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01/25/11 04:47 PM #1984    

 

Dick Moore

Gary,

Diane came upstairs with one of your quotes and suggested I log in.  It's the first time in nearly 20 weeks that  I've been home during the week.  For better or worse things are slowing down  a little at work.   Your posts make me LOL; it has been a welcome change from checking on our company web site.  Diane and I are looking out on a sunny, snow covered landscape.  It's definately sunglasses weather.  It's cold but not the -9 we saw a few days ago.   We need to pack up and move South--at least for the winter.  Then I can be one of those old codgers driving down the road with the blinker one.

I'm in the process of catching up with all the messages.  It's great to keep in touch!

Dick


01/26/11 08:33 AM #1985    

 

Gary Grice

Dick, great to have you check in.  I know Diane is happy to have you home.  I know you both are probably tired of hearing us complain about the snow down here and rightly so.  I did a little online research and found this picture of you posted by your neighbor.  (It sort of explains why you are home in the middle of the week.)  Anytime you want, just turn on that blinker and come on south.  You haven't been gone too long that we can't have an intervention and get you re-southerned.  I trust everyone is having a BLESSED week.  Later.

 


01/26/11 02:40 PM #1986    

 

Diane Harris (Moore)

 First, I want to also extend heartfelt sympathy to Stephanie on the loss of her husband. If you read this, Stephanie, my heart goes out to you, really. Wish we were nearer so we could tell you through hugs how much we care. Gail, sweet pal, it was good of you to let us know, though we hated to hear it.

Don, you became an uncle at 7 years old? Well, I became an aunt at 5 years old. Ray and Kay might be able to beat that, but I'm not sure. That's one of the few things in life I ever did early-- becoming an aunt.

Gary, loved all those whatever you called thems. They were great, and they even got Dick to comment. Oh, and the picture of the snow? That would be funnier if it were not so close to being true. There have been a couple of times over the past 23 years that we had to be dug out, but not quite that bad. I have a hanker'in today for some spring flowers, but there are none in sight.

After the success of my last joke, my confidence is up, so I am trying again, thanks to a friend who sent one to me yesterday.  It's kinda risque for me, but I hope it's OK. Now that I have your attention, here goes.

 

                                        Marriage Counseling Down on the Farm

Cletus is passing by Billy Bob's hay barn one day when, through a gap in the door, he sees Billy Bob doing a slow and sensual striptease in front of an old green John Deere.

He performs a slow twirl and gently slides off first the right strap of his overalls, followed by the left. He then hunches his shoulders forward and in a classic striptease move, lets his overalls fall down to his hips, revealing a torn and frayed plaid shirt.  Then, grabbing both sides of his shirt, he rips it apart to reveal his stained T-shirt underneath. With a final flourish, he tears the T-shirt from his body, and hurls his baseball cap onto a pile of hay.

Having seen enough, Cletus rushes in and says, "What the heck're you doing, Billy Bob?"

"Good Grief, Cletus, you scared me half to death!", says an obviously embarrassed Billy Bob.

"But me 'n the Ol' Lady been havin' trouble in the romance d'partment, and the therapist said it might help if I do something sexy to a tractor."

1, 2, 3, 4....that's about how long it took me to catch on to this one. I bet y'all are quicker. "A-tractor", get it?

 


01/26/11 02:42 PM #1987    

 

Diane Harris (Moore)

 Gary, how do I delete the extra post? My computer was slow, so I pressed "submit" twice, and this is what happened. Good grief, the joke was not good enough to tell twice!


01/27/11 09:41 AM #1988    

 

Donald Chandler

"attract her"...  :-)  I'm slow, Diane, but I get it.  Very good!  Love that farm humor!

Anybody have any spare Super Bowl tickets.  I heard the AVERAGE price for one is over $3,700.  And parking is only $900 plus.  I wouldn't pay that much if Liz was playing quarterback for Green Bay.  If you check out Ebay, you'll see that suite tickets are going as high as half a million dollars.  Wonder how much a hot dog would cost?  When I went to the World Series (1992) I think the ticket was about $60, and the Olympic Games track and field (1996) was only $32... and those were pretty decent seats.  I guess a Super Bowl will not be on my bucket list... not if I have to BUY a ticket.    

