A Texan died and ascended into Heaven. St. Peter met him and welcomed him
saying "You will certainly enjoy Paradise."
The Texan shook his head sadly and said "I always thought that TEXAS was
Paradise."
St. Peter said "Well, let me show you what we have to offer." He took the
Texan to an area that had a beautiful river flowing through it with
wildlife
and flowers everywhere. "Isn't this beautiful?" said St. Peter.
The Texan replied, "Yes, but not as pretty as the area around SAN
ANTONIO."
Somewhat ruffled, St. Peter took him to another area where there were
rolling hills, whitetail deer and bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush
everywhere. "Now" said St. Peter "Have you ever seen anything so
wonderful?"
The Texan paused and said "Yes, it is beautiful but it does not hold a
candle to the TEXAS HILL COUNTRY in the springtime."
Becoming more upset, St. Peter then took the Texan to a beautiful white
beach, with gentle waves, and an azure sky. "Now have you seen anything
this
beautiful in Texas" said St. Peter.
The Texan smiled and said "I guess you've never been to SOUTH PADRE
ISLAND".
At this point, St. Peter took the Texan to a large rock. On the side of
the
rock was a huge iron door. St. Peter opened the door and they stepped
into
an elevator and started going down. As they descended, it grew more and
more
hot. When the elevator door opened, it revealed the fires of
damnation-H-ll.
St. Peter said, "Now, have you got anything in Texas that can top that?"
The Texan thought a moment and shook his head. "No, but I know a couple
of
old boys from HOUSTON that can put that thing out for you."