Hell or Heaven?

JohnO · 08-29-2004, 01:54 PM

While walking down the street one day a Senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies.

His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you." "No problem, just let me in," says the man.

"Well, I'd like to but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose were to spend eternity." "Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the senator.

"I'm sorry but we have our rules." And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a club and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him. Everyone is very happy and in evening dress.

They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at expense of the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne. Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that, before he realizes it, it is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises. The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.
"Now it's time to visit heaven."

So, 24 hours pass with the head of state joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns. "Well then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity."

The senator reflects for a minute, then the senator answers: "Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell."

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.

Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags. The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder.

"I don't understand," stammers the senator. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and club, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now all there is a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?" The devil looks at him, smiles and says,

"Yesterday we were campaigning...... Today you voted

beamer · 09-06-2004, 06:25 PM

'Good one John .

Surely am glad I don't care anything about golf. I enjoy music more!

Cindy

JohnO · 09-06-2004, 06:37 PM

Whay type of music Cindy?

John

beamer · 09-09-2004, 05:12 PM

Country and Western -of course, John! I didn't know there was any other kind. You mean there is?

Cindy

JohnO · 09-09-2004, 05:16 PM

Both Country and Western :-)

Not my cup of tea I'm afraid :-) Too much yeeeeeharrrring for my taste :-)

John

beamer · 09-09-2004, 05:33 PM

Yes John, both Country and Western and just for your information it is Yeeeeee-Haaaaaaw!!!! I used to didn't care much for it until I married my first husband who was a D. J. (and also many other things which I won't mention!!!! >

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), for a country/western radion station. It kind of gets into you blood.

I also like good old rock and roll and Big Band music.

How about your self?

Cindy

JohnO · 09-09-2004, 05:42 PM

Just joking with you Cindy. My musical tastes are quite varied and also like a bit of C&W.

Have a listen to a young Australian C&W called The Waifs if you get the chance

http://www.thewaifs.com/

John

beamer · 09-09-2004, 05:53 PM

Thanks for the link John, I'll check into that tomorrow. I'm done for the evening.

I did pick up my new sump today in Dallas.

Its about 44 gls and set up as skimmer>return< fuge. It's 40" X 16" X16". Once I ever get around to breaking down my tank to change out the sand bed, I'll switch out my sumps. The one I have now is 14 gl with a DIY fuge. Its was set up back asswards. Fuge>skimmer>return.

Have a good evening!

Cindy

JohnO · 09-09-2004, 06:01 PM

Well, sounds like you will be busy then :-)

John

beamer · 09-09-2004, 06:12 PM

Maybe a little busier than I'd like . My tank guy out of Dallas appears to be backing out on me. He was also going to move the tank a few feet down the wall for me and redo the plumbing, hook up my osmolator plus he has all the buckets and tubs for the rock and coral once it is broken down. I guess I'll have to go buy all those tubs my self and see if the owner of petland can help me out. ANother reason why I wanted the other guy is because he does a beautiful job of aquascaping.

It looks like I'll be learning how to plumb. Marc showed me everything I needed to do and how to do it now I just need to go ahead and order the stuff for it.

Off to bed for this old woman!

Cindy