Ok, if you can't beat em, join em... here's my joke....An Auburn Tiger fan, a Georgia Bulldog fan, and a Florida Gator fan are climbing up a mountain and arguing about who loves his team more.  The Auburn fan insists he is the most loyal.  "This is for Auburn," he yells, and jumps off the side of the mountain.  Not to be outdone, the Georgia fan is next to profess his love for his team.  He yells, "This is for Georgia, Go Dawgs!", and pushes the Florida fan off the mountain!

OK, OK... I'll leave the jokes to Gary and Diane.

Enjoy the rest of your week, folks.


01/31/11 08:57 AM #1989    

 

Jimmy Willis

I'M BACK---------

MORNING MATES, SORRY BOUT BEING AWAY SO LONG. IT'S BEEN

A LONG MONTH. AND I REALIZE I DON'T HAVE AN EXCUSE. THAT SEEMS

TO REMIND ME OF WHEN OWENS, FOOTS AND I WOULD GO BACK TO SCHOOL

WITH SOME LAME EXCUSE. ESPECIALLY SINCE SOMEONE HAD ALREADY

SPILLED THE BEANS THAT WE HAD BEEN FISHING. LITTLE DID WE KNOW

HOW SIMPLE THINGS WERE THEN. ANYWAY, MY EXCUSE IS A LITTLE

BIT BETTER THIS TIME.

BETHS MOTHER FELL AND BROKE HER HIP. SHE'S 90 YEARS OLD AND

ITS REALLY HARD FOR A 90 YEAR OLD TO COME BACK FROM SURGERY.

WELL SHE CAME THRU THE SURGERY REALLY WELL, EXCEPT SHE LOST

A LOT OF SHORT TIME MEMORY. (NOT SO SURE THAT'S NOT A GOOD 

THING!!!) WELL WE HAVE HAD TO SPENT EVERY OTHER NIGHT AT HER

HOME. SHE DOES NOT WANT, NOR DO WE WANT TO TAKE HER OUT OF

HER HOME IF ANYWAY POSSIBLE. WELL, SHE IS DOING GREAT NOW.

SHE IS ONE OF THE MOST GRACIOUS WOMEN I HAVE EVERY MET. SO

FOLKS THAT'S MY EXCUSE. I GOING TO HAVE TO STICK TO IT. I KNOW

I SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST CHECKED IN. BUT, I'M SORRY I JUST DIDN'T

TAKE THE TIME.

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY DON! LOOKS LIKE THIS COULD BE THE BEST

EVER FOR THE DAWGS! WE NEED SOME LUCK FOR A CHANGE!!!

I'VE GOT TO RUN CLIENTS A WAITING.

LATER


01/31/11 02:56 PM #1990    

 

Donald Chandler

Jim... It's good to see you back on the forum.  Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law breaking her hip, but glad she is doing better.  Those 90-year old bones are slow to heal.

And I've been hearing good things about the UGA recruiting class, at least the verbal commitments.  I hope they get them all signed.  After the last two seasons, we sure could use a good year.  GO DAWGS!

Anyone out there going to watch the Super Bowl?  Liz and I are taking a friend out to lunch on Sunday to celebrate her birthday, but should be back home in time to see the game.  Even though the Falcons aren't there, it should be a good game.  Look's like it may be a toss-up, but I may lean toward the Steelers because of their experience... and I'm still a Hines Ward fan.  To be honest, the commercials are usually better than the game.

We saw a good movie Friday night... "Unstoppable" with Denzel Washington... and a runaway train.  Good action movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire movie.

Looks like we're in for a few wet days, but that's better than ice. 

Have a great week, mates.  

