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Canny Widow
Posted: 12 Sep 2015, 17:33
by Tomliner
Scottish woman goes to the local newspaper office to place the obituary for her recently deceased husband. The obit editor informs her that there is a charge of 50 pence per word.
She pauses, reflects, and then she says, "Well, then, let it read, 'Angus MacPherson died'."
Amused at the woman's thrift, the editor tells her that there is a seven word minimum for all obituaries.
She thinks it over and in a few seconds says, "In that case, let it read.......
'Angus MacPherson died. Golf clubs for sale. 
EricT
Re: Canny Widow
Posted: 12 Sep 2015, 18:57
by Dev One
Now what could one say about one's wife?
Good one
Keith
Re: Canny Widow
Posted: 12 Sep 2015, 20:19
by Vancouver
Every mickle makes a muckle.
Re: Canny Widow
Posted: 12 Sep 2015, 21:25
by nigelb
Very ..... er ,,,, economical those Scots,.
Nigel²
Re: Canny Widow
Posted: 13 Sep 2015, 04:08
by Airspeed
Dev One wrote:Now what could one say about one's wife?
Good one
Keith
Mrs McPherson died. Attractive young housekeeper required.
Re: Canny Widow
Posted: 13 Sep 2015, 07:31
by Dev One
Good idea.......& why not?
Keith