The Work B/day Party

SUSAN:

My 'old' Office friends were fantastic enough to give me a birthday party the following week. Well we were having a pleasant gathering when someone askedthey asked, "What did Nigel give me for my birthday present?" Seeking support and clarification for my concerns/fears I simply said "chickens". There was a slight moment of pause as this unexpected 'gift' was digested before incredulous laughter... & I could see in their eyes..... pity. This prompted a series of questions & clever or concerned remarks:
"How many?"
"For your birthday!?"
have you had chickens before?"
"Who are you married to & where is he from?" (Just put this one in as I could see some wanted to ask me that!!!
"What are you going to do with them?"
"You are going to eat them?"
"Are you an IDIOT?" (I know they wanted to ask this one.... but they were to polite to do so!)

My favorite comment came from Heather, who suggested that it was clear "Nigel would like diamond earrings & necklace for his next birthday."

Anyway this entertained us for more than 1/2 hour before we headed back to work.
After the party, while driving home, I felt somewhat vindicated about my concerns for receiving chickens for my b/day pressie & for how we are going to manage 46 (what a bargain!!!) chickens.