Thursday, August 27, 2026

Kit Cat #3: Universal Truth


The philosopher Goethe said when you set out on a proj, that the universe conspires to make it happen... or at least it did before he got run over.

But there I was back in the workshop, planning to fit the seats to my creation mwah ha, mwah ha, mwah ha ha ha ha ha... when I get a call from the Universe.

Because I was just wondering how far up two-foot high pontoons each seat would need to be fixed, such that my elbows perched nicely upon them?

The conversation went like this:

Colin            Hello, is it me you're looking for?

Universe      Are you able to speak, because I have to do the health and safety?

Colin            Yes, I am.

Universe       See that garden chair over there you sit on drinking beer?

Colin            Hold on, I'll get my glasses.

Universe       No, it's too early to drink, but if you measure it I made it 24" for you.

Colin            Oh thanks. What can I do for you?

Universe       Tell Elon Musk he's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy.