Locked In
Checking my emails this morning and among the many of the spam and nonsense ones, a particular subject line caught my eye. Are you still interested in these giant Grannie knickers? It was from one of the big players, Amazon or eBay so my sense of curiosity was immediately raised. I know most people will say, ‘Oh yeah, pull the other one…’, but honestly, I have never looked online for a giant pair of Grannie knickers. Why on earth would I want to? They were big enough to make curtains for the whole house!
New Door
Talking of house, it did remind me of a funny incident when, pre-covid, we went shopping for a new front door. One of those composite, heavy-duty things that are almost impossible to break into. We had used the company before, they had fitted double glazing for us and their shop wasn’t too far away. I have to try and be descriptive here with how the shop was laid out being as it sold windows and doors. Imagine the window at the front, a large plate glass affair and a row of about 6 doors were fitted next to each other. The idea is so the salesman could demonstrate any one of the doors to any interested customer.
The Lock
So, in we go and the layout of the shop inside is such that there is a passageway down to the back of the premises where a salesperson sits dealing with customers and paperwork, well away from the main shop. A nice chap greeted us and demonstrated all of the doors for us, showed us various colours and explained in detail how the locks work. Once you shut the door, if you haven’t got a key, then no way, even with the help of Superman will you regain entry. All sounds very nice and so we decided there and then to buy the nice red double glazed door.
Sometimes….. I am a fool!!!
Locked In
We had to go to the back of the shop to sign the necessary paperwork and leave a deposit etc. On the way out, I said to wifey that I’m going to have one more look at the door which we had purchased, but she needed to get to the chemists a few doors down. Off she went, leaving me to my own devices, which is never a good thing. Opening the door, I stepped through into the shop window part and pulled the door shut as I was interested in how this lock worked. Oh my oh my!! I was stuck in the shop window and there was no way I could get out. I banged on the doors, but the salesman couldn’t hear me as he was down the back of the premises!
I Am A Fool At Times
By now, my frantic banging had drawn a small crowd of onlookers outside the window, all laughing, pointing at me and laughing. I have never been so embarrassed in my life. I tried gesturing to them to come into the shop and let the salesman know, but it was obviously more fun for them to watch me than to let me out. What seemed like an eternity, wifey turned up, saw the commotion outside the shop and came in to get me released. The salesman said it wasn’t the first time that someone had done what I had done. I sloped off wanting the earth to open beneath me. Outside, the crowd of onlookers were still there and fair play to them, they gave me a round of applause. I have never told anyone about this story until now, I hope you can understand why.
Something Different
Because of lockdown conditions that we are all facing now, I’ve been trying to find some good old fashioned comedy to cheer me up. I came across this clip on Youtube, great fun, no smut or innuendos, just very funny. I hope you can enjoy it too. Thank you and have a nice day.
Msdedeng
February 4, 2021Lol 🙂
astrorientamenti
February 4, 2021It must have been fun to be outside the shop
and see someone desperate who wants to go out 🙂
Maybe not for you!
Thanks for your story
🙂 I wish you a good evening
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you. 😀
Pied Type
February 4, 2021Such a funny story! Good thing your wife came back or you might still be in that shop window.
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you, Piedtype and yes, I think you’re right. 😉
John
February 4, 2021Sorry, I’d be laughing too from outside but I would try to get you out of lockup! Grannie was a big gal, aye? ????????????
Trev
February 4, 2021It seems she was a big Grannie, John. Thank you 🙂
Roadtirement
February 4, 2021I have to admit that I was chuckling at your description of the locked in episode. I also admire your bravery at posting the details.
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you. I’ve gone past caring now with lockdown. 🙂
Invisibly Me
February 4, 2021Oh Trev, what I would have paid to see you in that shop window! ????????????
Trev
February 4, 2021😀 Thank you, Caz. I see the funny side of it now, but it was embarrassing at the time. 😀
luisa zambrotta
February 4, 2021What an experience!!!
