We got lucky and found an inexpensive motel where we got a room that is almost apartment size for less then we paid last week for a regular room. I could get used to this, large living room with a kitchenette, big bed room with separate bath area. If we have to come back out here in Colorado, we are staying here. And they accept pets so Marvin and Freddie have tons of room to play instead of being right on top of me all day. Total win-win situation. Doesn’t quite feel as much like being in a motel, feels more like home.
Today I feel a bit manic so let’s go for broke and have a little bit of everything. Enjoy!
Joke for the Day
Preaching to a bear
A priest, a Pentecostal preacher, and a rabbi all served as chaplains to the students of Northern Michigan University in Marquette. They would get together two or three times a week for coffee and to talk shop.
One day, someone made the comment that preaching to people isn’t really all that hard. A real challenge would be to preach to a bear. One thing led to another, and they decided to do an experiment. They would all go out into the woods, find a bear, preach to it, and attempt to convert it.
Seven days later, they all came together to discuss their experience.
Father Flannery, who had his arm in a sling, was on crutches, and had various bandages on his body and limbs, went first. “Well,” he said, “I went into the woods to find me a bear. And when I found him, I began to read to him from the Catechism. Well, that bear wanted nothing to do with me and began to slap me around. So I quickly grabbed my holy water, sprinkled him and, Holy Mary Mother of God, he became as gentle as a lamb. The bishop is coming out next week to give him first communion and confirmation.”
Reverend Billy Bob spoke next. He was in a wheelchair, had one arm and both legs in casts, and had an IV drip. In his best fire-and-brimstone oratory, he claimed, “WELL, brothers, you KNOW that we don’t sprinkle! I went out and I FOUND me a bear. And then I began to read to my bear from God’s HOLY WORD! But that bear wanted nothing to do with me. So I took HOLD of him and we began to wrestle. We wrestled down one hill, UP another and DOWN another until we came to a creek. So I quickly DUNKED him and BAPTIZED his hairy soul. And just like you said, he became as gentle as a lamb. We spent the rest of the day praising Jesus.”
The priest and the reverend both looked down at the rabbi, who was lying in a hospital bed. He was in a body cast and traction with IVs and monitors running in and out of him. He was in really bad shape. The Rabbi looked up and said, “Looking back on it, circumcision may not have been the best way to start.”
5 responses to “Delaney’s World Chuckle for the Day #122”
tricia
December 2nd, 2008 at 18:32
I’d say manic might be a good mood for you. Great post. I’m happy for you that you got a nice motel with lots of room. (Loved the joke)
delaney55
December 2nd, 2008 at 22:13
Tricia:
I got such a kick out of the joke I had to throw it in. We are loving the extra room and this is gonna spoil us for sure.
Carla
December 3rd, 2008 at 22:03
Great joke! I guess you are pretty familiar with motel rooms. It probably feels great every time you pull up to your own home.
I like your “Demotivational” poster! There’s always a positive side to every situation, I guess, although some situations you have to look pretty danged hard.
I’m amazed at your “sticktoitiveness” and devotion to your blog! Good work, Delaney.
Betty
December 4th, 2008 at 00:22
Great Great Post! Funny joke, funny pics! What more can you ask for? lol!
delaney55
December 4th, 2008 at 08:50
Carla:
Glad you liked it. Some days it is harder than others to get motivated and post and I doubt it would be a huge loss if I quit, but I enjoy it and I guess we really do these for ourselves first and an audience second.
Betty:
Thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed it.