So, I had a painter come around to give me a quote for a refresh of pretty much the whole inside of the house. He had been recommended to me by friends of my Husband and I had been warned that he likes to strip off a bit when it's hot. Little did I know.
We were going into each room and he was making small talk whilst I told him what we needed doing and he asked me if I had any hobbies. I thought this a bit odd but just mentioned a few of my mundane interests and politely asked him if he had any. Turns out yes, indeed, he certainly has a hobby - he is a naturist-- and by the way, he does all of his painting in the nude. Hmm, I thought about this and said "well each to his own" and asked how that works with safety, being in rooms with no curtains etc and was told that he does actually wear socks. He said he sometimes puts up drop cloths and his wife doesn't like him being a naturist so he does it at work.
He asked if it would be a problem and I was unsure of what to say so I said if he was upstairs painting away and I was downstairs out of his way or out for the day, if it made him comfortable and he did a good job then it wouldn't bother me. (apparently, he is very good). I then said I wasnt sure what my Husband would think - and he replied "well, you dont have to tell him. If you don't, I won't"
So I packed him off to write me a quote and let me know. I was thinking I'd just wait for the quote and decide what to do from there. And told my Husband, who laughed. A lot.
Then, an hour later I get a text saying "nice to meet you this morning and thanks for being so understanding about my naturism". I just replied "no worries".
Now, a few hours later I have a new text "would it be possible for me to call around and have a naturist tea break with you?"
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