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To: Barney who wrote (22810)	3/11/2002 2:44:57 AM
From: Barney	Respond to of 62551

Communication thingy... A Mexican man becomes an instant millionaire after winning the lottery. With his new-found wealth, he decides on exactly what he will buy. He buys a 20 acre plot of land in Mexico and hires an architect. He tells the architect, "I want mi casa to be built right there, with big columns in front, and a marble foyer, and at the end of the hall I want a halo statue." The architect, excited about making mega bucks off this man, jots down exactly what the Mexican wants, "I'll do it sir, I'll make this a fine house for you!" All the plans are made and the architect starts construction. He searches six different countries to find exquisite columns for the front of the house and has marble shipped in from France to line the foyer. The only problem he has is that he cannot locate a halo statue. Knowing that religious symbols are important to many Mexicans, he continues to search high and low for month after month. The house is finally complete, but alas, the architect was never able to locate a halo statue. Swallowing his pride for not being able to complete the order, he takes the Mexican to see his new home. "Si Senor!" exclaims the Mexican. "Ju got da columns in front of mi casa!" The architect smiles. They enter the house and the Mexican notices the marble floor. "Wonderful! I love mi new marble floor Senor!" states the Mexican. As he wanders down the hall. He reaches the end of the hall and looks puzzled. "Senor? Where is my halo statue?" asks the Mexican. "Well, sir, I'm afraid to have to tell you this, but I searched high and low and just could not for the life of me figure out what a halo statue is, much less find one for you anywhere," says the architect, hanging his head in shame. "What? Ju don't know what a halo statue is?" "No, sir, I'm sorry, I do not know," replies the architect. "Ju know," says the homeowner, "it's dat thing that goes 'ringy ringy' and ju pick it up and ju say, "halo?... statue?"