UK apprentices were sent on the usual 'fool errands', a long weight [of course[, a bubble for a spirit level, set of 4" ACME taps and wrench, buckets of steam, etc.. One [ no fool he ]cockney lad was sent to the local Engineers' shop for a left-handed 1 gallon metal teapot for our stove. Off he went, on the shop tradesbike, and disappeared for the whole day. Claimed to have visited every hardware store for miles, but had spent the day in a cartoon cinema watching Bugs and Daffy.
Best part- it was the Boss who sent him out so no recriminations on us oiks!
Alan
A little sketch of 'tradesbike'. Handy little machines, I wonder if they still make 'em?
[This message has been edited by Alan Belson (edited 10-11-2006).]