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April 16, 2009
The 8th wonder of the world revealed
I know every parent thinks their own child is especially interesting and bright etc etc. So am I being stupidly over-proud when I say that my toilet cistern may well be the 8th Wonder of the World? I believe it is - and therefore deserving of its own special shrine or chapel - it could be called the Cistern Chapel.
The reason I say all this is simple: I have so far had three visits from the plumbers, and it still isn't mended. Which makes me think they are just so fascinated by it, they're looking for reasons to come back.
There's a certain pride in all this, obviously. Hell, I'm not looking for fame but who wouldn't jump at the chance - sell their soul even? - for a two page feature about their own toilet in 'Plumbing News' or 'The Daily Drain'?
They're certainly not mending it, anyway. So far my admirers/plumbers have been Chris, Will and Tony. I'm hoping the next one's called Gordon, because if he's successful, I'll call him 'Flush Gordon', and we'll dance around like the Thunderbirds of old, shouting: 'All cisterns are go!'
But that's probably enough lavatory humour for now.
Posted by Mr Bojangles at April 16, 2009 01:18 PM