A slight misunderstanding - that's all it was

Before I start I have a joke for you (you have to say it out loud): What do you call an Irishman who lays about in your back garden all day?  Paddy O'Furniture!

It could've happened to anyone, the misunderstanding I had recently, for which I got into trouble.

In fact, you could say I was in the dog house.

Sorry.

You see, me human Richards' parents were up in Edin'bra last week and very pleased I was to see them, too.  Even I have to admit that I might have got a little bit too excited.  I mean, I didn't widdle on the floor or anything, that would be disgusting, but it was mighty close.

No, what happened was much worse.

You see, I received an instruction.  What was actually said to me (shouted would be more accurate) was 'Barney, don't jump up on your grandad it's not nice.'

What I actually heard was 'Grandad loves to have his face licked, why don't you jump up and knock his glasses off.'

See what I mean?  It's virtually the same sentence.

Anyway, I had my misinterpretation and got soundly told off, even if it was innocent.  I still think grandad does like having his face licked though.  Is anyone lese left with an image they rather wouldn't have?

I heard me other human, Renee, who's altogether much nicer and more sensible than Richard, say that it wasn't my fault and that I was just being loving... and that it could happen to anyone and that he shouldn't be cross.  You see, very sensible.

Richard had to concede that it's easy to misinterpret something especially when the message isn't very clear in the first place.  Apparently he found himself in the same situation recently... not that he licked someone's face, you understand, he was misinterpreted.

Apparently he sent an email about planning permission which he thought was asking someone to submit an application.  The person he sent it to thought he was asking whether they'd done it and if they hadn't he would...

You see - easy to do.

Anyway, new shop news...  The said application was eventually submitted and we have had the response!  Planning permission has been received for 6 Dean Park Street so I reckon we're just about ready to go with the lease!  I'll keep you posted about works and then the launch party!