Posted: 7:50 AM - Mar 18, 2011
GBOwner
RideUpWithWear- Please start the dialog for the next 2 week session. If you want to continue the last session let me know.

Thanks!

GBOwner

Posted: 8:44 PM - Mar 19, 2011
Libby_W
(this is why I was leary on voting for mr. grainger. He takes forever to get into a scene. I'll just keep checking in to see when it starts)

Posted: 9:03 PM - Mar 19, 2011
GBOwner
He's just playing his role-I hope! LOL

If there's no input by late Monday morning, I'll put in a scenario reflecting this.

GBOwner

Posted: 9:38 AM - Mar 21, 2011
GBOwner
A strike has hit the main train rail coming in closest to Grace Brothers. Some the other staff managed to get to work on time using taxis, buses or walking. One of the staff members absent by the opening bell is Mr. Grainger.

Posted: 10:38 AM - Mar 21, 2011
Jim
The lift doors chime and out steps Mr. Rumbold looking very concerned. He has noted the absence of many of the store's employees obviously due to the current transport strike. He notices that Mr. Harmon is doing the tidying up. He notes the time is 8:55 am.

Good morning Mr. Harmon! Where are the cleaning ladies? They're supposed to be doing the tidying up.

Posted: 10:40 AM - Mar 21, 2011
Tom
Mr. Harmon has been tidying up the floor humming to himself as he goes pleased that he's the only one on the floor.

Good morning Mr. Rumbold. I see you made it in this morning.

The cleaners haven't been able to get here yet because of the strike so I'm taking over for them until they arrive.

Posted: 11:07 AM - Mar 21, 2011
Jim
Well you didn't seem to have a problem getting here this morning. I'm going to have to speak to Young Mr. Grace about these continual transport strikes. The staff are under great duress.

Posted: 11:08 AM - Mar 21, 2011
Tom
I slept in the store last night. Young Mr. Grace gave me permission to sleep where ever I could.

Posted: 11:51 AM - Mar 21, 2011
Charlie
The lift door chimes again and out steps Captain Peacock looking the worse for wear. Apparently he had a very difficult time getting to work. He looks around to see who has arrived.

Good morning Mr. Rumbold, Mr. Harmon. He notes the time and its almost 9 o'clock. Mr. Harmon what are you doing on the floor at this time? Not really expecting an answer especially since Mr. Harmon just gives him the two fingered salute behind his back. Captain Peacock begins to sign the book. He checks his watch 8:55 and 10 seconds he states signing the book with a flourish.

Mr. Rumbold we really need to come up with a plan of action to deal with these contiuous transport strikes. Then he begins to mumble about the lack of commitment that todays workers seem to have to their jobs.

Posted: 11:57 AM - Mar 21, 2011
sueschmitt
slocombe The lift door chimes again and in walks Mrs. Slocumbe. I'm so sorry I'm almost late Captain Peacock but I had a terrible time getting here this morning. How on earth do they expect us to come to work with all these transport strikes?

Mrs. Slocumbe bustles over to the sign in book and signs removing her coat as she does.

Miss Brahams phoned me this morning to say that she may be late getting here this morning as she's having a bit of a problem finding a ride in.

Mrs. Slocumbe bustles over to her counter and begins opening for the day.

Posted: 6:42 PM - Mar 21, 2011
RideUpWithWear
The lift chimes once again and Mr. Grainger exits. He rushes over to his counter and checks his watch - 9:01 a.m.

He signs the book and notes the late time. He turns to address Captain Peacock.

I am very sorry that I am late Captain Peacock. The buses were not operating, so I was compelled to ride my bicycle to Grace Brothers. Once intersection approximately four blocks from Grace Brothers was shut down due to lowered power lines - I was required to take a more longer route.

Grainger notices that Rumbold his over here on the sales floor. He blushes.

Mr. Rumbold! I am extremely sorry that I arrived at a miserable time such as 9:01 a.m. I will try to ensure that it will not happen again ... I will consider waking up at 3 a.m. to make sure that I have enough time to commute by bicycle.

Posted: 6:58 PM - Mar 21, 2011
AYBSgirl
(The lift chimes a third time and Mr Humphries comes down the steps merrily humming. He then catches sight of the clock and sees that he is late)

I'm sorry, Capt. Peacock, that I'm late, but the snow was so deep at my house that I had to shovel some before I could get a lift here.

