Fort Overton

So I was online today with my latest obsession - online Scrabble (WARNING***time sucking link to follow***) www.scrabulous.com when the Fort Overton Registrar marched into my office, pencil and clipboard clenched in sweaty dirty little hand and asked me if I would like to register. 

"For what?", I asked.

"For real cool fort that my brother and me built in the basement.

It has a chimney and everything. You might be kinda big for it, but don't worry, we're doing some upgrades. 

And you have to register if you want to come in".

Naturally, chose to ignore the commentary on my size and signed on the dotted line. 

And then added my phone number as requested. 

I declined when he asked for my email address and SIN because I didn't want to be spammed or get my identity stolen, and frankly, the official I was dealing with looked a little shady.

Shady Registrar.

This guy was on the construction end of things. 

While he does nice work (note the aforementioned "chimney" in the background) his attitude and customer service left a little to be desired.   

The next few pictures are less of an editorial and more of a warning about how good business partners can go really really wrong.

Note the fake smile and the hands edging towards Shady's neck.

Sadly, this partnership did indeed end badly. 

The fort was apparently built for looks and did not have much in the longevity department. 

Good thing it doesn't rain much in our basement.

Comments

[Gorgeous G]

They must get there building skills from mom. SIDENOTE: Why do the "hands on neck" look so familiar?? Oh yess...in my dreams!! what great dreams I have!

[Cheryl]

And they get their spelling skills from their dad.

whhhhhhhhhhappppppppaaaaaaaaa!

[Tara]

lol...
so... our Scrabulous game is kinda stalled... you're shunning me now? lol.

[Tara]

do they want you to join the fort so they will have someone to wash their underwear (now that they both have some, that is?)?

[Jennifer Sizemore]

Was there a fee for your registration? If so, I hope the fine print doesn't stick you with the liability of the shoddy workmanship.

[Dianne]

So, did you ever get "in" to the fort?

[mom]

Never a dull moment..

[Jennifer Miller]

That is hilarious!!!!!! I can't even imagine how they came up with a contract for their fort but I give them an A for ingenuity. Perhaps a D for workmanship? I think I am being generous here. Seriously, one of your best stories, yet.