Racing Greens

Emma and Alan have never been so exhausted in their lives. They worked solidly last week, taking it in turns to arrive in time for the 8 o’clock delivery, the other one getting to work at 9. Then they prepare all the food and open the shop at 11.30.

They’re starting to get their first orders for deliveries, so Alan goes out and delivers those between 10.30 and 12. The shop is then already fairly busy between 12 and 1.30. They close at 2.30, clear up and then deliver leaflets, posters and coupons to local offices. They get back at 5, Alan cashes up and does the admin while Emma works on designing more promotional materials, getting them printed or copied at the local copy shop and working on the menu. They tend to finish at between ...

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