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Date: 13 December 2004 23:55:40
Hello dear readers. Yes, it is I, David. But which David am I? Am I the David who goes under the name 'Dave' on other parts of the Wibsite (and indeed internet), or am I some other David, specially brought in to make extra posts on Maddie_C's Wiblog. I will leave that for you to decide.
I'm sure many of us know what a joy it is, when flying on a long distance aeroplane, to be 'bumped up' from one class of passenger to another. Let me give an example. You are a humble economy class passenger who suddenly has the opportunity to become a business class passenger at no extra charge. Exchanging cramped knees for the chance to relax in luxury with 2 flight attendants attending to your merest whim. It is indeed a happy set of circumstances.
At this point in the post I'd like to pause briefly. In order to continue reading you will need to be able to say the following phrase fluently:
"Brie and broccoli bake".
Say it to yourself slowly.
Now say it to yourself several times in a row in rapid succession. "Brie and broccoli bake, Brie and broccoli bake, Brie and broccoli bake, Brie and broccoli bake". When you've managed to achieve this exploit you are ready to continue reading the post. Thankyou for your time.
Whilst at the Museum Tavern on Saturday night I was sitting down relaxing with several friends. Maddie_C was there, as were several more were Wibloggers. At a certain point in the evening several of us decided to order some food. I ordered the Brie and brocolli bake. (Actually you really only need to say it once here, but saying it repeatedly has at least made sure you got it right and didn't make an idiot of yourself in front of friends and work collegues.)
The dish in question cost in the region of £7.60.
Imagine my disappointment, dear readers, when I was told a few minutes later that there was no brie and broccoli bake. It was, after all, my chosen dish. But that sadness was followed by the news that my second choice, the beef lasagne (costing £7.80) was available to me at no extra charge! I had been bumped up! A saving of twenty pence had been made! What joy was mine!
I continued with my meal, chatted with my companions, then went home.