Gary Grice

Greetings and salutations one and all!  And Happy "Monday"!  We had a good trip to Hickory last week but I managed to bring back a sinus infection as a souvenir so today is my first day back in the office in a while.  Looks like its been kind of quite around here.  I hope its because everyone has been too busy celebrating and having FUN.  I'm gonna stay outta the heat today and try to catch up on all of those emails that piled up in my absence.  I hope everyone has a GREAT week. For your personal enlightenment, here is the latest warning from the CDC.  Later.

Gary Grice

I just ran across this an couldn't help myself.  IF YOU KNOW ANYONE IN OHIO, YOU SHOULD PASS THIS ALONG TO THEM!!!!  (Love you Dick and Diane.)  Later.

Diane Harris (Moore)

 Gary, sometimes you just leave me at a loss for words, and that's hard to do. "Gonna-rea-lectim" indeed! Wish I could find your news source!

Oh, and as per your astronaut caption--Ohio is not OUR state, though it has adopted us and been surprisingly kind to us. GEORGIA is our state! Didn't know so many 'nauts were from here, so thanks for the enlightenment.

No news. Pretty day today. I don't have a convertible, so I drove the lawnmower around the yard instead. When I have time, and it's a pretty day, I love to mow our grass. It's my best thinkin' place.

Hope all is well with everyone. I got my last week's Echo today, and saw that about 140 were graduating from OCHS this year. I looked at all the pictures and names of the graduates, recognizing no one. Maybe somebody in our class has a grandchild among them, but I couldn't tell. They all looked so young, just like we used to. I hope in 43 years they will look as fondly back on this time in their lives as we do. I wish they would listen to our collective wisdom, because you know, we've all learned a lot. But, just like us, I suppose they are going to have to learn many of life's lessons the hard way. If only I was as smart now as I thought I was when I was 17 (the age I was in June of '68) 

Take care friends. Another June is upon us, and I hope it will be a good, safe summer for all of us.

Jimmy Willis

Hello Mates!

     Well it's Dairy Festival Day here in Eatonton! And there"s soon to be

30,000 hot short tempered visitors visiting Eatonton's Bovine celebration

of 2011. Ain't this fun Mama!? I'm not kidding folks. I came by the court

house square a few minutes ago and I guarantee you there are 10,000

folks already down there. They had the 10K race and the 1 mile fun run,

(or the "bovine shuffle") which is for us old Fat F----, or the kiddies which

and ever you is! Anyway, if it gets to be 100 degrees as some  of the

weather folks have pronounced. It's goin to be nasty about the time

them "long winded politicians" start to pronounce how wonderful things

are!

    I guess you can tell I'm not a big fan of these local festivities! I mean

it's nice to see old friends, have B.B.Q., good music but not on a day as

HOT as it is today! I MEAN COME ON FOLKS! COWS GIVE MILK IN 

OCTOBER TOO!!! Oh well I hope each of you have a great weekend.

And stay COOL! You know--- I think I saw a Atlanta Dairies ice cream truck

on the Square. I believe I'll sneak down and get me a ice cream bar!

Later People!!!

Diane Harris (Moore)

 Jimmy, just wanted to say that was a funny, funny account of your festival there. I agree. Sounds too hot for me, too. Udderly ridiculous. (sorry)  Strawberry Festival near hear this weekend. 

As summer kicks off, let me invite any of you who get within reach of us on any of your travels this summer, please give us a call. We will provide a place to sleep, meals (well, at least one), and entertainment. Really, we aren't fancy here, but if you venture up north we would be tickled to see you. 

That is all. Now, back to you, Funny Jimmy.

Donald Chandler

Good Sunday Evening, Mates...

Hey Jim... that "Cow" Festival sounds like my kind of a good time!  I really enjoyed your colorful description of events.  Let me know about it ahead of time next year and I'll try to talk Liz into making the trip with me... that is, if it's not too HOT!  Liz would be looking for that ice cream truck too!  I must admit that even though I do love cows!... I can sure eat a big steak and enjoy every bite!

Diane... thanks for the open invitation to visit you and Dick in Ohio.  I think the closest we will get this year will be a visit to Louisville that we are planning in August.  Liz's knee should be able to handle the trip by then.  She did fine on our Memorial Day trip to Oglethorpe County to visit my sister and niece.  By the way, Liz finished her therapy at the Atlanta Falcons Physical Therapy Center on Friday... she's doing great! 

