The Priest and the Frog

Jimbuna · 01-03-10, 03:30 PM

Old Father O'Malley was strolling through the church grounds one sunny summer evening, when he came upon a little frog sitting by a tree. "My Lord," he said, picking it up: "You're the saddest, most forlorn-looking frog I've ever seen. I only wish you could speak, so that you might tell me your troubles."

The frog replied, "Actually, I can. You see, I was once a choirboy in this very parish. One day I offended a passing Gypsy, and she put a curse on me that turned me into a talking frog."

"Incredible!" said Father O'Malley. "Is there anything I might do to help you?"

"Actually yes, there is. The Gypsy said that if I can find somebody to take me home and let me sleep in their bed, the curse will be lifted and I'll be back to normal."

"Well," said Father O'Malley, "the good Lord teaches us to be charitable. I think I can manage that."

So Father O'Malley picked up the little frog and put it in his pocket. That night he placed it gently on the pillow beside him and drifted off into a long, dreamy sleep. When he awoke the next morning, the frog had turned back into a choirboy, just as it had said it would.

And that, Your Honour, is the case for the defence...

GoldenRivet · 01-03-10, 04:56 PM

Skybird · 01-03-10, 05:13 PM

Hahaha!

Platapus · 01-03-10, 05:31 PM

It COULD happen!!

Jimbuna · 01-03-10, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

It COULD happen!!

Not on my watch.......I hope

Reece · 01-03-10, 06:58 PM

Now that was an unexpected end!!

Good one Jim!

01-03-10, 09:39 PM

THAT was a good one!

Sailor Steve · 01-03-10, 10:29 PM

HEY! Stop stealin' my material.

You...you...you...jokestealer, you!

Jimbuna · 01-04-10, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

HEY! Stop stealin' my material.

You...you...you...jokestealer, you!

How many choir boys errrr frogs have you slept with?

frau kaleun · 01-04-10, 11:05 AM

"Stealing" really is overstating it, I think. He should know by now that his court documents are a matter of public record.

Sailor Steve · 01-04-10, 11:28 AM

'S okay. I posted it up in a slightly different version at least two years ago, so most of the folks who read it are either gone or don't remember. Heck, I'd forgotten myself until I saw the thread title.

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

"Stealing" really is overstating it, I think. He should know by now that his court documents are a matter of public record.

And my records are a matter for the courts, so

yourself!

AVGWarhawk · 01-04-10, 11:34 AM

I don't get it.

Sailor Steve · 01-04-10, 11:35 AM

You have to tell it with an Irish accent.

Jimbuna · 01-04-10, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I don't get it.

I bet the frog did

FIREWALL · 01-04-10, 01:04 PM

01-03-10, 03:30 PM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The Priest and the Frog Old Father O'Malley was strolling through the church grounds one sunny summer evening, when he came upon a little frog sitting by a tree. "My Lord," he said, picking it up: "You're the saddest, most forlorn-looking frog I've ever seen. I only wish you could speak, so that you might tell me your troubles." The frog replied, "Actually, I can. You see, I was once a choirboy in this very parish. One day I offended a passing Gypsy, and she put a curse on me that turned me into a talking frog." "Incredible!" said Father O'Malley. "Is there anything I might do to help you?" "Actually yes, there is. The Gypsy said that if I can find somebody to take me home and let me sleep in their bed, the curse will be lifted and I'll be back to normal." "Well," said Father O'Malley, "the good Lord teaches us to be charitable. I think I can manage that." So Father O'Malley picked up the little frog and put it in his pocket. That night he placed it gently on the pillow beside him and drifted off into a long, dreamy sleep. When he awoke the next morning, the frog had turned back into a choirboy, just as it had said it would. And that, Your Honour, is the case for the defence... __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	THAT was a good one!

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	HEY! Stop stealin' my material. You...you...you...jokestealer, you! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	"Stealing" really is overstating it, I think. He should know by now that his court documents are a matter of public record.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	You have to tell it with an Irish accent. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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