Pheasants
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Two years ago i attended a cocktail party in Sandbanks - and during the course of the party got chatting to a guy who i have known for many years, but would not class as a close friend. We only met occasionally - he spent 20 minutes or so telling me about his passion of shooting especially pheasant and game. i told him it wasn't up my street. 6 months later whilst walking in the Gloucester hills, i turned a corner and disturbed a large number of pheasants which all took off at the same time. i turned to a family member and said "Crikey, that chap Tim we met in Poole would love it here" at which point my mobile phone rang and a voice said "John, sorry to trouble you, I got your number from Jeff ( a mutual friend) it's Tim here - I need some advice on a car" I said "i can't believe this Tim - I have just been talking about you we are surrounded by pheasants in the Gloucestershire hills" It was very spooky - i have never before or since had any phone communication with Tim in my life!
Date submitted:Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:10:01 +0000Coincidence ID:5516
