The telephone call


Harvestmouse?

Yes? Coach is that you?

Yes, Harvestmouse. Harvestmouse, you've picked up a 2nd niggle.

Ummmmmmmmm no no no no no. The knee is just a -1 Ma.

Knee? I didn't even know about that. I was talking about the back and now the shoulder = 2 niggles.

Oh :(

Harvestmouse, I am sorry the time has come. You are just too expensive for the teams TR.

Wow, bit of a shock, but I knew the day would come when I would be made an assistant coach. I will take the position with honour sir.

Assistant coach? Harvestmouse I already have 2 and what do you know about coaching? Or anything?

Try me ;)

Ok, what's an echelon?

Ummmmmmmm I think that is the part that goes from the chain to.........

No no no. Ok easier one. How about a peleton?

Ok, I do know this one. It's the clip on a pedal isn't it?

Noooooo Harvestmouse no! Harvestmouse we haven't used clips on pedals for years and years. Go and have a look at that expensive bicycle I gave you that you never use!

'pause'

Ahhh I see your point.

Which brings up another point. Why are you so overweight?

Mummy mouse says its puppy fat and that I'll grow out of..

Harvestmouse you are 32 years old, it isn't puppy fat. I am sorry Harvestmouse this is the end.

But but.................what....... what happens to nigglers that don't get to be assistant coaches?

I don't know harvestmouse, I just don't know. I click a button and it all ends.


'CLICK'.