An old joke, but a Goody 'Eryish' one for those who have either heard before, or would love to smile again. "An old Mother Superior lay dying in a convent with her faithful sisters gathered around her trying to comfort her and prepare her for the final journey. " But the old lady refused to eat or take any nourishment of any kind. In desperation, one of the Sisters prepared a warm glass of fresh milk for her. After the smallest sip, the Mother Superior refused that too. The Sister returned to the kitchen with the milk, but just before she tipped it down the sink she noticed the bottle of Jameson Whiskey which the convent had received as a gift the previous Christmas from the Bishop. Hoping it might make the milk more palatable for her the beloved Mother, she added a generous dollop of the whiskey to the milk, and then another wee drop. Returning to the Mother's bedside, she coaxed her to take a sip - which she did, and then she took another sip and another big gulp. A few moments later she seemed very much relieved and somewhat brighter. The Sisters were greatly heartened by the Mother Superior's improvement and they said to her, "Dear Mother, before you leave us could you offer us some words of wisdom with which we will remember you when you are gone?" The Mother Superior raised herself ever so slightly and said.... "Sisters, do not Ever, ever ... sell that cow!" ***** Reply to the LIST ONLY - Please! ***** ***** And, thanks for such consideration ***** Pádraig Mór, An Sean Gabhar