'I'm thinking of whitewashing the shed,' said Pat to the barman Mick McGee.

'What colour were you thinking of whitewashing it?' asked McGee.

'Well, I was thinking of whitewashing it green,' mused Pat. 'But I'm not sure if I can spare the time.'

'Why don't you let my lad do it for you,' suggested Mick. 'He'll whitewash it any colour you like. He won't charge you a penny and it'll be a few quid for the boy as well!'