ROSEMARY ABBOTT | Culture
GETTING ROUND TO IT
Lachlan O’Toole, a 34-year-old Christchurch man, has once again assured his partner, Joanna Kilmore, that he’s on the verge of putting the family tent away in the attic—despite days of inaction and at least five direct requests.
The tent, a sprawling six-person monstrosity last used during a family trip to Wanaka, has been sitting in the middle of the garage since their return, awkwardly blocking access to the bikes, lawnmower, and a collection of neglected power tools Lachlan swears he’ll also “get around to using.”
Joanna was seen standing in the garage on Saturday afternoon, arms crossed and visibly frustrated as she navigated around the tent yet again. “It’s just so pointless. Why can’t he take five minutes to shove it in the attic? I’ve asked him so many times,” she vented, sidestepping a rogue tent peg that had mysteriously migrated under her car tire.
When confronted about the delay, Lachlan offered a variety of excuses, ranging from “the ladder’s not in the right spot” to “I was going to do it after the cricket”
“I’ll get it done today,” Lachlan promised after being reminded for the sixth time. He then proceeded to flick on his NBA league pass and sit down in a relaxed state watching some random NBA regular season game.
More to come.
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