BTW... just heard that a U. S. District Court Judge in Florida has ruled the Health Care Law UNCONSTITUTIONAL!  :-) 


02/01/11 09:01 AM #1991    

 

Jimmy Willis

Morning Mates.

All's quite in the Briar Patch! Man, the weather we are receiving

these last five days, has been a great relief from two weeks ago.

You can almost see things getting ready to break out everywhere.

But, I haven't seen any daffodils yet. I think I'm getting spring 

fever! Just six more weeks! I'm ready guys and gals! Weather's

been so messy I've been able to get in just two days in the

past eight weeks. I suppose it's cabin fever instead of spring.

Anyway, I---Am---Ready!!! Hope you folks have a great week.

Later  


02/01/11 04:31 PM #1992    

 

Gary Grice

I've been busier than a one legged man at a butt kicking contest, but had to take a moment to post this dimentia test, something I know we are all starting to worry about.  So in keeping my classmates well informed, here ya' go!  Good luck.  Later.

Let’s see how you do:

1. You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?

Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!

Try not to screw up next time. Now answer the second question, but don’t take as much time as you took for the first question, OK ?

2. If you overtake the last person, then you are…? (scroll down)

Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?

You’re not very good at this, are you?

3. Very tricky arithmetic! Note: This must be done in your head only . Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000 . Now add 30 … Add another 1000 . Now add 20 . Now add another 1000 . Now add 10 . What is the total?

Did you get 5000 ? The correct answer is actually 4100.

If you don’t believe it, check it with a calculator! Today is definitely not your day, is it? Maybe you’ll get the last question right… Maybe.

4. Mary’s father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?

Did you Answer Nunu? NO! Of course ! It isn’t . Her name is Mary. Read the question again!

5. A deaf-mute person goes into a shop and wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing his teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.

Next, a blind man comes into the shop who wants to buy a pair of sunglasses; how does HE indicate what he wants?

He just has to open his mouth and ask…It’s really very simple.

So… Are you demented?

PS

 


02/02/11 09:56 AM #1993    

 

Gary Grice

HE"S BACK!!!  Had another funeral to attend last Friday.  Sherron's brother in law's mom passed away last week.  She was also a long time friend and very close to us.  That occupied Thursday evening and all day Friday.  Friday night our daughter thought she was having appendicitis attack so I stayed with the kids while Sherron took her to the ER.  (Husband works nights and we wanted to help out.)  They got back to her house about 2:30 AM after confirming it was nothing serious.  No one had slept except little Julianna.  Worked in my yard most of Saturday afternoon trying to catch up on the winter damage.  Late afternoon we went thrift storing and out to dinner.  Planned on eating at the Varsity until we saw that Chilli Dogs are now 2 for $6.99!!  Didn't feel like paying that much for heartburn so we opted for Shane's BBQ.  Sunday was pretty much our typical routine.  Church and Sunday School and then lunch at SAMS while picking up a few requisit items.  Stopped by Magnolia Estates and picked up Miss Shirley to come over to our house just to sit out and enjoy the weather!  Me, back to work in the yard til old age started taking over.  Sherron returned from taking Miss Shirley back home to tell me that her car window wouldn't go up....and yes, rain in the forcast.  I removed the door panel and managed to get the window up and wired so it wouldn't go down until we could get it to the shop.  Stripped gears in motor - $330.00!!!!!  Monday - besides being broke, old man spondylitis kicked in.  I was miserable but went to work anyway.  Tuesday a little better but still in a lot of pain.  Much better today.  Since I've been accused of picking on the guys and letting the ladies escape my comical relief, I'll risk the wrath of .... well, you put in a name, but obviously a female pictured below.  And NO, that's NOT me in the car following her!  Although, I do have a shirt like that.  Now who do we know that enjoys coffee?  Hope everyone is having a blessed week.  Later.

 


02/02/11 11:34 AM #1994    

 

Diane Harris (Moore)

 Bullet Remarks:

Gary, yes, it is I who love coffee, but I was not driving that car. Although several years ago I did drive all the way home from the grocery store, pop my trunk to unload 120$ worth of groceries, only to see that I had left them at the store. Too much on my mind, I tell you!

