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May 21, 2002

COMPUTER TROUBLES

I have just about recovered from the hysterical laughter I suffered yesterday, after Graham produced a moment of sheer comedy.

Let me explain. Graham is 62 years old and originally from New Zealand. He's been working in trucks for 37 years, as he kindly reminds us three times a day, and loves the phrase 'I'll tell you what....'. His current nicknames are: Uncle Albert (for all the stories he tells), Jaws (because once he's opened his mouth, you won't get away), Sir Talkalot, the Sheep (because he follows you, chattering away) and Radio Forbes (because his voice is like background music). Anyway, he's a likeable chap, but is not up to speed with computers.

Graham had just come off the phone after hours of telling stories and found that his screensaver had come on. He wasn't sat at his usual desk, and this confused him somewhat. "How do I get rid of this, Tony?" he asked and pointed at the screen. "Just wiggle it a bit" came Tony's reply, clearly implying the use of the mouse. So Graham leaned forward, frowning, obviously concentrating hard, placed one hand either side of the monitor and wiggled it.

Honestly, I almost died laughing.

Posted by jonola14 at May 21, 2002 12:03 PM