Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Buyer Beware

I thought I would surprise Austen with a basketball net. It's something that he's wanted for about a month. I bought one this week on sale....however when I went to assemble it (it's the kind with a portable stand) I immediately encountered a problem. I removed all the contents of the box and began reading the instruction manual. On the first page, under the list of required items for assembly was the following: two capable adults. I had a good laugh...then asked Rebekah if we had two capable adults to which she replied 'no'; then I asked her if we had one capable adult to which she replied 'slightly'. I looked and looked to see if two capable adults were included in the box with no success. I guess my box has some missing items! Buyer Beware!!
For now the net remains unassembled, in the carport and this 'slightly' capable adult will suggest other forms of recreation - those that don't require assembly by two capable adults.

4 comments:

Jen said...

Oh Roxanne! What a frustration....for you and Austin. I am glad you could laugh.
I'd volunteer to help....but as another "slightly capable adult", we are still one short. Let me know if I can fill a gap though.

Rhonda said...

Oh Roxanne - you are so funny! This was great. Rebekah certainly has your sense of humour.

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Tammy said...

That is just too funny. Two capable adults!!!!!
What next?!!!!
LOL!!!!

Unknown said...

I had to laugh... I have a great friend here who is more than capable and in my limited capacity, she more than makes up for it!

By the way... I tagged you!