Gary, your cartoon about "relations" was hilarious. How did you know I needed such a laugh? Sorry that the death of a friend occurred. Funerals are never occasions we long to go to.

Gary, your shock at the Varsity prices is shared by Dick and me. We went there about a year ago when we were home, just for old time's sake, and I was stunned at what we paid to relive a memory. 

Don, you mentioned Super Bowl plans. There's a huge Bengals/Steelers rivalry up here, so our friends here are divided in their loyalties. Dick and I don't care one bit, and will enjoy the commercials most of all. 

Jim, so sorry about your mother-in-law's fall! It's amazing that she has recovered that well at the age of 90. Sorry you've had so few golf days of late, and I'm trying to muster up some sympathy. Sorry, I just can't!

Dick's in Philly. I am here, encased in ice. The snow plow just went by and knocked our mailbox off the post, and I will have to don my rubber boots and skate out there to at least set it upright on the ground. Our power is still on, but lots of my friends are without. All my daddy's teaching has come back to me, as I have a bathtub filled with water, my Coleman stove at the ready, and my Alladin lamp filled with fuel----just in case. Our son in Colorado had minus 14 degrees yesterday, and our other son in Rockford, IL is in blizzard conditions. All are well though, including me. 

Everyone else? Hope you are all well. Linda, how are you, girl? Did your arm heal good as new so that you are back making people's hair beautiful? Oh, I did see in a recent Echo that Melvin Young's mother passed away within the last couple of weeks. I send him much sympathy for such a huge loss.

My love to all.


02/02/11 12:56 PM #1995    

 

Gary Grice

Diane, so sorry to hear about your mailbox and having to go out in the cold, cold snow.   Maybe when you come back in you could slip into a pair of these.  They look ...... well, toasty!!  Later.

 

 

 

 


02/02/11 02:39 PM #1996    

 

Diane Harris (Moore)

 HA,HA,HA, Gary. That's pretty cute. Except I am afraid I would end up eating those shoes! I'm like a little mouse who is caught in the wall....I'm chewing my way out by eating everything I can! Snow and ice do not encourage healthful eating! How come bears who hibernate come out in Spring all skinny, but I come out all fat? Oh, right, they SLEEP, don't they? Maybe I'll try that next year.

My mailbox? It wouldn't stay upright even on the ground. The wind's blowing so hard it kept blowing over. My nice neighbor drove it up to my door on his tractor. I do have the nicest neighbors.

Oh, so happy for the Dawgs on signing that great running back. (I just read that on-line, and I can't remember, but if he's not a running back, then I'm sorry)

 


02/02/11 04:53 PM #1997    

 

Kathy Carter (Campbell)

Hello Guys,

It has been such a loooooooong time since I have even checked our web page. I'm ashamed to be away for that long, just haven't had anything of interest to share.

I am in tears from the laughter of those last few entries by Gary. How I did enjoy reading those and can identify w/some.

Gary, I surely do hope you are better.

I know we have some w/birthdays this week and I wanted to check the dates so I could send wishes to them.

So sorry to hear about the death of Stephanie's husband.

Diane dear, I have been thinking about you and Dick also. Don't you be out and fall on that ice. That would be terrible for you to be injured. I know that ya'll have been getting pounded with winter weather, as well as where your kids live also. I hope that Dick will make it back home for the w/end.

I do think about you guys quiet often and I keep up w/Don, Connie & Diane on FB.

Love to all you guys. Hope this is the BEST year you have ever had.