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you, Luisa and yes, it was. 😀
Raven
February 4, 2021Curtains for the whole street from what I remember of my granny’s washing line – they were humongous
Brilliant write
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you, Jez. Lol. 😀
Rosaliene Bacchus
February 4, 2021Saved by wifey! I can imagine you having to sleep in the shop window 🙂
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you, Rosaliene, it would have come to that if I hadn’t have been saved. 😀
Peter's pondering
February 4, 2021Great post Trev. Loved the video of good old humour. No swearing or smut required!
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you, Peter. Yes, it’s great fun. 😀
anotherdaywithjulie
February 4, 2021Hillarious as always!
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you, Julie. 😀
susiesopinions
February 4, 2021I would have done a song and dance routine, and maybe a talent scout would have picked me up. 🙂
Trev
February 4, 2021I was too busy panicking, Susie. 😀
June Lorraine Roberts
February 4, 2021Sorry Trevor, laughed like crazy at your predicament!
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you, June. Join the club, I think most people have had a good laugh. 😀
SueW
February 4, 2021Oh, Trev. the locked door episode was absolutely hilarious.I wish I’d been there. And thank you so much for the reminder of three of the greats. ????
Trev
February 4, 2021Thank you, Sue. I’m pleased now that it happened as it seems to have given a few people a good laugh, which is what we all need right now. Yes, the greats were wonderful. Thank you, Sue. 🙂
Yetismith
February 4, 2021That’s very funny. When you described the storefront, I guessed what was coming. So inevitable! You’d think the store would have kept the door unlocked if someone had done it before.
Trev
February 5, 2021Thank you, Yeti. I have a feeling the store owner kind of enjoyed seeing people get stuck. At least it demonstrated that the locks worked. ????
Anonymous
February 5, 2021I also get strange offers from Amazon, and some of them result in more than a bit of wonderment about how their algorithm decided to offer that particular piece of absurdity. Thanks so much for the comedy link. I’d never seen that particular comedy team before and I howled with laughter watching.
I’ve seen stores with long rows of doors also, but always inside the store so you can’t get locked out that way. Are you sure that they don’t use folks like you as an incidental advert?
Trev
February 5, 2021Thank you. You could be right about the incidental advert. ????
Herb
February 5, 2021Well, it’s good to know there are others out there with luck like mine. Enjoyed the Box Sketch as well. Why can’t they perform that way anymore?
Trev
February 5, 2021Thanks Herb. I’m sure someone could perform it, but comedy these days seem so different. ????
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
February 5, 2021Loved this post, Trev! Very amusing story of your being stuck in the show window! <3 Enjoy your weekend!
Trev
February 5, 2021Thank you, Cheryl. Happy Weekend to you too. ????
librepaley
February 5, 2021Hilarious, sounds like you pulled it off with style.
Trev
February 5, 2021Thank you. I was happy to get away from the place. ????
Tony
February 5, 2021One of my all time favourite pieces of comedy
Trev
February 5, 2021Thank you, Tony, it’s great fun. ????
Klausbernd
February 5, 2021Really funny! LOL, thank you ???? ????
All the best.
Stay healthy and happy
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Trev
February 5, 2021Thank you, Klaus. 🙂
Don't Lose Hope
February 5, 2021I love your story about the Grannie Knickers!
Trev
February 5, 2021Thank you 🙂
Going Batty in Wales
February 6, 2021Lovely story Trev – classic really! Just think how much entertainment you gave the onlookers. But I also nderstand how embarrassing it was. I hope you have left a spare key to your new door with one of the neighbours just in case!
Trev
February 6, 2021Thank you. Yes, the first thing we did was leave a spare key with the neighbours. It’s all good fun in the end, even if it was embarrassing at the time. 🙂
Amanda
February 6, 2021What a riot Trev. I can just imagine Debbie coming back and laughing at your predicament.
Trev
February 10, 2021Indeed she did, Amanda, somewhat embarrassed ????
Lisa Orchard
February 7, 2021I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only one who does things like this. I locked myself out of my house once, and I was in my pajamas. I had to call a locksmith. Thank goodness I had my phone with me!
Trev
February 10, 2021Lol, I’ve not done that yet, Lisa. ????
jimflanigan
February 8, 2021Yes. Yes I am very much interested in giant Grannie knickers. I look forward to future posts with more details. ????
