Now a tad older, if not wiser, this love of all things prehistoric is as strong as ever and occasionally the passion is indulged.* One such indulgence is the recently discovered Dinosaur Detector™ – surely every Dinosaur lover’s perfect gift?
* The less said about the six foot inflatable Tyrannosaurus Rex that resides in my study at school the better!
I can’t deny that I was a smidge sceptical when I first saw this listed on a well known internet auction site, the scepticism somewhat heightened when I recently discovered that the company has changed the listing description, which you can see here, but all said and done this did present a thoroughly reasonable investment.
In a fit of childlike enthusiasm, I brushed aside all doubts and clicked ‘buy now’ and didn’t give the matter another thought until, that is, the Dinosaur Detector™ arrived on the doormat of ‘Awdry Towers’. The excitement was palpable as I fell upon the package and in a ripping frenzy only matched by the king of lizards himself unearthed my prize! Following the instructions to the letter I carefully filled the dinosaur detector with water and waited…
and waited, and waited. In fact just when I had given up all hope and had started to scour the company’s webstore for a returns policy something amazing happened – another shudder and it was clear to all, the dinosaurs were coming!
Now good reader you have been patient for long enough so it is only fair that I share with you my record of this morning’s adventure. I leave you with incontrovertible proof that my Dinosaur Detector™ is fully operational and hope that you enjoy the rest of this first day in April.
Post Script
To see another Dinosaur Detector™ in action you might be entertained by the following link: "Where's the goat?"
Very good sir! Happy 1st April ;)
ReplyDeleteI clearly have to get up earlier to catch you out Mike.
DeleteGood idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you kind Sir.
DeleteYou can never have too many early warning devices.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, be prepared, as they say.
DeleteHahaha :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it Andy.
DeleteGadzooks! I knew I should have patented my invention! ;)
ReplyDeleteThere are far too many unscrupulous sorts out there Tamsin.
DeleteLOL! :)
ReplyDeleteDelighted to have raised a smile.
DeleteSplendid!
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind Gordon, thank you.
DeleteDinosaur detector using water!? I use the upgraded Version containing H²O.
ReplyDeleteH²O?? Just a mo.. Cusses!!...Fooled again by technical mumbo Jumbo.
DeleteI was hoping for the upgrade, but the science was beyond me. ;)
DeleteIf i had one it would go off everything the wife thundered by!
ReplyDeleteGood jest my man.
You're a brave man Dan. :D
DeleteClever.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay.
DeleteSorry but I hate April 1st. it brings back very bad memories.
ReplyDeleteBut I do applaud you for trying to put a smile on my face.
I am sorry to dredge up bad memories Clint, but always happy to try and put a smile on your face.
DeleteOh!its 1st April :))))
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was. :)
DeleteVery witty, sir! It puts me in mind of the patent Dragon Detector. Consisting of a foot-long wooden rod, you hold it out in front of you and go in search for the beast. When the rod burns down to your fingers you've found the dragon. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds brilliant, perhaps I'll have a look for one of those next year. ;)
DeleteDrat! I thought this was real...! 😀
ReplyDeleteSorry Monty. ;)
DeleteMy kids would love this prank.
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st of April
I am delighted to hear that.
DeleteWell done Michael! And congrats on your recent acquisition. I have wanted one of these, but they are beyond my budget. Glad to see that it works too!
ReplyDeleteThere not as pricey as you might think Peter, the market has been flooded with imports from the far east, the only draw back, as you can see from the picture, is that it only detects plastic dinosaurs that have been stamped, 'made in China'!
DeleteAlso makes a great personal beverage delivery system.
ReplyDeleteJeff Goldblum not included.
It does in deed. ;)
DeleteHold on! Hold on! You have an actual STUDY at school and it fits a six feet Dinosaur!? I am Diplodocus-green with envy!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, sorry about that, in fairness I do share it with the 'Saintly Mrs. Awdry'.
Delete;-) Happy 1st of April Michael!
ReplyDeleteAnd to you too Nick.
DeleteFabulous lol
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it Simon.
DeleteYou could make a fortune selling these to the MoD and private military contractors in Iraq.
ReplyDeleteThat would take far too much effort! ;)
DeleteIs there anything less appealing than a pint glass full of water??? :-)
ReplyDeleteI doubt it, especially on a hot, summer's day! :)
DeleteWhere can I order one ?
ReplyDeleteJust follow the link in the post Matt, bargain it was - honest. ;)
DeleteGreat idea, strait from Jurassic park :)
ReplyDeleteAh you rumbled me. :)
DeleteAn excellent investment, for young and old ;-)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Joe.
DeleteExcellent...and not so expensive...
ReplyDeleteVery reasonable I thought.
DeleteWell done, Michael. This made me laugh out loud, as soon as I twigged the reference. Absolutely brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jez, the problem is thinking up new ideas for the next one!
DeleteCurse your sudden - but inevitable! - betrayal!
ReplyDeleteMy sincere apologies.
DeleteHEHE I know Dannoc mentioned it, but heaven forbid the detector did indeed go off due to the entrance of an obviously over encumbered better half, I would have to say it was due to a truck
ReplyDeleteI certainly wouldn't be so brave to mention it, perhaps passing it off as a technical fault - these scientific instruments can be very sensitive I understand. :)
DeleteI'm not brave - just lacking in grey matter i think ! Or it could be my self destruction mode.
DeleteLoL ^_^ I tend to steer clear of April 1st posts but this was did put a smile in my usually dour demeanour :)
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