Adventures of one who is totally floored.

As detailed previously I am a groomsman and general dogs body for the Police States Impending Nuptials. As such I have organised a meeting with the event manager person the Rainbow. The only time she had free was later this week at a certain time. The Police State promptly reminded me that the intended store to fit our suits is 2 hrs drive away and we need to do this on the same day. Because of the generous proportions of the rest of the grooms side we need to go to the large and lanky store.

I needed to keep the appointment and we also needed to get the suits while the best man the Curate (yes that Curate formerly of Wiblog Fame) heads back to wheres he once came. I found out that the large and lanky store was actually a part of a local chain of mens wear boutiques but specialised in the large and lanky as compared to it’s inferior skinnier cousins. After calling the head office of said store I found out that they have a large and lanky store in my very city and the 2 hr drive is not required!!!

I called the store and told them of our mission. The very distingushed man who answered the phone asked me of my proportions. I told him of my size and he said some of the sweetest words that have ever graced my ears. That is definately in the smaller proportions of what we stock. We should be able to find something small enough to fit you. I had the simultaneous urge to hug and kiss this man straight through the phone. I don’t think I have heard anything close to that in many many years.

So Till Next Time Just Call Somewhere You Normally Wouldn’t And You Will Get A Compliment,

Chops

The simple answer to the above question gentle reader is yes. The other night the Lovely One and I stopped by a newly opened establishment that serves the Indian Food. We stopped in the hope that it would be relatively quick and easy. Well the short answer is it was not. The staff were very very courteous. But waiting over a hour for two curries and same naan is a little excessive. They were really really apologetic for the inconvenience and even gave us a free beverage each and extra naan and free raita. Alas it was not a paperback raita (my apologies to all the Rowan Atkinson fans for that one). So we got the curries back to the Lovely One’s abode and took my first bite and some how my Chicken Korma had Lamb in it. Which I don’t mean to be rude in saying is not very chicken korma like at all. But thankfully it was just one stray piece and the rest infact was very chickeny. But I am not sure after that experience if I will be going back.

So Till Next Time Is There Chicken In That Chicken Korma?,

Chops

We had a meeting the other day a epic 3 3/4 hr adventure in the wonders of Floories. One of the wonderful things that came out of it was the fact that we need to have some administrative support. To rectify the situation it was decided to have the night person come in several hours early and attempt to sort out the administrative malestrom.

I was the first bunny to have a try. And can I tell you that it went absolutely splendidly. Well really not so much. I got to the lunch room a little early and as soon as I got there I got handed the paper work for a event I was to look after several hours later. Thats right the client had arrived several hours early and I was now involved instantly looking after them and several other clients. So the admin went straight out the window. The plan is absolutely working like a charm.

Till Next Time The Plan Worked Like A Charm,

Chops

Sorry for taking so long between but the world is a whirling dervish of activity.

Last week saw me celebrate my birthday. The wonderful Kenna Sue sent me many goodies including a bag of one of my new found favourite candies. Well, actually there was two bags one for me and one for the Lovely One. The Lovely One and I have a different style of eating this candy inparticular. I can eat 2-3 at a time and the Lovely One is from the handful school of thought. Which means your stock diminishes very quickly. I also scored a really really cool tshirt of my favourite soft drink brand. Trust me the shirt is way cooler than I am describing. It has spanish labelling on one side of the care instructions. I take a US extra large which translates to Extra Grandé. So I proudly wear my Extra Grandé shirt. I also scored a very cool boardgame around my favourite tshirt. So I well and truly scored. Kenna Sue thank you very very much for the love. There are a couple of special things heading your way as I speak.

Seeing I was at Youth Camp on my actual birthday. The Lovely One went beyond the call of duty and drive all the way up the hill to give me hug or two and my birthday presents. I scored 2 cd’s that were on my I need to buy them list. I also scored one of the coolest presents ever. Seeing it was my 31st bday. The Lovely One made her own voucher for me to receive 31 scoops of Ice Cream from a certain purveyor of Iced Confections that regale us with the wondrous virtues of 31 flavours. She also brought a cake which was very good. We did not have a chance cut it for another 2 days. I made the campers sing me happy bday as I cut that cake. It was a little cruel but I felt good.

Till Next Time Keep Singing Till I Say Stop,

Chops

Hi All,

This is just to let you all know that I have not fallen off the planet. I have had quite a few adventures which will have to wait to another time. But I am about to head off to hlp look after 30 or so youth. Please be praying that God will have his way in all our lives over the next few days. There has been a lot of junk hitting the fan in the lead up.

