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Old 08-11-2012, 06:54 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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"David Hill" wrote in message
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As a follow up to the Rabbit thread, I thought this would be worth
saving

Maltese rabbit stew

snippy

Sounds delicious.....but where to get rabbit these days?
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Pete C



A rabbit walks into a pub and says to the barman, " Can I have a pint of
beer, and a Ham and Cheese Toastie, please ? "



The barman is amazed, but gives the rabbit a pint of beer and a ham and
cheese toastie.
The rabbit drinks the beer and eats the toastie. He then leaves.The
following night the rabbit returns and again asks for a pint of beer, and
a Ham and Cheese Toastie. The barman, now intrigued by the rabbit and the
extra drinkers in the pub, (because word gets round), gives the rabbit the
pint and the Toastie. The rabbit consumes them and leaves.

The next night, the pub is packed.

In walks the rabbit and says, 'A pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese
Toastie, please barman.'

The crowd is hushed as the barman gives the rabbit his pint and toastie,
and then burst into applause as the rabbit wolfs them down

The next night there is standing room only in the pub.

Coaches have been laid on for the crowds of patrons attending.


The barman is making more money in one week than he did all last year

In walks the rabbit and says, 'A pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese
Toastie, please barman,

The barman says, 'I'm sorry rabbit, old mate, old mucker, but we are right
out of them Ham and Cheese Toasties...'

The rabbit looks aghast.

The crowd has quietened to almost a whisper, when the barman clears his
throat nervously and says, 'We do have a very nice Cheese and Onion
Toastie.'

The rabbit looks him in the eye and says, 'Are you sure I will like it.'

The masses' bated breath is ear shatteringly silent..

The barman, with a roguish smile says, 'Do you think that I would let down
one of my best friends. I know you'll love it.' 'Ok,' says the rabbit,
'I'll have a pint of beer and a Cheese and Onion Toastie.' The pub erupts
with glee as the rabbit quaffs the beer and guzzles the toastie.

He then waves to the crowd and leaves....

NEVER TO RETURN!!!!!!

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One year later, in the now impoverished public house, the barman, (who has
only served 4 drinks tonight, 3 of which were his), calls time.

When he is cleaning down the now empty bar, he sees a small white form,
floating above the bar..

The barman says, 'Who are you?',

To which he is answered,

'I am the ghost of the rabbit that used to frequent your public house.'

The barman says, 'I remember you. You made me famous.

You would come in every night and have a pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese
Toastie. Masses came to see you and this place was famous.'The rabbit
says, 'Yes I know..' The barman said, 'I remember, on your last night we
didn't have any Ham and Cheese Toasties. You had a Cheese and Onion one
instead.'

The rabbit said, 'Yes, you promised me that I would love it.

The barman said, 'You never came back, what happened?'

'I DIED', said the rabbit.

'NO!' said the barman. 'What from?'

After a short pause, the rabbit said...


'Mixin-me-toasties.'

I knew you'd love it!! I only send you the best ones..


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I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight.



11/10

Sorry couldn't see how to snip this without losing the full effect.

Bill