The gentleman in this afternoon was nothing if not optomistic.
First he spent 20 minutes looking through a £120 book on local history (lots of money - but it is charity and council records and accounts from 150 years ago - printed at the time for the official record etc: Not a common piece!!)
Secondly, he came up to the counter and announce "Yes, I think I shall take this one off your hands.... Discount for cash ?"
Much as I detest haggling, I have little choice, so I ask him what he had in mind, and he offers me £10.
When I finish choking to death, I point out that he is looking for a rather large discount. Of course he had thought that the book was £12.
At this point, he doesn't seem at all perplexed. "Never mind", he said, "Can you just photocopy the pages I want then please...."
Sadly, I was forced to decline.
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Unbelievable. I do sympathise. You have more patience, I think, than I would.
See this is what I was talking about. Post about lovely things what is inspiring and makes you happy.
Is my 'fluff' doing your head in yet?
Yes, dammit, the bright light of your compassionate soul is giving me a headache. So start moaning or else!!!
*giggle*
Damn Hippies
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