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>>Sorry in advance. This is vaguely offensive and possibly racist:
>>but giggle-worthy. . .
As I was walking near my home this week worrying about all the crap going on in Washington, Ottawa, London, Moscow, Ukraine etc. and at how my life was, I saw a yard sign that said:
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NEED HELP?
CALL
JESUS
1-800-555-1212
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> Out of curiosity and desperation, I did.
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> A Mexican showed up with a lawnmower.
>>but giggle-worthy. . .
As I was walking near my home this week worrying about all the crap going on in Washington, Ottawa, London, Moscow, Ukraine etc. and at how my life was, I saw a yard sign that said:
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NEED HELP?
CALL
JESUS
1-800-555-1212
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> Out of curiosity and desperation, I did.
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> A Mexican showed up with a lawnmower.
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Re: vaporous entities and musings (in other words - BS)
Dave (imported) wrote: Mon Sep 01, 2014 1:42 pm As I was walking near my home this week worrying about all the crap going on in Washington, Ottawa, London, Moscow, Ukraine etc. and at how my life was, I saw a yard sign that said:
NEED HELP?
CALL
JESUS
1-800-555-1212
Dave (imported) wrote: Mon Sep 01, 2014 1:42 pm Out of curiosity and desperation, I did.
A Mexican showed up with a lawnmower.
It could have been worse. You could have had me show up on your front doorstep. That would have been frightening!
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Re: vaporous entities and musings (in other words - BS)
Nothing shocks me at my front door.
It's the garage door that I check late at nights that I always imagine some giant bug or raging zombie or something evil waiting to pounce on me. With such trite images too - raging red crazy eyes, fangs and claws, things like that.
It's the garage door that I check late at nights that I always imagine some giant bug or raging zombie or something evil waiting to pounce on me. With such trite images too - raging red crazy eyes, fangs and claws, things like that.
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Raging red crazy eyes, fangs and claws - a fair description of some of my neighbors. --FLO--
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ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND
reprinted from the Herald Tribune Daily Reporter and News
It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older. it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Ron.
Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Carol Anne. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Carol Anne to get a full-time job, along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner.
I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour...
But, Boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points. When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half-finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene.
I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Carol Anne. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, Guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Ron died suddenly on April 1st of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby.
His wife Carol Anne was arrested and charged with murder.
The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Ron, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
reprinted from the Herald Tribune Daily Reporter and News
It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older. it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Ron.
Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Carol Anne. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Carol Anne to get a full-time job, along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner.
I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour...
But, Boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points. When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half-finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene.
I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Carol Anne. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, Guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Ron died suddenly on April 1st of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby.
His wife Carol Anne was arrested and charged with murder.
The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Ron, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
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Some TV reviews from the past week or so.
THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA
Well, it's funny and a police procedural. It entertains. And that's my nice review of it.
Smoke some pot, buy a pizza and binge on Laura.
GOTHAM
The batman prequel. It's dark, neo-noir, reminds me of cheap Raymond Chandler and Mickey Spillane but it redeemed all of that in the last few minutes. SO I will continue to watch it.
I came back to add: I Was screaming the dialog at the TV before the characters spoke it. When I can guess dialog on the spur of the moment, the dialog is hackneyed, trite, and without depth. My "instant" dialog is awful. That's how I know.
NCIS
They're back like old friends. It's season 10 but it remains interesting. Predictable but interesting.
NCIS- NEW ORLEANS
just like that other spinoff - NCIS-LOS ANGELES, good actors but I ain't watching it.
Besides, I dislike Scott Bakula.
SCORPION
nerds in law enforcement. I liked it and the critic's didn't.
I give it a watch for the first year.
RED BAND SOCIETY
A hospital drama set in a pediatrics ward. The jury is still out on this one. Episode #2 is tonight and it's still on the fence. Like Scorpion, I think I'll give it a year and see what happens.
HOW TO GET AWAY WITH IT
Not on TV yet but promising in the previews. The premise is good. But there are so many ways to go wrong.
CRISLEY?
