"I got in a fight with a really big guy, and he said, "I'm going to mop the floor with your face." I said. "You'll be sorry." He said, "Oh yeah? Why?" I said, "Well, you wont be able to get into the corners very well." (I KNOW its a dumb joke, but I am known for liking dumb jokes)
Once in awhile I send Paul a text just to let him know I'm thinking of him, and hope his work day is not going too badly. I thought this joke would give him a chuckle too, so I put him in the 'send' field and sent.
Last night Paul told me he DID NOT appreciate the joke. He was in a meeting, checked his incoming and reacted immediately to the "I got in a fight with a really big guy"......... He told me his heart was in his throat.
Three thoughts came to my mind, as I giggled and tried to give him a sincere apology:
- Doesn't he read things to the end before jumping to a conclusion?
- Does he even think for a split second that I would "get in a fight with a really big guy"?! Where does that come from???
- Wow. This is one serious dude. Which I thought was funny.
Gabe called last night asking me to re-send his flight information for his visit in a few weeks. He told me the story of getting stuck in the elevator at his apartment complex. It was pretty funny, though I know at the time he didn't think so, nor would have I. He was retrieving his laundry from the first floor when the elevator stopped between the third and fourth floor. He tried the elevator phone - didn't work. He tried the buzzer - didn't work. He yelled and kicked and it was really really hot. (being Florida) His phone was in his unit. Finally someone heard him and called the Fire Dept. who came and pulled him out of the top. I don't know if they pulled his laundry out too.
It could have been a lot worse, the only damage was a sore back from all the kicking. When nobody gets hurt, it's all pretty funny.
Sincerely,
Elfscooter
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