Trev
February 10, 2021Lol, it wasn’t me, honestly Jim ????
Judith Barrow
February 8, 2021Still laughing, Trev.
Trev
February 10, 2021Thank you, Judith, glad it gave you a laugh. ????
Liz Gauffreau
February 8, 2021Not to laugh at the hapless, but this was hilarious!!
Trev
February 10, 2021Thank you, Liz, glad you enjoyed it ????
OIKOS™-Editorial
February 9, 2021Thank you for this funny Tuesday-starter. :-)) Michael
Trev
February 10, 2021You’re welcome, thank you ????
Dave Kingsbury
February 10, 2021Sounds like your 15 minutes of fame, Trev, thanks for the amusing story and entertaining comedy clip.
Trev
February 11, 2021Thank you, Dave.????
Americaoncoffee
February 11, 2021LOL! Occurrences have meanings.????
Trev
February 12, 2021I’m sure they do. Thank you, 😀
ESTATE UN RATO
February 12, 2021Nice and funny story, luck that everything went well! 🙂
Regards,
Tony
Trev
February 14, 2021Thank you, Tony ????
Klausbernd
February 16, 2021Entertaining stories. Aren’t we all fools sometimes – othewise life would be boring.
Thanks for sharing.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Trev
February 16, 2021Thank you, Klaus ????
singhpiyush6089
February 16, 2021Lol…thank you for sharing this incident..enjoyed reading it…
Trev
February 17, 2021Thank you ????
mitchteemley
February 19, 2021Ah, Trev, how perfectly Peter Sellers of you (i.e. Inspector Clouseau). Pretty sure I’d have done the same thing.
Trev
February 20, 2021Thank you, Mitch ????
rajanisingh885721172
February 19, 2021Nice blog
Klausbernd
February 23, 2021What a funny day or better funny perspective on this day. Well done, we loved it to read.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a happy week
The Fab Four of Cley
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Johnny Jones
February 23, 2021Hi Trev
That was very funny to read, but a shame that it was you that played the part! This would make a very funny short film, but I guess you have already thought of this?!
Great post all the same.
JJ
Trev
February 28, 2021Thank you, Johnny ????
Trev
February 28, 2021Thank you, Klaus ????
Change Therapy
February 25, 2021I could imagine this scene from a Mr. Bean show! 🙂
Trev
February 28, 2021Thank you ????
lifelessons
February 26, 2021I am lying in bed at 5:45 in the morning absolutely howling over your story. There could not have been a better demonstration of the excellence of their door security!!! I need to reblog this but so far can’t find the reblog button. Hilarious.
Trev
February 28, 2021Thank you, Judy. Thank you for sharing too, even though there’s no reblog button. Glad you enjoyed it. ????
rozinaspersiankitchen
February 26, 2021What a nice and funny story. ????✨✨
Trev
February 28, 2021Thank you ????
Don't Lose Hope
March 3, 2021Your posts are so original and amusing ????
Trev
March 3, 2021Thank you ????
bekitschig
March 3, 2021Oh no! That must’ve been a feeling … As for the crowd, this is what the German word Schadenfreude was made for!
Trev
March 3, 2021Thank you ????
Kally
March 3, 2021I think this is awesome!
Trev
March 3, 2021Thank you, Kally ????
lorriebowden
March 14, 2021I’m sorry…but I was laughing so hard!! It totally sounds like something I would do…so I know how you felt! Hope all is well…stay well!
Trev
March 14, 2021Thank you, Lorrie. Don’t be sorry, I’m glad that it gave you a good laugh. 🙂
Leland Olson Hoel
March 16, 2021Thank you for being. It sounds like you are still well. One good thing about this virus. We all know what it is like to be in the slammer!
Trev
March 16, 2021Thank you, Leland. It’s good to hear from you. 🙂
Finding Subjects Podcast
March 22, 2021Great stuff!!!
Tony
Yetismith
June 27, 2021So silly but very funny!
Trev
June 27, 2021???? and true.
marymtf
October 14, 2021Thanks for the link, Trev. What a hoot. I don’t think today’s comedians have a sense of humour.
Trev
October 20, 2021Thank you, Mary. 🙂