FReeper Canteen - Scuttlebutt - 9 Feb 2012

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At the FReeper Canteen!

C'mon and take a break ! Walk on over to the water cooler and lets chat. Post your thoughts, opinions, news of the day, rantings, ravings, pontificates, hypothesis, hyperboles, your soap box cause, your mantra, your baggage, your garbage, your blogging, your secrets, whatever you feel would make talk around the water cooler real interesting!

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Costello: I want to talk about the unemployment rate in America .
Abbott: Good subject, terrible times, it's 9%.

Costello: That many people are out of work.
Abbott: No that's 17%.

Costello: You just said 9%.
Abbott: 9% unemployed.

Costello: Right 9% out of work.
Abbott: No that's 17%.

Costello: Okay so it's 17% unemployed?
Abbott: No that's 9%.

Costello: Wait a minute, is it 9% or 17%?
Abbott: 9% are unemployed. 17% are out of work.

Costello: If you're out of work you are unemployed.
Abbott: No you can't count the out-of-work as the unemployed. You have to look for work to be unemployed.

Costello: BUT THEY ARE OUT OF WORK!!!
Abbott: No, you miss the point.

Costello: What point?
Abbott: Some one who doesn't look for work can't be counted with those who look for work, it wouldn't be fair.

Costello: To who?
Abbott: The Unemployed.

Costello: But they are all out of work.
Abbott: No, the unemployed are actively looking for work ... those who are out of work stopped looking. They gave up, and if you give up you are no longer in the ranks of the unemployed.

Costello: So if you're off the unemployment role, that would count as less unemployment?
Abbott: Unemployment would go down, Absolutely!

Costello: The unemployment just goes down because you don't look for work?
Abbott: Absolutely it goes down that's how you get 9%, otherwise it would be 17%. You don't want to read about 17% unemployment do ya?

Costello: That would be frightening.
Abbott: Absolutely.

Costello: Wait, I got a question for you, that means that they're two ways to bring down the unemployment number?
Abbott: Two ways is correct.

Costello: Unemployment can go down if someone gets a job?
Abbott: Correct.

Costello: And unemployment can also go down if you stop looking for a job?
Abbott: Bingo.

Costello: So there are two ways to bring unemployment down, and the easier of the two is to just stop looking for work.
Abbott: Now you got it.

******** **The Harmonica Man**

******** **Petition to ban Dihydrogen Monoxide**

 

Happy 102nd Brthday Boy Scouts of America!

Scouting teaches youth values that last a lifetime, including honesty, helping others, character development and respect for the law. Scouts learn these values while participating in fun, family-friendly activities.

 

BABY BOOMER GAME

(Have a paper and pencil handy to record your answers. Your mind isn't as sharp as it once was!)

This is NOT a pushover test. It's a Baby Boomer era test!

There are 20 questions. Average score is 12 . This one will be difficult for the younger set. (DUDE!)

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Old Sarge's baked beans or was it Darksheare's Coffee?
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil

2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
A. Sugar Ray Robinson.
B. Roy Orbison.
C. Gene Autry.
D. Rudolph Valentino.
E. Fabian.
F. Mickey Mantle.
G. Cassius Clay.

3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and .... '
A. It's you.
B. He is us.
C. It's the Grinch.
D. He wasn't home.
E. He's really me and you.
F. We quit.
G. He surrendered.

4. Good night, David ...
A.. Good night, Chet
B. Sleep well.
C. Good night, Irene.
D. Good night, Gracie.
E. See you later, alligator.
F. Until tomorrow.
G. Good night, Steve..

5. You'll wonder where the yellow went ...
A. When you use Tide.
B. When you lose your crayons.
C. When you clean your tub.
D. If you paint the room blue.
E. If you buy a soft water tank.
F. When you use Lady Clairol.
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.

6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend ...
A. Stuart Whitman.
B Randolph Scott.
C. Steve Reeves.
D. Maynard G. Krebs.
E. Corky B. Dork.
F.. Dave the Whale.
G. Zippy Zoo.

7. Liar, liar ...
A. You're a liar.
B. Your nose is growing.
C. Pants on fire.
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher.
F. On the wire.
G. I'm telling Mom.

8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights never ending battle for truth, justice and ...
A. Wheaties.
B. Lois Lane.
C. TV rating.
D. World peace.
E. Red tights.
F. The American way.
G. News headlines.

9. Hey kids! What time is it?
A. It's time for Yogi Bear.
B. It's time to do your homework.
C. It's Howdy Doody Time.
D. It's time for Ma to go to bed.
E. It's bedtime.
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour.
G. Scoopy Doo Time.

10. Lions and tigers and bears ...!
A. Yikes.
B. Oh, no.
C. Gee whiz.
D. I'm scared.
E. And Sandrats!
F. Help! Help!
G. Let's run.

