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Universal Truths #3

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Tuesday is bin day, the day the rubbish is collected. Parked cars line half the street. Wheely bins stand on the pavement like soldiers. “All present and correct, sir!” A whole battalion lines our narrow village High Street. I wonder which VIPs are coming to take the salute? And so early…

It’s 08:30. The village rush hour. Tradesmen in white vans racing to jobs, folk driving to work, later than planned, and mums in SUVs rushing kids to school.

And lo, what’s this huge truck causing a humongous gridlock? It’s the VIBs - Very Important Binmen.

Well timed guys, well timed!

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    VerityAlways about 2 years ago

    Love the VIB and battalion, It's sheer fun cartooning them;)) thanks for the chuckles

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    Christopher about 2 years ago

    Very descriptive and vivid drabble. (Sorry for not commenting on every drabble but I've been away a while and am trying to catch up while I have a few minutes.)

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    Neville Hunt about 2 years ago

    Thanks Christopher, and no worries. I know what it’s like when you’re playing catch-up!

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