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cmt · May 29th, 2002, 07:11 AM

This was sent to me by a friend today and I thought I would share it with you all. Hopefully it will make a few people on here smile too

Colin.

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years.

He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like Mother of Pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.

He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?"

"This is Heaven, sir," the man answered.

"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.

"Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up." The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

"Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveler asked.

"I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets."

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog. After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road which led through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside,leaning against a tree and reading a book.

"Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water?"

"Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there". The man pointed to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate. "Come on in."

"How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog.

"There should be a bowl by the pump." They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.

The traveler filled the bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree waiting for them.

"What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.

"This is Heaven," was the answer.

"Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven, too."

"Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's Hell."

"Doesn't it make you mad for them to use heaven's name like that?"

"No. I can see how you might think so, but we're just happy that they screen out the folks who'll leave their best friends behind."

Soooo................

Sometimes, we wonder why friends keep forwarding jokes to us without writing a word, maybe this could explain:

When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do? You forward jokes.
When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact, you forward jokes.
When you have something to say, but don't know what, and don't know how, you forward jokes.
And to let you know that you are still remembered, you are still important, you are still loved, you are still cared for, guess what you get?

A forwarded joke.

So my friend, next time if you get a joke, don't think that you've been sent just another forwarded joke, but that you've been thought of today and your friend on the other end of your computer wanted to send you a smile...

Have a great day!

mikey · May 29th, 2002, 07:18 AM

Yep. You made me smile.

Great sentiment. Ta for that.

MiniBloke · May 29th, 2002, 07:30 AM

great stuff

ELISEBOY · May 29th, 2002, 07:45 AM

hehe

well it put a smile on my face!

Washy · May 29th, 2002, 07:51 AM

Nice one

Dom · May 29th, 2002, 07:57 AM

I don't get it

Dom

MINIjewel · May 29th, 2002, 09:10 AM

Thanks. I needed that.

spanky2k · May 29th, 2002, 09:17 AM

Aww!! That's sweet!!! (My soft spot is dogs). Very nice little story!

macncheese · May 29th, 2002, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
I don't get it

Dom

Thats because you have no friends!

just kidding.

--
Cheese
who better be able to take his Cooper S with him

Colorado "S" · May 29th, 2002, 09:21 AM

Unfortunately this is very timely for me as Duffy (my dog since childhood) may not live through the day today.

MINIjewel · May 29th, 2002, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Colorado "S"
Unfortunately this is very timely for me as Duffy (my dog since childhood) may not live through the day today.

I am also a dog person, and understand your sadness. My sympathies.

Washy · May 29th, 2002, 09:30 AM

My sympathies too. I would be lost without my two rough collies..

Neil

cmt · May 29th, 2002, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Colorado "S"
Unfortunately this is very timely for me as Duffy (my dog since childhood) may not live through the day today.

Sorry to hear that. I too know what it is like to lose longtime pets. Hopefully the underlying message still gave you hope. My symapthies go to you.
Col.

Colorado "S" · May 29th, 2002, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cmt

Sorry to hear that. I too know what it is like to lose longtime pets. Hopefully the underlying message still gave you hope. My symapthies go to you.
Col.

Yes, yes it did. I enjoyed your post a lot. Thank you cmt. And thanks to MINIJewel and the rest of you for your thoughts too.

We've been together for the last 15 years, and while it is comforting to reflect on his long and happy life, it sure doesn't make things much easier.

Dom · May 29th, 2002, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by macncheese

Thats because you have no friends!

just kidding.

--
Cheese
who better be able to take his Cooper S with him

lol

Dom

Dogger · May 29th, 2002, 11:50 AM

Cheers Col..after reading some of the more downbeat Club Politics threads, this one came as a welcome tonic..

cmt · May 29th, 2002, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dogger
Cheers Col..after reading some of the more downbeat Club Politics threads, this one came as a welcome tonic..

that was the plan, glad it worked

AidenL · May 29th, 2002, 03:39 PM

Anyone else got any jokes ??

Maybe this could be the club joke thread ??

cmt · May 29th, 2002, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Anyone else got any jokes ??

Maybe this could be the club joke thread ??

I have, but the thread would have to be rated PG

Sejanus · May 29th, 2002, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Colorado "S"
Unfortunately this is very timely for me as Duffy (my dog since childhood) may not live through the day today.