11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone ...
A. Over 40.
B. Wearing a uniform.
C. Carrying a briefcase.
D. Over 30.
E. You don't know.
F. Who says, 'Trust me'.
G. Who eats tofu.

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings ...
A. Troy Aikman.
B. Kenny Stabler.
C. Joe Namath.
D. Roger Staubach.
E. Joe Montana.
F. Steve Young.
G. John Elway.

13. Brylcream ...
A. Smear it on.
B. You'll smell great.
C. Tame that cowlick.
D. Grease ball heaven.
E. It's a dream.
F. We're your team.
G. A little dab'll do ya.

14. I found my thrill ...
A. In blueberry muffins.
B. With my man, Bill.
C. Down at the mill.
D. Over the window sill.
E. With thyme and dill.
F. Too late to enjoy.
G. On Blueberry Hill.

15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by ...
A. Clark Gable.
B. Mary Martin.
C. Doris Day.
D. Errol Flynn.
E. Sally Fields.
F. Jim Carrey.
G. Jay Leno.

16. Name the Beatles ...
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Hijinx, Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo

17. I wonder, wonder, who ...
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Got first in the Canteen?
D. Who wrote the book of love?
E. Who I am?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?

18. I'm strong to the finish ...
A. Cause I eats my broccoli.
B. Cause I eats me spinach.
C. Cause I lift weights.
D. Cause I hit the 50's.
E. And don't you forget it.
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me.
G. To outlast Bruto.

19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today.
A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera.
B. Smile, you're on Star Search.
C. Smile, you've won the lottery.
D. Smile, we're watching you.
E. Smile, fatima is giving free hugs.
F. Smile, you're a hit.
G. Smile, you're on TV.

20. What do M & M's do?
A. Make your tummy happy!
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket.
C. Make you fat.
D. Melt your heart.
E. Make you popular.
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
G. Come in colors.

 

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

And for the little guys...

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.

[BIGLOOK]

No smell, they're Tabebuia, the Trumpet flower trees. Smaller relatives come in pink and dark pink, all look bare until the bloom all at once and then leave the ground covered with blooms after a week.

[luvie]

Pretty! The pink one kind of looks like crepe myrtle that we have as bushes. :)

Are you still coming “home”? Just wondering....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my goodness, Connie...what a precious picture of the Marine and baby.

"You'll never fully know the safety and protection they provide."

God Bless our military men and women, wherever they serve, or have served.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[BIGLOOK]

We have crape myrtle here to but they're giant Crape myrtle trees.



....one of my favorites, blooms in the fall.

Still planning to go back but am hung up here till my son finishes some business and I finish off pesky things like taxes et al. We could hop on a plane in two days if we wanted to. I think we want to.

[BIGLOOK]

[BIGLOOK]

[BIGLOOK]

[luvie]

Ka-BOOM! :)

WOOOHOO!

[BIGLOOK]

You gotta try it sometime.....borrow my mines anytime you want.

[Old Sarge]

Awww, Connie, you mentioned my baked beans! THANK you!

And now, the Big News: I’m CLOSING ON A HOUSE!

Demented Sis and I went house-hunting this week, and she found her dream house. And at the same time, so did I! I found a 2bdrm 2 bath, with a Florida room, a lanai, and a huge oak tree in the front yard. The place has all hardwood flooring, and a nice-sized kitchen for all my cooking ambitions.

I’ll get pictures of the new place as soon as I get moved in!

[luvie]

Well, it would probably help if I’d pay attention. LOL!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

An American businessman goes to to To Tokyo on a business trip.
He hates Japanese food, so he asks the concierge if there is anyplace where he can get American food.

The concierge tells him that a new pizza place just opened, and they deliver.
The businessman goes back to his room, and orders a pizza.

Thirty minutes later the delivery guy shows up with the pizza.
As the businessman accepts the pizza, he begins to sneeze uncontrollably.

He asks the delivery guy “What on earth did you put on this pizza?”
The delivery man bows and says”We put on pizza what you ordered,-pepper only!”

[MS.BEHAVIN]

An American businessman goes to to To Tokyo on a business trip.
He hates Japanese food, so he asks the concierge if there is anyplace where he can get American food.

The concierge tells him that a new pizza place just opened, and they deliver.
The businessman goes back to his room, and orders a pizza.

Thirty minutes later the delivery guy shows up with the pizza.
As the businessman accepts the pizza, he begins to sneeze uncontrollably.

He asks the delivery guy “What on earth did you put on this pizza?”
The delivery man bows and says”We put on pizza what you ordered,-pepper only!”

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Sorry for the double post..
FR hiccuped!

[luvie]

LOL! Good one! *ahh-choo*!!

[luvie]

Late good evening, ((((SARGE))))

That is just great news that you have found a place to live
down there in the land of sunshine and beaches! I know you’ll
be very happy! Look forward to seeing your pictures!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Q:What do you get when you cross an elephant with a kangaroo?
A:Great big holes all over Africa!