Useless facts/Chit Chat Thread

[clkelley]

Sorry Frank, not safe to post while driving! But, I've arrived at the Fort, parked in 2014 and now I'm going to bed!

 

[des1954]

My anxieties seem to vanish when my sweet kitties decide they need to be cuddled. How do they know these things?

 

[Born 2 Fish]

There are currently 78 people named S. Claus
living in the U.S. -- and one Kriss Kringle.
(You gotta wonder about that one kid's parents)

December is the most popular month for nose jobs.

Weight of Santa's sleigh loaded with one Beanie Baby
for every kid on earth: 333,333 tons.

Number of reindeer required to pull a 333,333-ton s
sleigh: 214,206 -- plus Rudolph.

Average wage of a mall Santa: $11 an hour.
With real beard: $20.

To deliver his gifts in one night, Santa would have to
make 822.6 visits per second, sleighing at 3,000 times
the speed of sound.

At that speed, Santa and his reindeer would burst into flame
instantaneously.

 

[Just Beachy]

There are currently 78 people named S. Claus
living in the U.S. -- and one Kriss Kringle.
(You gotta wonder about that one kid's parents)

December is the most popular month for nose jobs.

Weight of Santa's sleigh loaded with one Beanie Baby
for every kid on earth: 333,333 tons.

Number of reindeer required to pull a 333,333-ton s
sleigh: 214,206 -- plus Rudolph.

Average wage of a mall Santa: $11 an hour.
With real beard: $20.

To deliver his gifts in one night, Santa would have to
make 822.6 visits per second, sleighing at 3,000 times
the speed of sound.

At that speed, Santa and his reindeer would burst into flame
instantaneously.

Thanks for spreading the magic, Frank!!

 

[BRDof3]

Thanks for spreading the magic, Frank!!

 

[AuburnJen92]

Say thanks to the troops this season by sending a free card via Xerox....

www.LetsSayThanks.com

 

[Just Beachy]

On the back of a Smirnoff Ice it says it's a flavored beer. I had no idea. I like beer!!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

On the back of a Smirnoff Ice it says it's a flavored beer. I had no idea. I like beer!!

They used to bottle Smirnoff Ice in Fogelsville, but not brew it there, but sold the plant to Sam Adams who brews there now. The brewery has changed hands many times over the years and when it was built was considered the most state of the art brewery in America. I hope Sam Adams stays there - it's good to see the brewery used for what it was meant to be.

 

[BRDof3]

They used to bottle Smirnoff Ice in Fogelsville, but not brew it there, but sold the plant to Sam Adams who brews there now. The brewery has changed hands many times over the years and when it was built was considered the most state of the art brewery in America. I hope Sam Adams stays there - it's good to see the brewery used for what it was meant to be.

A good fermentation room is a terrible thing to waste.

 

[Born 2 Fish]

2007 Ponderings for Our Ages (Sorry this is old )

How Old is Grandma?

One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother about current events. He asked what she thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
The grandma replied, & I quote; Well, let me think a minute . I was born before television, penicillin, polio shots, frozen foods, Xerox, contact lenses, Frisbees and the pill.
There was no radar, credit cards, laser beams or ball-point pens. Man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, well the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and man hadn't yet walked on the moon.
Your granddad and I got married first, and then lived together. Every family had a father and a mother, and every boy over 14 had a rifle that his dad taught him how to use and respect. And they went hunting and fishing together.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than I, 'Sir'-and after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, 'Sir.' Sundays were set aside for going to church as a family, helping those in need, and visiting with family or neighbors.
We were before gay rights, computer dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy.
Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense. We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
Serving your country was a privilege; living here was a bigger privilege.
We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent. Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins. Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started.
Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends not purchasing condominiums.
We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing earrings. We listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios. And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan ' on it, it was junk. The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam. Pizza Hut, McDonald's , and instant coffee were unheard of.
We had 5 & 10 cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents. Ice cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel. And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.
You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
In my day, 'grass' was mowed, 'coke' was a cold drink, 'pot' was something your mother cooked in, and 'rock music' was your grandmother's lullaby.
'Aids' were helpers in the Principal's office, 'chip' meant a piece of wood, 'hardware' was found in a hardware store, and 'software' wasn't even a word.
And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap; how old do YOU think I am - ????
Grandma would be only 65 years old in 2007

 

[des1954]

...adding to Frank's list....

I remember when someone announced they were getting divorced, you treated it as if it were a death. No parties - no "woo-hoo's" - no happy dance. It WAS a death! The death of a family.

I remember when girls HAD to wear dresses to school. If you wore pants, it was only to protect your legs from the cold weather. The minute you entered the school you went to the bathroom to take them off.

I remember when blue jeans and tee shirts were forbidden in school.

I remember when the only time you saw a police officer in school was for Safety Awareness Day.

I remember girls having to endure the torture of sleeping on curlers. There were no hot rollers, blow dryers, curling irons, mousse, gel. Just Breck Shampoo, Suave Shampoo, Prell Shampoo, Tame Rinse & Dippity-Do.

Panty hose was a luxury. You bought two pairs in the same shade. You wore one pair until you got a run, then wore the other pair until you got a run. Then, you cut the "bad legs" off each pair and wore two pairs of one-legged panty hose. IIRC, I was in the 9th grade when panty hose came out. Before that it was stockings and garter belts, or knee high socks. You NEVER wore shoes without socks or hose, because it was unrefined to do so - even sandals.

