Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an elevator operator in Bovingdon ain’t for the faint-hearted. So, I roll into work, right? It’s a typical Tuesday, or so I thought. I’m just chillin’ in my little box, ready to take folks up and down, when BAM! The first surprise hits me.
I’m at the Bovingdon High Street lift, and this old bloke, right? He’s got a parrot on his shoulder. A freakin’ parrot! I’m like, “Mate, is that legal?” He just grins and says, “Only if it behaves.” I’m thinkin’, “What if it doesn’t?!” But whatever, I hit the button, and up we go. The parrot starts squawking, and I’m tryin’ not to laugh.
Then, we get to the top, and the parrot just flies off! Straight out the door! The old guy’s shoutin’, “Come back, Polly!” I’m just standin’ there, like, “What just happened?” I mean, Bovingdon’s got its quirks, but this was next level.
After that, I head over to the lift by the Bovingdon Green. It’s a bit quieter there, thank goodness. But then, this lady comes in, all flustered. She’s got a million shopping bags from the market. I’m talkin’ about the Bovingdon Market, where you can get everything from fresh veggies to dodgy knock-off trainers. She’s like, “Can you help me with these?” I’m like, “Sure, but I’m not a pack mule!”
So, I’m tryin’ to juggle her bags while operating the lift. It’s chaos! I’m thinkin’, “Why do people buy so much stuff?” But hey, I get it. Bovingdon’s got some good deals. I mean, who can resist a bargain, right?
Next, I’m back at the High Street lift, and this kid runs in. He’s got ice cream all over his face. I’m like, “Dude, you’re a mess!” He just grins and says, “It’s mint choc chip!” I can’t help but laugh. Kids are the best. But then, he accidentally hits the emergency button. The alarm goes off, and I’m like, “Oh no, not again!”
I’m tryin’ to calm him down while also trying to figure out how to turn it off. Bovingdon’s not exactly known for its emergency response, ya know? I’m thinkin’, “Great, now I’m gonna be the guy who broke the lift.” But luckily, it stops after a minute. Phew!
Then, I get a break. I step outside for a breather. Bovingdon’s got this lovely vibe, ya know? The sun’s shining, and I can hear the church bells from St. Lawrence’s ringing. It’s peaceful. But then, I see a bunch of kids playing footy in the street. They’re shouting and laughing, and I’m like, “Ah, to be young again!”
But then, outta nowhere, a dog runs into the street, and it’s chaos! The kids are chasing it, and I’m just standing there, like, “What is happening?!” The dog’s zigzagging all over, and I’m half-expecting it to end up in my lift.
Finally, I head back inside, and it’s nearly closing time. I’m exhausted but happy. Bovingdon’s a wild place, full of surprises. I love it, though. It’s my home. I mean, where else can you have a parrot fly off, a kid with ice cream, and a dog causing mayhem all in one day?
As I lock up, I think about tomorrow. What’s gonna happen next? I can’t wait to find out. Bovingdon, you crazy little town, you never let me down!