Sunday, November 16, 2008

November 16th, 2008

11-16-08
Time To Chuckle
By: Jerry Barnhart

FINALLY BASEBALL IS OVER... FOOTBALL BEGINS
and the visiting team had a 14-13 lead. The coach of the visitors sent in a sub quarterback with orders to run out the clock by use of simple running plays.
The sub, however, had glory dreams and when he spotted one of his backs in the clear he uncorked a forward pass in that general direction.
Out of nowhere came the home team's speediest back, who flashed in to intercept the pass and was off for paydirt. To everyone's amazement, the sub quarterback who had made the pass overtook him and brought him down on the five-yard line. Seconds later the final whistle blew.
The losing coach grumbled to the coach of the winners, "I'll never understand how that sub quarterback of yours ever overtook the fastest boy on our squad."
"It's simple," was the reply. "Your boy was running for the touchdown. Mine was running for his life."

ON TO ANOTHER CURRENT EVENT
The man had barely paid off his mortgage on the house when he mortgaged it again to buy a car and, not long after, he borrowed to build a garage. His banker hesitated and said, "If I do make this loan, how will you buy gas for the car?"
"Well, it seems to me," replied the borrower curtly, "that a fellow who owns a big house, a new car and new garage should be able to get credit for gasoline." (ONE way to "earn" bankruptcy).

THE TWO CONFIRMED BACHELORS...
were chatting and the conversation switched from politics to cooking.
"I got a cookbook once," said the first, "but I could never do anything with it."
"Too much fancy cooking stuff in it, eh?"
"Boy, you said it. Everyone of the recipes began the same way. 'Take a clean dish and....'"

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
"What are you so happy about?" the woman asked the 97-year-old man.
"I just broke a mirror," he replied.
"But that means seven years of bad luck!"
"I know. Isn't that wonderful."
(I heard he plans to break another mirror in 6 years).

AND SPEAKING OF MIRRORS (just be patient)
The first pair of roller skates were "built" in Belgium in 1759 by Joseph Merlin.
A master violinist, Merlin made a spectacular entrance into a costume party on his roller skates while playing the violin. (show-off)
However, he hadn't mastered the fine art of stopping (rubber toe stops hadn't been invented yet), so he crashed into a full-length mirror breaking it and his violin. (bad luck... no waiting).

THE OUTLOOK FOR TURKEYS LOOKS BAD
The world's largest turkey farm is owned by Bernard Matthews in Norfolk, Great Britain. He has 2,600 employees and averages 9 million turkeys annually.


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Sunday, November 9, 2008

November 9th, 2008

11-9-08
Time To Chuckle
By: Jerry Barnhart

VETERAN'S DAY IS TUE. 11TH, so we salute:

THE ARMY: The lieutenant at the training camp had a recruit assigned to keep his quarters bright and clean. He was quiet, competent and always called the lieutenant "Major."
A sergeant drew the recruit aside one morning and said, "Soldier, haven't you been in this man's Army long enough to know that one gold bar denotes a looie, not a major?"
"If it's all the same to you, sergeant," implored the recruit, "you won those stripes your way; let me earn mine my way."

THE NAVY: (how to get a "head")
The Secretary of the Navy was inspecting a recently launched carrier. The entire crew stood on deck at attention.
"I suppose," said the Secretary jokingly to the carrier's captain, "you know the name of every man on the ship."
"I think I do," was the captain's unexpected reply.
"Aha," smiled the Secretary. "What's the name of the third man from the left there in the rear rank?"
"William Jones," replied the captain.
The Secretary walked over to the seaman himself. "What's your name, lad?" he asked.
"William Jones, sir," replied Seaman Jonathan Abernathy.

THE MARINE CORP:
A career Marine, his discharge in sight, signed up for a correspondence course in electrical engineering. The application blank had a question that at first stumped him. "How long has your present employer been in business?"
The Marine finally wrote down, "Since 1776."

