Wednesday, September 2, 2009

How to Call the Police When You're Old...

George Phillips , an elderly man, from Meridian, Mississippi,was going up to bed, when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light, but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things. He phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" He said "No," but some people are breaking into my garden shed and stealing from me. Then the police dispatcher said "All patrols are busy. You should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available."

George said, "Okay." He hung up the phone and counted to 30. Then he phoned the police again. "Hello,I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed.. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I just shot and killed them both, the dogs are eating them right now" and he hung up.

Within five minutes, six Police Cars, a SWAT Team,a Helicopter, two Fire Trucks, a Paramedic, and an Ambulance showed up at the Phillips' residence, and caught the burglars red-handed. One of the Policemen said to George , "I thought you said that you'd shot them!" George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"

Don't mess with old people!

(Snopes.com says this is not a true story, thank goodness...
but it sure would work!)

Thanks Aunt B. for another great email!

8 comments:

  1. My day has just started with an enormous smile. I hope you have a wonderful day.

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  2. I needed this laugh today. thank you very much... Buttt you have changed to Autumn colors,which ,I admit are pretty but its such a lonesome time... I wish it would stay summer always.

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  3. If not for the sadness, this would be hysterical!! I can see it working any precinct across the country. LOL

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  4. Oh my - - - - I almost wish it WAS a true story 'cause it's soooooo good!

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  5. I've seen this one before, but it's always good for a laugh. I notice that you've changed the picture on your header. I guess this is for fall.

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  6. Great story! That Aunt B.! She is the best!

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  7. What a hoot! Totally needed that this morning, thanks!

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  8. Sometimes, we had the same problems over here too. So, annoying! What's going on with the police force? Aren't they suppose to help when we needed them!

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