The Plumber

MonkieSocks

A plumber who worked for the council dies in a car accident on the morning of his 50th birthday and finds himself at the Pearly Gates:

A brass band is playing, the angels are singing a beautiful hymn, there is a huge crowd cheering and shouting his name and absolutely everyone wants to shake his hand.

Just when he thinks things can't possibly get any better, Saint Peter himself runs over,

apologises for not greeting him personally at the Pearly Gates, shakes his hand, and says.

"Congratulations son, we've been waiting a long time for you."

Totally confused and a little embarrassed, the plumber sheepishly looks at Saint Peter and says.

"Saint Peter, I tried to lead a God-fearing life, I loved my family, I tried to obey the Ten Commandments, but congratulations for what?

I honestly don't remember doing anything really special when I was alive. Is it maybe because I'm a plumber?"

"Congratulations for what?" Says Saint Peter, totally amazed at the man's modesty.

I'll have you know that we're celebrating the fact that you lived to be 160 years old, God himself wants to see you!"



The plumber is awestruck and can only look at Saint Peter with his mouth wide open.

When he regains his power of speech, he looks up at Saint Peter and says.

"Saint Peter, I lived my life in the eternal hope that when I died I would be judged by God and be found to be worthy, but I only lived to be fifty."

"But that's simply not possible." Says Saint Peter.

"We've added up all your time sheets!"