The newly arrived Marine enlistee from classy Long Island, NY received this letter from his "mater."
"Dear Sebastian: Now that you are on your way to being a hero in the Marine Corps, I trust you will set a good example and will arise on time every morning. The other young gentlemen in your set should not have to sit at the table and wait for you to come downstairs before they can begin eating their breakfast."

THE AIR (CORP) FORCE:
Shortly after D-Day in World War II, a pilot was chosen and dispatched from England to drop propaganda leaflets over a city in Germany. He didn't check back in at his headquarters for three weeks.
"Where have you been?" demanded his squadron leader crossly. "How could you take three weeks just to dump a load of leaflets over enemy territory?"
"Dump them?" repeated the pilot in a surprised voice, "I thought you wanted me to slip one under every door!"

THE COAST GUARD:
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter supply ship put in at a Pacific island famed for its voluptuous and scantily clad maidens. One young non-com spent a memorable day on the beach with several of the young ladies posing them and photographing them with his camera.
An ensign watched him silently for some time. Then he inquired, "Where do you think you're going to get all that film developed?"
The reply, "Film? Who's got film?"

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Monday, November 3, 2008

November 3rd, 2008

11-3-08
Time To Chuckle
By: Jerry Barnhart

IT'S ELECTION TIME AND THE LADY TOLD HER FRIEND,
"What I'm looking for is a man who will treat me as if I was a voter and HE is THE candidate."

TRY TO BE OPTIMISTIC
POLITICIANS... straddle the fence, keep their fingers crossed, keep their fingers on the pulse of their constituents, point with pride, look to the future, keep both ears to the ground, will CHANGE things and think twice... before saying nothing.
No wonder we're in such trouble... too many verbs!

AND YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE...
A political candidate said that he would rather be right than be elected.
Wouldn't you hope he could be both??

AND WHO DOES THE PRESIDENT WORK FOR?
"A taxpayer is someone who words for the federal government but who doesn't have to take a civil service examination." - Ronald Reagan
SERIOUSLY... I DO HOPE YOU'VE VOTED...
AND WEAR THAT LITTLE RED STICKER.

NOW, STUFF YOU DIDN'T NEED TO KNOW
In France, the Big Dipper is known as "the casserole." In Minnesota, it's known as "the hotdish."
The repairman will never have seen a model quite like yours.
When in trouble... mumble. When in trouble... delegate.
Where you stand on an issue... depends on where you sit.

THE SALESMAN WALKED INTO THE LARGE OFFICE and approached the front desk.
"I'd like to speak to someone with a little authority."
The receptionist replied: "Well, then I'm the one you need to speak to 'cause I have as little authority as anybody here."

TALK ABOUT DISCOVERY... WHEN IT CAME TO:
Automobiles: Henry could afford one.
Airplanes: Wilber and Orville were on the Wright track.
Ocean sailing: Columbus sure knew his way around.
Landing on the Moon: Neil finally had to put his foot down.

(In Oct., I was up at Camp Riley taping a D.A.V. deer hunt for "VET'S VISITS on TV." THIS did NOT happen)
Two hunters were dragging a deer through the woods by the tail when they met another hunter.
"It would be easier if you would drag it by the antlers instead of the tail," he suggested. "It won't get caught in the bushes."
They took his suggestion and switched ends. After an hour pulling the antlers one hunter said, "This is sure a lot easier."
"The other replied, "Sure is, but I think we're going in the wrong direction."


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Monday, October 27, 2008

October 27th, 2008

10-27-08
Time To Chuckle
By: Jerry Barnhart

THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY
A man staying in a posh hotel called room service and read from the breakfast menu.
"I'd like one overcooked egg that's touch and hard to eat, one undercooked egg with runny whites. I'd like grilled bacon on the cold side, burnt toast, butter straight from the freezer - impossible to spread - and a pot of luke warm coffee."
"That's a complicated order, sir. It might be quite difficult and will take extra time."
"It can't be that difficult," the guest sarcastically replied. "That's exactly what you brought me yesterday morning and yes, it DID take a looong time."

