Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Building An Airplane

A Boeing Plane Built for Southwest Airlines
This is an amazing look at an airplane under construction. It called the Making of Florida One.

All going goo here in upper east Tennessee. I hope you are having a good week.

 
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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Take time to be still and quiet.
Meditation is good.
Be thankful.

 

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Quote of the Day
It might be more worthwhile if we stopped wringing our hands and started ringing our congressmen.
~Author Unknown

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Joke of the Day

To celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary, a couple returned to their honeymoon hotel. After retiring to bed, the wife said, “Darling, do you remember how you stroked my hair?” and so he stroked her hair.

She reminded him of the way they had cuddled, and so they did.

Then, with a sigh, she whispered, “Won’t you nibble my ear again?”

With that, the husband got out of bed and left the room. “Where are you going?” cried the wife.

“To get my teeth,” he said.



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Monday, August 8, 2011

World's Longest Sea Bridge

It’s In China
It’s 26.4 miles long. It’s the longest in the world. Go to the following link to check it out and see more pictures.

The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge

SeaBridge

Dad and Mary
We went to Knoxville yesterday to visit Dad and Mary. Dad’s doing a good job of heeding the doctor’s instructions. I was pleased with his progress. We’ll know more about his condition on Wednesday when he see some other doctors. He’s very happy that he will be getting his Golf Cart back today. It’s been in the shop to get a tune-up and some new batteries. Dad, no wheelies!


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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Being good is a good goal, but it is much better when it is combined with doing good. Then we are useful.

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Quote of the Day
Act as if what you do makes a difference.  It does.  ~William James

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Joke of the Day

GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICE:


Please be advised I am tired of receiving questions about my dog. . . . who mauled three Muslims sitting on a rug next to my back wall, six illegals wearing Obama T-shirts, four Democrats wearing Pelosi T-shirts, two rappers, five phone operators who asked me to press #1 for English, nine teenagers with their pants hanging down past their cracks, eight customer service desk people speaking in broken English, 10 flag burners, and a Pakistani taxi driver.

My Dog
FOR THE LAST TIME ... THE DOG IS NOT FOR SALE !!!


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Friday, August 5, 2011

Fishing Again

Yesterday
We had a good day on the lake yesterday. I always enjoy the outing, whether we catch fish or not. I like being out of doors, in the wind and sunshine, on the water, feeling the waves and motion of the boat. I like the wildlife we see while we are on the water. I like the sport of trying to catch fish, trying different lures, etc. Everyday of life is a good day to enjoy. And like my buddy Ralph says, “A bad day of fishing is better than a day of weed eating.” So true.

IMG_1094Doug and Andrew went to the lake with me yesterday. We caught our limit of 6 lake trout, which weighed a total of a tad over 29 pounds. That’s almost and average of 5 pounds per fish. Yes, a good day! That’s Andrew holding the stringer--->

This was Andrew’s first time to go fishing with us. We were pleased to have a good day of fishing for him to enjoy. He said he lost one, that he was sure was half as long as the boat.

I hope you have a great weekend. I hope to see you here on this blog on Monday.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
You know what friends are don’t you?
Friends are people who know you well,
but like you anyway.

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Quote of the Day
A bargain is something you can't use
at a price you can't resist.
~Franklin P. Jones
 

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Joke of the Day

“I’ve never flown before, said the nervous old lady to the pilot. “You will bring me down safely, won’t you?

“All I can say ma’am,” said the pilot, “is that I’ve never left anyone up there yet!”

 



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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Laptop Computers

Mine is in the Shop
It went on the blink the other day and was acting funny. So I decided to do a System Restore to an earlier point when I knew things were working good. I’ve done it before with no problems, but this time the gremlins came out of the REM and RAM. It would never reboot after the restore.

So I took it to Jason at Unbound Digital in Johnson City. I’m hoping he can get it running again, even if he has to wipe the hard drive. I have my files backed up, so losing everything is not a big issue. I think maybe they will also change the air filter, give it a lube job, and change the oil. I think my laptop needs a good going over.

