Ice cream cone!

[T1 Terry]

This is one of those emails that make you stop and think. It didn't belong in the jokes section, so this seemed to be the place, i hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It's another one of those gems from Casino John

For those who understand, no explanation is needed.
For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.



One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim , a short, balding golfer type about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.

When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Jim who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.

I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. "Along with heated apple pie," Jim added, completely unabashed.

We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.

The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim . I lunched on white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.
I smiled. He asked if he amused me.
I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.

How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? He laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is Possible.

I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.

This year I realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before."
"So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.

There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes. I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.
I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.


I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.

So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.."

With that, I called the waitress over. "I've changed my mind, " I said. "I want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream!"

[supersparky]

Bloody priceless Terry. Live the dream folks, live the dream

[glenda]

Fantastic Terry

None of us will see to-day again
Glenda

[Dot]

Or the good old cone either,

[Keith Morris]

"tanks" here--
CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM - the mind boggles
Keith.

[Greynomad]

Good one, Dottie!
After my cancer diagnosis, which meant a year in hospital and a bone-marrow transplant, I felt the same.
Joy & I have travelled lots, especially after she was able to retire at the end of 2009.
Almost 3 years on the road, seeing as much as possible of Oz, and enjoying the freedom. Maybe OS later...
Now we've decided on a Tree Change. Sold up after 25 years in the one house, bringing up the children here; and bought a house in Rutherglen. We move in January.
Still within reach of medical help & the Grandchildren, but out there on our own.
Looking forward to the new house.
We'll still be Grey-Nomadding north for winter...


I'll have chocolate icecream, too!

[homeless]

Bugger the chocolate icecream I want strawberry ripple or boysenberry. and if we are having it in a bloody cone I want a double.

As longs as Terry does not tell Margaret.

Regards
Brian