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Gary O
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 11:20pm
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Quoting: Just I think it's called the j pan method
OK, I bit....yer gonna halfta explain............
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Just
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 11:45pm
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I think it's called oragomie but u know me i can't spell , on a lighter note it was Kate's last day at work for ever ever ever , took her out for supper ,she said i will need to get a job because she is not staying home all day with me. maybe i have 1 more cabin in me !!!!
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2011 01:40am
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Quoting: Just on a lighter note it was Kate's last day at work for ever ever ever
CONGRATS to your Bride!!!!!!
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Gary O
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2011 09:29am - Edited by: Gary O
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Quoting: Just I think it's called oragomie but u know me i can't spell
Origami!
Of course!
Makes perfectly good sense for #5....thanks Just.
Spelling, harrumph.
I thought you were just keeping up with today's fashion, and was proud such an ol' codger (of my generation) could be so trendy.....
For a very long time I've been quite fastidious with spelling and even grammar, business letters, etc.
However, today, all the rules have been thrown out.
Not sure how good that is but I'm not gonna fight it.
In reading the sports page a couple years ago, I zeroed in on an editorial that had a sentence ending in a preposition.
'HAH!' I thought....prepared to fire off a letter to the editor, but dug in to the rules first to get my own 'Ps' & 'Qs' together.
I'm not going to get into phrasal verbs, but the rules were the rules in my day.
It's all changed...didn't fire off the letter (thank God).
We have eased off the rigid adherence to the Latin part of our language base and now the preposition rule is a bunch of hooey.
My fifth grade teacher s/be rolling in her grave like she was on a spit........
To continue a dry dialogue, back in 1906 Carnegie headed and funded 'The Simplified Spelling Board', with the gist of getting rid of the nonsensical letters in words.
Obviously it died an agonizing slow death.
However, here we are, youth texting in something between short hand and smoke signals...but we all can read it, so I tell myself, "There their they're now, it'll be OK."
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hattie
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2011 12:22pm
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Quoting: Gary O For a very long time I've been quite fastidious with spelling and even grammar, business letters, etc.However, today, all the rules have been thrown out.Not sure how good that is but I'm not gonna fight it.
This is a real pet peeve of mine. I realize no one (myself included) is perfect with their spelling and grammar (and honestly, for a chat site, it isn't important), but when my adult son sends me an email with NO CAPITAL LETTERS, no punctuation, and all the shortforms they use today, I just cringe. He just rolls his eyes at me when I mention the subject. My biggest pet peeve is the Canadian spelling of words. I have yet to find a Canadian publisher who will adhere to the Canadian spelling of certain words. It drives me crazy, eh!!
As an aside, have you ever watched Judge Judy try to read a text message during court that someone is submitting as evidence? Hilarious!!! She usually gets her Bailiff to translate them for her.
Quoting: Gary O My fifth grade teacher s/be rolling in her grave like she was on a spit........
Now that's a funny visual!!!!
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hattie
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2011 12:39pm
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So for the old farts like me who are so persnickety about things, here is a list of OUR acronyms:
ATD - At the Doctor's
BFF - Best Friends Funeral
BTW - Bring the Wheelchair
BYOT - Bring Your Own Teeth
CBM - Covered by Medicare
CUATSC - See You at the Senior Center
FWIW - Forgot Where I Was
FYI - Found Your Insulin
GGPBL - Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low
GHA - Got Heartburn Again
HGBM - Had Good Bowel Movement
IMHO - Is My Hearing-Aid On?
LMDO - Laughing My Dentures Out
LOL - Living on Lipitor
LWO - Lawrence Welk's On
OMSG - Oh My! Sorry, Gas
ROFL...CGU - Rolling on the Floor Laughing...Can't get Up!
WAITT - Who Am I Talking To?
WTFA - Wet the Furniture Again
WTP - Where's the Prunes
WWNO - Walker Wheels Need Oil
GGLKI - Gotta Go, Laxative Kicking in!
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Gary O
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2011 01:05pm
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Quoting: hattie here is a list of OUR acronyms
Killer funny, hats!
I'm tuckin' these away for my 'old fart' friends.......
Thank you for ending my week on a great note!
Oh, and don't harbour ill feelings for those that lack flavour in their spelling..rumour has it that this too will vapourize, eh.....
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bobrok
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# Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:34pm
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Hattie, it was your turn today to make me laugh.
Thanks!
Bob
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hattie
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# Posted: 15 Dec 2011 01:06pm
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I hope this makes you smile:
From A Mother With Love
Dear Child,
I am writing this slow because I know that you can't read fast.
We don't live where we did when you left home. Your dad read in the paper that most accidents happen within 20 miles from your home so we moved.
I won't be able to send you the address, as the last family that lived here took the house numbers when they left so that they wouldn't have to change their address.
This place is real nice. It even has a washing machine. I'm not sure if it works too well though. Last week I put a load in, pulled the chain, and haven't seen them since.
