I feel the need to tell this story anyway, as this sums up the man in a nutshell
About 6 months ago myself and the Enigma (as I think we should all start calling him from now) went out for a Saturday morning blat round Rivi. The usual Belmont/ice cream run frivolity.
It started raining towards the end of the ride so waterproofs were donned and we finished quite soggy. Got changed, chucked mucky wet gear in the back of his car and went for a pint.
On getting home I realise I've left my wet jacket in the back of his car.
So I ask him to bring my jacket the next time we're out. The next time we're out he forgets it.
So I ask him to bring my jacket the next time we're out. The next time we're out he forgets it.
So I ask him to bring my jacket the next time we're out. The next time we're out he forgets it.
So I ask him to bring my jacket the next time we're out. The next time we're out he forgets it.
So I ask him to bring my jacket the next time we're out. The next time we're out he forgets it.
So I ask him to bring my jacket the next time we're out. The next time we're out he forgets it.
So I ask him to bring my jacket the next time we're out. The next time we're out he forgets it.
You get the picture. He then changes his story and tells me he hasn't got it, and never had it. At this point it becomes apparent all is not well.
After much pressing on the issue (and threats of violence) he finally fesses up.
When he got back from the ride, he'd taken both our wet gear and put it where? In the washing machine perhaps? Of course not. He put the soaking-wet-through gear in the boot of the old car thats rusting on his drive, council-estate-stylee.
He then leaves said soggy gear for about 4 months. Of course, when he finally remembers its there (after repeated reminders from me) its got more mildew than a scout camp, and is transferred directly to the bin.
So he owes me a jacket. He's actually ended up owing me half a jacket as I take some responsibilty for being stupid enough to leave it with him. But I may have to kick him in the plums on general principle