only a temporary evasion.

Yours,

Lady Foxrock Fanny
:rolleyes: