Parrot jokes (Pt. deux)

Three brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors
and lawyers and prospered. Some years later, they chatted after having
dinner together. They discussed the gifts that they were able to give to their
elderly mother that Christmas who lived far away in another city.

The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."

The second said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver her an SL600."

The third said, "Listen to this. You know how Mama loved reading the
Bible and you know she can't read it anymore because she can't see very well.

I met this priest who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire
Bible. He said that it took twenty priests 12 years to teach him!! I had
to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year for the next twenty years to the
church, but it was worth it. All Mama has to do is name the chapter and
verse, and the parrot will recite it."

The other brothers were extremely impressed.

After the holidays Mom sent out her Thank You notes.

She wrote:

"Milton, the house you built is so huge. I live in only one room, yet I
still have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway."

"Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home, I have my groceries
delivered, so I will probably never use the Mercedes. But the thought
was good. Thanks."

"Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to give a
little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious. Thank you."