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“Unfortunately I ran over one of our steel flasks, which now looks like a ‘horrible bashed up old thing’ but still works well...”

Dear Deirdre

Back in 2015 my site organiser gave me an urgent job involving brew kit transport with my own car. Unfortunately I ran over one of our steel flasks, which now looks like a “horrible bashed up old thing” but still works well. Our treasurer has been pressing me ever since to pay for a replacement out of my own money, but as (a) it still works and (b) the damage occurred as part of WRG activity, I claim it should be paid for by WRG. Can this be resolved without the threatened legal action?

“Horrible bashed up old thing” or part of the finest tea service?

I have sent a photo of the flask to the editor - I do hope he can print it!

- Nervous Navvy, Wyre Piddle

Deirdre replies I’m not sure what you mean by “horrible bashed up old thing”. In London WRG this would be considered part of our finest tea service. Have you tried running over the Treasurer a few times? This might resolve the issue.

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