trevtheturner
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NOAH
In the year 2005, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in England and said, "Once again the Earth has become wicked and over-populated and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of every living thing along with a few good humans."
He gave Noah the blueprints saying, "you have six months to build the Ark before I start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights." Six months later the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard, but no Ark. "Noah!" He roared, "I'm about to start the rain, where is the Ark?"
"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed. I need planning permission."
"I have been arguing with the Inspector about the need for a sprinkler system.
My neighbours claim that I have violated the conservation area by building the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations.
I had to go to appeal to the District Council for a decision. Then the Department of Transport demanded a bond be posted for the future costs of moving power lines and overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I argued that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it.
Getting the wood was another probblem, in order to save the spotted owl. I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go.
When I started gathering the animals, I got sued by the animal rights group. They insisted that I would be confining wild animals against their will. As well, they argued the accomodation would be too restrictive and it was cruel to put so many animals in a confined space.
Then the Environment Agency ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they had conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood
I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew.
Also, the Trades Unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Unioon workers with Ark building experience.
To make matters worse, the Tax Office have seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species.
So forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least ten years for me to finish this Ark."
Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine and a rainbow stretched across the sky. Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean, you're not going to destroy the world?"
"No," said the Lord, "the government beat me to it."
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Trev.
In the year 2005, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in England and said, "Once again the Earth has become wicked and over-populated and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of every living thing along with a few good humans."
He gave Noah the blueprints saying, "you have six months to build the Ark before I start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights." Six months later the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard, but no Ark. "Noah!" He roared, "I'm about to start the rain, where is the Ark?"
"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed. I need planning permission."
"I have been arguing with the Inspector about the need for a sprinkler system.
My neighbours claim that I have violated the conservation area by building the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations.
I had to go to appeal to the District Council for a decision. Then the Department of Transport demanded a bond be posted for the future costs of moving power lines and overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I argued that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it.
Getting the wood was another probblem, in order to save the spotted owl. I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go.
When I started gathering the animals, I got sued by the animal rights group. They insisted that I would be confining wild animals against their will. As well, they argued the accomodation would be too restrictive and it was cruel to put so many animals in a confined space.
Then the Environment Agency ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they had conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood
I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew.
Also, the Trades Unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Unioon workers with Ark building experience.
To make matters worse, the Tax Office have seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species.
So forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least ten years for me to finish this Ark."
Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine and a rainbow stretched across the sky. Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean, you're not going to destroy the world?"
"No," said the Lord, "the government beat me to it."
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Trev.
