Ian, that was priceless mate,

a salesman went into a country inn for a swift pint before going home and whilst he was there a local farmer came in with a donkey, the farmer went to the middle of the room and proclamed that he would give any man a hundred pounds if he could make his donkey laugh, the salesman stood up and said he would like to take that bet. he led the donkey to the corner of the bar and whispered something in its ear. the donkey pricked up his ears then fell about laughing. the rather disgruntled farmer handed over the money and left looking somewhat annoyed.
a week later the same salesman was in the pub when the farmer came in with the donkey. the farmer saw the salesman and changed his bet, he said if anyone can make my donkey cry i will give them one hundred pounds, the salesman took this bet also, led the donkey to one side, he stood with his back to the farmer, looked to be showing the animal something and then the poor donkey burst into tears, the poor thing was inconsolable.
the farmer true to his word handed over the money to the salesman and said, before i go please tell me, what did you say to my donkey to make him laugh? that was easy said the salesman, i just told him i had a bigger “tool” than he did, the farmer said that would definitly make any donkey laugh but how did you make him cry?…..

i proved it!!!!!!..

coat on and taxi called………………..

Greg

just reading the forgotten soldier by Guy Sager, an exellent read, it tells of the horrors of total war with no holds barred and nothing glossed over, recently read, i desserted Rommel by Gunther behneman(sp?) well worth getting hold of.
Greg

unfortunatly i can not attend, i have not been able to get the day off work, please could someone pass on my respects for me,
my donation will be in the post as soon as possable, please put it 50/50,
thank you and appologies, i’ll be thinking of Steve on that day and will raise a glass to him on the evening.
Greg

YES!!!!!!!!

Landyman, that’s twice you’ve helped me today! I was sure it was one of Steves, but could I recall? I was telling it on Sunday night.

Hiya Snapper mate, funnily enough i was telling that joke on sunday night too i was at aeroventure and it gave everyone a good laugh.

glad to be of service.
Greg

As my Mother in Law said she’d like to dance on my grave, I’m being buried at sea.

priceless mate 😀

me?. heck just cremate me and when it comes to winter there will be something to grit the path with :diablo:

Greg

the forum and all you guys in it have certainly helped and educated my quite alot, and this week has seen me with tears in my eyes for someone who i never met in person,

here’s one that Steve sent me via pm, not sure if its pc or not but it was the cause of my coffee going all over my monitor and keyboard.

Two Palestinian women are looking through a family album…

“This is my oldest son Mahmud,” says Aisha. “He was born 24 years ago.”

“Yes, I remember what a cute little fellow he was as a baby,” says Atifa cheerfully.

“He’s a martyr now, though,” Aisha confides.

“Oh, so sad, dear,” says Atifa.

“And this is my second son, Khaled. He was born 21 years ago.”

“Oh, yes, I remember him,” says Atifa happily, “He had such lovely curly hair when he was born”.

“He’s a martyr too…” says Aisha quietly.

“Oh gracious me…” says Atifa.

“And this is my third son. My baby. My beautiful Ahmed,” says Aisha. “He was born just 18 years ago”, she coos.

“Yes” says Atifa enthusiastically, “I remember how smart he looked when he first started school.”

“He recently became a martyr also,” says Aisha, with tears in her eyes.

After a pause and a deep sigh, Atifa looks wistfully at the photographs and says…

“They blow up so fast, don’t they?”

Greg
(coat fastened and seeing myself out)

good night Steve rest thee well.

Hiya Lee, me and Rita called in at the museum when the canberra and jetstream were being put inside, it was a spur of the moment thing to come down so i didn’t have time to pm you, sorry mate. i will be calling in again some time soon though and promise to give you a shout next time.
all the best.
Greg

quote…..If you wish to give flowers that is up to you as individuals, or donations to something Steve felt strongly for.

if i may be so bold as to suggest something folks,

in Steves own words from the millionare thread….
Most important gift. An immediate and massive pay rise to all the staff working in radiography at Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge. Because they’ve just given us mum back.

a donation to the unit?. just an idea folks.
Greg Wilson