for The Unicorn Challenge which is graciously hosted by Jenne Gray and C.E.Ayr
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When she’d invited a couple of her mates around for a chinwag, Polly hadn’t expected them to bring their boyfriends along.
She’d managed to get her fella to go to the pub, not that he needed much persuading. Being stuck at home with three chattering girls wasn’t his idea of fun. After all, he wasn’t interested in hearing what was going on behind closed curtains down the road at number seven, or what Flora the Floozie was supposedly up to.
The lads were getting overly excited about some video game they were playing. They were making so much noise the lasses could hardly hear themselves think!
“Did I hear you say the vicar’s got Wendy in the club?” yelled Polly over the din.
“No shouted Jane, “he’s got a new club on Wednesdays”.
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There was only one thing for it. Polly put the kettle on.
“Let’s all have tea,” she hollered.
“Tea?” chuckled Johnny, “really, tea?”
“Our afternoon, our rules” she replied.
“That’s it” huffed Billy, “let’s hit the pub”.
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“It works every time,” said Polly as the front door slammed and the kettle began whistling a triumphant tune.
“Sukey, take it off again, they’ve all gone away!”
“It’s wine time” announced Jane, “red or white ladies?”
“Both,” they all screamed together!
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© Ayr/Gray
All together now –
Polly, put the kettle on,
Polly, put the kettle on,
Polly, put the kettle on,
We’ll all have tea!
Sukey, take it off again,
Sukey, take it off again,
Sukey, take it off again,
They’ve all gone away!
It never occurred to me until your wonderful story that the expression “Polly put your kettle on” was connected to tea-time. Thanks Keith!!
We learn something every day, Suzette!
Perfect Keith!
That’s really kind of you.
You’re welcome
Ah, the wiles of the womenfolk. You poor guys don’t stand a chance! The vicar certainly almost didn’t! Good story, Keith.
Don’t I know it! I suffer from Nora Batty syndrome.
Both – often a very good response
Absolutely!
Who knew that tea time was the same as wine o’clock? 😉
I know which version I prefer!
Very good ploy. Must remember it. 🤣
It worked for them!
👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Your usual light-touch masterpiece, Keef!
We just ain’t smart enough for the crazy ones, are we?
Most kind of you, sir. Unfortunately not.
Don’t mind if I do! My kind of gals. Fun one, Keith. Cheers! 🍷
Why doesn’t that surprise me?! Cin cin!
Oops! I guess my crazy lady is showing! 🥰
The previously unrevealed history of a beloved nursery rhyme. So clever!
My version anyway! Thanks, Liz.
Very cleverly told! Although i do know a few men who enjoy a cuppa once in so often, they’d much rather a pint.
Now and again Mimi!