Saturday, October 4, 2008

The Water Jug

Yesterday, Mel had a field trip, and took advantage of the close proximity of a store to purchase a new water jug. We discovered, during the last power outage, that one we'd had for some time was leaking, slightly. A gasket had cracked.  

Mel didn't get home until dinner time, and before we ate, we made a futile attempt at opening the new jug. We couldn't DO it! I was holding the bottom with all my strength, and he was twisting the top—but it didn't budge. We decided that we'd eat, and try once more before making the decision as to our next move. (return the jug or go begging, shamefully, for assistance) Now, this is a 3 gallon jug, and fairly large. Mel commented something to the effect that no one had opened it at check out, as is usual to be sure he wasn't walking out with it crammed full of other merchandise. His point being that he wasn't sure it capable of being opened.

We ate, and returned to the puzzle. Mel was convinced, I think, that it was weakling Katy that couldn't muster the proper strength to hold my share. But both of us struggling together couldn't budge the top even a fraction. Mel finally suggested we try the opposite direction. Without too much effort, it moved! he moved it back and forth a few times, then lifted straight up—the lid came right off! What was inside? The directions on how to open!!

I hope this story brightens your day, a little. I think we can all use some giggles! Huge hugs!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

I laughed out loud! I really needed a laugh today and some how you wrote just the right thing to make my day. thank you.

My Road thru Life said...

That's a riot Katy. Sure sounds like something we would do too. I'm glad it finally opened for you. lol.

Yobeeone said...

ROFL!!! That's hilarious! Sounds just like something that would happen to me! :]