In the year 2007 the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in England and said,

"Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see

the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of every

living thing along with a few good humans."

 

 

He gave Noah the CAD drawings, saying, "You have 6 months to build the Ark

before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights."

 

 

Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard- but

no Ark. "Noah!" He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark ?"

 

 

"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed. I needed Building

Regulations Approval and I've been arguing with the Fire Brigade about the

need for a sprinkler system. My neighbours claim that I should have obtained

planning permission for building the Ark in my garden because it is

development of the site, even though in my view it is a temporary structure.

We had to then go to appeal to the Secretary of State for a decision.

 

 

Then the Department of Transport demanded a bond be posted for the future

costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions to clear the

passage for the Ark 's move to the sea. I told them that the sea would be

coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it.

 

Getting the wood was another problem. All the decent trees have Tree

Preservation Orders on them and we live in a Site of Special Scientific

Interest set up in order to protect the spotted owl. I tried to convince the

environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!

 

 

When I started gathering the animals, the RSPCA sued me. They insisted that

I was confining wild animals against their will. They argued the

accommodation was too restrictive, and it was cruel and inhumane to put so

many animals in a confined space.

 

 

Then the County Council, the Environment Agency and the Rivers Authority

ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental

impact study on your proposed flood. I'm still trying to resolve a complaint

with the Equal Opportunities Commission on how many disabled carpenter's

I'm supposed to hire for my building team. The trades unions say I can't

use my sons. They insist I have to hire only accredited workers with

Ark-building experience.

 

 

To make matters worse, Customs and Excise seized all my assets, claiming I'm

trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species. So, forgive

me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to finish this Ark. "

 

 

Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched

across the sky.

 

Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy

the world?"

 

"No," said the Lord. "The British Government beat me to it."

:bow: :bow: very good that and so ironic

:bow: :bow: very good that and so ironic

Cheers Bri. :)

ironic - so apt - i run up against half of these Eurocrats

 

regards,

 

alex