"Well that's a rarity, my wife usually gets
bottom marks."
We were standing at the cheese counter in Waitrose, they had a 50%
offer day on their cheeses, only the ones from the counter not the ones
on their refrigerated shelves. They were busy and people were clustered
round waiting to be served or nibbling the samples. We wanted a strong
English cheddar and the girl pushed a plate our way and said to help
ourselves and tell her which one we liked. I did, there was one
outstanding as far as I was concerned and I pointed it out to the
assistant, she beamed and said it was their best seller amongst the
really mature Cheddars, I must know my cheeses and I get top marks. That
was when P said I usually got bottom marks. I felt my face go red, how
could he say that! I kicked his ankle and said I was going to the meat counter, quite a few
were taking an interest in the cheddar now. P said he'd have a kilo but
the girl showed him a smaller block and said that was all they'd got
left, he said he'd take it. A posh lady next to him had tasted a piece
and said she wanted some too but the girl told her there was no more
until next delivery, she turned to P and said she'd have to stalk him
and get some off him. P said he'd auction it.
The funny bit was he came over to me with the cheese and he hadn't even looked at the price, I took it from him and said no wonder it was nice
its £16 per kilo. I laughed when his face changed and he said he'd take
it back and the posh lady could have it! Then I reminded him it was all half
price and he'd only had a small piece. He calmed down but he did say I'd better not get too much of
a liking for it or there definitely would be some bottom marks.
Don't forget tomorrow is the Great Online Cookie Exchange. Lots of yummy recipes to try. Hope you'll stop by.
Ronnie
xx
9 comments:
hi Ronnie, Oh my husband is always making those double edged remarks too, just to make me blush when we are in company, cheeky devils!
love Jan, xx
Hi Ronnie, I am slowly making my way back to blogland bit by bit. Thank you again so much for your lovely post, I can't tell you how much it means to me. The support from blog friends has been overwhelming.
Happy Blogiversary! Oh my, I would have been so embarrassed, maybe P deserves a spanking lol. At least you got some premium cheese at a good price :)
Hugs
Roz
I can't imagine how embarrassed you must have been. But hurray for half price cheese! I love cheese too! :)
Hi Ronnie,
I don't believe the shop assistant picked up on the double meaning. The cheese sounds lovely. I buy 2 year old cheddar, and sometimes five - so delicious!
Hugs,
Hermione
I do love P! I think getting bottom marks is wonderful, but I do wonder what those listening thought.
How embarrassing, Ronnie! I like a good mature cheddar too, hope you and P enjoyed it.
Rosie xx
Fun story, Ronnie...thanks for sharing. Sounds like that cheese could be a win/win for you in the future. You get yummy cheese and marks on your bottom for spending so much money. ;)
Hugs and blessings...Cat
Funny how they get a little full of themselves when they are the ones to wield the paddle (or cane.) Glad you shared it.
I will have one to tell soon. While we were on a short holiday, we went to an antique store out in the country. Sam found me after we had wandered our own ways, and he was slapping something wooden in the palm of his hand. It was a very old 18 inch ruler out of some very heavy wood. All he said to the cashier was, "I have been looking for one of these."
Ella Says Yikes
Jan - I can never think of a quick reply when I'm in a crowd like that as it makes me blush, cheeky devils indeed. Thanks.
Roz - It's good to see you Roz. I have been thinking about you. He really is naughty:) Thanks.
Fondles - I should be used to it by now but I' not. Cheese is delicious. Thanks.
Hermione - I don't think I've every tired a five year old cheese. Thanks.
PK - I think they were too busy looking at the cheese. Thanks.
Rosie - The cheese is lovely but I think I could go for a more mature one. Thanks.
Cat - I'll be mentioning that cheese again to him:) Thanks.
Ella - I shall look forward to your story. LOL. I would hide that ruler, P have one like that. Ouch indeed. Thanks.
Love,
Ronnie
xx
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