Brian Part II

It was The Cousin's son's 4th birthday party last weekend.  It was the same crowd of family who came to Jonty's first birthday party a few weeks before, but with some other in-laws and friends thrown in for good measure.  The Accountant was very much looking forward to the party.  I was curious.  But then he mentioned ..... The Shed.

Now most men love a good shed.  Brian's world revolves around his shed.  In fact Brian and his Shed should get a room, but then he has his shed so that is a moot point.  For British friends let me explain that this is no ordinary garden shed.  This shed is probably about the floor size of your houses.  And loved more.  The Shed contains the usual male crap, tools, lawnmower etc.  Then there is also some builder's crap, fishing crap and a lounge setting which looks as if it is the set from Abigail's Party (1977 stage, screen and TV play written by Mike Leigh).

What is really funny is that apart from a three piece suite, coffee table, television and a well-stocked log fire are pictures of naked women (a bit like a mechanic's workshop) - and they are fishing!  Well trying to fish with boobs like that would be very difficult, but you get the general idea.

All of the men at social occasions at The Cousin's house are drawn to The Shed by some magnetic force.  Usually beer in the fridge, footy on the tele and NO BLOODY WOMEN.

No, we are in the house changing nappies, dealing with temper tantrums, sorting out food and putting the kettle on.  Oh yes I get it - it is Abigail's Party 1977!  The Cousin is a saint-like creature wafting around the house with apron on, smile on her face and endless pots of food coming out the oven.  Maybe she has some brandy stashed away in the pantry.