What the fuck is this shit that is so annoying awful and bad that even a 30 second promo commercial makes me want to vomit and shit all at once. Would I ever watch if? Not unless an anvil dropped on my head and I was comatose. Even then, I think my large intestine might suddenly develop legs and arms and run away. The money doesn't exist to bribe me.
UNDER THE DOME
What? You thought you escaped me?
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.
THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA
Well, it's funny and a police procedural. It entertains. And that's my nice review of it.
Smoke some pot, buy a pizza and binge on Laura.
GOTHAM
The batman prequel. It's dark, neo-noir, reminds me of cheap Raymond Chandler and Mickey Spillane but it redeemed all of that in the last few minutes. SO I will continue to watch it.
I came back to add: I Was screaming the dialog at the TV before the characters spoke it. When I can guess dialog on the spur of the moment, the dialog is hackneyed, trite, and without depth. My "instant" dialog is awful. That's how I know.
NCIS
They're back like old friends. It's season 10 but it remains interesting. Predictable but interesting.
NCIS- NEW ORLEANS
just like that other spinoff - NCIS-LOS ANGELES, good actors but I ain't watching it.
Besides, I dislike Scott Bakula.
SCORPION
nerds in law enforcement. I liked it and the critic's didn't.
I give it a watch for the first year.
RED BAND SOCIETY
A hospital drama set in a pediatrics ward. The jury is still out on this one. Episode #2 is tonight and it's still on the fence. Like Scorpion, I think I'll give it a year and see what happens.
HOW TO GET AWAY WITH IT
Not on TV yet but promising in the previews. The premise is good. But there are so many ways to go wrong.
CRISLEY?
What the fuck is this shit that is so annoying awful and bad that even a 30 second promo commercial makes me want to vomit and shit all at once. Would I ever watch if? Not unless an anvil dropped on my head and I was comatose. Even then, I think my large intestine might suddenly develop legs and arms and run away. The money doesn't exist to bribe me.
UNDER THE DOME
What? You thought you escaped me?
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.
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Re: vaporous entities and musings (in other words - BS)
Dave (imported) wrote: Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:18 pm Some TV reviews from the past week or so.
GOTHAM
The batman prequel. It's dark, neo-noir, reminds me of cheap Raymond Chandler and Mickey Spillane but it redeemed all of that in the last few minutes. SO I will continue to watch it.
I came back to add: I Was screaming the dialog at the TV before the characters spoke it. When I can guess dialog on the spur of the moment, the dialog is hackneyed, trite, and without depth. My "instant" dialog is awful. That's how I know.
What is this? like the 10 remake of the same story line, give me a break even Godzilla and the 53 remakes changed the story a little, very little but still. I think I will give this one a pass like I did the last 4 tries, its like every producer wants to do this story and show the world how dark they can make it, its even filmed in the dark which is a good thing that way you can sleep through it without the lights hurting your eyes. Like the other review, I think I will puke.
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Dave (imported) wrote: Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:18 pm Some TV reviews from the past week or so.
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HOW TO GET AWAY WITH IT
Not on TV yet but promising in the previews. The premise is good. But there are so many ways to go wrong.
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It's really titled: HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER.
It's complicated. Several flashbacks and flash-forwards.
Sort of a PAPER CHASE with real murders.
Two murders, in fact. We see the discovery of both murders in the first show.
Shonda Rhimes is a law professor who gives five positions in her law firm to the best students in her class. The test is to help defend her current client who is accused of murder. A not-guilty verdict means students win. A guilty verdict and they are left to corporate law with pudgy secretaries suitable only for poking and pinching.
It is a Socratic story. (that's a spoiler)
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Riverwind (imported) wrote: Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:49 am What is this? like the 10 remake of the same story line, give me a break
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I Agree.
If they have Detective (not police chief) Gordon running to the Wayne Mansion every show to seek approval from the pre-pubescent Bruce. They deserve to be shot.
To give an idea of what we are fussing about. One of the characters is fast with a riddle. He isn't yet the RIDDLER but he will be, however, two other characters make note that he is fast to solve riddles and good with solving them. Now what does an audience need that? Well, the writers think you are a 5 year old with the attention space of a gnat or a flea.
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