NOW WE PRESENT THE THIRD PUMPKIN CAROL for your sing-along pleasure.
(to the tune of "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas")
I'm dreaming of the Great Pumpkin
Just like I do this time each year.
When he brings nice toys
to good girls and boys
Who wait for him to reappear.

I'm dreaming of the Great Pumpkin
With every pumpkin card I write.
May your jack-o-lanterns burn bright
When the Great Pumpkin visits you tonight (actually Friday).

(from the Peanuts Book of Pumpkin Carols; Ed. note: Halloween is becoming a forgotten holiday. We dedicated followers of the Great Pumpkin MUST do something to rekindle the Halloween spirit. Let us not rest until the universe resounds with Pumpkin Carols... please don't take this too seriously).

AND WHILE WE'RE IN A SERIOUS MOOD
The father was reading a Bible story to his young children. "This man, named Lot, was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city. But his wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt."
His five-year-old son asked, "What happened to the flea?"

FINALLY, QUOTES FROM FAMOUS PEOPLE (deceased)
BOILING POINT: "A woman is like a tea bag. When she's in hot water, she just gets stronger." - Eleanor Roosevelt
SECOND OPINION?: "Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died." - Erma Bombeck
JUST DO IT: "Leadership: the art of getting someone else to do something YOU want done because HE wants to do it." - Dwight D. Eisenhower

ALMOST FORGOT THE ELECTIONS
Why do we choose between two people for president and 50 for Miss America?


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Monday, October 20, 2008

October 20th, 2008

10-20-08
Time To Chuckle
By: Jerry Barnhart

THESE SIGNS MAKE SENSE
On a barbecue restaurant: "House of Grill Repute."
At a golf course: "Putt an end to your troubles."
At a tire company: "Our tires will give your car great traction, we skid you not."
At a taxi company: "We drive away all our customers."

GETTING CLOSER TO NOV. 11th
The incumbant to office was winding down after a long and particularly distorted version of his accomplishments.
"And that is why I think you should vote for me. Are there any suggestions or comments from you fine folks?"
A rather seedy, humble-looking individual rose, cleared his throat and said: "Well, sir, I have a suggestion that may interest you. If you and I were to stump the country together, we could tell more lies than any other two men... and I wouldn't have to say a word."

"NOT" could well be the word
President Calvin Coolidge was the first to issue his famous "I do not choose to run" statement. President Ford (who couldn't win, lose or get out of Vietnam) said the same thing.
Coolidge however was besieged by reporters seeking a more detailed statement. One persistent reporter followed him to the door of his library.
"Sir, exactly WHY don't you want to be President again?"
"Coolidge turned and replied, "Because there's no chance for advancement."

AND HERE'S ANOTHER SCARY THOUGHT... another Halloween "Carol"
(to the tune of "Silver Bells")
We're on sidewalks, we're on porches,
Dressed in costumes to scare.
Through the city we're ringing the doorbells.
Gooey stuff in our hair,
But the most fun is shrieking out loud:

Shivery yells, shivery yells.
That's the Halloween nitty gritty.
Moan and groan, leave us alone;
Halloween's just one night a year.

(the folks at Madonna Towers Nursing enjoy this one too; from the Peanuts Book of Pumpkin Carols)

YOU JUST CAN'T WIN
When Nebraska Gov. E. Benjamin Nelson named MILK the state's official beverage, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals objected. Reason? They said cow's milk belongs to calves, not people.

WINNER OF THE WACKY WARNING LABEL CONTEST sponsored by the Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch: "Remove your child before folding the baby stroller."


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Monday, October 13, 2008

October 13th, 2008

10-13-08
Time To Chuckle
By: Jerry Barnhart

I'LL NEVER GO TO A FOOTBALL GAME (EXCUSES)
1. Every time I went to a game, they asked for money.
2. Though I went to ALL the important games, nobody ever spoke to me.
3. When I went, I cheered loud, but the coach visited at MY house.
4. The benches are too hard.
5. The field judge said things I couldn't agree with.
6. I suspect those "regulars" are hypocrites (always after beer and hotdogs).
7. The band always played the same old songs (or never ones I knew).
8. Since I bought a book on football, I stay home and read it instead (I don't agree with all of it either).
9. I find the games on TV more exciting (Also MUCH more comfortable, the food's cheaper, no noisy kids... and they don't ask for money).
(Duluth, MN U. Methodist REMINDER)

NOW, WITH ELECTIONS COMING SOON...
Many politicians leave office because of illness and fatigue: people get sick and tired of them.
The reason some politicians don't have any ethics is because they don't know where to buy them.
A government big enough to give you EVERYthing you want is a government big enough to TAKE FROM you EVERYthing you HAVE.