The weather isn't too bad here, it only rained twice last week, The first time it rained for three days and the second time for four days.
The coat you wanted me to send you, your Uncle Steve said it would be a little too heavy to send in the mail with the buttons on, so we cut them off and put them in the pockets.
We got another bill from the funeral home. They said if we don't make the last payment on Grandma's grave, up she comes.
John locked his keys in the car yesterday. We were worried because it took him two hours to get me and Shelby out.
Your sister had a baby this morning but I haven't found out what it is yet, so I don't know if you're an aunt or an uncle. If the baby is a girl, your sister is going to name it after me, she's going to call it Mom.
Uncle Pete fell in a whiskey vat last week. Some man tried to pull him out but he fought them off and drowned. We had him cremated and he burned for three days.
Three of your friends went off a bridge in a pick-up truck. Ralph was driving. He rolled down the window and swam to safety. Your two friends were in the back. They drowned because they couldn't get the tailgate down.
There isn't much more news at this time. Nothing much has happened.
PS, I was going to send you some money but the envelope was already sealed.
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bobrok
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# Posted: 15 Dec 2011 01:21pm
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I have missed this thread :)
thanks, "hats"
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naturelover66
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# Posted: 15 Dec 2011 04:54pm
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Lol....... Very cute hattie!
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Erins#1Mom
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# Posted: 15 Dec 2011 07:33pm
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I love it. Needed this today.....
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Just
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# Posted: 15 Dec 2011 10:01pm
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bobrok
I have missed this thread
I miss the foks behind it,, hay Gary give us a Christmas riddle!!
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hattie
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2012 01:36pm
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A few minutes before the church services started, the congregation
were sitting in their pews and talking.
Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church.
Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance, trampling
each other in a frantic effort to get away from evil incarnate.
Soon the church was empty except for one elderly gentleman who sat calmly in his pew without moving, seemingly oblivious to the fact that
God's ultimate enemy was in his presence..
So Satan walked up to the man and said, 'Do you know who I am?'
The man replied, 'Yep, sure do.'
'Aren't you afraid of me?' Satan asked.
'Nope, sure ain't.' said the man.
'Don't you realize I can kill you with one word?' asked Satan.
'Don't doubt it for a minute,' returned the old man, in an even tone.
'Did you know that I can cause you profound, horrifying AGONY
for all eternity?' persisted Satan.
'Yep,' was the calm reply.
'And you are still not afraid?' asked Satan.
' Nope,' said the old man
More than a little perturbed, Satan asked, 'Why aren't you afraid of me?'
The man calmly replied,
"Been married to your sister for 48 years"!
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2012 01:44pm
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Ha Ha Ha.....Too darn funny!!!!!!
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naturelover66
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2012 02:49pm
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Cute!
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bobrok
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2012 05:53pm
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lmfao!!!!!!!
May I pass this on?
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hattie
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# Posted: 18 Mar 2012 06:25pm
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Quoting: bobrok May I pass this on?
Sure...I didn't write it - I just stole it. *LOL*
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hattie
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# Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:34pm
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If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this:
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on 'START'.............
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manny
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# Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:57pm
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If a deer hunter says something in the woods , and his wife is not around, is he still wrong?
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manny
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# Posted: 30 Apr 2012 06:33pm - Edited by: manny
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An old feller went to his doctor for his yearly physical with his wife along. When the doctor enters theexam room he tells the old feller " I need a urine sample and a stool sample" the old fellerbeing hard of hearing looks at his wife and says "Whats he want? his wife yells back . " He wants your underwear""'
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 30 Apr 2012 06:57pm
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ha ha.thats funny.
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Gary O
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2012 10:54pm
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meditative meals
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bobrok
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2012 11:07pm
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Welcome back, oh great wizard of words and professor of punditry! We all (well, maybe some of us) missed you.
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Gary O
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# Posted: 2 Jul 2012 11:16pm - Edited by: Gary O
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Yeah thats me...
Keep yer powder dry Mr Rok, yer aim will improve.
It's good to be back around folk that love their cabins as much as me...and almost as much as cabi
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 3 Jul 2012 12:20am
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welcome back my mister...glad we are here together.
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Gary O
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# Posted: 3 Jul 2012 09:33am
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get the dog
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Just
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# Posted: 3 Jul 2012 11:38am
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aaaaa-repatriotion is sweet .
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 3 Jul 2012 11:43am
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AWWWW...cute little Chinese Shar Pei up a few post enjoying his (or her) steak! Looks just like ours Good dogs!
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Gary O
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# Posted: 3 Jul 2012 02:42pm
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Quoting: Just aaaaa-repatriotion is sweet .
that it is, Mr Just, that it is,....and forgiveness...well.....that's seldom a part of the equation these days, but there are still those that are fashionably old fashioned....it's a cornerstone of admirable character.
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