We had a busy weekend.  Liz and I went out with a small group to celebrate a friend's birthday on Friday night.  Nothing fancy... we went to a local pizza restaurant but had a great time eating and laughing.  Saturday we went to our second church picnic in less than two weeks... this one for Liz's Choir and our Music Ministries Department at a local park.  We had a big turnout and, like Jim's Dairy Festival, it was very HOT!  But a great time was had by all... more eating and laughing.  All of this fun was a bit much for Liz and her knee, and she had to rest this morning instead of going to church with me.  But she'll be fine.

Say Gary... I did enjoy your post on "Gonorrhea Lectim".  But I must say that I do hope the "dumb masses" (say that ten times fast) in this country who elected him will have more sense than to re-elect this Arrogant, Incompetent, Socialist, Muslim, Anti-American, Anti-Freedom, Anti-Military, Anti-Business, Anti-Family, Fiscally Irresponsible, Comrade-In-Chief for another four-year term.  God help us if they do... I don't think our country could survive.

And sports fans... our Braves are not doing very well, but they are still very much in the race.  They seem to be bitten by the injury bug, and still can not come up with enough offense.  And by the way... I'm not a big ice hockey fan, but you may have heard that Atlanta just lost its second NHL franchise... the Atlanta Thrashers who are moving to Winnipeg, Canada.  I never attended a single game, although I did go see the first hockey franchise, the Atlanta Flames, once years ago.  People need to understand that folks here in the South like our ICE in our iced tea and not on an arena floor for grown men to play on.

Have a great week, mates!  Summer is here a bit early.  Reporting live from METRO HOTLANTA... this is Don.

Connie Morgan (White)

Good morning
Jim, you sure had a hot w/e for a festival.   Sounded like fun tho.       Don, glad that Liz is doing better.  You must have taken good care of her!   Diane, thanks for your sweet invitation--- I keep thinking that one day I will make it to Ohio to visit.   Kathy, I know you haven't been feeling well recently - I hope that has improved.

I spent a couple of days last week at Stone Mountain with 3 of my grandchildren.   Until recently, I did not know there were activities other than the laser show.  They seemed to have a great time, especially on the kids "rope couse" which includes a zip line.   There was a 4-D Yogi Bear cartoon movie (15 min.) which was amazing to my simple mind:  we felt the breeze as well as were sprinkled with water when Yogi was water skiing.   The laser show was really good.  

Gary, I hope all is good with you and your family.        Would love to hear from others also as you have time to check in.

Gary Grice

Greetings and salutations one and all and Happy Monday!  So Don, how do you REALLY feel about our President?  Don't hold back.  Tell us how you really feel.  I heard an interesting statistic this morning that the presenter said had been verified through the Department of Labor Statistics.  According to the figures he had, 90% of the jobs "created" over the last year were temporary positions.  Can't grow an economy like that!  The best news I heard was that between now and Labor Day - 3 months away - the House of Representatives has 24 scheduled working days.  If my math is correct, that's about 2 days a week.  Not a bad job if you can buy it!  Okay, I've gotten Don stirred up enough for now.  

Jim, great post about the Dairy Festival.  They always seem to be more fun for the visitors than the locals.  Maybe next year if its not this hot, we can reunite in Eatonton at the Dairy Festival and make Jim miserable.  Now a question for all of our bovine experts.  WHO in their right mind would have ever said, I'm going to yank on one of those dangly down things and drink whatever comes out.  Ugh!  And then to celebrate it with a festival!

We'll have to defer to our Golf Pro to validate today's funny.  I hope everyone is having a GREAT and BLESSED week.  Later.

I am told that this is an actual sign, posted at a golf club in Scottsdale, Arizona:

1. BACK STRAIGHT, KNEES BENT, FEET SHOULDER WIDTH APART.

2. FORM A LOOSE GRIP.

3. KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN!

4. AVOID A QUICK BACK SWING.

5. STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

6. TRY NOT TO HIT ANYONE.

7. IF YOU ARE TAKING TOO LONG, LET OTHERS GO AHEAD OF YOU.

8. DON'T STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF OTHERS.

9. QUIET PLEASE...WHILE OTHERS ARE PREPARING.

10. DON'T TAKE EXTRA STROKES.

WELL DONE. - NOW FLUSH THE URINAL, GO OUTSIDE, & TEE OFF

 

Gary Grice

Greetings and salutations one and all!  Good one Diane - Udderly!!! Now you got it girl!  You should post the story about the colonoscopy you sent me.  It would have been funnier if it wasn't so true.  No, I wasn't embarassed - remember I was in the Navy.  Unfortunately, that does remind me - its about that time again.  Don, glad to hear Liz is doing so well.  Will she be ready for opening day with the Falcons?  I would ask what position she plays but that opens the door for all sorts of crude (but very funny) remarks.  (We never know what Jim might post - LITTLE BLACK DRESS!)  Now I've got him stirred up.  All of my crew is doing well.  I'm about to recover from my sinus infection and Sherron is on her way to Loganville to help our oldest daughter prepare for her move to Minnesota for a few months.  Last word was they will be renting a house on a lake.  We had a great weekend, even though a little under the weather.  Got to spend some real quality time with four of our grandkids.  Diane your open invitation was so gracious.  I don't anticipate being able to utilize the invitation myself but I am posting on Craigslist so you should have LOTS of company.  When you recover - JUST KIDDING!  If you and Dick are ever down this way and need a cup of coffee, come on down the road to Watkinsville.  We now have a Jittery Joe's and Sherron's of Watkinsville is one of the finest eateries around.  In the meantime, this surprise cup of Joe will have to do.  Hope everyone is having a GREAT week.  Later.

Diane Harris (Moore)

 Gary, I have not taken time to figure out how to post things to this site. Besides, colonoscopy related things are probably best kept in the dark, so to speak. 

I know Sherron's help with getting ready for the move will be much appreciated. If I could get my kids to move to THIS side of the county I'd do whatever it took. Hope the next several months pass quickly, as i am sure you will miss them.

It's as hot up here today as it is down your way. Supposed to break a record. I am helping set up for our vacation bible school. VBS has gotten so elaborate these days. A far cry from the simplicity of when I attended waaaay back when. Supposed to be there at ten, so I better run.

Everybody-keep cool. As hot as it is, I am switching to iced coffee in the afternoon. (Actually I am trying to cut way back on my caffeine, so watch out, I'm testy!)

Gary Grice

Happy FRIDAY one and all.  We've almost made it through another week.  Kind of quite around here and all of the jokes I can come up with are too risque to post so I guess I'll take this opportunity to pontificate.  Why aren't there standards for politicians?  When I was in the Navy, we were all subject to receiving some disciplinary action for doing anything deemed "conduct unbecoming".  For instance, during our first port call on a Med deployment an officer got very drunk and threw a chair through the window of a bar.  He had to pay for all damages, of course but additionally, he was not allowed to leave the ship for the remainder of the planned 6 month deployment - and all of the other officers had a curfew of midnight for the remainder of that port call for not looking after him.  So how come Presidents, Senators, Congressmen, etc., can say, oops sorry, and just keep on keeping on?!?!  Shouldn't there be some level of decorum to which they MUST adhere and when they violate that decorum, shouldn't they be removed from the position with which they have been entrusted?  And why are politicians treated like royalty?  Hell, aren't they SUPPOSED to be serving the people, not the other way around?!?!  I have NEVER encounter a politician that did not portray an air of entitlement.  That's my two cents worth and now I feel a lot better.  I hope you each have a very BLESSED weekend.  Later.

Donald Chandler

To your point, Gary... I've heard it said that "Power Corrupts... and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely."...

...especially, I suppose, if one is elected to office and uses "Twitter" too.  BTW, I know that several of you use Facebook and enjoy it, as do I, and I'm curious if any of you are "Tweeters"?  I am not, and I would be interested to know what you think about it if you use it.

Well mates, next week I will do my part to help keep the government's wheels of justice turning... by serving Jury Duty.  I report at 8am on Monday.  Should be an interesting week.  I'll let you know how it goes.

Have a great weekend mates.  We may get some much needed rain.  GO BRAVES! 

Donald Chandler

If the biased, liberal, irresponsible cowards in our National News Media had been as enthusiastic about reporting the dirty TRUTH about Barack Obama back in the 2008 campaign as they are now trying to dig up dirt on Sarah Palin... we would not be on the verge of being the bankrupt, socialist, economic disaster of a country that we are today.  May God have mercy on the USA.

That's my opinion... I welcome yours.

Connie Morgan (White)

Just checking in to say hello...   Don't know any news here..

Good luck with jury duty Don.  Everyone have a good week.

Gary Grice

Greetings and salutations one and all and a Happy Monday!  Nothing much going on but I like to hear myself type - click, click, click, etc. - so thought I would drop by and type a little.  Had my periodic doctor's appointment this morning to discuss some blood work that has been changing.  Seems my remaining thyroid lobe may be retiring.  Low levels could account for being tired so often - or I could just be getting old.  So we have to give it some pharmaceutical assistance.  One more thing wearing out - one more drug to buy.  I came across a very interesting list of laws this morning that I will share.  We may have to have our class attorney comment on their validity, but I hope you find them entertaining none the less.  Don, hope you have as much fun on jury duty as I did - few questions, got my check and headed home.  Hope everyone has a very blessed week.  Later.

1.   Law of Mechanical Repair  -  After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to pee.

 2.   Law of Gravity  -  Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

3.   Law of Probability   – The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act

 4.   Law of Random Numbers  – If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.

 5.   Law of the Alibi   -  If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire..

 6.   Variation Law   -  If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).

 7.  Law of the Bath  -  When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.

 8.  Law of Close Encounters   – The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don’t want to be seen with.

 9.  Law of the Result   -  When you try to prove to someone that a machine won’t work, it will.

 10.  Law of Biomechanics  -  The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

 11..  Law of the Theater and Hockey Arena  – At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the toilet and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs or big bellies, and stay to the bitter end of the performance. . The aisle people also are very surly folk.

 12.  The Coffee Law  – As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

 13.   Murphy’s Law  of Lockers  – If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

 14.  Law of Physical Surfaces   -  The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.

 15    Law of Logical Argument   -  Anything is possible if you don’t know what you are talking about.

 16.   Brown’s Law of Physical Appearance   -  If the clothes fit, they’re ugly.

 17.   Oliver’s Law of Public Speaking   -  A closed mouth gathers no feet.

 18.   Wilson ‘s Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy   -   As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

 19.   Doctors’ Law   -  If you don’t feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you’ll feel better. But don’t make an appointment, and you’ll stay sick.    

Connie Morgan (White)

Morning...

Don, I heard there was some filming for a movie yesterday in Cobb Co.   You didn't skip jury duty to go be a star did you?

It was nice to see Beverly Bramlett Burgess at Walmart last w/e.   She had her cute, cute grandchildren with her.   They've been visiting from New Mexico (I think she said that was where they live)

Gary,  I remember never giving my health much thought when I was younger.   Boy, aging has been a rude awakener.    Sure hope your med will make a difference.

Diane, are y'all also having a hot, dry summer?  We do need rain here so badly.

Everyone take care.   Know you are thought of often.

Gary Grice

Greetings and salutations everyone.  Well ladies while the boys are away .... you are missing a GREAT opportunity to get back at them.  Here, let me help you.  Its been a while since Jim has posted so lets get his goat.  You see I found out where he has been.  Knowing he likes golf, it wasn't too hard.  Seems he was looking for a lost golf ball.

Maybe a few of these quotes from famous golfers will come in handy.  I hope everyone is having a GREAT week.  Later.

These greens are so fast I have to hold my putter over the ball and hit it with the shadow.
~ Sam Snead

I was three over. One over a house, one over a patio, and one over a swimming pool.
~ George Brett


Actually, the only time I ever took out a one-iron was to kill a tarantula. And I took a 7 to do that..
~ Jim Murray

The only sure rule in golf is - he who has the fastest cart never has to play the bad lie.
~ Mickey Mantle

Sex and golf are the two things you can enjoy even if you're not good at them.
~ Kevin Costner

After all these years, it's still embarrassing for me to play on the American golf tour. Like the time I asked my caddie for a sand wedge and he came back ten minutes later with a ham on rye..
~ Chi Chi Rodriguez

The ball retriever is not long enough to get my putter out of the tree.
~ Brian Weis

Swing hard in case you hit it.
~ Dan Marino

My favorite shots are the practice swing and the conceded putt. The rest can never be mastered.
~ Lord Robertson

Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a beautiful partner, and you can keep the clubs and the fresh air.
~ Jack Benny

