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Re: Groan of the week #13
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Mon, 1 Jul 2002 01:09:46 GMT
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Groan!! But good.
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Thanx~
Nicole
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"Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message
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> Sam, Stear, Spike, and Sean Cleer were brothers who owned a dude ranch,
> called the 4-S Ranch, in the Canadian Rockies. Their business was staying • in
> the black but barely.
>
> One day, a family discussion led to how they might improve and attract • more
> city folks. They knew that they had the horses, beef cattle and well • planned
> activities for the patrons. Yet the meals they served were not diversified
> enough. Checking their finances they realized they couldn't afford to add,
> look after and feed chickens and/or pigs. Besides, many city folk were
> vegetarians. They agreed to pursue various alternatives.
>
> Sam took proposals from local vegetable gardens. Sean contacted companies • in
> Florida, California, and Hawaii for quotes on fruits. Spike got prices
> across Canada from Alberta's Taber corn to Prince Edward Island's renowned
> potatoes.
>
> Stear discovered a strange alternative. In British Columbia he found out
> about the huge kelp masses that grow off the Pacific coast of North • America.
> He met Shell Fischer, owner of Mother's Kelper Food Factory, in Vancouver.
> In a very brief time, Stear was wooed and plied. He was taken on a boat • and
> allowed to dive in the Pacific to see the kelp. He was astounded that it
> grew like trees and there were vast quantities available. He was shown how
> the kelp was processed and prepared for shipping. It reminded him of the • way
> his mother preserved pickles and jams in sealers. He was impressed. What • was
> more impressive was the price! Much, much cheaper than local vegetables • and
> it included the farming, processing, and shipping of kelp to the 4-S • Ranch.
> He wanted to taste a portion but Shell insisted that he take a whole jar • of
> kelp home with him for the family to taste. Stear told Shell that as far • as
> he was concerned it was a go but he would send him a fax as soon as he
> discussed it with his brothers.
>
> Once home, Stear gathered his brothers to tell them his good fortune. They
> all agreed that the price was well within their means. Stear said he • didn't
> have time to taste it but he brought a sample for all to taste. The table
> was set, the jar opened, and portions served. Instantly upon chewing, like
> geysers in unison, they all gagged and spewed out the kelp. It was • horrible
> disgusting stuff!
>
> Stear was devastated, very embarrassed and angry.Immediately he went to • the
> ranch office to be alone and cool off. While he was there he sent the
> following fax to Shell:
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> Can not sea trees for the 4-S.
>
> Stear Cleer
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