Chapter 1 – Don’t Bank On It (Complete Chapter)
Slim Shambles | June 19, 2009
The wall phone rang violently, knocking the receiver right out of its cradle. That’s usually a bad sign.
The Car Side
The humourous world of Slim Shambles Auto Repair
A Fine Day for a Drive…by Rick Cogbill
Chapter 6 – Stairway To Heaven (partial chapter)
Slim Shambles | June 19, 2009
“Cookie,” I declared, “it’s time we bought a motorhome.” My wife walked over, peered into my eyes and sniffed my breath. “Well, that’s a relief,” she said. “For a minute there I thought you’d taken on some new habits.” She went back to cooking supper. “Why in the world would you want a motorhome?”
Chapter 16 – In Pursuit of Culture (partial chapter)
Slim Shambles | June 19, 2009
According to my wife, I lack culture. “You should learn to appreciate the finer things in life, like art and music.” Cookie killed the sports channel with a casual flick of the remote. “Hey, the playoffs aren’t over yet!” “No,” she smiled. “But your days of boorishness are. In one month I want to see [...]
Chapter 20 – The Chicken Safari (partial chapter)
Slim Shambles | June 17, 2009
In Africa, bartering is an art form. I learned early on that if you want a good deal, it’s important not to be mistaken for a tourist. The best way to do that is to speak their language, so it was time to show off my vocabulary skills acquired through long hours spent in language [...]