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The Pearly Gates

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Mortgage and Lending with Bank of Oregon a division of Willamette Valley Bank

A doctor, a nurse and the top executive of an HMO have all died and are in line together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter speaks with them and asks what good each has done in their life.

The doctor said, "I have devoted my life to the sick and needy and have had a part in caring for, and healing thousands of poor people." St. Peter said, "That's great. Go ahead in to heaven. And what about you, dear?" The nurse said, "I've supported the good doctor and his patients my entire life as an adult." St. Peter replied, "Wonderful. Please proceed in with the doctor.

And what about you?" The HMO director said, "I was the president of a very large HMO and was responsible for the healthcare of millions of people all over the country."

St. Peter said, "Oh, I see. Please go in, but you can only stay two nights!"

David Burrows
Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA
No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

Your post certainly has a ring of truth to it! Thanks for sharing!

Aug 16, 2011 11:33 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good evening Karen. Pretty funny and sadly true.  

Aug 16, 2011 11:45 AM
Karen Burket
Bank of Oregon a division of Willamette Valley Bank - Medford, OR
Valley Mortgage Grou, Conventional, FHA, VA, mortgages

You are most welcome, David!  Thank you for your visit. 

You got that right, Sheila!  Well, at least St. Peter's common sense prevailed!  lol 

Aug 16, 2011 11:55 AM
Karen Burket
Bank of Oregon a division of Willamette Valley Bank - Medford, OR
Valley Mortgage Grou, Conventional, FHA, VA, mortgages

Glad you got a chuckle, Richard.  Scoll through...there are some cute ones I posted.  Maybe I should create a "jokes" link and tag them.  Hmmmmmmmm.  Have a great afternoon! 

Aug 16, 2011 12:02 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Karen:  That was pretty cute.  I must admit I did not see that coming.  Chuckles ?  Remember Chuckles ?  I used to buy them when I went to the movies as a little girl.  My faves were the lime ones.  Yum !

Aug 16, 2011 12:12 PM
Karen Burket
Bank of Oregon a division of Willamette Valley Bank - Medford, OR
Valley Mortgage Grou, Conventional, FHA, VA, mortgages

Glad you enjoyed, Karen.  Thanks for the visit! But no, I don't recall Chuckles.  I do remember lime flavored Jolly Rogers however.  All the best. 

Aug 16, 2011 12:19 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Now that hit it right on the nose.  If these guys get sick they sing a much different tune!

Aug 16, 2011 02:02 PM
John M. Scott
BRE # 01442690, Scott Keys Properties - San Francisco, CA
Broker / Owner San Francisco Bay Area

That's just what the HMO guy deserves. He probably doesn't even belong to his own HMO.

Aug 16, 2011 03:23 PM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Karen - sad but true, it's ok to be sick but not for an extended period of time...don't pass go don't collect $200.

Aug 16, 2011 03:42 PM
Kaera Mims
Liz Moore & Associates - Fort Monroe, VA
Associate Broker, e-PRO, REALTOR; Hampton, Newport News, York Co.

I guess what they say is true - what goes around comes around. LOL, great laugh; thanks for sharing!

Aug 16, 2011 04:49 PM
Scott Warga
ACSI American Construction Specialists & Investigations - Gilbert, AZ

I know God has a sense of Humor. He made porcupines and Pelicans, not to mention me and Crisco.

Aug 17, 2011 04:33 AM
Karen Burket
Bank of Oregon a division of Willamette Valley Bank - Medford, OR
Valley Mortgage Grou, Conventional, FHA, VA, mortgages

Morning Bill!  Different tune...ain't that the truth!  Have a terrific day!

Hi John...me thinks you may be on to something!  ;-)

Morning Steve.  I'm wondering if he also got charged about $200 for an aspirin!  Enjoy the day!

Hi there Kaera!  Glad you enjoyed and yes, revenge can be sweet!  lol  All the best to you.

Oh Scott........Yes God does have a sense of humor and passed a great one on to you as well!  ;-)

Aug 17, 2011 05:57 AM