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Flatpack Dining Set- Mission Accomplished

The box arrived at lunchtime from the East, components counted out,all twenty one, the screws, washers and dowels all there at least, but noticed the instruction sheets were gone. Spread out around me like some I.Q test, bits lay in random fashion on the floor, was confident that I would do my best since I had sat at one of these before. Table stands propped up with a homemade peg, stood at a jaunty angle near the door, chairs like cows that have been shot in the legs. First meal put down slides off onto the floor. I sit back, scratch my head and look confused Cat scratches ear, and wanders off, bemused.

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Date: 3/13/2018 9:14:00 PM
The last six lines? --Magnifico! "Chairs like cows...shot in the legs...bemused cat...I'm roaring, Viv. Super-duper. Best of everything, Gershon
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Date: 3/8/2018 4:34:00 PM
I can relate so well for my hubby as I have watched him fighting the same battles with furniture requiring assembly. I am his little squire handing him the screws and washers on demand. Gave me a great chuckle to read your humorous blog and all the spin offs from it.
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Date: 3/8/2018 7:40:00 AM
Look on the bright side....Celeste will slide off the table and onto your lap.....
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Date: 3/8/2018 7:38:00 AM
Brilliant Viv, thoroughly enjoyed your well written sonnet, very funny and true to life. :)))
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Date: 3/8/2018 5:24:00 AM
haha ,brilliant , but it is an achievement that should be honoured, . You are truly the King of Flat Pack. Ive never seen a cow shot in the leg but I can imagine lol.
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Date: 3/8/2018 4:59:00 AM
- That's when you get the feeling of having ten thumbs ... it's really a stupid IQ test - Great written with humor, Viv :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/8/2018 1:00:00 AM
Ha ha ha hilarious Mr Viv and i too love the cows line, this is very amooosing:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/7/2018 9:47:00 PM
LOL funny "chairs like cows that have been shot in the legs", Viv. Those darn IQ tests and the cat is not impressed at your mess... You guys have an informal contest going on... too funny.
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