I think I should work in McDonalds then.
This morning, I made a little schoolboy error in my morning routine.

Because I have to rise at some ungodly hour, I can't be trusted to handle anything dangerous, like a kettle, while I'm stumbling around with my eyes closed.

Because of this, I rely on my Tassimo hot drinks machine to prepare my morning caffeine hit. You know the sort - it's one that you put a drinks cartridge thing in the top, press a button and it does all the rest.

So, this morning, I popped the cartridge in the top, and while it was heating up I put some milk and sugar in a mug. When the green light came on, I pushed the button to start the machine.

Meanwhile, I started pulling the stuff out of the fridge to make my sandwiches. Once I'd done this I went to pick up my coffee for a quick gulp, only to find a cold mug with milk and sugar in it.

The coffee machine was sitting there with its drip tray overflowing.

Yes. That's right. I'd been so inept I'd failed to actually put the cup in the coffee machine.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Tue 18 Nov 2008, 10:26, Reply)