This shaggy tale was sent to me by Mel Lett. It is a very old tale, I do believe.

Little Johnny attended a horse auction with his father. He watched as His father moved from horse to horse, running his hands up and down the horse’s legs, rump, and chest.

After a few minutes, Johnny asked, “Dad, why are you doing that?”

His father replied, “Because when I’m buying horses, I have to make sure that they are healthy and in good shape before I buy.”

Johnny, looking worried said, “Dad, I think the UPS guy wants to buy Mom