A Farmer's Tale

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A farmer stops at the garage to have his Land Rover repaired. Unfortunately it can't be done immediately so he decides to walk home after picking up a few bits from the local shops.

He buys two chickens and a goose, then remembers he needs a bucket and five litres of paint. Coming out of the shop he suddenly remembers that he hasn’t got his Landy. He tries his best but just can’t manage to pick all his stuff up. As he stands there scratching his head an old lady stops by and asks him if he can tell her the way to 105 Covert Lane, please?

The farmer replies "Actually I live not far from there, so I’ll walk you there. But first I have to figure out how to pick this lot up."

The old lady surveys the situation then says "Well, first you need to put the paint tin in the bucket and carry it in one hand. Then put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in the other hand." He does as advised and, lo, it works and off they go.

On the way he says "Let’s take this short cut. It's a bit dark and narrow but will save us a good 10 minutes."

The old lady stops, "Well, I’m not sure. I'm a lonely widow. How to I know you won’t throw me against the wall and have your wicked way with me?"

The farmer replies "Good God! How do you think I could do that to you- what with carrying all that stuff!"

She old lady smiles and replies "I tell you what. Set the goose down, cover it with the bucket, put the paint on top and I’ll hold the chickens!"
 
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