A few days ago in anticipation of using my new Tenryu Super Distance for the first time I had lovingly assembled the rod in my kitchen and was reeling in an imaginary monster when my 75 year old aunt and wife walked in.
"That rod cost £ 250 " , my wife disdainfully informed my aunt ........(o.k. I'd lied)
Queue my self justification sales pitch , which would have made Mick proud , "this isn't just a rod.... it's the Ferrari of rods, designed by the French and meticulously crafted by Samurai warriors, it's a super fast Baron carbon weapon of mass distruction. Lighter than a feather with the stength to contol your dog, this is the personification of 21st Century engineering "
My aunt waited patiently for my monolog to finish before exclaiming "it's very nice dear , but it's red "
" So ? " , I defensively enquired
" Well dear ", responded my aunt , " won't the fish see it ? "
Talk about someone pissing on your fireworks !
"That rod cost £ 250 " , my wife disdainfully informed my aunt ........(o.k. I'd lied)
Queue my self justification sales pitch , which would have made Mick proud , "this isn't just a rod.... it's the Ferrari of rods, designed by the French and meticulously crafted by Samurai warriors, it's a super fast Baron carbon weapon of mass distruction. Lighter than a feather with the stength to contol your dog, this is the personification of 21st Century engineering "
My aunt waited patiently for my monolog to finish before exclaiming "it's very nice dear , but it's red "
" So ? " , I defensively enquired
" Well dear ", responded my aunt , " won't the fish see it ? "
Talk about someone pissing on your fireworks !
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