Mar 04 2008
Candy Gram
Did I ever tell you about the time my BIL nearly killed MotherDear? BIL was traveling on business and was only a few hours from the Deep South so he decided to surprise us for a short visit. He rented a car and drove to the Yellow House, armed with wine and beer. Oh yes, he is and will always be my favoroite BIL!
Dad was taking his afternoon nap. The doorbell rang. MotherDear looked through the peephole, but it was covered. So she meekly asked..
Who’s there?
Excuse me, but Who is there, please?
Candy Gram.
MotherDear quickly turned the dead bolt on the door and ran down the hall like a Thundering Herd of Elephants, terror mounting all the way. (Yes, she is still quite spry!)
She shook Dad awake saying “Someone’s at the door and he won’t tell me who he is. He just keeps saying ‘Candy Gram’ and he’s covered up the peephole”.
Dad got up, walked down the hall and looked through the peephole. Because BIL had tipped his head down, all Dad could see was BIL’s hat. Dad opened the door.
BIL was now in stitches, and no doubt, feeling quite pleased with himself.
Even after several seconds of staring at BIL, Dad & MotherDear were in total shock and couldn’t register who this Land Shark was.
Needless to say, we won’t be doing that anymore. I explained to BIL that while Land Shark is quite amusing, Dad is now 79 years old and MotherDear is 73, and somehow they didn’t appreciate the humor in it quite as much as he did. It may be a good idea to call ahead next time.
And bring more wine!
5 responses so far
The very best job I could ever imagine is one that would pay me to think… and the currency would be wine!
Oh yeah! Now I remember! He so planned the whole thing! I’ll bet he is still laughing!
LOL! Candy Gram. Wine is better than candy.
I think he’d be my favorite BIL too! I’m still laughing thanks!
PooPoo wanted me to tell you thank you for your nice comment. She thinks she needs a new name too!
–JB
That is hysterical from here and for one who was not on the inside of the house when the bell rang!
I’ll bet the wine was especially good that night!