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We've had a small turn of events here at the LDS Humor Blog and we hope you won't be disappointed at this announcement. Although we've loved posting fun stories, and we've enjoyed bringing you a smile every week, we're finding that other endeavors—church callings and writing obligations—are making it difficult for us to continue posting weekly. For the time being, we're switching to a monthly post, and hope that you'll still check back with us regularly. We've enjoyed the friendships we've made here and don't want to lose you!
And now, for July's monthly post ....
Have all of you recovered from your July 4th celebrations? And did you remember to wear sunscreen while you stood for three hours, watching a parade? Just in case you're feeling a touch of sunburn, or down-in-the-dumps because the holiday is almost over, here's a little something to bring a smile.
The Helicopter Ride
Photo © Bumblebee Photo/ByTheBecks
Ken and his wife, Edna, went to the state fair every year, and every year Ken would say, “Edna, I’d like to ride in that helicopter.”
Edna always replied, “I know Ken, but that helicopter ride is fifty bucks, and fifty bucks is fifty bucks”
One year Ken and Edna went to the fair, and Ken said, “Edna, I’m 75 years old. If I don’t ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance.”
To which Edna replied, "Ken, that helicopter ride is fifty bucks, and fifty bucks is fifty bucks”
The pilot overheard the couple and said, “Folks I’ll make you a deal. I’ll take the both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and don’t say a word I won’t charge you a penny! But if you say one word it’s fifty dollars.”
Ken and Edna agreed and up they went.
The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not a word was heard. He did his daredevil tricks over and over again,
But still not a word ...
When they landed, the pilot turned to Ken and said, “By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn’t. I’m impressed!”
Ken replied, “Well, to tell you the truth, I almost said something when Edna fell out, but you know, fifty bucks is fifty bucks!”
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