Posted: 9:29 PM - Mar 21, 2011
Libby_W
<chimes, lift doors opens...in waltzs Mr. Lucas with a big grin on face>
Ah, good morning Capt. Peacock. Mr. Rumbold. Glad to see you made it this morning.<stating as he slips behind his counter>

Capt. Peacock points to the signing in book..

Ahh, Capt . Peacock, I've been here for at least an hour already. I was down in the canteen, chattin' up the new bird working there.

<elbowing Mr. Humphries> Hopefully, if I play me cards right, I'll be shacking with her tonight and won't have to worry about getting to work tomorrow.

heh heh hee...

Posted: 10:57 PM - Mar 21, 2011
Charlie
2bickering Mr. Grainger, Mr. Humpries I'm surprised at you two being late like this! Mr. Lucas I'm making another adverse record of this late arrival!

Mr. Rumbold we really must have a meeting today to discuss alternate arrangements for getting to work while these transport strikes continue!

Posted: 11:25 PM - Mar 21, 2011
Jim
While you all seem to be here except for Miss Brahams, we might as well have a quick meeting about these transport strikes. Does anyone have any suggestions on how we can deal with this? We camped in the store during the last transport strike.

I have contacted Young Mr. Grace's secretary to schedule some time with him in the BOARDROOM (he looks up as does everyone else) on this very subject. We cannot continue to suffer such hardships in getting to work. My wife refused to make me any breakfast and told me to get knotted. I was almost late myself and I left my house at 6!

Posted: 11:32 PM - Mar 21, 2011
sueschmitt
slocombe Couldn't we sleep on the floor like we did the last time just until the strikes are over?

You know its a good thing that Mrs. Axelby is still at my house. We've decided that we are going to move in together. She's gotten quite used to my place now and its closer to the pub for her. With her bunions, that long walk wasn't good for her. My pussy has taken quite a liking to her and at least she is there during the day if I'm stuck here. We're still sorting Mr. Akbar out!

Posted: 2:19 PM - Mar 22, 2011
Libby_W
<speaks up> Isn't there a level in the store that can be set up for sleeping purposes?

I mean, if Mr. Harmon could arrange cots on one of the floors not being used, that would save us extreme time and money!

Posted: 2:22 PM - Mar 22, 2011
Libby_W
<looking towards Mrs. Slocumbe> You better be carefull with Mrs. Axleby. If Tiddles spends too much time with her, your pussy won't know who's the boss.

Posted: 8:04 PM - Mar 22, 2011
Charlie
Capain Peacock turns to sneer at Mr. Lucas. Well that must have hurt your brain to actually come up with a sensible suggestion for our dilemma.

Captain Peacock notices that Mr. Harmon is still loitering around the goods lift.

Mr. Harmon it is now 9:15 and you shouldn't be on the floor!

Mr. Rumbold you see how he disobeys my direct orders.

Posted: 8:08 PM - Mar 22, 2011
Tom
Steadfastly standing up to Captain Peacock's sneering manner. When the revolution hits you'll be one of the first ones to go you know that don't you?

I couldn't help overhearing the conversation since I've been listening to every word. We do have a couple of vacant departments handy. I could appropriate some cots from camping for bedding and some sleeping bags.

Posted: 8:19 PM - Mar 22, 2011
sueschmitt
slocombe Mrs. Slocumbe turns to Mr. Lucas and says "Mr. Lucas don't be cheeky". Mrs. Axelby is a very refined person. My Tiddles is very discriminating as to who she likes to have around her.

Mrs. Slocumbe turns to Mr. Rumbold. The idea of sleeping in the store is a good one however, I'm sure that Miss Brahams will agree with me that we need separate quarters and I am unanimous in that. Incidentally, what are we to do about clothes? We have no way of getting clean clothes if this strike turns into a long do. Could you ask Young Mr. Grace if we could borrow some things from stock to muck out with until we can get back home?

Posted: 8:24 PM - Mar 22, 2011
Jim
Mr. Rumbold gets teary eyed for a minute and takes his glasses off to wipe his eyes. This really does my heart good to hear how you all are coming together to make the best out of a bad situation. I know if we continue in this manner, we'll be able to come thru this in bristol fashion!

