Theos-Talk Archives (October 1999 Message tt00109)

All,

I don't know if anyone has seen this. Forgive me being flippant but I think
this is a good reminder that we can often get stuck in intellectual
conundrums when the truth is right in front of our eyes!

Regards,

Nick.


> Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping  trip.
> 
> After a good meal and a bottle of French wine they lay down in their
> tent for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes
> awoke and nudged his faithful friend awake.
> 
> "Watson, look up  at the sky and tell me what you see."
> Watson replied, "I see millions and  millions of stars."
> 
> "What does that tell you?" Holmes questioned.
> Watson pondered for a minute.
> 
> "Astronomically, it tells me that  there are millions of galaxies and
> potentially billions of planets.  Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is
> in Leo. Horologically, I deduce that  the time is approximately a quarter
> past three. Theologically, I can see that  God is all powerful and
> that we are small and insignificant.  Meteorologically, I suspect that we
> will have a beautiful day tomorrow.
> 
> What does it tell you?"
> 
> Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke.
> 
> "Watson, you ass. Someone has stolen our tent."

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