I really ought to be working, but...

I just had to share this little nugget of trivia with you. Certain businesses can be given what's called a "Royal Warrant" from the British monarchy. This is like becoming the crown's official supplier of whatever. Take, for example, Lea & Perrins, Royal purveyors of Worcheshtershercheeshershire sauce. Or Tanqueray, royal purveyors of gin. Or my personal favorite: CH Haygarth & Sons, Gun & Rifle Makers, Gunmakers to HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

Okay, so their royal warrant to the Queen Mother expired this year, being five years after her death and all, but still, come on! The Queen Mother had an official supplier of guns and rifles. If, at some point, she wanted to shoot something or someone, she wouldn't have had to rely on a common Baretta or, heaven forfend, a German-made piece or equipment like a Heckler and Koch, oh no. She had access to custom made rifles and guns. Did the Queen Mum want to pick off targets from a distance? Was she interested in range or target shooting? Or did she just want something concealable to keep in her purse with a maximum stopping power to weight ratio for her own sense of security? Either way, CH Haygarth and Sons had her covered, so she could keep you covered.

Man, royalty is a hoot!

Okay. Back to work. Honest. No more procrastination. Gotta get this paper done...