QUOTABLE QUOTES "The Bill of Rights reads: “Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press . . . .” It does not demand that private citizens provide a microphone for the man who advocates their destruction, or a passkey for the burglar who seeks to rob them, or a knife for the murderer who wants to cut their throats." – Ayn Rand
One of my faves is from the private garbage service that we had in Jax FL when I was a kid.
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Or double your garbage back!!
I always thought that was cool, and who the HELL would call to complain?
On a side topic, attached to the Ayn Rand comment.
We took 12 y/o grandson to the Tea Party on Thursday. His first political action, or crowd other than the state fair. Yesterday, we kept up the civics lesson by talking about the founders and I read, and paraphrased, the Declaration of Independence to him. Complete with the long litany of complaints, AND their solemn oaths to fight together.
All throughout, I kept explaining and reiterating how King George,being a 18th Century Monarch, felt like he DESERVED outright respect, and felt like he OWNED anything that England was in charge of.
When I asked him if he had any questions, here's what he said,
"Poppy, does that mean Mr. Obama thinks he's our KING?!"
[emphasis HIS]
"No, buddy, but he does kinda treat us like he owns us."
Shooting 101 is underway. Thus far, it's consisted of getting used to just fetching my pistol when we're headed out. He's at least quit holding it like it would bite him.
He wanted to shoot it back at Thanksgiving when we went to KY and IN, UNTIL he heard me fire it one time. Too loud, too scary. He just ain't crazy about loud.
I just bought 2 all new sets of Mickey Mouse ears, so hopefully in the next few weeks, we'll get out to the boondocks to shoot again.
We are working on survival skills. He can start a fire with a flint and steel. We were working on maps and compasses, but the compass got screwed up somehow, and "catches" sometimes instead of track true north. Not a great way to travel cross country, using a busted compass!
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In a Podiatrist's office:
"Time wounds all heels."
On a Septic Tank Truck:
Yesterday's Meals on Wheels
At a Proctologist's door:
"To expedite your visit, please back in."
On a Plumber's truck:
"We repair what your husband fixed."
On another Plumber's truck:
"Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber."
On a Church's Bill board:
"7 days without God makes one weak."
At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee:
"Invite us to your next blowout."
At a Towing company:
"We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows."
On an Electrician's truck:
"Let us remove your shorts."
In a Nonsmoking Area:
"If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action."
On a Maternity Room door:
"Push. Push. Push."
At an Optometrist's Office:
"If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place."
On a Taxidermist's window:
"We really know our stuff."
On a Fence:
"Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!"
At a Car Dealership:
"The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment."
Outside a Muffler Shop:
"No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."
In a Veterinarian's waiting room:
"Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!"
At the Electric Company:
"We would be delighted if you send in your payment. However, if you don't, you will be."
In a Restaurant window:
"Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up."
In the front yard of a Funeral Home:
"Drive carefully. We'll wait."
At a Propane Filling Station:
"Thank heaven for little grills."
Chicago Radiator Shop:
"Best place in town to take a leak."
QUOTABLE QUOTES
"The Bill of Rights reads: “Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press . . . .” It does not demand that private citizens provide a microphone for the man who advocates their destruction, or a passkey for the burglar who seeks to rob them, or a knife for the murderer who wants to cut their throats."
– Ayn Rand
Good signs Smile.
One of my faves is from the private garbage service that we had in Jax FL when I was a kid.
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Or double your garbage back!!
I always thought that was cool, and who the HELL would call to complain?
On a side topic, attached to the Ayn Rand comment.
We took 12 y/o grandson to the Tea Party on Thursday. His first political action, or crowd other than the state fair. Yesterday, we kept up the civics lesson by talking about the founders and I read, and paraphrased, the Declaration of Independence to him. Complete with the long litany of complaints, AND their solemn oaths to fight together.
All throughout, I kept explaining and reiterating how King George,being a 18th Century Monarch, felt like he DESERVED outright respect, and felt like he OWNED anything that England was in charge of.
When I asked him if he had any questions, here's what he said,
"Poppy, does that mean Mr. Obama thinks he's our KING?!"
[emphasis HIS]
"No, buddy, but he does kinda treat us like he owns us."
Ah, from the mouths of babes, eh?
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He's learning some good lessons from a good source, but don't forget to teach him how to shoot.
I need the country the way it is now like I need a hole in my head.
Shooting 101 is underway. Thus far, it's consisted of getting used to just fetching my pistol when we're headed out. He's at least quit holding it like it would bite him.
He wanted to shoot it back at Thanksgiving when we went to KY and IN, UNTIL he heard me fire it one time. Too loud, too scary. He just ain't crazy about loud.
I just bought 2 all new sets of Mickey Mouse ears, so hopefully in the next few weeks, we'll get out to the boondocks to shoot again.
We are working on survival skills. He can start a fire with a flint and steel. We were working on maps and compasses, but the compass got screwed up somehow, and "catches" sometimes instead of track true north. Not a great way to travel cross country, using a busted compass!
New compasses are ordered.
...and Lincoln was a Republican!
If you want survival, magnetize a needle & put it in a bowl of water.
We don't need no stinking compass
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