The first request I really laid it on thick, not to get a discount but to stir up my mate and continue what started when selecting bungs for the little boat....AND it goes back to an episode that he always brings up and rubs in...as I said he is a shipwright and would work on my old wooden sail boat...well one night I detected a leak and when I poked it it became bigger, it was hard to get at and I resorted to stuffing toilet paper in the hole which after considerable effort slowed the leak...well he has never let me forget it because when I told him he said that we had better get the boat up on the slip to which I said dont worry the toilet paper is doing a great job...and I earned the reputation of being cheap.
So at the check out counter my request went.. "mate I don't usually ask but is there any chance of a discount, I have been in hospital for almost 12 months and things have got a little tight and I feel embarrassed even to ask but anything you can do would be appreciated"..well matey is there beside me near busting...so we get outside and he says...the least he could have done is given you some toilet paper...he is exceptionally intelligent and that always produces great wit...
Nevertheless with the possible purchase of this Mazda sports car and it being a demo they must have room to move so I have a feeling this cancer is going to earn its keep
Alex