Charlie, a new retiree-greeter at a Bunnings branch store just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a credit to the company, demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly" policies.
One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. "Charlie, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a great job when you finally get here; but your being late so often is quite bothersome."
"Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it."
"Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear"
"Yes sir, I understand your concern and I will try harder"
Seeming puzzled, the manager went on to comment, "I know you're retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say to you if you showed up in the morning late so often?"
The old man looked down at the floor, then smiled. He chuckled quietly, then said with a grin,
"They usually saluted and said, Good morning Admiral, can I get your coffee, sir."
Tradewind
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Funny I was just thinking
Funny I was just thinking about picture #2 and how freaking true it is expecially this weekend
Alan James
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Date Joined: 30/06/09
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Charlie, a new retiree-greeter at a Bunnings branch store just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a credit to the company, demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly" policies.
One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. "Charlie, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a great job when you finally get here; but your being late so often is quite bothersome."
"Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it."
"Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear"
"Yes sir, I understand your concern and I will try harder"
Seeming puzzled, the manager went on to comment, "I know you're retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say to you if you showed up in the morning late so often?"
The old man looked down at the floor, then smiled. He chuckled quietly, then said with a grin,
"They usually saluted and said, Good morning Admiral, can I get your coffee, sir."
sea-kem
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Funny but sad Alan.
Funny but sad Alan.
Love the West!
EL SYD
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i liked that AJ and so did
i liked that AJ and so did the lads on site

pipeliner
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Elizabeth Ann "Lizzie" Velásquez
The first picture is of Lizzie Velásquez who has rare medical condition. Not really sure what you find so "funny" about it.
"Sigh" Takes all sorts I suppose.
EL SYD
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Date Joined: 16/08/10
poor form
poor form
ledge64
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Date Joined: 24/11/09
Apologies for the first pic
Apologies for the first pic if it offended anyone
Ledge64