The Farmer
A farmer stopped by the local mechanic shop to have his truck fixed.They couldn't do it while he waited, so he said he didn't live far and wouldjust walk home. ? On the way home he stopped at the hardware store and bought abucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped by the feed store andpicked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outsidethe store he now had a problem - how to carry his entire purchases home. ? ?
While he was scratching his head he was approached by a little oldlady who told him she was lost. She asked, Can you tell me how to getto 1600 Mockingbird Lane ?'The farmer said, 'Well, as a matter of fact, my farm is very close to that house I would walk you there but I can't carry this lot.' ? ?
The old lady suggested, 'Why don't you put the can of paint in the bucket. Carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm andcarry the goose in your other hand?' Why thank you very much,' he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home.
On the way he says 'Let's take my short cut and go down this alley.We'll be there in no time.' ?
The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said, I am alonely widow without a husband to defend me.. How do I know thatwhen we get in the alley you won't hold me up against the wall, pull upmy skirt, and have your way with me?' ? ?
The farmer said, 'Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket, a gallonof paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?' ? ?
The old lady replied, 'Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket,put the paint on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens.
