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There is a tiny elderly Korean lady in my garden and I want to go out.

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Boysclothes · 09/08/2014 15:14

Sold our summerhouse on gum tree. Dude came to look at it this morning about 9am, paid and was back by 11 to dismantle it. DH all togged up to assist but the guy politely and firmly refused as he wanted to take it apart himself so he could put it back together himself.

He pulled his van into our side return and installed a tiny elderly Korean lady (he is also Korean) on a deck chair on our patio.

He then spent an hour writing on every plank and taking 1500 photographs.

He then spent two hours peeling off the roof felt painstakingly. Korean lady has been to toilet twice. As far as I can see she is here for the day out.

However she has just been to the car and produced steaming hot noodles, broth and vegetables and they have had a lovely leisurely lunch on the patio.

He has just now resumed work and has actually started to remove the planks. Slowly. Methodically. I know because he has told me that there are 85 planks. Plus window. To removed and carry to car. DHs help has again been refused although he has taken matters into his own hands a bit and is carrying planks to car.

Elderly lady back on deck chair.

Help!! We want to go out and thought that this would take 2-3 hours max. It's been 4 and only the roof felt is off. We could lock the back door and leave them in the garden but what about elderly lady's toilet needs???? And water etc? They have a little tea break (from a flask) every now and then and have refused drinks but they must need water at some point.

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MorphineDreams · 10/08/2014 23:00

Please MN!

Coumarin · 10/08/2014 23:15

Yy! A tiny pink visor to represent when something is really lovely or a problem is sorted out/solved by a poster.

AlpacaYourThings · 10/08/2014 23:27

DH has refused to indulge further my EKL fetish and has simply texted KM a thanks. No invite

LTB, obvs.

ChoosandChipsandSealingWax · 10/08/2014 23:32

And/or to represent resolute poster channeling inner EKL/calm steely look required.

[pinkvisor] look directed at MNHQ.

Coumarin · 10/08/2014 23:33
JudysPriest · 10/08/2014 23:38

I'm a bit late to the party, but I loved this thread.

It's could be one of those arty movies that changes people's lives. A beautiful example of human existence.

MrsTerryPratchett · 11/08/2014 02:12

I stand with you [pinkvisor]

NorksAreMesssy · 11/08/2014 07:13

I have gloated over, laughed out loud and hugged this thread to my bosom.
Thank you for introducing us to your TEKL, boys. You have made me happy. [pinkvisor]

WhistlingPot · 11/08/2014 08:18

[pinkvisor]

EmMcK · 11/08/2014 08:58

This thread is pure delight. The pink visor just tops it off.

woolymum · 11/08/2014 12:14

I came so late to this thread but am so glad I didn't miss it.
From here on in it is all what would EKL do... I need to find me a [pinkvisor]

enriquetheringbearinglizard · 11/08/2014 13:13

I'm just so relieved that the OP hadn't gone out prior to the Ks arriving to removed said shed.
That would've been a disaaaaster.

Just imagine Boys, if you'd gone out and we'd all missed the wisdom of TEKL.

Am also wondering why this thread is still in AIBU? Angry

rumbelina · 11/08/2014 13:14

Wonderful!

TotorosImaginaryFriend · 11/08/2014 13:29

Love this thread. Only just seen it and also thinking EKL looked like the Granny in Totoro. Everyone should have a EKL visit for the day.

idlefolly · 11/08/2014 14:08

I just entered 'tiny elderly Korean lady' in to the MN search bar so I could re-read this thread...unlikely search term of the day!

[pinkvisor]

enormouse · 11/08/2014 15:19

Come on MNHQ [pinkvisor] .

Like this, but pink.

There is a tiny elderly Korean lady in my garden and I want to go out.
MorphineDreams · 11/08/2014 15:25

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There is a tiny elderly Korean lady in my garden and I want to go out.
Mummytoagorgeouschops · 11/08/2014 15:39

Big fat LOL!!!!

chockbic · 11/08/2014 15:46

Best thread title ever.

Has she gone yet?

Coumarin · 11/08/2014 16:00

[pinkvisor] make it happen MNHQ!

WeirdCatLady · 11/08/2014 16:56

[pinkvisor]

Pretty please mnhq

Doobydoo · 11/08/2014 17:05

Lovely thread.Thank you.

MerryInthechelseahotel · 11/08/2014 18:55

idlefolly it works if you put it into google as well!

ChaosK · 11/08/2014 19:52

Ooh ooh ooh!!! Anyone watching The Hairy Bikers' Asian adventure?? (BBC2 as I speak) They are in South Korea and EKLs everywhere!!!
Love them!!!

enriquetheringbearinglizard · 11/08/2014 20:48

Is there a collective noun for the EKLs who every MNer wants and needs?
I must know!