When the genie called up Forbes from inside the lamp he learned that Bill Gates was indeed the richest man in the world.
"Guy," the genie said, "You will forever be a dollar richer than Bill Gates. What's your second wish."
"Genie, I want the Mercedez Benz 600S (AMG modified): black; with total internet capability; 3 - 7inch tv screens plus 1 - 13 inch; a PS2 in the front dash; and a mini-cooler in the rear seat."
"That's easy, Guy," says the genie. He waves his hand and pops out of the lamp. The genie then asks the guy for his third wish.
The guy mulls the problem over and over. A girlănah, with billions and billions of dollars he certainly had become a chick magnet. World peace? Only wackos want that. The guy found a reason not to wish for anything that came to his mind.
"Genie," the guy said, "I can't think of anything now. May I save the third wish for later."
"Gee, this is most unusual. But you hold the hammer, I can't escape from this lamp until you make a third wish. Call me when you're ready," and whoosh the genie disappears into the lamp.
The guy carefully picks up the now-ever-so-valuable lamp and places it in front passenger seat. He turns the radio on to balance the sounds and makes all the other adjustments needed to get his great audio system customized to his ears.
After that, he pulled off the beach and headed south along the Pacific Coast Highway. Soon he was up to 80, then 90, then 100. The Benz handled perfectly. The guy was so happy that he began to sing along with the familiar commercial on the radio.
"Oh, I wish I was an Oscar-Mayer Wiener..."
DUES ARE DUE!
John Ulrich -
Friendly Membership Chair
Dues for both local and national members are due January 1 for calender year 2002.
If you are a national member, you should receive a renewal notice directly from the AHCA. If you are a local member you will find a membership form printed in this month's Flatwater Newsletter. National members should return BOTH FORMS with a check, and local members should return the Flatwater form with a check. If you read the "Who We Are" article in a previous newsletter, I hope you will understand the need for a little more structure. We have become a fairly large organization. (94 members!) thus, here is my "please" list:
- Please fill out the form(s) in full and MAIL THEM TO ME. I may know some of you like brothers, but I'm sure I haven't met everyone in the club. Please update information on the forms. Accuracy is good.
- National members please be prompt. Edie Anderson is watching! Local members please be prompt. Joseph Lucas watching!
- Please use the membership forms. When I get three fives and a name on a napkin from "fish", I promise to screw up your membership.
- Please send a check made out to "Flatwater". Many times checks are the only trace of a lost membership.
- Please don't give anything to Danielson or Stork. They may go to Europe or Brazil at any time, and they have enough trouble getting their own membership in.
If you have any questions please call me at (402) 421-9252. You may also e-mail me at julrich@lps.org. If you leave a message on the machine, or with my wife, or college age daughter home on break, I also promise to screw up your membership.
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