Problem solved

A farmer stopped by the local mechanics shop to have
his truck fixed. They couldn't do it while he waited, so
he said he didn't live far and would just walk home.

On the way home he stopped at the hardware store
and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then
stopped by the feed store and picked up a couple of
chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside
the store he now had a problem - how to carry his entire
purchases home.

While he was scratching his head he was approached
by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked,
"Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane?"

The farmer said, "Well, as a matter of fact, my farm is
very close to that house. I would walk you there but I can't
carry this lot."

The old lady suggested, " Why don't you put the can of
paint in the bucket. Carry the bucket in one hand, put
a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in
your other hand?"

"Why, thank you very much," he said and proceeded to
walk the old girl home.

On the way he says, "Let's take my short cut and go down
this alley. We'll be there in no time."

The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said,
"I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me.
How do I know that when we get in the alley you won't
hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and have
your way with me?"

The farmer said, "Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket,
a gallon of paint two chickens, and a goose. How in the
world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and
do that?"

The old lady replied, "Well.. Set the goose down, cover
him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket,
and I'll hold the chickens!"