Not like me...

[jonesthecurl]

So I have a neighbour who is one of a group I play cards with once a week ('Tripoley')and he's a friendly guy.

Today I was walking into the town and he was driving past so he stopped to give me a lift.

We chatted on the way into town, probably more than we have before. I already knew he wasn't much like me - he is very skilled at DIY of all kinds, has added a huge amount to the value of his property with the conversions and additions he's carried out - I'm a total klutz in that area, I barely know which end of a screwdriver is which.

He is also a line-dancer, and in fact teaches a class. I'm afraid that for me, line-dancing is one of the three most tedious things in the world (the other two are Bingo and studying for Accountancy exams. I haven't done the latter in many decades, but the mind-numbing tedium of having to do so is still the cause of an occasional nightmare).

Another in the list of ways the Tom is not like me is that he doesn't drink. Like, at all, ever. Whereas I have been known to indulge from time to time (to time to time).

Oh, and he voted for Trump.

But the biggest one just floored me. He asked where in the town I was going. I told him, 'The Book Shop'. (They were having an interesting new event at which regular customers get to swap unwanted books for other books - including some pre-release copies which the shop isn't allowed to sell). He didn't know where the bookshop was, which was surprising - he's a long-term resident of the town.

But he said 'I don't read books. I've never read a book in my life!'

Wow.

[Funkyterrance]

So did you guys do it or not???!!

[DirtyDishSoap]

So did you guys do it or not???!!

These are the important questions that need to be asked more often.

Too many red flags though Jonesy! Run! Run away!

[ConfederateSS]

------Ouch!!! You an author...There goes you idea of giving him an autographed copy of a jonesthecurl original (book),as thanks for the ride... ... ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion)...

[jonesthecurl]

------Ouch!!! You an author...There goes you idea of giving him an autographed copy of a jonesthecurl original (book),as thanks for the ride... ... ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion)...

Good one.

[jonesthecurl]

So did you guys do it or not???!!

These are the important questions that need to be asked more often.

Too many red flags though Jonesy! Run! Run away!

I make too much out of the card game to cold-shoulder him. I'd do the deed with his missus, though.

[KoolBak]

What was the point of this post?

Making fun of the talented guy because his hobbies aren't like yours?

Making fun of yourself because you call tripoley a card game? Hearts is a card game. Bridge is a card game. Card games don't require a board.

Or just advertising the fact of your infidelity?

Failed to make fun of his: religion, dress style, haircut, food choices.....

The guy goes out of his way to help you and you're an insensitive prick.

If you in any way try to defend yourself, first show him this thread and share his response. I dare you

SMH

[Dukasaur]

What was the point of this post?

Making fun of the talented guy because his hobbies aren't like yours?

Making fun of yourself because you call tripoley a card game? Hearts is a card game. Bridge is a card game. Card games don't require a board.

Or just advertising the fact of your infidelity?

Failed to make fun of his: religion, dress style, haircut, food choices.....

The guy goes out of his way to help you and you're an insensitive prick.

If you in any way try to defend yourself, first show him this thread and share his response. I dare you

SMH

I don't think you're being completely fair to Jonesey. Didn't sound like he was actually making fun of the guy, just blown away by the fact that there are people out there who literally don't read. He sounded like he was admiring the guy for his home improvement prowess, if nothing else.

[KoolBak]

Uh huh. Agree to disagree. My best friend, a super successful guy, doesn't read. Who cares? I read two books a week and have for 50 years. I'm probly the weird one.

It took a significant effort to type all that shit up. If I was that guy and read his post, I'd punch him in his stupid face.

But that's just me......you're obviously a better person DoD

[Funkyterrance]

So did you guys do it or not???!!

These are the important questions that need to be asked more often.

Too many red flags though Jonesy! Run! Run away!

I make too much out of the card game to cold-shoulder him. I'd do the deed with his missus, though.

The guy can’t read but you’re envious of his wife? This man has my admiration!

[DirtyDishSoap]

Uh huh. Agree to disagree. My best friend, a super successful guy, doesn't read. Who cares? I read two books a week and have for 50 years. I'm probly the weird one.

It took a significant effort to type all that shit up. If I was that guy and read his post, I'd punch him in his stupid face.

But that's just me......you're obviously a better person DoD

Why read when you can snort some good ol' fashion booger sugar and shag your local bar wench?

[Lonous]

Usually the 'Dear Penthouse letters...' stories are contained in a single encounter.
Even so, I'll tune back in for the 'continued part 2' episode.

[KoolBak]

Uh huh. Agree to disagree. My best friend, a super successful guy, doesn't read. Who cares? I read two books a week and have for 50 years. I'm probly the weird one.

It took a significant effort to type all that shit up. If I was that guy and read his post, I'd punch him in his stupid face.

But that's just me......you're obviously a better person DoD

Why read when you can snort some good ol' fashion booger sugar and shag your local bar wench?

I been doin' both since you was a spark in yo momma's crack pipe, boyo

[jonesthecurl]

Seriously, Kb, I'm just saying the guy's not like me. Not poking fun. He's good at DIY, I'm not. He line-dances, I don't. He voted Trump, I didn't. I read, he doesn't.
I said, 'I can't imagine not reading.' He said. 'I can't imagine reading a book'.
He has some connection with a local baker, and gives donuts away. I don't. though I often make food for local shindigs. He doesn't cook. I'm sure there's other things. Oh yeah, he has a dog and a parrot. I don't.

[DirtyDishSoap]

Uh huh. Agree to disagree. My best friend, a super successful guy, doesn't read. Who cares? I read two books a week and have for 50 years. I'm probly the weird one.

It took a significant effort to type all that shit up. If I was that guy and read his post, I'd punch him in his stupid face.

But that's just me......you're obviously a better person DoD

Why read when you can snort some good ol' fashion booger sugar and shag your local bar wench?

I been doin' both since you was a spark in yo momma's crack pipe, boyo

Technically my Dad has been doing that since i was swimming around, and he's older than you, so therefore, I've been inside more whores than anyone here by a large margin. Take that to the bank!

[KoolBak]

Ousted by a technicality! Oh, the humanity ...