I have a meeting in the BOARDROOM (he raises his eyes skyward) at 10 to discuss my idea of setting up vacant departments as dormitories for employees that can't get back home. I'm sure Young Mr. Grace will approve of using them, the camping equipment and other necessities.

Mr. Rumbold rushes back to his office to prepare "his idea" to present to Young Mr. Grace.

Posted: 1:49 AM - Mar 23, 2011
RideUpWithWear
The BOARDROOM (he looks upward feeling scared).

(He looks at the staff who are still on the floor.)

I hope that Young Mr. Grace believes that we actually need special accommodations. A friend of mine in Accounts mentioned that Young Mr. Grace was studying auto-mobile strike actions in Japan. This was four months ago, well any how, this was four months ago while Young Mr. Grace fancied a trip to Tokyo. During a boardroom meeting he allegedly applauded the method that the Japanese plant owners used to end the strike ... no one was sacked ... they beat the ringleaders with sticks of sugar cane, and then they docked 25% of wages for the other workers who participated in the strike.

(He crosses his fingers.)

Oh well, that was just a rumour.

Posted: 2:49 PM - Mar 23, 2011
sueschmitt
slocombe Whats that you say Mr. Grainger that Japanese workers that strike beaten and docked? Well we british workers would never think to pull a stunt like that. I do hope that Young Mr. Grace doesn't go visit Tokoyo. Remember the last time he went there and came back with all those ridiculous ideas for the store that were a complete failure?

Posted: 2:52 PM - Mar 23, 2011
Libby_W
Well, the most that I can say is that at least me brain was able to come up with an idea, Capt. Peacock. <upon stating, turned briskedly and headed towards the stock room to start the day>

Posted: 2:53 PM - Mar 23, 2011
Charlie
Captain Peacock has a frustrated look on his face at Mr. Lucas' smart comment.

Young Mr. Grace's last Tokoyo trip wasn't as bad as his trip to America when he came back and had us dress in those ridiculous clothes and speak in strange tongues. I'm still not sure what language that was we had to speak in. All I know is the customers sure didn't seem to adapt well to it.

Okay everyone enough standing around get back to your counters. We may still get some customers come in today transport strikes not withstanding.

Posted: 7:57 PM - Mar 24, 2011
AYBSgirl
(A man exits the lift and goes down towards the men's counter carrying a large Grace Brothers shopping bag.)
Good morning sir. Are you being served? Ah. I see. Mr, Grainger, are you free? This customer has a complaint to make. He says he bought this sweater here yesterday and it shrank in the wash. (Pulls out a shrunken sweater from the bag) What should we do?

Posted: 10:25 PM - Mar 24, 2011
Jim
The lift chime rings and out steps Mr. Rumbold holding a clipboard with his notes on it. He has just come from the BOARDROOM with news about the contingency plans to deal with the latest transport strike. He beckons Captain Peacock over and queries.....

Captain Peacock are you free?????

Posted: 10:28 PM - Mar 24, 2011
Jim
Mr. Rumbold forgot to let Captain Peacock reply properly.

Posted: 10:32 PM - Mar 24, 2011
sueschmitt
Mrs. Slocumbe is in the process of tidying up her drawers. She looks both ways and behind her and answers I'm Free! and comes over to Captain Peacock in the center.

Posted: 10:35 PM - Mar 24, 2011
Charlie
Captain Peacock begins to grumble you might have said what you wanted so I didn't have to go through all this palavar!

I see that Mr. Grainger and Mr. Humphries are not free at the moment Mr. Rumbold.

Mr. Lucas are you free?

Mrs. Slocumbe are you free?

Posted: 1:05 AM - Mar 25, 2011
RideUpWithWear
(He addresses his customer.)

Do not worry sir, your new check suit trousers will ride up with wear.

(He accepts the customers payment. The customer leaves. He glances and sees no more customers.)

I am free!

(He steadily walks to the centre of the floor.)

Posted: 2:45 PM - Mar 25, 2011
Libby_W
<standing at his station, arms crossed...looks left, then right> It just happens that I am free, right at this very moment, Captain Peacock. < walks to center of floor>

Posted: 4:11 PM - Mar 25, 2011
Jim
Now that Captain Peacock has marshalled the staff to the center of the floor they're all anxiously awaiting the verdict from Mr. Rumbold's meeting with Young Mr. Grace.

Mr. Grace has decided that any member of staff may stay over at the store and make use of any necessary items that is needed from stock. Any personal items needed will be charged to their account at a staff discount of course. Clothing may be returned to stock and sold as seconds.

Noticing that Mr. Harmon is still loitering around the goods lift, he beckons him over. Mr. Harmon, would you please get some cots and sleeping bags from the camping department. We have a choice of vacant departments or, we can stay here on our own floor. The 5th floor is vacant awaiting a redo and so is the 7th. I'm sure that Mr. Harmon can rig something up to act as a screen for the ladies' privacy and locate some appropriate sleepwear. We didn't do to well using individual tents the last time so maybe we'll have better luck with privacy screens.

Now as far as food goes, Mr. Grace has graciously agreed to allow the canteen staff to feed us for free as long as the supplies last. The canteen staff are also staying over at the store on their own floor.

Posted: 4:28 PM - Mar 25, 2011
Tom
Right-O Mr. Rumbold. I will scour the camping, sports equipment and sleepwear and round up what I can. You all had better kibbitz as to where you wish to be set up.

Posted: 8:47 PM - Mar 25, 2011
AYBSgirl
Oh, I hope this won't be like last time. Remember, when everything was sold out and we had to all sleep on the floor?

Posted: 2:19 PM - Mar 26, 2011
Libby_W
Ahh, yes yes...<nodding head while placing hands into pockets>.
I do hope the nightwear will be better. The last time this happened, me bottoms only had the one leg.
Mind you...the tents wasn't that bad of an ordeal, except for these cement floors. Hopefully Mr. Harmon will find enough cots to make the sleeping alittle more comfortable.

Posted: 2:21 PM - Mar 26, 2011
Libby_W
Hello? Did Mr. Rumbold say that the Canteen staff was also shacking in the store, Mr. Humphries? <whispering with his half-cocked grin>

Posted: 2:30 PM - Mar 27, 2011
AYBSgirl
I believe he did, Mr Lucas. Now I think I know what you are thinking...

Posted: 3:45 PM - Mar 27, 2011
Libby_W
Indeed, Mr. Humphries, Indeed.
<raised eyebrow with a mischevious grin>
It might happen that tonight will be a sleepwalking night...heh heh heh.

Posted: 6:15 PM - Mar 27, 2011
sueschmitt
slocombe Oh I do hope Mr. Harmon can find us some proper cots. Anything has to be better than that air mattress that I had last time. It took me puff after puff to get it to proper hardness for me then the plug kept coming loose!

Posted: 6:18 PM - Mar 27, 2011
Jim
Well I'll leave you to sort out what you need for necessities for the next few days. Hopefully we won't be stuck at the store that long.

With that statement, Mr. Rumbold leaves shuffling his papers as he goes muttering about phoning his wife to let her know he didn't know when he would be coming home.

Posted: 6:22 PM - Mar 27, 2011
Charlie
Captain Peacock speaks up as well. I think this would be a good time for us to make domestic arrangements as well since there aren't many customers in the store. I'd better call Mrs. Peacock to let her know I won't be home at least for tonight. I only hope that Mrs. Peacock understands the reason why I need to stay in the store at least for the night. I do hope that Mr. Harmon finds sleepwear suitable to my rank. We didn't specify and he'll probably bring back anything just to be militant.

Posted: 6:33 PM - Mar 27, 2011
sueschmitt
Mrs. Slocumbe bustles off to the phone in the Ladies and states "I had better phone Mrs. Axelby and let her know that I won't be home until the transport strikes are over with."

Posted: 7:30 PM - Mar 27, 2011
Tom
Mr. Harmon returns with his arms full of camping gear. It appears that he has done the department proud with his "appropriating". Warrick he calls out bring the rest of those things in here.

I've found cots and sleeping bags for all of you. Have you decided if you want to sleep on this floor, the 5th or 7th floors? Warrick and I are going to appropriate some sleepwear.

Posted: 9:21 PM - Mar 27, 2011
sueschmitt
Speaking on behalf of ladies, I feel we should sleep on our own floor and just get up in enough time to clear everything out. I certainly don't think we should kip down with just anybody in the store.

