BIGOT-JOHNSON GETS TO THE POINT.................

( At a recent AGM Bigot-Johnson, the esteemed and revered chairman of the Slaughter House Bridge Club , decided now was time for a bit of straight-talking to a large audience of very concerned members. )

" I stand here in front of you ........ a proud, hardworking and dedicated chairman of a fine, willing and obedient committee. And please remember, if you do me the courtesy of asking no questions, then I'll tell you no lies. Nevertheless, I must bring to the floor's attention that these walls have ears. So yes, you are right to say there can be no smoke without a fire, and that thundering dark bigs clouds of it are hanging over this club.....but if any decisions are to be made tonight , we all need to be singing from the same hymn sheet. And God forbid, should the shit hit the fan.....especially when some very awkward questions are going to be asked by others.......everyone must stand shoulder to shoulder, because might is right. It is essential that no one stays out of the loop, because united we stand divided we fall. For it is an ill wind that blows no one any good. So please allow me to touch base and run this by you. The threat that looms very large requires all of us to think outside the box, but only when all the little boxes have been ticked first......because if we are going to shave our enemy, then a little soap will have to be applied first. Blue sky thinking isn't going to help us.......we need to be oven ready....we need to dot all the "i"s and "t"s , to get our story straight and be pulling in the same direction. We need to put all our ducks in a row, and pull off a showstopper of a united front. Then of course, we have a chance. The view from 10,000 feet doesn't look good....... so we need to strike while the iron is hot. Throwing balls up into the air to see where they land is of no bloody use to us now. Putting this problem on the back burner would be a complete cop out. Every one here has to put on their thinking hat and best foot forward. We need to be economical with the truth ....because needs must when the devil drives. Can I make myself any clearer ?.......