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*** A very proper lady began planning a week's camping vacation for her church group.* She wrote to a campground for reservations.* She wanted to make sure that the campground was fully equipped and modern, but couldn't bring herself to write the word "toilet" in her letter.* So, she decided on the old-fashioned term "Bathroom Commode."* Once written down she still wasn't comfortable.* Finally she decided on the abbreviation "B.C." and wrote, "does your campground have its own "B.C.?"

*** When the campground owner received the letter, he couldn't figure out what she meant by "B.C."* He showed it to several of the campers, one of whom suggested the lady was obviously referring to a Baptist Church.* So he sent this reply:

Dear Madam:

*** The B.C. is located nine miles from the campground in a beautiful grove of trees.* I admit it is quite a distance if you are in the habit of going regularly.* No doubt you will be pleased to know that it will seat 350 people at one time, and it is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday of each week.* Some folks like to take their lunch and make a day of it, especially on Thursday when there is organ accompaniment.* The acoustics are very good, so everyone can hear even the quietest passages.* It may interest you to know that my daughter met her husband there.* We are also having a fund-raiser to purchase new seats, as the old ones have holes in them.* Unfortunately my wife is ill and has not been able to attend regularly.* It's been a good six months since she last went.* It pains her very much not to be able to go more often.* As we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, especially in cold weather.* Perhaps I could accompany you the first time you go, sit with you, and introduce you to all the other folks who will be there.* I look forward to your visit.* We offer a very friendly campground.