Don't mess with Old People

Posted By: corkygirl

Don't mess with Old People - 07/31/09 08:39 PM

Email from a co-worker today I thought would give you all a chuckle:

HOW TO CALL THE POLICE WHEN YOU'RE OLD AND DON'T MOVE FAST ANYMORE.



George Phillips , an elderly man, from Meridian, Mississippi,was going up to bed, when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light, but saw that there were people in t he shed stealing things.

He phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?"
He said "No," but some people are breaking into my garden shed and stealing from me.

Then the police dispatcher said "All patrols are busy. You should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available.."

George said, "Okay."

He hung up the phone and counted to 30. Then he phoned the police again.

"Hello,I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed... Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I just shot and killed them both, the dogs are eating them right now." and he hung up.

Within five minutes, six Police Cars, a SWAT Team,a Heli copter, two Fire Trucks, a Paramedic, and an Ambulance showed up at the Phillips' residence, and caught the burglars red-handed.

One of the Policemen said to George , "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"
George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"



Don't mess with old people.
Posted By: Bacon Boy

Re: Don't mess with Old People - 07/31/09 08:47 PM

Filing a false police statement is a serious offense.




laugh



But, otherwise, a great story!!
Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Don't mess with Old People - 07/31/09 08:49 PM

what is your definition of old?

wink
Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Don't mess with Old People - 07/31/09 08:51 PM

I thought for sure this thread was gonna be about Pale...
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: Don't mess with Old People - 07/31/09 08:54 PM

well it still can be smirk
Posted By: bOaty

Re: Don't mess with Old People - 07/31/09 09:04 PM

You'd have to change the title to 'Mess With Old People'

laugh



Great story Corky!

Posted By: Spook-a-Muffin

Re: Don't mess with Old People - 07/31/09 09:06 PM

Originally Posted By: Mr. Calibrater
I thought for sure this thread was gonna be about Pale...
I did too!

Sorry pale, we love you =)
Posted By: Snow Bunny

Re: Don't mess with Old People - 07/31/09 09:31 PM

I know I'm being a wet blanket - but can you imagine how much trouble that old guy would be in. No one would care about the burglers, but that old dude would be in t-r-o-u-b-l-e!
Posted By: bOaty

Re: Don't mess with Old People - 07/31/09 09:40 PM

^^^Is probably in trouble more than she will admit.