Quote Originally Posted by Joe Gillis View Post
You've just reminded me of the sad passing of Gene Pitney who died while staying at the Cardiff Hilton a few years back.
His family were eager to have his body flown back to the States as soon as possible but local undertakers could not source any hardwood for a coffin at such short notice, when they suggested Balsa Wood as an alternative to the family they asked why on earth they would use Balsa Wood?
'Well' the undertaker said... Its only twenty four hours for Balsa!
This a Mrs R style, poor poor joke .