So I strided (or is it strode?) in to the Excel in London for my first ever boat show, and made a beeline for the Yamaha stand. 'Good morning, Sir. Can I help you?', said the executive.
'Yes', I said, and proceeded to explain about The Boat For My Potplants, emphasising my collaborations with blue-chip companies who have been flocking to participate in this unfolding story.
'Of course, Sir. We would be honoured to donate our latest 15hp model with electric start, all in the name of good-will to you and your fantastic blog. All we want you to do is mention our name - Yamaha.'
Yamahayamahayamahayamahaaaaayyyyaaaaaaammmmmmmaaaaha.
And then I woke up and quickly got dressed and went round to my mate Simon, who had agreed to drive us down to the venue.
I was armed with my shopping list, comprising toilet light and outboard motor.
I didn't manage to get any of those, but I did end up buying an excellent cooking knife from a very nice man who gave me a special-offer free sharpener.
Welcome to my blog about an old boat that used to cruise the Norfolk Broads in the '70's. I was given it to renovate and bring to Wivenhoe in the early noughties, and since then it's morphed into a few guises: a pirate radio station, a home to a gorilla, an open garden, a Writer's Retreat, a party venue, a vinyl haven, and even a golf course. Most importantly it's always been a peaceful sanctuary for a few pansies and other flowers. Welcome to my Boat For My Potplants...
You had me going there! I thought you had actually managed to blag your way into getting an outboard. This was the only positive thing I had heard about the Boat Show on the Norfolk Broads Forum.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly know how to capture an audience.
:)
Regards
Crossbow (NFB)