Tie Stand

[Carolynn]

A fleeing Taliban soldier, desperate for water, was plodding along through
> the Afghan desert when he saw something off in the distance.
>
> Hoping to find water he hurried towards the object only to find a
> little old Jewish man at a small stand selling ties.
>
> The Taliban asked, "Do you have water?"
>
> The Jewish man replied, "I have no water, but, would you like to buy
a tie? They are only $5.00."
>
> The Taliban shouted, "Idiot! I do not need an overpriced tie. I need
> water. I should kill you. But, I must find water first."
>
> "OK, said the Jewish man, "it does not matter that you don't want to
> buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I'm bigger than
> that".
>
> "If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you
> will find a lovely restaurant. It has all the ice cold water you
> need. Shalom".
>
> Muttering, the Taliban staggered away over the hill.
>
> Several hours later he staggered back.
>
> "Your damn brother won't let me in without a tie!"

[Kyra]