“Sorry I’m late, but I’ve got 13 chickens”
Our Monday afternoon French class is quite a source of quotable quotes and this week provided yet another. A new (well, old, to be honest) lady breezed in about quarter of an hour after the start time, introducing herself with the above announcement.
Follow that (I didn’t).
the only deadhead in the hameau 
I’m rarely ever late but I’ll keep this excuse handy just in case. 😀