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A fortunate Accident Nancy Prochilo was looking for something on the internet, when she came across the Commercial Hotel ‘for sale’ information. “I accidently found the information,’ said Nancy, “and I bought it.” Now the fun starts for Nancy as she, and her willing band of workers, restore the old pub to some of its former grandeur. Jo Prochilo manages the Pub along side Ross Prochilo. Removing the old reception desk. Nancy was sad the old desk had to be removed, but it has to be ‘out with the old and in with the new.’ Theresa and Jo find tiles under the old carpet in the reception hall. Many Hay residents have fond memories of the Commercial as the place to be to celebrate all occasions and dance the night away. The Hotel is to be fully renovated; and features will include New Public Bar, Ladies Lounge, Cafe, Restaurant and Accommodation. The pub will continue trading during the renovations. An outdoor gazebo and gardens are one of the first stages, which Nancy hopes will be finished in time for Christmas, and will be a family friendly area. Next on the agenda will be the Cafe/Bistro which could be completed by January. After those renovations Nancy has a long list of items on her reno list, which “could take a while.” I'VE BEEN BANNED From the grocery store Yesterday I was at my local food store buying a large bag of dog food, for my loyal pet and was in the checkout queue when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think I had an elephant? So, since I'm retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the Dog Diet again. I added that I probably shouldn’t, because I ended up in hospital last time, but I'd lost 10 kilograms before I woke up in intensive care with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms. I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pockets with dog biscuits and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in the queue was now enthralled with my story.) Horrified, she asked me if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off the kerb to sniff an Irish Setter's bum and a car hit me. I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard. I'm now banned from my local food store. Better watch what you ask retired people. They have all the time in the world to think of daft things to say. This joke was taken from a face book post, we are not sure of the actual source of the article/joke, but it is too funny not to share. 23