TRY THIS FOR YOUR HALLOWEEN "SING ALONG SONG"
(sung to "Up on the Housetops")
Up in the pumpkin patch, witches pause.
Out jumps the great one, hear the applause!
Down through the rows with goodies and toys,
All for his followers, Halloween joys.
Haunt! Haunt! Haunt!
Who wouldn't want...
Haunt! Haunt! Haunt!
Who wouldn't want
to be in the pumpkin patch
CHEER! CHEER! CHEER!
Wait for the great one... and being sincere!
(from the Peanuts' Book of Pumpkin Carols)
DID you have fun with this one?? MORE next week.

HOW ABOUT THE GHOST WHO
tried out for the cheerleading squad...
just to add some team spirit!

LAST HALLOWEEN, as usual, we had a BIG bucket of wrapped candy.
One kid showed up at our door as an IRS agent. He was VERY authentic looking. He also took exactly 40% of our candy, and didn't bat an eye.

NOW THE REAL SPIRIT
Where there's LAUGHTER... there's HOPE!
"I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful." (Bob Hope)

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Monday, October 6, 2008

October 6th, 2008

10-6-08
Time To Chuckle
By: Jerry Barnhart

TIME TO WIND DOWN BASEBALL

In Minneapolis, a sportswriter interviewed a hard-boiled young pitcher, recently added to the Twins' roster.
The scribe observed, "You're a tough hombre, all right. I bet you wouldn't give your own mother a decent pitch."
"Why should I," countered the pitcher angrily. "She batted .297 with Sacramento last season."

AND POWER UP FOR FOOTBALL
What's green, has bumps and plays football?
The Green Bay Pickles.

So, WHY DID THE FOOTBALL PLAYER...
make the commercial for the shampoo company?
He was troubled by split ends...
and VERY tight!

TIME TO START THE HALLOWEEN YUKS ALSO
Four ghosts were engaged in a hot Bridge game when a fifth ghost opened the door. A gust of wind blew all the cards off the table.
Grumbled one of the players, "Confound it, Archie, don't you know what a keyhole is for?" (B.Cerf's Laugh Day, Doubleday Pub.)

NOW LET'S GET DOWN TO EARTH
The guy wanted to learn how to skydive. He found an instructor and started lessons. When the time finally came for the first dive they stood by the plane and the instructor told the man how to position himself and pull the ripcord. He then explained that he would jump right afterward and be just a few yards away as they went down.
The pilot took them up, the man jumped, counted to ten and pulled the ripcord and his chute opened.
The instructor followed, but his chute FAILED to open. He rapidly decended past his student, frantically trying to open his chute.
Seeing this, the man unfastened the straps holding his chute and yelled, "So you want to race, huh?"

THE SPECIAL DEER HUNT...FOR DISABLED VETS is at Camp Ripley and I've been invited to shoot some footage for Vet's Visits again. Reminds me of the game warden who stopped a deep hunter and asked to see his license. The warden checked it out, then informed the hunter that it was last year's.
"I know," the hunter replied, "but I shouldn't need a new license. I'm just lookin' to shoot that blasted deer I missed last year... with THIS license."

SOME PRACTICAL THEOLOGY??
It was close to bedtime and the mom told her five-year-old to pick up her toys and take them to the back porch.
Knowing this involved a trip down a LOONG dark hallway the mom added, "Don't be afraid, Jesus will go with you."
The little girl thought for a moment, then, with arms full of toys looked up intently, "Well, if he's going, why can't HE take'em."

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