WEDDINGS & TEACUPS

WHERE’S THE JAR?

My eight-year-old grandson and I were washing my car one day. He said to me, “Nana, this is hard work!” I replied, “Come on, boy, all you need is some elbow grease.” He went into the shed and when I went looking for him, I found him searching through the cupboard. “What are you doing?” I asked. “I’m looking for the jar of elbow grease, but I can’t find it!” he replied. Nana Mary, Wairoa

DOES HUBBY KNOW?

Overheard at a wedding, from a happy flowergirl, referring to the bride: “She promised me I can be her flowergirl again the next time she gets married!” Bride, Taranaki, May 12,1969

GOING POTTY!

My two neighbours and I, who live in adjoining flats, were admiring our mutual garden. Said one: “I’m going home to make a cup of tea,” and off she went. Presently, a door opened and there she stood holding, of all things, my teapot! “I’ve put the kettle on,” she said, “but when did you bring your teapot into my place?” she asked me. I looked blankly at her for a moment, then said, “You’re not at home, you’re in MY house!” General consternation followed and a hasty exit to her own flat! Willow Tree, Otago, January 8,1973

SEW SO

While she was sewing one day, she discovered her machine was reversible. So what? She’d only had her machine for 12 years! Light White, Northland, January 15, 1973