I was enjoying (to use the ord loosely) the greasy chips I'd bought at the market on a bench beside the Wanganui River. A dapper old gent nearby turned to me and said:"Tell her to say yes".
Me, looking confused: "Excuse me?"
Gent: "Tell her to marry me! I just asked her!"
Of course my first reaction was to tell his lovely red-headed ladyfriend to run, and fast. But being a guest in a different country, I offered a "congratulations?" and tried to judge his companion's reaction.
She was clearly not down with what he was dishin' out, yo, but had a sense of humour and spared me further discomfort. "No, no no!", waving her hand in dismissal.
And off they walked into the distance, arm in arm.
I dedicate this blog post to my dear friend Jessica, adding "still got it!" She'll know exactly what I mean.
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