Also please be praying for good Ol Chops for patience and the ability ot function on not much sleep. And poor Chops won’t see the lovely one for several days!! And it’s even my birthday in the middle. But deep down I am looking forward to it all.

Till Next Time Bring It On!!,

Chops

In my country our defense forces have these ads which are little case stories and then they say “What would you do next?”. They then talk about the excellent training they offer and what exciting situations you will find yourself in. Well in the spirit of that I will give you a scenario and then you can share what you would do and I will tell you what to do as well.

We had a large ceremony with thousands of people in attendance. About ten minutes before it was to start. I got a call from the organiser saying that the M.C was vomiting, sweating profusely and complaining of chest pain with a irregular pulse.

The answer was pretty simple really. I called our first aid crew. They assessed the situation and called the ambo’s. We also have two defribulators in the building. I waited and escorted the ambo’s through the scrum of people outside. I then went and checked that the organiser was ok and that the plan would not fall apart. I even offered to M.C. It can’t be that bad it is all scripted and written out for you. But always trying to be helpful.

I am not sure how the gentlemen went. But the hospital is very close. The ceremony went off without a hitch except running late. I don’t think they even let the punters know what actually happened.

Till Next Time Let Me M.C I Like Microphones!,

Chops

The world continues to surpise me with the seemingly ever increasing dichotomy that slap me in the face. Take a recent day for me. I was looking after several gigs and running around like a mad thing and time was fleeting.

One of the gigs had a very high profile performer involved. Now the general rule in my game is to be warm and friendly as much as you want with the support crew. But the “talent” should almost be avoided and never spoken to unless spoken to first. Friends and family are sometimes amazed at the almost stand offishness of the situation. But when you put it into the view of the “talent” they don’t wish to be annoyed or interupted by any tom, dick or chops.

But this talent was different and very much totally bipolar to a colleague of his I met last year. This one was very warm and friendly and very approachable. In the process of setting up asked many questions and shared jokes which totally surprised me. Even was nice enough to laugh at some of my jokes which was very cool. If this guys was one of the kings of his field he made me feel like a prince.

So after a long and rewarding shift where all involved in my events were very happy. I felt like I had accomplished some good and contributed to the success of the evening. It was brought to a crushing thud!! I was getting changed out of my super hero action suit into my civvies. But we had run out of coat hangers to hang my uniform on. So I had to put 3/4 of my body into a tilted wheelie bin which had other stuff than the coathangers in it.

The dichotomy was pretty deafening. But there was no way you could wipe the smile off my face.

Till Next Time Keep Smiling When You Bin Dip!!,

Chops

We have a international conference with a very small international contingent. So to give the vibe of the importance of the few international visitors they place various international flags around the railings of where the gig is. It is quite a common thing to see. But the conferences that are truly international with a laerge overseas contingent don’t fly the flags very often.

So when one gives riggers the job of placing the flags up you don’t think much about it. How hard is gaffing flags to a railing? Well if anyone can get it wrong our boys can. As previously discussed in this blog. Flag flying is more difficult than first thought and has quite strict rules and protocols to it. So most of the flags had to be changed and turned around so the union jack for instance was in the left corner. Flags with stripes also run a certain way. Which can be quite a tricky thing to master.

So the boys spent an hour putting them up and then another hour putting them up again in exactly the same spot. Because as soon as you think it is no big deal and no one will notice. They did and caused the changes.

So Till Next Time Check The Rules First,

Chops

Well I will start with the not so good news. It looks like the lovely One and I will not be able to make it to the Aussie Wibmeet Part II. We will be busy planning our wedding!!

I guess that logically leads to the fact that on the weekend just gone I proposed and the Lovely One said “Of Course I will”. So we then notified friends and family from there. So the last two days have been a blur of repeating the story over and over again. But it is very cool and we look forward to the days ahead. But I did wish to include the Wib Family in the joyous news.

Till Next Time No I Didn’t Get On One Knee I Would Not Get Up Again,

Chops

Dear Wiblog Family,

Thank you all for your wonderful ideas. It is a lot easier when you squeeze many heads for ideas. I have forwarded those ideas to my work email so I can spread the love to those I work with. Please keep the ideas coming.

I have no funny or mean stuff to tell you as today was my day off. I also have no stories from yesterday either as that was also my day off. But I will be back at work tomorrow and it is a big thing on so there will be plenty of dumb people stories to tell.

Till Next Time Amuse Yourself,

Chops