In an unexpected and last-minute turn of events, I needed to visit the Sierra Leone High Commission today. In my hand, I was required to have an important printed document, which was unfortunately still languishing on my USB stick.
Hobs Reprographics, 2 doors down from the embassy, swooped into save the day like a helicopter of badass Navy SEALs parachuting into the jungle. I walked in, handed over my flash drive, and 3 minutes later was given a dossier full of classified state secrets, a titanium briefcase stuffed with £100 notes, and platinum watch that shoots laser beams AND folds my laundry.
Sigh. Hobs is awesome, but not THAT awesome. Instead, I was handed the documents I wanted. But actually Hobs IS that awesome, because the really nice man behind the counter refused to let me pay for them. Hobs to the rescue!
Off to the Sierra Leone High Commission I went, important papers safely in hand. Why? It's a long story, but I promise it has nothing to do with an internationally jet-setting secret agent. Although If I was a top-level super spy, I certainly wouldn't tell you, would I? read more