Well, I guess my seat in Hell, IF there is even such a place, is most definitely booked after yesterday.....LOL.
Got accosted by the neighbourhood Evangeloon as I was walking out my front gate to go and get my Sunday paper.
He said, " Hey, I need to earn some extra money and do a good deed at the same time, any suggestions?"
I kind of thought for a minute or so then mentioned, trying to sound as serious as I could, " Well the Nation Parks and Wildlife Services are asking everyone to assist in a survey into the very rare species of bird that nest around this region every year, the male has a black back, a white front, a bit smaller than the average Bantam chicken in size, very short legs and a bare lower abdomen that goes down as far as the under-side of its fan shaped tail.
The female is slightly bigger, brown in colour with yellow-gold speckles, very long legs and is well feathered all over its body."
At this point he looked very enthralled so I added, " The male makes a very distinctive 'call' when it lands that is most unmistakable, the N.P.W.S. is offering a reward of $1, 000 IN CASH for every photo that is brought in personally. The name of this species of bird is Avianus Ooomadoodlis Extremis and it ONLY nests in places where there are medium sized trees /shrub in clumps that are in remote areas well away from towns, cities and human habitations."
That would HAVE to be fastest I've ever seen him move, he went into his house, grabbed his camera case, got into his vehicle and was headed north out of town at a rate of knots.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button."Earn extra money doing a good deed"? Good answer on your part. I would not have thought that fast. But you got wheels turning and thought "sperm donor" - Darwin help us.
TreeSpirit
Level 5
Oct 26, 2020
1
so, might be hard to believe at first, but there is a story in the Bible for sucker believers like him, Esau; and another story that he would not accept the proofs for, or practically speaking even be able to see, No son of man may die for another's sins but fwiw i guess you did the world a favor lol
bbyrd009
Level 7
Oct 26, 2020
0
You could have suggested that he rent out his swimming pool?
273kelvin
Level 8
Oct 26, 2020
2
"Swimming Pool," so far it has only been a small hole in his backyard.
His work 'ethic' has always been kind of like do 20 minutes on any task, then the next 4-6 hours in side the house watching the Free to Air Religious Channel.
He HAD a job as Taxi Driver about 3 years ago but within the first hour or so of each shift he'd come home, park the taxi and go to sleep on his sofa.
He couldn't figure ot WHY he got the sack after 2 weeks.
I'm impressed by how many people actually believe your yarn is something that actually occurred. A testament to your storytelling abilities.
APaleBlueDot
Level 7
Oct 26, 2020
2
Oh, I knew him you'd believe me.
And Yes, I have a very wicked sense of humour and it is aimed at his stupidity at every possible chance.
You are so wickedly funny!!!!
Redheadedgammy
Level 9
Oct 26, 2020
3
Thanks, I may just wait a while and send on a hunt for the 'legendary' Bunyip next.
or maybe even the giant Yowie.
Of course there's always the 'Drop Bears' that are quite elusive and dangerous, they live in Eucalypt trees and have a habit of dropping down from them, attacking unsuspecting tourists and campers, etc, or there is the Giant Man-eating Possums as well.
That is definitely not something I would do no matter what their beliefs, unless of course, they pulled some shit on me first. The only thing you have accomplished, other than satisfying your own self, is that you have confirmed what these folks often believe, that non-believers are untrustworthy. Not very neighborly of you, and it could lead to bad things down the road, but you have to live next to him, so that's your baby.
Archeus_Lore
Level 7
Oct 26, 2020
1
They pulled some shit first 
Jeez Louise, I've lost count of the shit we all have to endure from him.
Have you not followed the nonsense over the last several months of postings?
Have you read the joke I posted about the French guy and his cat? Not likely, so don't come down on me for not reading every post.
You are a very naughty man. But under the circumstances, i understand
girlwithsmiles
Level 8
Oct 26, 2020
1
Some people might consider that cold callus and uncaring. 
Being I'm not one of those people, carry on, out of curiosity where did you come up with that name?
oldFloyd
Level 8
Oct 26, 2020
2
Well years ago we had some really annoying troublesome kids around the neighbourhood so to try and keep them out of trouble I invented the "Oomadoodle" bird story and the whole reward thing as well.
Those 6 little pests spent the whole Spring season searching for the bird and we had peace and quiet as did their parents as well.
You should be ashamed of yourself. I wouldn't.
PondartIncbendog
Level 8
Oct 25, 2020
2
You are way naughtier and ambitious than I am. When I want to screw with people's heads, I just say something puzzling off the cuff and watch the reaction. I wouldn't concoct a whole ruse like you did to send them on a snipe hunt. I'm too lazy and happy to settle for giving them a moment of discomfort at most. Well played, sir..
TomMcGiverin
Level 8
Oct 25, 2020
3
Thanks, when it comes to people like Evangeloon I do try my very best.
When bullshitting is fun.
Lilac-JadeCanada
Level 9
Oct 25, 2020
7
It's not my first either.
Way back in the 80's I was doing a bit of fishing up at Lake Menindee when about half a dozen Asian tourists came up and asked if there were any sharks in the lake because they wanted to have a swim.
I just looked them in the eye and told there were no sharks anymore because the Bunyips ate them all.
They spent the next 5+ hours wandering around armed with cameras trying to get photos of these bunyips.
@Triphid Ooooooo......you soooooo baaaaad.....hahahahaha....
@Lilac-JadeCanada Ohb you don't know half of it...LOL.
Is it any wonder why 'Old Nick' has a Restraining Order out on me....LOL.
@Triphid Well I'm enjoying your write-ups here.
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