An Arab Sheik was admitted to
Abbott-Northwestern Hospital for heart
surgery, but prior to the surgery the doctors needed to store his blood in case the need arose.

As the gentleman had a rare type
of blood, it couldn't be found
locally, so the call went
out to all the states.

Finally a New London, Minnesota Norwegian was located who had the right blood type.
The Norwegian, whose name was Ole,
willingly donated his blood for the Arab.

After the surgery, the Arab sent Ole, as appreciation for giving his blood, a new BMW, a pile of diamonds and several million U.S. Dollars.

A couple of months later, once again the Arab
had to go through some corrective surgery. His
doctor telephoned Ole who was more than happy to donate his blood again.

After the second surgery, the Arab sent Ole a thank-you card and five pounds of lutefisk.

Ole was shocked that this time the Arab did not reciprocate with a new car, diamonds, and money.

He phoned the Arab and said, 'I thought dat you vould be yenerous again, and dat you vould give me anudder BMW, diamonds And money. But you only gave me a tank-you card and some lutefisk!'

To this the Arab replied, 'Ya, but now I haf Norvegian blood in my veins so I gotta tink tvice before I spend my money.'