There is no similarity between golf and putting; they are two different games, one played in the air, and the other on the ground.
~ Ben Hogan

Professional golf is the only sport where, if you win 20% of the time, you're the best.
~ Jack Nicklaus

The uglier a man's legs are, the better he plays golf. It's almost a law.
~ H G Wells

I never pray on a golf course. Actually, the Lord answers my prayers everywhere except on the course.
~ Billy Graham

If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf.
~ Bob Hope

While playing golf today I hit two good balls. I stepped on a rake.
~ Henry Youngman

If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.
~ Jack Lemmon

You can make a lot of money in this game. Just ask my ex-wives. Both of them are so rich that neither of their husbands work.
~ Lee Trevino

I'm not saying my golf game went bad, but if I grew tomatoes, they'd come up sliced.
~ Lee Trevino

 

Gary Grice

After Jim's outstanding report on the Bovine Festival in Eatonton, I thought maybe we could get similar reports on other such celebrations - and wouldn't you know it I came across this listing.  Appears there is a very interesting celebrations in Ohio this weekend and I was wondering if our northern correspondents could cover this for us - what ya say Dick and Diane?  What ever happened to bailing wire and bubble gum?  Later.

Heritage Duct Tape Festival: June 17-19, Avon, Oh.

This sticky celebration, now in its eighth year, takes places in the "Duct Tape Capital of the World." Duct tape enthusiasts will see dozens of displays made from this household staple, including fashion-forward clothing and sports memorabilia. On the last day of the festival, Miss America will marshal a parade from the top of a float made from the grey tape. General admission is free of charge.

Jimmy Willis

Hello Mates!

    Sorry I've been lax at my duties to report on things of a Bovine nature

of late. And I'm sure glad you folks enjoyed our last reporting. So to

expound a bit more on the goins on on that particular day.---It seems

we were correct on our assessment of the events that transpired on that

afore mention day. But, There was a bit of excitement and carryings on that

occurred that after lunch. Things of which you folks might enjoy hearing.

    Seems it's told, that  Miss Geraldine Bumgardner, fainted dead away

because of the heat that day. Yet! I seem to recall seeing Geraldine

around behind City Hall with George Blasingame. And upon seeing me---

I do believe she was a-hiding something. And ah givin looks as if she had

wished she hadn't been seen! Now--- I'm not saying anything--- but I do

recall a few times. When I recall folks being told on--- for just these kind

of things. Not saying anything--- just seams strange that she would be in

association with someone of George's nature.  Now please--- don't get

me wrong! George makes some of the best "shine".--- I mean I have been

told, George makes some of the best "shine" around! Anyway, just seems

strange she would be a fainting on that particular morning. I mean

after seeing her and all! Just real strange I mean to say!

     Anyway all's forgiven now!  The cows got milked, pigs slopped

and the chickens fed. And I saw George aheadin back into the woods

this morning. Now I'm sure knowing George, he was on a mission of mercy.

And as I recall--- Miss Geraldine lives just bout a mile the other side

of those woods! And, as I recall, Miss Geraldine did have on one of

them "little black dresses" that day! Now, do you folks reckon that had

something to do with this all?!  Mercy!!!

    And speaking of mercy. It's so hot the fire ants down here are  starting

to carry umbrella's to keep cool!  Anyway that's another story for some

other day! Ya'll take care now! And stay out of this heat!

Later

*note management not responsible for spelling/grammer/and all that

other nonsense that complicates LIFE!

Gary Grice

Greetings and salutations one and all.  Well another day is almost done, and we're still a livin' so I guess everything is okay.  Let me be the first to wish Tereesa a very Happy Birthday.  I hope your day will be filled with much joyous celebrations with friends and family.  And that is a nice segway into today's famous quotes for your edification.  They come from Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash, and was one of the greatest political sages this country has ever known. I hope you enjoy these truths.  Later.

ABOUT GROWING OLDER...

First ~Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers.
Not me; I want people to know 'why' I look this way.
I've traveled a long way, and some of the roads weren't paved.

Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra.

Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.

Sixth ~ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.

Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it's such a nice change from being young.

Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.

Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.

Tenth ~ Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft.
Today it's called golf.

And, finally ~ If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old.

Diane Harris (Moore)

 Hi, Everybody.

