Carol Gano - The Jolly Old Fellow Got Stuck In the Chimney

He tried to sneeze and fart and cough – but it was no use whatsoever. So what did Winnie the Pooh do when he was stuck? He resorted to honey lubricant.

Yes, you dirty minds, honey.

But…

Isn’t that sticky? You’ll never get away!

No!

It’s a patented Bee manufactured lubricant.

OK

OK

OK

Santa says. Where’s the honey? What’s the idea anyway? Trickle it down from the roof tops of the chimney?

Yes

Alright. Give it a go, I’ve just a few hours until time to have dropped off all these pressies and I’ve hundreds to go.

Maybe I can get help in the morning?

TOO LATE, as Queen Victoria said when they tried to put down their cloaks over a pot-hole filled with rain water…

Yes, it’s just too late. So, other options include:

1) Adding a butter lubricant – very old school – but reportedly shown as effective over the years.

2) what else ??? Ah – canola oil? Olive oil? Pure rain?

3) Screaming at the top of one’s lungs? Usually attracts attention, but highly likely to disturb the sleep of all those slumbering in repose. So

What’ll it be?

Gin and tomatoes? No, thank you kindly.

Just a slight weight lost due to the evaporative effect. Sweat. Five more minutes and I’ll slip through, no qualms!