I have been through that myself a couple of times in the last few years and its awful, but I bet Duffy had a great 15 years and that's something to treasure. Sincerest sympathy from me and my 3 "girls." (one of whom is currently spreading mud all over the living room floor, sigh)

May 29th, 2002, 07:11 AM	#1
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 1,211 Offline	Why we forward jokes... This was sent to me by a friend today and I thought I would share it with you all. Hopefully it will make a few people on here smile too Colin. A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like Mother of Pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?" "This is Heaven, sir," the man answered. "Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked. "Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up." The man gestured, and the gate began to open. "Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveler asked. "I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets." The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog. After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road which led through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside,leaning against a tree and reading a book. "Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water?" "Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there". The man pointed to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate. "Come on in." "How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog. "There should be a bowl by the pump." They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree waiting for them. "What do you call this place?" the traveler asked. "This is Heaven," was the answer. "Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven, too." "Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's Hell." "Doesn't it make you mad for them to use heaven's name like that?" "No. I can see how you might think so, but we're just happy that they screen out the folks who'll leave their best friends behind." Soooo................ Sometimes, we wonder why friends keep forwarding jokes to us without writing a word, maybe this could explain: When you are very busy, but still want to keep in touch, guess what you do? You forward jokes. When you have nothing to say, but still want to keep contact, you forward jokes. When you have something to say, but don't know what, and don't know how, you forward jokes. And to let you know that you are still remembered, you are still important, you are still loved, you are still cared for, guess what you get? A forwarded joke. So my friend, next time if you get a joke, don't think that you've been sent just another forwarded joke, but that you've been thought of today and your friend on the other end of your computer wanted to send you a smile... Have a great day! Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp Last edited by cmt : May 29th, 2002 at 07:18 AM.

May 29th, 2002, 07:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 18,485 Offline	Nice one Black to the future....

May 29th, 2002, 09:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
MINIjewel I'm baaaaack!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI USA Local Time: 11:27 AM Posts: 2,352 Offline	Thanks. I needed that. Snow creates a chemical imbalance in most peoples brains that makes them forget how to drive.

May 29th, 2002, 09:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
spanky2k MINI2 Crash Test Driver Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brighton Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 1,384 Offline	Aww!! That's sweet!!! (My soft spot is dogs). Very nice little story! Spanky2k Officially the worst MINI driver in the Universe!!!

May 29th, 2002, 09:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Colorado "S" MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Local Time: 09:27 AM Posts: 416 Offline	Unfortunately this is very timely for me as Duffy (my dog since childhood) may not live through the day today. Dave @ MCO MINI5280

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May 29th, 2002, 07:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
mikey MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 04:27 PM Posts: 98 Offline	Yep. You made me smile. Great sentiment. Ta for that.

May 29th, 2002, 07:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
MiniBloke MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 285 Offline	great stuff

May 29th, 2002, 07:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	hehe well it put a smile on my face!

May 29th, 2002, 07:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 8,516 Offline	I don't get it Dom

May 29th, 2002, 09:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
macncheese MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 12:27 PM Posts: 1,224 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dom I don't get it Dom Thats because you have no friends! just kidding. -- Cheese who better be able to take his Cooper S with him

May 29th, 2002, 09:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
MINIjewel I'm baaaaack!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI USA Local Time: 11:27 AM Posts: 2,352 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Colorado "S" Unfortunately this is very timely for me as Duffy (my dog since childhood) may not live through the day today. I am also a dog person, and understand your sadness. My sympathies. Snow creates a chemical imbalance in most peoples brains that makes them forget how to drive.

May 29th, 2002, 09:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 18,485 Offline	My sympathies too. I would be lost without my two rough collies.. Neil Black to the future....

May 29th, 2002, 09:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 1,211 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Colorado "S" Unfortunately this is very timely for me as Duffy (my dog since childhood) may not live through the day today. Sorry to hear that. I too know what it is like to lose longtime pets. Hopefully the underlying message still gave you hope. My symapthies go to you. Col. Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

May 29th, 2002, 10:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Colorado "S" MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Local Time: 09:27 AM Posts: 416 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cmt Sorry to hear that. I too know what it is like to lose longtime pets. Hopefully the underlying message still gave you hope. My symapthies go to you. Col. Yes, yes it did. I enjoyed your post a lot. Thank you cmt. And thanks to MINIJewel and the rest of you for your thoughts too. We've been together for the last 15 years, and while it is comforting to reflect on his long and happy life, it sure doesn't make things much easier.

May 29th, 2002, 10:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 8,516 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by macncheese Thats because you have no friends! just kidding. -- Cheese who better be able to take his Cooper S with him lol Dom

May 29th, 2002, 11:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dogger Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Leeds (Garforth) Local Time: 04:27 PM Posts: 358 Offline	Cheers Col..after reading some of the more downbeat Club Politics threads, this one came as a welcome tonic..

May 29th, 2002, 03:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 1,211 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dogger Cheers Col..after reading some of the more downbeat Club Politics threads, this one came as a welcome tonic.. that was the plan, glad it worked Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

May 29th, 2002, 03:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 41,505 Offline	Anyone else got any jokes ?? Maybe this could be the club joke thread ?? *Global Moderator*

May 29th, 2002, 03:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 1,211 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Anyone else got any jokes ?? Maybe this could be the club joke thread ?? I have, but the thread would have to be rated PG Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

May 29th, 2002, 04:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
Sejanus MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 09:27 AM Posts: 4,321 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Colorado "S" Unfortunately this is very timely for me as Duffy (my dog since childhood) may not live through the day today. I have been through that myself a couple of times in the last few years and its awful, but I bet Duffy had a great 15 years and that's something to treasure. Sincerest sympathy from me and my 3 "girls." (one of whom is currently spreading mud all over the living room floor, sigh)

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