This happens to me every time I go a while without posting. I read all the entries that y'all have written, and I say to myself, "Ooh, now I've got to respond to THAT!", but by the time I scroll down and have read them all, and finally start to write something myself, I can't remember what I wanted to respond to. Makes me so mad! I know Don's doing jury duty (I think), and I know Jimmy wrote some tall tale from Eatonton that included a black dress (surprise, surprise), and Gary posted a ton of funny jokes, and Connie saw Beverly in Wal-mart (Hi, Beverly!), but all the other details of the posts escape me.

No big news in Ohio. Oh, yes, Gary! I do recall your informative post about the upcoming Duck Tape Festival up here in Ohio. Will definitely check it out, and see how far that is from me. We used to have a big underwear festival nearby, but then all the factories closed. It was such fun. They had an "Undy 500" race and everything. Our little berg's festival is the Popcorn Festival every September. Y'all come.

Wish I could say it is as hot here as it is there, (no I don't, why am I lying?) but we have actually had a wonderful week for weather. I have had the windows open all week, and it has stayed in the 70s, getting lower than that at night. Hotness returns next week, so we are enjoying this while we can. 

Having Bible School this week, and I am helping with that. The kids are so cute, some of them just make me teary eyed 'cause they are so precious. A few aren't that precious, but I won't get into that.

Well, I must go. The dryer just went off, which means Dick's underwear awaits. It was such a pretty day, I should 'a hung it out. Wasted opportunity!

Love to all.

Gary Grice

Diane, so glad you are having such great weather, PLEASE send some this way!  Had a storm blow through last night and thought I saw Dorothy flying by.  It rained like crazy and not a drop touched the ground - it was all going sideways.  I think the Brave's announcers said it best when they said it was misting at the stadium and the way the wind was blowing, it must be raining in Gainesville.  I'll bet the "Undy 500" was a lot of fun.  Who had the longest winning streak?  Sherron used to hang my underwear out to dry until one day my cute neighbor looked at it and said, "You know, that reminds me of a hymn."  With head held high, I was sure she was going to say, "How Great Thou Art", but instead she said, "Holy, Holy, Holy".  So no more public displays of my underwear.  I hope Don doesn't get excited while on jury duty and like someone in every Perry Mason story, jump up and yell, "I did it, I did it!"  Don, if you do get in trouble, don't hesitate to call .......... Dennis! I wouldn't have a clue how to help you out.  Since the Will Rogers quotes were such a hit, I fugured I'd follow up with several more of his words of wisdom.  I hope everyone is having a BLESSED week.

1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco..

2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.

3. There are two theories to arguing with a woman.
Neither works.

4. Never miss a good chance to shut up.

5. Always drink upstream from the herd.

6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it
and put it back into your pocket..

8. There are three kinds of men:
The ones that learn by reading.
The few who learn by observation..
The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves.

9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there.

11.. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back.

12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring.
He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him.
The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.

Donald Chandler

Greetings, mates…. I’m back.

Since the law required that I do so, I reported for Jury Duty in Cobb County State Court at 8 am last Monday (6/13).  I was selected to serve on a jury Monday afternoon after hours of lawyers questioning dozens of potential jurors, and was in court every day last week.  Mine was a major Medical Malpractice case in which an Emergency Room Physician at Cobb Hospital was being sued for $2,000,000 for medical negligence by the family of a young pregnant woman who suffered horrible medical consequences from a very, very rare bacterial infection.  Believe me, I learned more about bacterial infections and procedures in an Emergency Room than I really wanted to know, and the whole week was filled with expert witnesses (all doctors) and stacks of medical records.  Perhaps I will be a more patient "patient" the next time I find myself waiting in an Emergency Room.  Actually, I was surprised to have been chosen for this jury after both the defense and prosecuting attorneys questioned me thoroughly about my history of filing a lawsuit myself against a major pharmaceutical company ten years ago.  But I was chosen, and I found it all rather interesting… and I must say I have an even greater appreciation for both our judicial system and for the doctors and nurses who serve in our medical community (God Bless You, Connie).  I have been summoned for Jury Duty five times in my life (my first time in 1976), and have been selected to serve on a jury at least three times, but this is the first time I have ever served as an “alternate” juror (I was one of two alternates).  As alternates, we had to be there through the whole process, sit in the jury box, and do everything the other 12 jurors did, except that we did not get to participate in the final deliberation and come up with a verdict.  The trial ended yesterday afternoon (Friday), with the doctor being found NOT GUILTY of medical malpractice.  And all the jurors, including me, received a certificate of service and a check for $125 (five days of jury duty at $25/day).  I'm rich!

