Man, what a day! I swear, Carterton’s got a way of throwin’ curveballs. So, I’m up early, right? Got my tools ready, thinkin’ it’s just another day installin’ radio gear. Little did I know, it was gonna be a wild ride.
First stop, this posh house on Burford Road. You know, the kinda place where they probably have a butler named Jeeves or somethin’. I knock, and this lady opens the door. She’s all, “Oh, you’re here for the Wi-Fi?” I’m like, “Nah, I’m here to install a satellite dish, lady!” But whatever, I roll with it.
So, I’m up on the roof, right? And it’s windy as hell. I’m tryin’ to balance on this slanted roof, and I’m thinkin’, “If I fall, I’m gonna be the guy who got taken out by a satellite dish.” Classic. Anyway, I finally get it set up, and she’s all smiles. I’m feelin’ like a hero.
Then, boom! My phone buzzes. It’s my mate, Dave. He’s like, “Oi, you gotta come to the pub later!” I’m like, “Sure, mate, but I’m busy.” But then he mentions the new craft beers at The Crown. I’m like, “Alright, I’m in!”
Next, I head over to the other side of town, near the Carterton Leisure Centre. I’m thinkin’ it’s gonna be a quick job. But nah, the client’s got this ancient radio system. I’m talkin’ like it’s older than my gran! I’m tryin’ to explain how to use it, and he’s just nodding like he understands. I’m like, “Mate, it’s not rocket science!”
But here’s the kicker. I’m halfway through, and the power goes out. Just my luck, right? I’m standin’ there in the dark, and I can hear the guy’s dog barkin’ like it’s auditioning for a horror movie. I’m like, “Dude, your dog’s freakin’ me out!”
Finally, power’s back on, and I finish up. I’m drenched in sweat, but I’m feelin’ accomplished. I head back to my van, and guess what? I locked my keys inside. Classic me! I’m standin’ there, lookin’ like a total muppet, tryin’ to figure out how to break in.
After a solid 20 minutes of wrestling with my own stupidity, I finally get in. I’m off to The Crown, and I’m ready for a pint. I walk in, and it’s packed. Everyone’s laughin’, and I’m like, “Yes! This is what I need!”
I grab a seat, and Dave’s already there, grinning like a Cheshire cat. He’s like, “You look like you’ve been through a war!” I’m like, “You have no idea, mate.” We start chattin’, and I’m tellin’ him about the day. He’s laughin’ his head off, especially about the dog.
Then, outta nowhere, this guy at the bar starts singin’ karaoke. I mean, it’s awful! But everyone’s joinin’ in, and it turns into a full-on party. I’m laughin’, drinkin’, and forgettin’ all about the craziness of the day.
By the time I’m headin’ home, I’m feelin’ good. Carterton’s got its quirks, but it’s home. I love the streets, the people, even the dodgy Wi-Fi connections. It’s all part of the charm.
So yeah, that was my day. Full of ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Just another day in Carterton, eh?