 

 


02/03/11 08:33 AM #1998    

 

Gary Grice

Greetings and salutations one and all!  I am glad you all find humor in my posting, but today I must write of something more serious ..... Global Warming!  Big Daddy Al says all of this snow is because of continued global warming and that the ice caps continue to melt.  That gave me an idea.  One of the big problems NY had during the last snow storm was what to do with all the snow they removed from the streets.  The answer seems obvious to me .... DEPOSIT IT ON THE ICE CAPS!  I know how long that stuff stuck around my yard even though the temperature was climbing.  Do you have any idea how deep they could pack that stuff and how long it could last pilled up around the North Pole!?!  Genius wasted in a little office in the Classic City.  Well so my life isn't a total waste, I would like to share with you several of Murphy's lesser known laws.  (They would be funnier if they weren't so true!)  Good to have you back Kathy.  I trust everyone is having a blessed week.  Later.

Murphy’s Lesser Known Laws

1.  Light travels faster than sound, which is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

2.  He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

3.  Change is inevitable…except from a vending machine.

4.  Those who live by the sword, get shot by those who don’t.

5.  Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

6.  The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there’s a 90% probability you’ll get it  wrong.

7.  If you lined up all the cars in the world end to end, someone would be stupid enough to try to pass them, 5-6 at a time, on a hill, in the fog.

8. If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.

9.  The things that come to those who wait will be the things left by those who got there first.

10.  Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat all day, drinking beer.

11.  Flashlight: A metal tube used to store dead batteries.

12.  Definition: The shin bone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room.

13.  A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

14. When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of twelve people who weren’t smart enough to get out of  jury duty.


02/03/11 10:04 PM #1999    

 

Diane Harris (Moore)

 What famous event occurred on February 4th, 1950?

 

Judy Stewart was born!!! Happy Birthday, dear Judy! (I know I am one day early, but these days I have to do things before I forget them)

Love you!


02/04/11 08:53 AM #2000    

 

Jimmy Willis

YA'LL LOOK AT WHAT GARY POSTED! BOY--- DON'T YOU KNOW

THERE ARE PIGMIES IN AFRICA STARVING TO DEATH.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE. AND DIANE I REALLY

DO FEEL SORRY FOR YOU GUYS--- BUT YOU'RE THE ONE'S

WHO WANTED TO LIVE WITH THEM YANKEES!!! GET-HER -DONE!

AND GO DAWGS>

LATER


02/04/11 09:45 AM #2001    

 

Gary Grice

Happy Birthday Judy!  May you have many more (and may we be around to wish you many more)!  Well twas' a rainy, rainy night in Georgia and sloppy day as well.  Not much happenin' here in the Classic City today so I did a little research on Billy Bob - you know that guy that Diane told us about that was doing something "sexy to a tractor".  Well as Paul Harvey would say, "... and now, the rest of the story."  Stick with it.  Well worth the read.  I hope you all have a very blessed weekend.  Later.

There's this guy (Billy Bob) who really loves tractors. I mean loves them. He has pictures of tractors on his walls, he has model tractors on his shelf. There are tractor blueprints on the coffee table, the works.

So, one day, the tractor fair comes to town and he thinks to himself "Okay, this is the year I finally do it, I'm going to buy a tractor." So off he goes to the fair.

He wanders around for a while, and sees a beautiful little green tractor. He gets in and starts it up. The engine purrs and it drives smoothly around the test area. He falls in love. The salesman comes over and says "Can I help you"

"Yeah" says the man, "I'm interested in this tractor. How much is it?"

"This tractor is $25,000, sir," says the salesman. Well, that's a little too rich for the man's blood, so he thanks the salesman and keeps looking. About an hour later he sees this amazing red tractor. It's got an enclosed cabin, an air horn, a big powerful engine. He turns it on and it chugs into life and he drives it around the test area. It's amazing.

The salesman comes over and asks if he can help."Yes," says the man. "I love this tractor, how much is it?"

"This tractor is $35,000, sir" says the salesman. Well, he can afford that even less than the green one, so, a bit dejected, he walks away.

And then he sees it. It's big. It's black. It's the tractor of his dreams. He gets in, the engine roars to life and a heads-up display flickers on. He controls the tractor by voice as he drives around the test area and moves the digger up and down etc. It's the best tractor in the world. The salesman comes over "Can I help you?"

"Yeah", says the man. "I'm thinking of buying this one. How much?"

