I’m supposed to blog everyday, except I missed Monday. I’m back today to try again.
A while back, I was working in Maryland. An engineer moved from Atlanta to work with us.
After the first week so, a technician in her 70s, Maybelle gave him some note worthy advice.
With a big grin on her face, Maybelle said, “I know what you need?”
To which Willie replied with an equally big grin, “What?”
She said, “Rubbers.”
Willie’s smile waned. “What?”
“You’re going to need rubbers and good strong ones.”
Maybelle continued to grin.
Willie’s smile was replaced by confusion. He began rocking from one foot to another. He looked at me.
How long should I let the show continue?
I shrugged, asking, “Do you two need some alone time?”
“No!” Willie snapped. “Look,” he stammered at Maybelle, “… you’re a nice person … I mean it’s not that I don’t like you … you’re very interesting …”
Maybelle continued grinning. She had no clue.
“Galoshes, it rains a lot, there’s swamps and things get boggy.” I had to rescue him. He was going to upset Maybelle and she was 76 after all.
So, if you’re in a really wet climate, look for those really strong rubbers.
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