Women never wore pants to church. It was considered disrespectful. Men always wore a jacket & tie - even if it was 90 degrees outside and no air conditioning.

Take out food or fast food was a treat, not the normal. We actually ate our left-overs - that were re-heated in the oven or on the stove. No microwaves. We popped popcorn on top of the stove.

We had a rotary dial phone (only one phone in the house) and a 4 party line. Long distance calls meant one of two things.... a death, or something of urgency. Never did you gab long distance - you wrote a letter to convey news.

We used encyclopedia's, referrence books, and the library to research our homework assignments.

Kids got detention or were expelled for using foul language. You seldom heard foul language in public. NEVER, EVER did you hear anyone using the "F" word in polite company.

You received detention for getting caught chewing gum. The detention assignment was scraping gum off the bottom of desks. YUCK!!

If you were reprimanded by a neighbor for misbehaving, you got a double punishment from your parents. One for doing wrong, and one for embarassing the family name. It was the RIGHT of neighborhood adults to watch out for and correct any errant kids.

If a teacher said you did wrong.....you did wrong! You had no rights...you were a kid!! So to solve that problem, you just stayed out of trouble. Or...you developed a sense of right from wrong.

I won't be 65 until 2019.

 

[RvUsa]

Well I am off to get the windows yes windows in my truck fixed and to see if it was vandalized any more over night. I still can't believe that some jerk threw a rock thru both front windows for a bottle of pills with just 2 pills in it. I hope he chokes on them! My seats and floors are soaked, it's starting to snow... today is going to suck!!!

 

[BRDof3]

Well I am off to get the windows yes windows in my truck fixed and to see if it was vandalized any more over night. I still can't believe that some jerk threw a rock thru both front windows for a bottle of pills with just 2 pills in it. I hope he chokes on them! My seats and floors are soaked, it's starting to snow... today is going to suck!!!

Hang in there John, we still love ya! Hope the rest of December goes a lot better for you.

 

[Just Beachy]

That's just plain rotten, John. I'm sorry that happened to you. Hang in there, buddy.

(Seriously....BOTH windows? What an a$$!!!)

 

[Born 2 Fish]

Christmas Carols for the Psychiatrically Challenged

SCHIZOPHRENIA -
Do You Hear What I Hear?

MULTIPLE PERSONALITY -
We Three Kings Disoriented Are.

DEMENTIA -
I Think I'll Be Home For Christmas.

NARCISSISTIC -
Hark The Herald Angels Sing (About Me)

MANIA -
Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and and Office and Town ...or Deck the Halls and Spare No Expense!

PARANOIA -
Santa Claus is Coming To Get Me.

PERSONALITY DISORDER -
You Better Watch Out, I'm Gonna Cry, I'm Gonna Pout, then MAYBE I'll tell you why.

DEPRESSION -
Silent anhedonia, Holy anhedonia. All is calm, All is pretty lonely.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER-
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell... (YOU GET THE IDEA)

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE PERSONALITY-
The Twelve Days of Christmas
(don't make me repeat that again)

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY -
Thoughts of Roasting in an Open Fire.

PASSIVE/AGGRESSIVE -
Silent Night

 

[rapriebe]

Yeah John, vandalism sure sucks. Here's what we were faced with when we got home from Florida. Someone had siphoned almost 40 gallons of diesel fuel from our F350 dually. They left us enough to get it started but the lights were notifying us about the gas (or lack of gas). We went and put 5 gallons in it so we could get it to town. Afew days later we went to fill up and prior to leaving the driveway we noticed some of the controls were not acting correctly. So we checked under the hood and noticed some visitors had made a nest in the engine compartment. Started to remove the nest before it caught fire from the hot engine and 3 baby squirrels came running out. Their nest consisted of assorted wires from the engine and several pieces of tubing also. Needless to say, the truck has now been towed (it would not restart) to the local Ford dealer for repairs. Can't imagine what that is going to cost.

We always put out corn to feed the deer and, of course, the squirrels get the left overs. Since they figured we abandoned them, I guess they decided to pay us back.

We were putting the Truck and Fifth Wheel up for sale when we returned but now have to wait to get the truck repaired. If it's not one thing, it's another.

 

[Gatordad]

they used to bottle smirnoff ice in fogelsville, but not brew it there, but sold the plant to sam adams who brews there now. The brewery has changed hands many times over the years and when it was built was considered the most state of the art brewery in america. I hope sam adams stays there - it's good to see the brewery used for what it was meant to be.

strohs!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

strohs!

I believe that's who built the brewery in the first place.

 

[Gatordad]

I believe that's who built the brewery in the first place.

It was the first beer I recall being brewed there, in like 85 or so..... Stroh's, inventor of the 30 pack.

 

[rapriebe]

Needless to say, the truck has now been towed (it would not restart) to the local Ford dealer for repairs. Can't imagine what that is going to cost.

Yeah, good news. Just received word from the insurance company and the damage will be covered. Who would have thought that squirrel damage would have been covered. Now I only have to pay the deductible of $100. Lucked out on this one ! ! !