Three sons were getting birthday presents for their dad, who was getting up there in years. After they had all chosen said presents they met to discuss what they had gotten him. The first one, Michael said ""I got dad a new hunting dog because his last one was losing its sense of smell."" The second one, Jim said ""I got dad a set of golf clubs because his old ones were getting worn."" The final son, Tyler said ""I got dad a specially trained parrot to read for him because his eyes are weak. It was more expensive then I could have imagined but it was worth every penny"". Two weeks later they got the thank you notes back from their father. Michaels said ""dear Michael, it was a nice thought but I have given up hunting because it is cruel and I am getting old."" The second one was Jim's and it said this ""dear Jim, nice try but I have given up golfing because my bones are frail and the people who play are jerks."" Finally Tyler's said this.""ahh Tyler you always were my favorite son and I really appreciated the gift. Who knew such a talkative bird could be so delicious?""