Thursday 3 June 2021

Door-to-door-to-door

 

Oooops!!! It was bound to happen. Someone wrote in about yesterday's post where I said I was a door-to-door salesman.

"Did you really sell doors door-to-door?" she asked.

The answer is Yes. I had two doors strapped to my back and I carried two suitcases. One full of hinges and the other one full of door handles. I also had a catalogue of all sorts of doors made in all types of wood, or plastic, or metal or whatever.  

I called from door-to-door encouraging people to buy a new front door, or a back door, or a door for any room in the house. I sold all types of doors for all occasions. Cupboard doors, wardrobe doors, fridge doors, doors for the washing machine or the dishwasher or the microwave oven. Any kind of door, I would have it in the catalogue and I could sell it.

Also doors for the shed in the garden. Or any other out-building like garage doors. I even sold car doors should anyone need a replacement for their car. Admittedly, there was not much demand for car doors when calling on people door-to-door. So I went to car factories instead. They were not interested because they said their car bodies came with doors already fitted in them. But I was not deterred. I managed to sell car doors for a group of people going on an expedition in the jungle. I told them that if it gets very hot they can always open the car door window!

So please, dear friends, if ever you have any doubts about the veracity of what I say here, do not hesitate either to leave a comment or write to me at the address at the top of this blog.

My door is always open. Which defeats the object of having a door really. Especially since I am out in the garden right now typing on my laptop. 

Now there's a thought ... why do pants have zippers at the front and not a door? Here is a new business opportunity I think.

25 comments:

  1. ...I have always been intrigued by doors. What mysteries lie on the other side?

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    1. I assure you, Tom, there is no intrigue or mystery on the other side of a door. Normally, both sides are similar. I have sold many doors to know that. There may however be intrigue and mystery behind a door which is shut depending on what or who is in the room. I have even had customers who asked me to paint doors on the walls of their house. Nothing behind - just a brick wall. That was intriguing I must say. In one room, I painted seven doors plus the original, real, door to the room. After a few drinks, it was difficult to get out of that room to go to the bathroom.

      God bless.

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  2. Tents have doors with zippers. :)

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    1. I actually fitted an electric metal door to a tent. The police arrested me for loitering with intent!

      God bless, Bill.

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  3. "My door is always open . . ." Now, that's funny, Victor!
    Blessings!

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    1. So glad I made you laugh, Martha.

      God bless always.

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  4. Door to door - door salesperson. What an interesting vocation. I'm sure you were good at it too. Thanks for always entertaining us. Have a blest day.

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    1. I once tried to sell a revolving door to an undecided customer. We were going round in circles.

      God bless you, Nells.

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  5. You may be onto something, Victor! And if all else fails, perhaps the police could use car doors as riot control shields.

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    1. There are many uses for doors, Mevely. I've invented doors for bicycles.

      God bless.

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  6. Dearest Victor,
    You used this now as a 'rotating' door as I've read it here before!
    Would have loved to actually see you do this job.
    How is your back after all those years? Must be something wrong because you are fantasizing about a front door for your pants...
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. In life, Mariette, it is all about doors. Doors are opportunities to new beginnings ... new adventures ... new horizons. My great-grand-father, on his death bed, told me, "there are two words you should know which will open many doors for you in life they are PULL and PUSH".

      God bless.

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  7. Doors are kinda bulky. But, they do open to all sorts of possibilities.

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    1. As one door shuts, another opens outwards and hits me in the face.

      God bless, Susan.

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  8. Such a huge variety in doors - I like taking pictures of them.

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  9. The reason to have a door is to leave it open so you will look more welcoming, of course!

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    1. Doors are meant to keep people away, surely.

      God bless, Mimi.

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    2. I wonder if the same thing could be said for doors on trousers :-)

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    3. It depends who has the key, Kathy.

      God bless.

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  10. AND you said: if ever you have any doubts about the veracity of what I say here, do not hesitate .......... So I am wondering......
    But then about replacing the zipper.... Hold that thought.
    Thanks for a fun read. Try to be good!
    Sherry & jack

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    1. It's all true, Jack. Honest it is. I have never lied in my life.

      Keep smiling and God bless you both.

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