It’s said, ‘all work and no play is no fun’ so I’m hoping those who like a laugh will enjoy our new quarterly column, Chit Chat.
However, if I am to make members smile, it will need contributions from members – short and sweet anecdotes on daily life, remarks by grandchildren, pet antics, spousal boo-boos, trip ups or mis-interpretations and more.
I’ve kicked off the column with a brief of my own. However, I would like a minimum of two items per quarter to help brighten the day for readers. If I have more – wonderful! Just email me at: helen@greypowermag.co.nz
In the meantime, read on:
When I ‘retired’ at the end of 2021, the company did a whip around staff then asked what would I like on my departure.
“No jewellery,” I said. “I have plenty but something for my garden would be great.”
After some debate I now have an eight-foot, corrugated giraffe in the backyard and it looks like my olive tree leaves would melt in his mouth.
On sharing an initial photo with family and friends, I thought no more about my garden oddity. That is until my sister, who is wheelchair bound in a rest home, rang me recently and said, “I’ve been thinking about your giraffe. I think you should give him to the zoo!”
After a moment’s thought I said, “You know he’s not a real giraffe?”
“Oh heavens, she exclaimed, “I thought he was real and I’ve wondered ever since why the Times would give you a giraffe.”
We had a good old laugh, I hope you do too.