Mrs. Slocumbe calling at Mr. Harmon's retreating back. Mr. Harmon do you think you could find us a few tents to use again?

Posted: 2:59 PM - Mar 28, 2011
Libby_W
<rubbing hands together, grinning from ear to ear>
This is gonna be a night to remember, Mr. Humphries.
Don't have to worry about getting to the store on time in the morning, don't have to worry about how to get home, and better yet, don't have to worry about that new bird blowing me off for a date tonight!

Posted: 5:28 PM - Mar 28, 2011
Charlie
Captain Peacock overhears Mr. Lucas' plans for the night and begins to remonstrate with him.

Mr. Lucas, you will conduct yourself in a manner befitting a member of this department. I plan on speaking to Mr. Rumbold about this very issue as soon as he has a moment free.

Now as to where we will bed down for the night have we come to an agreement as to the location? I know Mrs. Slocumbe prefers that we remain on our own floor and in our own department. Personally I agree with her this time.

Captain Peacock returns to the phone in Gents Ready Made and places a call to Mr. Rumbold requesting to meet with him. "Mr. Rumbold, we need a ruling as to non-fraternizing between departmentmental floors at night". May I come to your office to discuss this matter?

Thank you Mr. Rumbold, I'll be right there. Captain Peacock asks Mr. Humphries "Are You Free?" Please take over for me while I speak with Mr. Rumbold.

Posted: 8:25 PM - Mar 28, 2011
RideUpWithWear
Captain Peacock quickly leaves the floor to talk to Rumbold. Customers arrive in the department.

Grainger waves at a customer who approaches a male mannequin. "Hello sir, are you being served?"

He walks toward the customer.

"Oh yes sir," he said. "The ladies counter is in that direction." He points at the ladies side of the floor. "Mrs. Slocombe or Miss Brahms can help you buy a corset and stockings for your wife. If you would please come to my counter and I will fetch a pair of socks that may be to your liking."

The customer and Grainger go to the counter. Grainger reaches into a drawer and displays two pairs of socks.

"We have two types of striped socks in black and red. Would you like the heart pair or the pair with two ... nude ladies?" Grainger blushes as he said the word 'nude.'

The customer purchased the pair of socks that had nude ladies on them.

"Have a pleasant day -"

The customer picks up his socks and runs to the ladies counter.

Grainger sighs and picks up departmental telephone to phone his wife, but then decides that he does not need to do that right away.

"I just remembered ... I had left behind a loose pair of pyjamas a month ago. Now where did put them?"

He goes around the department and starts looking in several drawers for his item.

Posted: 10:46 AM - Mar 29, 2011
Charlie
Captain Peacock rushes over to Mr. Rumbolds office knocks on the door and Mr. Rumold answers Enter!

Mr. Rumbold, we need to have a ruling on non-fraternizing between departments at night during this transport strike crisis. Mrs. Slocumbe also suggested that we stay on our own floor in our own department. I rather agree with her on that suggestion. She also said we should arise a little earlier in order to clear away the camping gear.

Mr. Rumbold ponders these statements for a minute then states.....

Posted: 10:53 AM - Mar 29, 2011
Jim
You were quite right to bring this to my attention Captain Peacock. I shall consider the matter most carefully then I'll come out to the floor to announce my decision.

Has Mr. Harmon found something for us to use yet?
Posted: 10:58 AM - Mar 29, 2011
Charlie
Yes sir. Mr. Harmon has done us proud. He has appropriated us cots and sleeping bags this time. He and Warrick have gone off to arrange for our sleepwear and see if he can also get us some tents if we can stay on our own floor and in our own department.

I'll alert the staff that you will give us your decision on the non-fraternising issue shortly.

Captain Peacock turns and walks out of Mr. Rumbold's office.

Posted: 11:01 AM - Mar 29, 2011
sueschmitt
slocombe Mr. Grainger, Miss Brahams hasn't arrived yet. I'll take care of this customer.

