In the year 2004, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now

living in Canada, 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 blueprints saying, "You have six 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's the ark?"

"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah. "But things have

changed. I needed a building permit. I've been arguing

with the inspector about the need for a sprinkler system.

My neighbors claim that I've violated the neighborhood

zoning laws by building the Ark in my yard and exceeding

the right limitations. We had to go to the Development

Appeal Board for a decision."

"Then, Transport Canada and the Departments of

Highways and Hydro demanded a bond be posted for

the future costs of moving power, trolley and other

overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's

move to the sea. I argued that the sea would be coming

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

"Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban

on cutting local trees in order to save 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, I got sued by an

animal rights group. They insisted that I was confining

wild animals against their will. As well, they argued, the

accommodation was too restrictive and it was cruel and

inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space."

"Then Environment Canada 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 Human

Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm

supposed to hire for my building crew. Also, the trade

unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire

only Union workers with Ark-building experience."

"To make matters worse, the Canada Revenue Agency

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 ten 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 Government beat me to it."

Ha Ha very good ................it seems that the councils, (governments) are the same all over the world!

No. It just seems bad "jokes" are the same all over the world.

Bad "jokes".............mmmmmhh depends on the definition of bad jokes, if there is such a thing.