Make sure you get wireless internet at home before you buy a laptop. That way it will work all through your home. That’s nice.

Dad is Ailing
Not only is my laptop sick, but Dad is ailing also. Mary told me he stayed in bed all day yesterday. That is not like Dad. He goes to the doctor today and we’re all hoping for a good report. I ail when Dad ails.

Dad, Get Well Soon!!!

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Did You Know?
Dad’s got a big birthday coming up next month.
He’ll be 98 on Sept 2.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Someone said, “Condense soup, not books!”
I agree. My wife collects the Readers Digest
Condensed Books.
I’ve read a few, and when it was a good book,
I felt cheated.

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Quote of the Day
How is it that one match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box of matches to start a campfire?
~Christy Whitehead


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Joke of the Day

Doctor: I’m sorry to have to tell you that you may have rabies, and it could prove fatal.

Patient: Well, doctor, please give me pencil and paper.

Doctor: To make your will?

Patient: No, to make a list of people I want to bite.


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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Immutable Laws

So It Seems
I remember my fishing buddy, Jack. When fishing lines would get tangled, he would it was a law… they had to. It does seem there are laws that exist in our lives to pester us and remind us that we are only human.

1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch & you'll have to pee.

2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

3. Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

4. Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal & someone always answers.

5. Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.

6. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).

7. Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.

8. Law of Close Encounters - The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

9. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.

10. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

11. Law of the Theater & Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the toilet & who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs or big bellies & stay to the bitter end of the performance. The aisle people also are very surly folk.

12. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

13. Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only 2 people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

14. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jam sandwich landing face down on a floor are directly correlated to the newness & cost of the carpet or rug.

15. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.

16. Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're ugly.

17. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet.

18. Wilson 's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

19. Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better.. But don't make an appointment, and you'll stay sick.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
If you get really mad at someone,
count to ten before you say or do anything.

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Quote of the Day
If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get.
~Frank A. Clark

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Joke of the Day

A customer sent an order to a distributor for a large amount of goods totaling a great deal of money.

The distributor noticed that the previous bill hadn’t been paid, so he asked his collections manager to leave a voice-mail for them saying, “We can’t ship your new order until you pay for the last one.”

The next day the collections manager received a collect phone call, “Please cancel the order. We can’t wait that long.”

 



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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Reagan Was Funny

Here’s a Good Laugh
President Reagan had a knack for speaking. He was funny and easy to listen to. Here’s one of his old jokes that you might enjoy.

l hope you are having a good week. So far, I’m not getting much accomplished because it is so hot and humid. I guess I had better go fishing.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Stay cool on these hot days,
and drink plenty of water.

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Quote of the Day
The easiest way to keep a secret is without help.
~Author Unknown

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Joke of the Day

A police recruit was asked during the exam, "What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?"

He said: "Call for backup."

 



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Monday, August 1, 2011

What a True Commander & Chief Does

Support for the Troops
The following video shows how President Bush spent July 4, 2011.

Whoa!
What’s happening to 2011? It’s August 1 already. Back to School sales are everywhere. I can’t believe how fast this year is going by. Where are the brakes?

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Everyone needs to be loved.

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Quote of the Day
I like her because she smiles at me and means it.
~Anonymous

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Joke of the Day

A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?"

She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by."

"No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?"

"It is made of concrete, brick and mortar," she responded.

"I mean," he continued, "What are your relations like?"

"I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband's parents."

He said, "Do you have a real grudge?"

"No," she replied, "We have a two-car carport and have never really needed one."

"Please. . ." he tried again, "is there any infidelity in your marriage?"

"Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We don't necessarily like the music, but the answer to your question is yes."

"Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?"

"Yes," she responded, "about twice a week he gets up earlier than I do."

Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why do you want a divorce?"

"Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied. "I've never wanted a divorce. My husband does. He says he can't communicate with me !!"



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