Good Morning Sir! I hope you didn't have too hard a time getting to our store this morning with the transport strike on. Now what can I help you with? You want a corset and some stockings for your wife? Fine. What size is madam? The customer points to one of the mannequins. Our medium size range. Might I inquire if this is a gift? The customer answers yes. How nice is it madams birthday? The customer answers no he just wants to surprise her. Oh there should be more gents like you. I have just the thing for her and bustles off to get them.

Mrs. Slocumbe returns with the fancy corsets box. Now then we have several different colors available emerald green silk with black lace trim, red silk with black lace trim, and black silk with black lace trim. They are six pounds each. What color do you think madam would like? The customer answers he didn't know. They all looked grand and he'd take the lot. Mrs. Slocumbes eyes twinkle at that. That will be 18 pounds.

Didn't you say that you needed to get her some stockings as well? Yes? What height is madam? 5'9" the customer replies. Right thats our medium/tall range. Any particular color? Something to go with the corsets he replies with a slight grin on his face. I have just the thing and pulls out a package of black stockings. The customer says make that 3 pairs. Mrs. Slocumbe adds 2 more packages to the pile. That will be 4 pounds sir for a total of 22 pounds. Will that be cash or account? Account you say fine. There you go sir. You want them gift wrapped? Mrs. Slocumbe directs him to the gift wrapping counter.

Thats over 3 pounds commission for me!

Posted: 4:12 PM - Mar 29, 2011
Libby_W
Gah, blimey...<scorns as he stands with his arms crossed> If we're off the books, and stuck indoors on the floors for days, how the bloody hell are we supposed to compose ourselves? I like hangin' round you Mr. Humphries, but doin' so for 24/7 for who knows how many days will drive the livin' hell out o' me.

Posted: 4:28 PM - Mar 29, 2011
sueschmitt
Mrs. Slocumbe overhears Mr. Lucas make this remark to Mr. Humphries.

Mr. Lucas don't be coarse! it won't be fun for anyone if we have to make a long do out of this strike. We all have to muck in together.

Posted: 4:48 PM - Mar 29, 2011
Tom
Mr. Harmon and Warrick bustle in from the goods lift their arms full of necessities for the night. Mr. Harmon has located a few tents, electric fire and sleepwear.

I'm going to park this stuff over here by the goods lift Mrs. Slocumbe would you tell Captain Peacock where it is? We have to get the 5th and 7th floors set up as dormitories for the others.

Posted: 6:19 PM - Mar 29, 2011
Charlie
Captain Peacock returns to the floor. Thank you for taking over Mr. Humphries. Mr. Rumbold will be joining us in a few minutes to give us his ruling on the non-fraternizing. He is also calling Young Mr. Grace again to request permission for this department to stay on its own floor here.

Ahh I see Mr. Harmon has been successful in locating the necessary equipment for our enforced stay in the store overnight.

Posted: 7:48 PM - Mar 29, 2011
Jim
Mr. Rumbold is attempting to reach Young Mr. Grace. He dials his extension. Rumbold here. Mr. Grace is confused and thinks the caller is looking for Mr. Rumbold. "You've got the wrong extension" he says and hangs up. Mr. Rumbold has a frustrated look on his face as he tries for Mr. Grace again. Mr. Grace this is Mr. Rumbold. Mr. Grace says "I'm glad you called, someone just called for you". Yes that was me calling for you sir. Well what do you want Mr. Grace says? Would it be alright if my department stays on their own floor in their own department? Naturally we'll get up in enough time in the mornings to clear up. Mr. Grace agrees. Thank you Mr. Grace!

Mr. Rumbold leaves his office and goes to see Captain Peacock. He beckons Captain Peacock to him and asks him "Captain Peacock are you free?"

Posted: 7:50 PM - Mar 29, 2011
AYBSgirl
Ah, I hope we can all get some sleep tonight. Last time I didn't get to sleep till very late because we all had to get Captain Peacock and Mr Rumbold to Sister. (jokingly) I seem to remember that was your fault Mr Lucas. wink

Posted: 8:37 PM - Mar 29, 2011
Jim
Captain Peacock, I have spoken with Mr. Grace and he has agreed that we can stay on our own floor and in our own department as long as we clear out in time for customers.

As to the non-fraternization, once the employees go off the clock as it were, we don't really have any control over what they wish to do where or with whom. All we can do is to suggest that if anyone caused any rukus while sleeping at the store during this crisis will face a severe reprimand.

