With hands on hips, the elf foreman replied, “Look mate, how d’you expect an elf to keep a wife and kids on what you pay?”
“Pay? I don’t pay you…”
“Exactly, mate. So, we’re moonlighting; fixing bicycles to make a living wage.”
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Lisa's Choice The shoemaker crept out of his hiding place and approached the elf foreman. “Excuse me, my good elf, I’m grateful your elves make shoes for me overnight, but do they have to be so messy? Why don’t they put my tools away and clear up any grease on the floor. And why do they need nuts and bolts?”
With hands on hips, the elf foreman replied, “Look mate, how d’you expect an elf to keep a wife and kids on what you pay?” “Pay? I don’t pay you…” “Exactly, mate. So, we’re moonlighting; fixing bicycles to make a living wage.”
14 Comments
Sandra James
2/8/2024 02:19:39 pm
Great story, Dawn. I think the poor elves have been taken for granted for far too long!
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Anne Webb
2/8/2024 03:33:02 pm
Thank you for making me laugh this Friday morning, loved it!
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Jeannette Connors
2/8/2024 03:34:50 pm
Wonderful and funny story!
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Judith White Hughes
3/8/2024 12:45:58 am
Perfection, Dawn. Brilliant and perfect. Thanks.
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Marjan sierhuis
3/8/2024 11:29:21 am
A wonderful choice by Lisa. A lovely story.
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