[Promotum] How to get family to visit

[Edmund A. Hintz]

Credit to Squirrel Bait for this one:


A father who lives in Los Angeles called his son Russell in New York and 
says, "Russell, I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your 
mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough."

"Pop, what are you talking about," Russell screams.

"We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the old man says. 
"We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so You can 
call your sister Holly in Chicago, and tell her," and he hangs up.

Frantic, Russell calls Holly, who explodes on the phone. "Like heck 
they're getting divorced," she shouts. " I'll take care of this." She 
calls Los Angeles immediately, and screams at the old man. " You are NOT 
getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling 
Russell back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a 
thing. DO YOU HEAR ME?" and hangs up. (A family trait.)

The old man puts down the phone, and turns to his wife..." Okay," he 
says, "they're coming for Thanksgiving and paying their own fares....Any 
ideas for Christmas?"




Peace,

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