Posted: 2:19 AM - Mar 30, 2011
RideUpWithWear
Grainger returns to his station behind the counter. He found his pair of pyjamas and laid it down onto the counter to inspect it.

The bottoms were shorter than he had expected. He checked the tag on the bottoms, and he had selected the bottoms from the petite sizes, size medium. Well the waist seemed fine, but the length of the inside leg of his pyjamas would look ridiculous on him.

"Well, at least the others have to borrow used clothing," he mutters under his breath. He picks up the departmental telephone and calls his wife.

"Hello darling, it is me. Well, because of the strike actions Young Mr. Grace may possibly give us lodging accommodations for a short while to ease the burden of travelling to Grace Brothers."

"No dear, management has not made a formal announcement as of yet," he nods to what his wife was saying to him.

"Yes, they have watched my perform my impressions." He chuckles a bit.

"Oh no dear, I do not have a wig ... I doubt impressions of certain co-workers could result in a reprimand."
"Yes, I love you too. I should get going now, it seems that our manager, Mr. Rumbold has returned to our floor to make an announcement. Good bye ..."

He hangs up the telephone, and then he waits for Mr. Rumbold to summon him to the centre of the floor where Rumbold stood with Captain Peacock.

Posted: 11:29 AM - Mar 30, 2011
Charlie
Captain Peacock says "gather round everybody Mr. Rumbold has some announcements to make".

Posted: 11:33 AM - Mar 30, 2011
Jim
I have just spoken with Mr. Grace and he has given us permission to sleep on our own floor in our own department providing that we clean up before the customers arrive.

Now Captain Peacock has brought a matter to my attention the fraternizing between store employees after dark. While the management cannot force employees to stay on their own floor after working hours have ceased, it is hoped that any member of this department will conduct themselves in a proper manner fitting this department. Any breath of scandal will be severely dealt with starting with an adverse report in your record. Have I made myself clear on this?

With a cheery carry on everybody Mr. Rumbold leaves to return to his office.

Posted: 2:42 PM - Mar 30, 2011
Libby_W
<hands behind back, rocking back and forth on feet, grin on face> Yes, Mr. Rumbold. Understood.

Posted: 6:21 PM - Mar 30, 2011
sueschmitt
slocombe Mrs. Slocumbe is beginning to "see the light" behind Mr. Lucas' mischievious grin. She is hoping that she can somehow wangle a romantic rendevous of her own! Mrs. Slocumbe casts a coy look over at Captain Peacock.

You are quite right Mr. Rumbold. We wouldn't want to have people hopping in and out of each others cots as it were would we?

Mrs. Slocumbe is also wondering how she can take a discreet nip from the bottle gin she got before arriving to work.

Posted: 9:07 PM - Mar 30, 2011
RideUpWithWear
Grainger was puzzled about the meaning behind Rumbold's warning until he noticed the strange looks that some staff members such as Lucas and Slocombe were displaying.

"Thank you for illustrating the non-fraternization policy, Mr. Rumbold. I will keep an eye out for such vulgar behaviour ..."

Posted: 7:04 PM - Mar 31, 2011
Libby_W
Man, I can't wait 'til lunch. Hopefully that new bird is serving and I can chat her up. Have you met her yet Mr. Humphries?

Posted: 8:27 PM - Mar 31, 2011
Charlie
Captain Peacock notices all the gear that Mr. Harmon and Warrick have left for them by the goods lift. He begins to apportion it all out. Mr. Grainer, Mr. Humphries, Mr. Lucas if you're free, please come and get your gear for tonight. I see it even appears that he has found us appropriate sleepwear this time.

Mrs. Slocumbe if you're free, please come and get your equipment for the night. Since we've gotten no update as to when Miss Brahams might arrive, would you please store her things in your stockroom for her?

Posted: 1:57 PM - Apr 01, 2011
Libby_W
Mr. Harmon has done a great feat...has he not Mr. Humphries? look at this...blankets, cots and pajamas.

Posted: 4:13 PM - Apr 01, 2011
sueschmitt
slocombe Oh yes indeed he has this is much better than the last time we had to sleep in the store. We even have an electric fire to gather round like last time.

Posted: 8:56 AM - Apr 02, 2011
GBOwner
Time to vote!