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Post by Tricia on Oct 9, 2006 13:13:17 GMT -5
And I believe it was Ewert who best described the two matches. Thanks for the picture, GAC!
Gordie: the first Cubs' season I remember was the '69 campaign, the Year of The Black Cat. My grandmother, who lived until she was 92 never saw a Cubs' team win it all. I can't imagine the sheer tragedy of it! And I, after much soul-searching, counseling, and thought, have forgiven Bartman.
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Post by Diane Merkel on Oct 9, 2006 17:00:49 GMT -5
Yes, GAC, thanks for the sketch. It's nice to "see" you again!
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Post by fred on Oct 9, 2006 19:05:15 GMT -5
Leave it to our boy, GAC! He never ceases to amaze me! Once again, beautifully done.
Best wishes,
Fred.
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Post by markland on Jan 23, 2007 11:39:19 GMT -5
M. A. V. & Gordie, Happy Birthday to you both!
Have a great day and year!!!
Billy
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Post by markland on May 1, 2007 12:29:57 GMT -5
Due to lack of interest, today has been canceled.
Enjoy,
Billy
A US Air Force C-130 was scheduled to leave Thule Air Base, Greenland at midnight. During the pilot's preflight check, he discovers that the latrine holding tank is still full from the last flight. So a message is sent to the base and an airman who was off duty is called out to take care of it.
The young man finally gets to the air base and makes his way to the aircraft only to find that the latrine pump truck has been left outdoors and is frozen solid, so he must find another one in the hangar, which takes even more time. He returns to the aircraft and is less than enthusiastic about what he has to do. Nevertheless, he goes about the pumping deliberately and carefully so as not to risk criticism later.
As he's leaving the plane, the pilot stops him and says, "Son, your attitude and performance has caused this flight to be late and I'm going to personally see to it that you are not just reprimanded but punished."
Shivering in the cold, his task finished, he takes a deep breath, stands up tall and says, "Sir, with all due respect, I'm not your son; I'm an Airman in the United States Air Force. I've been in Thule, Greenland, for 11 months without any leave, and reindeer are beginning to look pretty good to me. I have one stripe; it's two-thirty in the morning, the temperature is 40 degrees below zero, and my job here is to pump crap out of an aircraft.
Now, just exactly what form of punishment did you have in mind?
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Post by Montana Bab on May 1, 2007 14:32:50 GMT -5
Due to lack of interest, today has been canceled. Enjoy, Billy Billy, Are you cancelling your birthday??? Happy Birthday, Billy! Bab |
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Post by markland on May 1, 2007 15:31:40 GMT -5
Billy, Are you cancelling your birthday??? Happy Birthday, Billy! Bab Sheesh Bab, I hadn't even thought of that when I wrote it!! Thank you! Billy |
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Post by harpskiddie on May 1, 2007 18:18:08 GMT -5
Billy:
Many happy returns!!!! I hadn't noticed.
Gordie,
in the summertime, when all the trees and leaves are green, and the redbird sings, I'll be blue.....
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Post by clw on May 1, 2007 19:55:17 GMT -5
Happy Birthday, Billy. And thanks.
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Post by elisabeth on May 2, 2007 0:14:02 GMT -5
Billy,
Ooops, hadn't noticed it was your birthday. Belatedly, many happy returns!
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Post by gocav76 on Jun 24, 2007 18:40:42 GMT -5
Hey Harpskiddie, Thanks for taking the time to discuss 60's and 70's rock. Just thought I'd post the info about the last song Rick Nelson sang-"Rave On" Seems Rick was a Rocker to the end!http://www.hotshotdigital.com/artist/rick_nelson/tribute/
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Post by harpskiddie on Jun 24, 2007 22:28:07 GMT -5
Thanks, Larry.
Gordie,
well, the way you dance, and hold me tight; the way you kiss, and say goodnight...................
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"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they