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Posted on 03/01/2011 1:23:44 AM PST by JustAmy
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I was not a fan of his, but I felt sorry for him.
R.I.P. Michael!
I have a plaque with that poem hanging in the spare bedroom!
(((((((Goodnight, and God Bless)))))))
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HOW TO CALL THE POLICE WHEN YOU’RE OLD, AND DON’T MOVE FAST ANYMORE.
George Phillips, an elderly man from Meridian, Mississippi, was going up to bed, when his wife told him that he’d left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things.
He phoned the police, who asked, “Is someone in your house?”
He said, “No,” but some people are breaking into my garden shed and stealing from me.
Then the police dispatcher said, “All patrols are busy. You should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available.”
George said, “Okay.”
He hung up the phone and counted to 30. Then he phoned the police again.
“Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don’t have to worry about them because I just shot and killed them both, and the dogs are eating them right now,” and he hung up.
Within five minutes, six Police Cars, a SWAT Team, a Helicopter, two Fire Trucks, a Paramedic, and an Ambulance showed up at the Phillips’ residence, and caught the burglars red-handed.
One of the Policemen said to George, “I thought you said that you’d shot them!”
George said, “I thought you said there was nobody available!”
Don’t mess with old people!!
Good night all. Sleep tight and don't let the Bed bugs bit.
Thanks and goodnight!
Peaceful sleep and a great Tuesday!
One of my favorite stories is about the Texas rancher who was doing agricultural consulting for a farmer in Germany. He asked the German farmer about the size of his property, to which he replied, “About a mile square.” When the German asked the Texan about the size of his ranch, the rancher explained that if he got in his pick-up truck at dawn and drove until sunset he would still be on his ranch. Not to be outdone, the farmer replied, “I used to have an old truck like that!”
All joking aside, it’s important to have the right perspective. Unfortunately, the Christians in Laodicea had the wrong perspective about wealth (Rev. 3:14-22). By all appearances, they were rich. They had plenty of earthly goods and thought they needed nothing—not even Jesus. But Jesus had a different perspective. In spite of their material prosperity, He saw that they were “wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked” (v.17). So He invited them to become truly rich by seeking what only He could provide: purity, character, righteousness, and wisdom.
Let’s not make the Laodicean mistake. Instead, let’s keep our perspective right about what it means to be rich. True wealth is not measured by what you have but by who you are in Christ.
Beautiful, Mayor, and so true!
Thanks for the thoughtful and honest words of your message today.
I really like the first paragraph.....
I’m still laughing, met a few Texans that fit the description only too well! ;^)
I meant to go back to remark on this one and I think that was the day that we weren’t posting much. I did see the precious dog and yes, it does look like my Dolly. Dolly had a few streaks of sable and black on the face and chest area but so like little Dolly! One thing about these Sheltie’s is that they are so lovable.
The little gentleman looks so dazed...bless their hearts.
AMEN! Thanks for our blessings today, Rus. And I liked the first paragraph too...LOL!
Morning Johnn, I was up early and have had breakfast but I would love a cinnamon roll (maybe 2) and some of your delicious coffee! Hope I can see that lovely scene while I’m relaxing with my rolls. Thank you.
Coffee and roll on the way, and we can sit and chat about the latest gossip, and compare family photos over coffee and have a good laugh.
Then, I'll have two slices of your twice smoked bacon
And, a side of fruit,
With lots of coffee with Hazlenut Coffee Mate.
Now, I just hope you can keep those kids quiet,
As I sit and enjoy the view.
That is such a pretty scene - so calm and peaceful, I can hear the birds singing and maybe a fish jumping, a faint bark from someone’s dog in the distance - and nothing else. Bacon & cheese omelet for me this morning - with hashbrowns and a cinnamon roll. I’m hungry. :)
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