A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....4-25-06...Laughter at the Finest

4-25-06 | JustAmy

[JustAmy]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Laughter in the Bank

I started out with nickles, pennies, and a dime,
Collecting them and putting off some pleasure for a time.
“Anticipation” kinda whets your appetite, you know,
And in the meantime little piles of coins will surely grow.

So then I started thinking that if coins can be put by,
Then why not give some really fun things their own try?
I’d heard of confound interest and how it makes things grow,
And now I think my little bits of treasure will soon show.

I’ve been saving up my chuckles, my giggles, and a smile,
In hopes I’d have a good collection in a while.
I’m going to put this laugh in there and keep it for my own,
Because I know I’ll treasure it when I’m more fully grown.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . April 21, 2006

An Elephant in My Pajamas

I saw an elephant in my pajamas,
I wanted to shoot the thing!
First off, they were all stretched out,
And I think he lost my string.

The one that holds the pants up.
I know I’ll need it now.
The elephant in my pajamas,
Didn’t need the string somehow.

I’ve got to find a home for him,
Let’s hope the Zoo okays.
‘Cause then I must go to the store,
I need some new PJ’s.

NicknamedBob . . . . October 25, 2004

Chicken Soup

My nephew had a poultry farm! (His stock just numbered two.)
He planned to breed some more of them, but then one got the flu.
Now, Medicine is not his strength, but he worked for the group.
He nursed the sick one back to health. He fed it Chicken Soup!

That’s right, he killed the healthy one, to make the sick one strong.
And you may think this makes no sense, but then you have it wrong.
For business, it’s crazy, but that’s not where he leans.
He’ll be a whiz with all the biz of Government Machines!

Where this new math can operate, increases are called cuts,
And taxes are investments. In other words, it’s Nuts!
My brother’s son will fit right in. He thinks that way a lot.
If you call, and you hear strange advice, my nephew’s who you got!

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 29, 2005

Apples and Wine

Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree.
Most men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they sometimes take the apples from the ground that aren't as good, but easy. The apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they're amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who's brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.

Now Men .... Men are like a fine wine. They begin as grapes, and it's up to women to stomp them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

................................................. Graphics by Billie

3-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 04-24-06 Military Monday

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[Brad’s Gramma]

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NOW I'm heading to bed....sorta.

[JustAmy]

Nite, BG.

Hope to see you tomorrow. Have a Terrific Tuesday.

[JustAmy]

A man is in bed with his wife when there is a rat-a-tat-tat on the door. He rolls over and looks at his clock, and it's half past three in the morning. "I'm not getting out of bed at this time," he thinks, and rolls over. Then, a louder knock follows.

"Aren't you going to answer that?" says his wife.

So he drags himself out of bed and goes downstairs. He opens the door and there is man standing at the door. It didn't take the homeowner long to realize the man was drunk.

"Hi there," slurs the stranger. "Can you give me a push?"

"No, get lost. It's half past three. I was in bed," says the man and slams the door. He goes back up to bed and tells his wife what happened and she says,

"Dave, that wasn't very nice of you. Remember that night we broke down in the pouring rain on the way to pick the kids up from the baby sitter and you had to knock on that man's house to get us started again? What would have happened if he'd told us to get lost?"

"But the guy was drunk," says the husband.

"It doesn't matter," says the wife. "He needs our help and it would be the Christian thing to help him."

So the husband gets out of bed again, gets dressed, and goes downstairs. He opens the door, and not being able to see the stranger anywhere he shouts, "Hey, do you still want a push?"

And he hears a voice cry out, "Yeah, please."

So, still being unable to see the stranger he shouts, "Where are you?"

And the stranger replies, "I'm over here, on your swing."

[Mama_Bear]

What a fun, happy post, Amy! You and your graphic artist did a wonderful job - and your poet's not half bad either! ;-) What a team!

"You don't stop laughing because you grow old.
You grow old because you stop laughing."~ Michael Pritchard

"Laughter is the sun that drives
winter from the human face."~ Victor Hugo

"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the
wisest man."~ Willy Wonka, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

[JustAmy]

Thank you, MB.

