The Bee Story

I have a lot of funny stories to tell from my job at NewHomes (stay tuned).

NewHomes was an internet based company where people could find a home by searching through online listings. My job was to support the back-end programs.

One day, we learned that the 'traveling' Vietnam War Memorial was going to pass by the road in front of our building. Being the patriotic employees that we were, we decided to walk out and cheer them on. There would be hundreds of motorcyclists escorting the memorial.

So, as we made our way to the viewing area, I challenged my friend Dennis to climb on top of this office sign. If he made it, I was going to give him $20.00. Little did I know, that there was a secret ladder inside the sign, so I thought I was out the money when Dennis started his climb up the ladder.

But fortunately for me (not Dennis), there was a bee hive inside the structure. I never seen him move so fast as he came out yelling. He had two or three stings, but fortunately, he survived.

I kept my $20.00.

Later that day, in a meeting, he was asked if had completed an assignment that was due that day. He replied, "I was unable to complete my assignment due to bee-related injuries".

More NewHomes memories in the days ahead ...