Aussie Outback Party

[kevjohn]

Ray had been in Police work for 25 years.

Finally sick of the stress, he quits his job and buys 50 acres of land

in the hills in Tasmania as far from humanity as possible.

He sees the postman once a week and gets groceries once a month.

Otherwise it's total peace and quiet.

After six months or so of almost total isolation, someone knocks on

his door. He opens it and a huge, bearded man is standing there.

'Name's Cliff, your neighbour from 20 mile up the road. Having a

Christmas party Friday night. Thought you might like to come at about

5:00...'

'Great', says Ray, 'after six months out here I'm ready to meet some

local people. Thanks mate.'

As Cliff is leaving, he stops. 'Gotta warn you. There'll be some drinkin'.'

'Not a problem' says Alan. 'After 25 years in the business, I can

drink with the best of 'em'.

Again, the big man starts to leave and stops. 'More 'n' likely gonna

be some fightin' too.'

'Well, I get along with most people, I'll be all right! .. I'll be

there. Thanks again.'

'More'n likely be some wild sex, too,'

'Now that's really not a problem' says Ray, warming to the idea. 'I've

been all alone for six months! I'll definitely be there..

By the way, what should I wear?'

'Don't much matter. Just gonna be the two of us'.