"This tractor is $50,000 sir," says the salesman.

Well, he's so depressed he leaves the show and walks to his local bar, almost crying. The barman pours him a drink and asks what's wrong."Well, you know this thing I have for tractors?" he says. The barman says yes. The man continues "Well, I went to the tractor show today, and there was this amazing green tractor, but I couldn't afford it. Then there was an even better red tractor, ah, but I couldn't afford that either. And then, I saw this huge black tractor, the tractor of my dreams.
But, I couldn't afford it." He's crying openly now. "You know what, I'll never own a tractor" he sobs. "That's it. I'm done. I'm going to throw away the pictures. I'm going to smash the models. I'm going to burn the blueprints. I'm done with tractors. Forever."

The barman is a kindly sort and takes pity on him. "That's a real shame," he says. "I know how much tractors meant to you. Tell you what, just as a small compensation, might help you feel a bit better -it's pretty smoky in here tonight. If you can clear the smoke for me, I'll give you free drinks for the night and you can drown your sorrows."

The man agrees, and stands up on the table. Taking a huge breath in he draws all the smoke in the room into his lungs, and then blows it all out the window. Then he goes and has his free drinks for the rest of the night.

There's a little old couple by the door and the wife turns to the husband in amazement. "Did you see that honey? Did you see what that man did?"

"Don't worry about it sweetie" replies her husband. "It's perfectly natural. I overheard him talking to the bartender and it seems he's an ex tractor fan."

 


02/04/11 10:41 AM #2002    

 

Donald Chandler

Good morning, Class of 68...

It's a wet day here in Metro Atlanta... but I am happy it's liquid and not ice.  Diane... I know you are looking forward to Spring, as am I.  I think you have probably had enough of the winter weather in Ohio.  Sorry about your mailbox.

Gary... I have to confess that I did not do well on your Dimentia Test.  And, BTW... the ladies aren't the only ones guilty of driving around with things on the top of the car.  When I was a student at UGA in the Art Department, I remember one day getting in the car to drive home and leaving my Art Supply Box (something like a tackle box) on top of the car.  Halfway down Milledge Avenue I noticed that the guy in the car right behind me was trying to get my attention and kept motioning with his hand to the top of his car.  Then I realized what I had done.  I stopped, and was fortunate that the box was heavy enough that it did not blow off.  Maybe the dimentia set in early for me.

Jim... I didn't get all the details, but it sounds like UGA did well on signing day... at least they got the nation's number one running back (as Diane mentioned).  I hope it all translates into SEC victories for the Dawgs this fall.

It's good to see Kathy back on the forum.  Where is our Crawford Correspondent, Connie?

And I also send out a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Judy.  We would love for you to check in more often too.

And speaking of birthdays... Sunday is the birthday of a GREAT AMERICAN!... President Ronald Reagan's 100th Birthday celebration.  When Reagan (age 73) was running for re-election in 1984, he made a campaign stop here in Atlanta at Cumberland Mall.  I went to the rally which was outdoors in the mall parking lot, controlled with high security.  You might remember that Reagan was shot in an assasination attempt early in his first term.  Everyone had to go through metal detectors, but I got through with my camera bag after a thorough search.  It was standing room only, and I ended up standing right by a big metal barrel, which turned out to be convenient to lean on, sit on, and stand on when I took pictures of Reagan.  It was a great event and great memory!   I have attached one of the photos below and you may recognize a couple of other familiar faces on the stage...  at far left is singer/actor Jerry Reed, and the fellow seated fourth to Reagan's right is former UGA quarterback and Pro Football great, Fran Tarkenton.  Notice the "portholes" in the rear wall with the Secret Service keeping an eye out on the crowd.  I may be lucky I wasn't shot when I climbed up on that barrel with my camera in hand and "shot" the President.  Anyway, a big Happy Birthday salute to the GIPPER!...  if I had a jar of jelly beans, I'd eat them all in his memory.

Have a great weekend, mates.  Reporting live, this is your Marietta Correspondent, Don.      