And, Connie… about that movie… I missed all the excitement, but I understand that a production company was here in Atlanta and in Cobb County filming scenes for “The Walking Dead”, an ongoing series on the AMC cable network (American Movie Classics).  I’ve never watched the series and was not even aware of it, but I understand it is about zombies.  One day last week they closed traffic on a Cobb County interstate to film scenes with zombies and wrecked cars and trucks piled all over the roadway.  I’m sure there must be some clever line that I could come up with here, but nothing comes to mind.  Maybe you can think of one.  :-)

Gary… hope you are able to get that thyroid condition under control. 

And I really enjoyed the second report from our Eatonton correspondent (Jim) on the Cow Festival, and look forward to the next chapter, if there is one.  BTW Jim… our Braves did not have a good week, but let’s not talk about that.

And, Diane, I hope that you had a good week in Bible School.  I too enjoyed your “brief” report on the Underwear Festival and the "Undy 500".  Sounds like a good festival to witness, to photograph… or to "Twitter".  LOL!  Now, I CAN think of a very clever line here, but good taste prevents me from posting it.

I suppose many of you got some good rain the last few days.  On Wednesday, our “slight” chance of a shower here in Marietta turned into a very stormy “frog strangler” with two inches of rain at our house and a tree branch on our roof.  No damage thankfully.

Here’s hoping that Tereesa had a great birthday Thursday.  And a Happy Father’s Day to everyone tomorrow.  In honor of my own father I post the photo below, taken in the summer of 1963 when we lived on the dairy farm in Ty Ty, Georgia.  Daddy never owned a new car, but he loved cars and loved to tinker with them.  Ron and I are posing with him and his 1953 Chevy Belair 2-door Sedan (right), and an old Desoto car (circa 1937) that he “cut in half” and remodeled into a truck with a high wooden body.  My Daddy was a good man, and may God Bless his memory.

Well, I think I’ve caught up on a weeks worth of news and posts, and I apologize for the long report.  Perhaps I should have followed the advice on the list in Gary's last post to “Never miss a good chance to shut up.”

Have a great week mates.  Reporting “live” from the land of “The Walking Dead”… this is Don.

PS:  Does Dennis have a birthday tomorrow (the 19th), or is it the 22nd?  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DENNIS!  Hope you have a good time pickin' and grinnin'...

Gary Grice

Happy Monday one and all.  I trust everyone had a memorable weekend and a happy Father's Day - I did!  Got to see and play with all of my grandkids.  Started off with a visit and dinner with my oldest daughter and family Friday evening and ended with my other daughters taking me out to lunch on Sunday.  In between I worked on a LITTLE landscape project in the backyard that involves the moving of a ton (literally) of river rock and a bridge.  Sherron has great ideas ...... that usually involve a lot work for me.  After we finish, I'll have to post some pics.  Don, loved your family history story and interesting jury duty.  I guess with all those earning, you can retire carefree now!  Dennis's birthday is the 22nd so I'll withhold any celebratory remarks til later.  Its gonna be a hot one here this week!  Sherron and I are trying to get back into walking in the mornings - while its cooler.  Only thing is, its not so cool in the mornings. Felt like I stepped into an oven as we walked at 5:45 this morning.  Can't wait for summer to get here! Well, no real news from the Classic City, just wanted to wish everyone a very Blessed Week!  Later.

Connie Morgan (White)

To all the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, good men out there - I hope Father's Day was a good day for you.

Don, your case sounded interesting..  I would not want to spend a week in a courtroom tho.  I also enjoyed your "old" pictures.

Jim, I got a bank statement today----------still have an outstanding check that was written to you.??    On 4/11/11, I wrote you a check for $50.00 to go toward the flowers for Roy Nation that you sent from our class.   If you don't have it, I will write you another.  (just let me know)

I experienced a "first" today.   Went for "ear candling".   I'm not sure how it works, but my ears do feel "cleaner" tonight.  Have any of you had that done?   Also had eye dr. appt.    I am having far too many "health related" appointments these days.  :)

Everyone have a good week!  Have a happy "first day of summer" tomorrow.