I have the two greatest graphic artists on call. :)

Thank you so much for the sweet pledge graphic; And thank you for adding PrissyMissy. :)

I love those quotes. Thank you for posting them.

[Mama_Bear]

You're welcome. I tried my best to come up with a humorous pledge graphic but nothing came to me and I didn't have much time to work on it. The best I could do was make a graphic with PrissyMissy in an attempt to tie it together with your post. I love that photograph of her in the opening. It was taken at that Fondue restaurant in DC, wasn't it? The laughter of a child is the most beautiful sound in all the world.

[JustAmy]

Yes ... the picture was taken at the Fondue place. I've forgotten the name but it was a fun place and PrissyMissy had a ball there.

The pledge with all the children is sooo sweet and of course when you added PrissyMissy, you made it my favorite. :)

[Majie Purple]

http://www.geocities.com/zaphran007/laughingbaby.htm
*This has audio too* Just so you are aware.

[Diver Dave]

Just so you know, that wasn't me at the swingset. :)

[Diver Dave]

Dallas ATC: "Tower to Saudi Air 911 -- You are cleared to land eastbound on runway 9R."

Saudi Air: "Thank you Dallas ATC. Acknowledge cleared to land on infidel's runway 9R - Allah be Praised!"

Dallas ATC "Tower to Iran Air 711 -- You are cleared to land westbound on runway 9R."

Iran Air: "Thank you Dallas ATC. We are cleared to land on infidel's runway 9R. - Allah is Great!"

Static.............

Saudi Air: "DALLAS ATC! DALLAS ATC!"

Dallas ATC: "Go ahead Saudi Air 911?"

Saudi Air: "YOU HAVE CLEARED BOTH OUR AIRCRAFT FOR THE SAME RUNWAY GOING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS!!! WE ARE ON A COLLISION COURSE!!! INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE!!!

Dallas ATC: Well bless your hearts. Y'all be careful now and tell Allah "hey" for us -- ya hear?.


Moral: (DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!)

[CounterCounterCulture]

YAY!

Maxine remembered my birthday today! :-)

[dixie sass]

Maxine is one of my very favorite "older" friends, lol. I love the thread and Bob's poetry!

[dixie sass]

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu, Happy birthday Dear darling CCC, Happy birthday to yooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(glad that he can't hear me singing it)

[CounterCounterCulture]

I was wonderin' why wolves were howling outside. ;-)

Thank you and take care.

[dixie sass]

Smerty!!!! Same to you, Mr. Long Lean goodlooking guy!

[dixie sass]

PS: Took a trip back in time with your pictures of the "Cruise to Nowwhere". Are you going on the upcoming cruise?

[CounterCounterCulture]

PS: Took a trip back in time with your pictures of the "Cruise to Nowwhere".

Didja now? :-)

Are you going on the upcoming cruise?

Afraid not. You?

[fish hawk]

Aloha Amy. Sorry I haven't been around for awhile. I just got back from Taiwan and those people there truly love Americans and really treat us nice. I have been busy but still look in on you and the gang to see what is going on. Hope all is well with the friends here. Good to be home. Now I have to dig up some carpentry to get back in the black again. LOL.

[dixie sass]

Sigh, no, maybe next year. I have so many projects in the fire right now. Can't wait to hear what Leni has to say about the trip and Doughty One and gosh everyone.

Why haven't I gone to bed yet? It's 4:15 am. Oh well, it's Tuesday and no plans, guess I'll just sleep in - that is if the dog will let me!!!!!

What are you planning for your big day? Party, Party?

[CounterCounterCulture]

Why haven't I gone to bed yet? It's 4:15 am

I often wonder that about you. ;-)

What are you planning for your big day? Party, Party?

My mother's taking me out for lunch. After that, I'm helping out in assembling care packages for troops overseas (wait, I'm giving instead of receiving on my birthday??? I must be nuts). Then there's a neighborhood association meeting I might attend. Sometime during the day I should be working on projects that earn me income. Doubt there'll be any partying. But that's OK, I guess. {shrugs} :-/