Thursday talk

Hottest topics on the cocktail circuit

What's this?

1 Whispers are floating around that named beneficiaries not being able to access their bequests after loved ones have passed on unexpectedly. Stories abound of the organisation in question denying the fact that some of their former clients, now deceased, were ever clients and so use this as an excuse not to honour claims! Some say the practice is so widespread that an investigation is now needed.

Holding pay

2 Word that one organisation withholds as much of two weeks pay from people who are already marginalised, as their pay grade is barely that of the minimum wage, has some up in arms. Some say the practice is widespread, but those who suffer the injustice are afraid to speak openly about it.

'Oath of Silence'

3 Some in his party say it seems at least one sitting MP from the Greenhouse has taken an "Oath of Silence". They say he has not spoken a word, at least not in English, since the last internal elections.

Hot one!

4 Some say it's a mutual admiration society, where the publicity-hungry ones and the LBG have formed an alliance to piggyback on each other. Problem is, however, not all are in agreement with the little arrangement, and the supposed alliance is threatening to rip the membership of the 'long-belly' organisation apart.

'Paying for style'

5 Friends say it a case of the wife looking the other way while her husband cavorts around with his young male companions. Some say it's the price she pays for the appearance of a happy marriage; others say it's the price she gladly pays to keep her in the style to which she has become accustomed!

Borrowing clothes

6 Word is some are complaining that they do not mind lending her an outfit, or two, from time to time. What bothers them is that these are not returned.

Ready now!

7 Friends say the one with the foreign passport is now ready to join the other half of the family. They say since demitting office, he has not been a happy camper and the wife even less so.