02/04/11 09:40 PM #2003    

 

Connie Morgan (White)

Happy Birthday Judy!!!

So sorry to hear that UGA died.  

I hope you are all having a good week-end.  I have had the joy of being with grandchildren.

Will write more soon.

 


02/05/11 03:04 AM #2004    

 

Kathy Carter (Campbell)

Hi Guys,

Diane I am glad to hear that Dick got back in from Philly, hope he feels better soon. You stay well.

I called Judy Fri. a.m. and wished her happy birthday. Judy, I hope you celebrate all weekend.Looking forward to our trip.

Ray and Kay hope you both have wonderful birthdays.

Connie, I know you have been enjoying the grands. Surely am looking for to seeing you.

Take care evryone, be safe and stay well.

Love to you all.


02/07/11 08:03 AM #2005    

 

Gary Grice

Happy Birthday to the Wheless twins! May you both live long and prosper.  And a Happy Monday to everyone else.  Got to prepare for a meeting but will return to annoy everyone a little more, Later.


02/07/11 08:55 AM #2006    

 

Diane Harris (Moore)

 Extra special "Happy Birthday" wishes to Ray and Kay, who are my all-time favorite twins! I have special memories of you two letting me tag along on a couple of Trick-or-Treat nights back when we were little. Pickings were lots better in Sandy Cross than in Enterprise! You make me remember the grove in Sandy Cross where we used to have big Harris Reunions when I was little, and since we were distant cousins, we were all there.  I hope the two of you have a wonderful day. As a matter of fact, I hope it started over the weekend, and will carry on through this week!


02/07/11 01:51 PM #2007    

 

Gary Grice

HE's BACK!!!  All is well and it looks like I should be able to retire next year - as long as the dollar stays strong, Egypt or any other country doesn't invade Israel and Obama resigns from office in the next six months.  Now that would make Biden president and all of the world leaders would be too busy laughing to invade anyone.  Well I see no one here to pick on but Diane, so here goes. 

Its Winter in Ohio
And the gentle breezes blow,
70 miles per hour at 52 below!
Oh, how I love Ohio
When the snow’s up to your butt;
You take a breath of winter air
And your nose is frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful,
You may think I’m a fool.
I could never leave Ohio,
Cause I’m frozen to the stool.

Okay enough picking on Diane (but we will keep trying until they load up the truck and point it south).  So how about a little church humor.  I know Dick enjoys this kind of story, so enjoy good buddy (I need one friend in your household).  Hope everyone is having a very BLESSED day and will continue throughout the week.  Later.

?There was a Scottish tradesman, a painter called Jack, who was very interested in making a pound where he could. So he often would thin down his paint to make it go a wee bit further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time.

Eventually the Presbyterian Church decided to do a big restoration job on one of their biggest churches. Jack put in a painting bid and because his price was so competitive, he got the job. And so he set to, with a right good will, erecting the trestles and putting up the planks, and buying the paint and...yes, I am sorry to say, thinning it down with the turpentine.

Well, Jack was up on the scaffolding, painting away, the job nearly done, when suddenly there was a horrendous clap of thunder. The sky opened and the rain poured down, washing the thin paint from all over the church and knocking Jack fair off the scaffold to land on the lawn.

Now, Jack was no fool. He knew this was a judgment from the Almighty, so he fell on his knees and cried, "Oh, God! Forgive me!  What should I do?"

And from the thunder, a mighty Voice spoke, "Repaint! Repaint! And thin no more!"

 


02/07/11 09:07 PM #2008    

 

Diane Harris (Moore)

 Ha, ha, Gary, funny as usual. I will guide my husband to your punny joke, for he will get a kick out of it. The little poem about cold Ohio was cute too. It's been sooo cold here this year, you are right about that, but I haven't been frozen to the stool yet. I hear Eskimos get frozen to their stools quite often, and it must be so painful. 

I can't believe I said that. 

Ray and Kay, are y'all still whooping it up? Hope so!

 


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