There are a number of voracious readers on SlowTravel. I wish I read more... This post is dedicated to those Book Whisperers like Jill, Brenda, etc.
Never Argue with a Woman
One morning, the husband returns the boat to their lakeside cottage after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap.
Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, puts her feet up, and begins to read her book. The peace and solitude are magnificent. Along comes a Fish and Game Warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says, 'Good morning, Ma'am. What are you doing?'
'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?')
You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her.
'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.'
Yes, but I see you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up.'
'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault,'says the woman.
'But I haven't even touched you,' says the Game Warden.
'That's true, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment.'
'Have a nice day ma'am,' and he left.
MORAL:
Never argue with a woman who reads. It's likely she can also think.

Comments (9)
Oh Eden, you need to add a warning to the beginning of this post - "Don't read this with a mouthful of coffee"!! Thanks for the laugh!
Posted by Anne | May 9, 2008 6:15 AM
Posted on May 9, 2008 06:15
I love it! And I'm off to post a link to this.
Posted by Jill | May 9, 2008 9:08 PM
Posted on May 9, 2008 21:08
LOL!! this was good. especially since I'm married to a fisherman, and I go read in the boat while he fishes ALL THE TIME.
Posted by Care | May 10, 2008 6:04 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 06:04
Eden, so funny, I'm forwarding to my Literary Women's group. Thanks for a great chuckle! Happy Weekend to you.
Posted by Barb Cabot | May 10, 2008 12:05 PM
Posted on May 10, 2008 12:05
Eden - this is a classic! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Jerry | May 10, 2008 2:48 PM
Posted on May 10, 2008 14:48
I love this! Thanks!
Posted by Annie | May 10, 2008 7:42 PM
Posted on May 10, 2008 19:42
Great joke, Eden!
Posted by sandrac | May 12, 2008 8:19 AM
Posted on May 12, 2008 08:19
Haha this is hilarious!!
Posted by Chiocciola | May 12, 2008 5:26 PM
Posted on May 12, 2008 17:26
Excellent!
Posted by Kim | May 13, 2008 6:49 AM
Posted on May 13, 2008 06:49