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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Expensive Funeral

Meredith’s Jack over at New Twist, After All These Years is at it again.  Hope you enjoy!
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A man named Bill died. In his will, he asked for an elaborate funeral and his will allocated $100,000 dollars to cover its expenses.    
 
As the last guests departed the affair, his wife Nancy turned to her oldest and dearest friend. 

"Ah well, Bill would be pleased," she  said.
 

"You're right," replied Mary, who lowered her voice and leaned in  close.

"So go on, how much did this really cost?'" 
 

"All of it," said Nancy.  "One hundred thousand." 

"Oh no!!" Mary exclaimed, "I mean, it was very grand, but $100,000?!!" 
 

Nancy answered, "Well the funeral was $12,000. I donated $1,500 to church. The whisky, wine and snacks were another $1,500... and the rest went for the Memorial Stone."

Mary computed  quickly.
 

"For the love of God Nancy, $85,000 for a Memorial Stone? 

HOW BIG IS IT?" 
 

So Nancy showed her...
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memorial stone

Works for me! Open-mouthed smile


12 comments:

  1. Now that's my idea of a memorial stone! LoL. I guess Nancy will certainly remember Bill :)

    Thanks for another great giggle Cat and Jack.

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. I agree Roz...I would certainly remember with a rock like that! ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  2. That's not a stone. That's a rock! You two should have your own talk show.

    Thanks!
    Ella

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    1. LOL Ella...good point. Hmmm...not sure about a talk show. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  3. Cat,
    When he showed that one to me this mroning, I told Jack you would love it.
    Meredith

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    1. And you were so right Mere! :D

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  4. Yeah, I agree. That's a rock! good one.

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    1. Happy you enjoyed it Alison. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  5. Hi Cat, I like the idea for this memorial stone/rock. Clever Nancy. :)

    hugs

    Nina

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    1. I agree Nina...Nancy is very clever. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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    1. Happy to give you a chuckle Sunny. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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