One day a man went to an auction. While there, he bid on an exotic parrot. He really wanted this bird, so he got caught up in the bidding. He kept on bidding, but kept getting outbid, so he bid higher and higher and higher. Finally, after he bid way more than he intended, he won the bid. The price was high but the fine bird was finally his!
As he was paying for the parrot, he said to the Auctioneer, "I sure hope this parrot can talk. I would hate to have paid this much for it, only to find out that he can't talk!"
"Don't worry," said the Auctioneer, "He can talk. Who do you think kept bidding against you?
There were about 70 scientists working on a very hectic project. All of them were really frustrated due to the pressure of work and the demands of their boss but everyone was loyal to him and did not think of quitting the job.
One day, one scientist came to his boss and told him - Sir, I have promised to my children that I will take them to the exhibition going on in our township. So I want to leave the office at 5 30 pm.
His boss replied "OK, You're permitted to leave the office early today"
The Scientist started working. He continued his work after lunch. As usual he got involved to such an extent that he looked at his watch when he felt he was close to completion. The time was 8.30 PM. Suddenly he remembered of the promise he had given to his children.
He looked for his boss, He was not there. Having told him in the morning itself, he closed everything and left for home.
Deep within himself, he was feeling guilty for having disappointed his Children .He reached home. Children were not there. His wife alone was sitting in the hall and reading magazines.
The situation was explosive, any talk would boomerang on him. His wifeasked him "Would you like to have coffee or shall I straight away serve dinner if you are hungry.
The man replied "If you would like to have coffee, i too will have but what about Children ??"
Wife replied "You don't know ?? Your manager came here at 5.15 PM and has taken the children to the exhibition "
What had really happened was ... The boss who granted him permission was observing him working seriously at 5.00 PM. He thought to himself, thisperson will not leave the work, but if he has promised his children they
should enjoy the visit to exhibition. So he took the lead in taking them to exhibition The boss does not have to do it every time. But once it is done, loyalty is established.
That is why all the scientists at Thumba continued to work under their boss
Even though the stress was tremendous.
By the way , can you hazard a guess as to who the boss was..?
He was none other than Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India .. . .
HEY FRIENDS EVERY ONE IS WISHING THE FRIEND SHIP DAY BUT I WILL NOT YOU ALL ARE MY FRIENDS FOR ETERNITY SO WHY ONLY ONE DAY? I WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT FRIENDS. THIS POST IS DATED FOR EVER. TAKE CARE GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
If you know some one staying in Pune let them know this. If you are
in Pune, do go through this story COZ, its a real one. Read this true
story...and let everybody you know in and around Pune especially University
Road..........
My friend lives in Deccan ... One day he went to University Road to visit his uncle for some days as his parents had to attend a wedding in Lonavla.
One evening he and some other of my college friends went to Adlabs for a
movie.
He had so much fun that he forgot that it's very late. He caught the last PMT to University Road ...... he reached University Road around midnight.... ... He had to walk about a mile from the bus stop to home.... As he was walking alone, he could sense that the night felt very
creepy as it was so dark. While walking, he was astonished to see an old weird-looking guy selling some books. It was a very unusual thing to see a thing like that.....
It got the shivers ! on him when he noticed that his old guy was unusually pale and staring at him.... The old guy said "Son why don't you buy a book...it would keep you company".
Then my friend did something which he would regret for the rest of his
life. My friend started to act brave & thought why not & had a look at his
collections. ..
My friend's hair started to stand on end as he noticed that all the books
were related to supernatural activities.. .but he found one that was very
interesting.
So he asked the old man "how much is it, uncle?"
The old guy replied, "Well son...this is an interesting book...it's only for Rs 250.
My friend was shocked and said "but...but... it's expensive"
This time the old man stared which freaked my friend. My friend did not want to cross this scary old man, so he quickly checked all his pockets & found Rs.200 & said "This is all I have." The old guy replied "It's OK son... you can have the book for that price"
As my friend was just about to run for home....the old man called back &
said "Son ... whatever happens, don't ever flip the book to it's last page...
remember these words or you will regret...!!! !!"
My friend nodded and never looked back ... Reaching home...he quickly
asked his Uncle whether there was any new old book seller nearby?
The Uncle replied " I haven't seen him but ....we've heard that there's 1
old man who comes once in a while during full moon nights but heard
that there is something creepy about it...why son?"
My friend freaked out... he told his uncle "nothing uncle... just asking".
He started reading the book with the old man's parting words on his
mind. .At night, 2 o'clock, as he went to bed, a gush of wind blew which
chilled him up to his bones. At that point, he noticed the wind had
blown the pages to its last page. He remembered what the old man has
said! But we humans tend to have the tendency to know.. Out of curiosity, he
flipped to the last page & fainted... What he saw at the last page is stated below:
· Do the following exercise, guaranteed to raise an eyebrow.
· There's no trick or surprise.
· Just follow these instructions, and answer the questions one at a time and as quickly as you can!
· Again, as quickly as you can but don't advance until you've done each of them ... really.
· Now, scroll down (but not too fast, you might miss something.) Ready with a pen and paper so write your answers.
Think of a number from 1 to 10
Multiply that number by 9
If the number is a 2-digit number, add the digits together
Now subtract 5
Determine which letter in the alphabet corresponds to the number you ended up with(example: 1=a, 2=b, 3=c,etc.)
Think of a country that starts with that letter.
Remember the last letter of the name of that country.
Think of the name of an animal that starts with that letter.
Remember the last letter in the name of that animal.
Think of the name of a fruit that starts with that letter.
Are you thinking of a Kangaroo inDenmark eating anOrange?
I told you this was FREAKY!! If not, you're among the 2% of the population whose minds are different enough to think of something else. 98% of people will answer with kangaroos in Denmark when given this exercise.
Keep this message going. This one is actually worth sending on to others. Forward it to people you know so they can find out if they are usual or unusual.
MEN
GHOSTS A VERY TRUE STORY