...into my coffers (I'm not entirely sure that I have a coffer, but if I did, it would be pretty full by now).
Three offers received by email yesterday; several more today. One even from the representative of Christine Lagarde, no less (she of the IMF). Usually US dollars, but no matter. Money is money. Some of it purports to come from very poor, unfortunate (even, literally, legless) people in poverty-stricken communities.
And they all want to give me millions of pounds/dollars, right now. So when I've moved into my palace and parked the private jet on the velvety lawn, and watched my early string of racehorses on the gallops, and been served a sumptuous breakfast by my butler (I've always fancied the idea of a butler), I shall take my new, expensive camera (I'm sure my good friend Adrian will advise here) and show you all photos of my great new life.
Please, don't mention it. No problem at all, I assure you.
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I wonder if anyone ever takes them up on their offers.
ReplyDeleteI suppose someone must, L, but they must be ...er...a little naive...?
DeleteI thought it was usually the other way round, and they want you to pay them? Mind you, I don't open anything I don't recognise, so I wouldn't know.
ReplyDeleteI no longer have to open them to recognise them, Maggir. But I often do, just to check how much they're offering. After all, you never know, do you? (Of course you do.)
DeleteIt's been a long time since I last had such an offer. Seems like all the people with millions to give away have given up on me (plus I have a good junk mail filter).
ReplyDeletePerhaps they know you don't need it, Meike. Rich librarians etc etc...?
DeleteFrances, just brilliant. When I win the lottery you can have my stuff or bits of it. I covet a RED camera system and an ALPA for high days and holidays. I'll swap the camper for a fifth wheeler and that will be the win money away.
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you, Adrian. I always knew you were a gentleman.
DeleteIt's odd how the people with the money never personally know anyone they can give it to and need to contact out of country strangers.
ReplyDeleteI know, Patsy. Ahh. Bless them, poor friendless things.
DeleteThe Nigerians (and occasionally S Koreans) are such generous people. Even the UK Tax people have recently offered me a zonking great rebate. Frankly I have enough money, so I'm declining all offers.
ReplyDeleteXM, I even get offers of marriage from women who think I'm a man. Isn't that sweet?
DeleteGosh I nearly started a rant. I think I wrote enough on the last post.
ReplyDeleteOh, go on, Graham. Have a rant on me.
DeleteWhen you have all this money will you be sending out emails offering it to others? I saw something on Judge Judy where three women had sent off several hundred dollars so that the Nigerian benefactor could send millions to them. Judge Judy asked the women if they all belonged to the same branch of MENSA.
ReplyDeleteLynne, don't get me started on MENSA. I think the idea is totally repellent (of MENSA, that is). And no. I'm not jealous (although I know for sure that they would never have me).
DeleteI like your way of dealing with all those pesky offers!
ReplyDeleteRosemary, a woman can dream. Why not? Actually, id love to build and run a small hospice. They are wonderful institutions. It's long been my dream. Oh well...
DeleteGood luck to you. Looking forward to the photos... ;)
ReplyDeleteWhen Adrian has given me some lessons, I'll post some. I'm the world's worst photographer.
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