The Holiday weekend is upon us and looking from the sky I bet we look like a bunch of ants scurrying around. Years ago, we packed a lunch to eat on the way.  If we were lucky we were able to stop at a local dinner somewhere and have a sit down meal, but that ment we had to spend at least on hour that we didn't always have. Today, we pull into a place like this... And we order our meal from a speaker and eat on the run.  Time elapsed about 10 minutes if things are busy. I am guilty of this also, but if I can spare a 1.2 hour, I will take another 15 to 20 and do the sit down meal and relax a bit. Besides not having to gulp the food, i am getting a much more nutritious meal that I can enjoy.  But, i hope a lot of people keep stopping at the fast food places.  Makes it much easier to find a... 05/27/2011

As I watch the news tonight, I watch the floods and the the sever storms I have to admire the people who say they will be back. The stand straight and tall and say...We are strong and we will win in the long run. WE can all learn a lesson from these families.   When things are looking dismal, chin up....tomorrow is a new day.  We just need to forge ahead and look for the light at the end of the tunnel.  It may be very dim at first, but, if we keep a good attitude, we will also win! 05/10/2011

I had one of my favorite appointments today.   An elderly couple. The man is telling me the stories and the wife is rolling her eyes.  CLASSIC! WE went out to the out building to look around.  His wife had stayed behind.  So the husband starts in... Here about the Elderly guy that went into the ladies house of pleasure.   The guy says, "I would like to hire one of your ladies." The madam looked at him and said, "Wow, you look all done in." "Oh, replied the man, then how much do I owe you." Of course I laughed as it was cute.  He had a big smile and I left with the listing. Yea gotta love the elderly! 03/25/2011

Now don't get me wrong, usually she is adamant about me finding some business.  But she has an alterior motive today. TAXES!  I hate working on them although, once I get started I can be done in a few hours.  (On going record keeping)  All I need to do is re-check my stuff and I am done.  It is the household stage that I dislike.  It doesn't matter what we do, at the end of the year it is still a mess and a big chore. But, I have an idea to fix it all for next year. I am sending this with my returns this year... I am thinking that this may help! 03/02/2011

After just having been to the Dr. for a check up this hit me funny...Like a lot of things do. A Dr. in Duluth Minnesota decided to take a day off.  But he didn't want to close the clinic...So, he said to his apprentice... "Ole, I am going to be gone tomorrow.  I want you to keep the clinic open.  This is your BIG chance!" At the end of the day, the Dr. showed up at the clinic at closing to see how things went. "Well, I had 3 people come in," Ole said.  The had a Headache, so I gave her some Tylenol." "Perfect" replied the doctor.  "You did just what I would have done." "The second person came in with bad stomach ache and I gave him some Peptol Bismal." "Excellent Ole, I couldn't have done better." said the Doc. "The last one was a lady." Ole said.  "She rushed into the exam room and tor... 02/11/2011

I have many times heard someone jump in and answer a question before the entire phrase is given.  here is a great reason to listen first.... A drunk man stumbled onto the subway.  he sat down next to a Priest, opened his paper and started to read. After a few minutes the man says..."Father, do you know what causes Arthritis?" "Yes I do...It is caused by Loose living, being with cheap loose wicked women, to much alcohol and contempt for your fellowman, sleeping with prostitutes and a lack of a bath." The Drunk then muttered...Well I'll be damned."  and went back to his paper. After a few minutes, the Priest began to feel like he had been to tough on the man.  "Sir, I didn't mean to come on so strong, how long have you had Arthritis?" "Father, I don't have Arthrites....I was just reading ... 01/27/2011

Here in Minnesota, there are a half dozen or so destinations the people flock to for the elusive Walleye.   If you are fishing for meat on the table, you need to stay very close to home or just buy the fish sticks in the store.   Here is an example of what I mean... My Buddies Sven and Ole went to the Lake of the woods.  For 3 days they sat in the ice house fishing.   ON the way home,  Sven pipes up..."do you realize that we jsut spent 3 days and only caught one small walleye." "Ya, I do" replied Ole.  "Do you realize that one fish cost us $1500!" Sven said. To which Ole says.   "$1500 for that fish, it's  a good thing we didn't catch anymore!"   12/31/2010

For those of you who do not understand the term Snow Emergency, it is used by cities when snow removal is needed in order to keep the narrow streets passable.   The news stations will give the warning as to which streets and where to park.  After a snowfall, Fred was listening to the news.  "The snow removal will be from 8pm to 4am. Please park your car on the even side of the street." Fred gets up and puts his coat on and moves his car to the even side of the street.  Later that week after another snowfall, Fred is again listening to the news..."Snow Emergency info, Park your cars on the odd side of the street."   Fred gets up and moves his car to the odd side of the street. The next week after a heavy snowfall, again Fred is listening to the news..."Snow Emergency...Park your cars on ... 12/05/2010

There are times when a good thing comes along and you just have to take advantage of it.  Case in point! An elderly woman was arrested for shoplifting in the grocery store.  When she appeared before the judge he asked her... "Ma'am, what did you steal, and why?" "A can of peaches, because I was hungry." The judge then asked, "How many paeches were in the can?" "Six, your honor" she replied. "Then your punishment will be six days in jail", said the judge. The woman's husband suddenly stood up..." Your honor, may I say something?" To which the judge replied, "Yes you may." "She also stole a can of peas!" HMMMM, I am thinking it was opening fishing or something like that.  ;-} 12/02/2010

With the Holiday company milling around the women talking about 'Black Friday' deals is dominating their conversation.  Us guys for the most part are not interested in getting up at 3 or 4 am to save 3-4 dollars. Getting up to get to our hunting stands, well, that is a different story. What the guys feel is this...THANK GOD for the early morning and all day sales.  It gets the ladies of our lives out of the house and we can listen to the game real loud or yell when we play cards. Now, we just need to find some Christmas gifts that the Ladies will need to return on the day after Christmas so we can have a repeat! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! 11/25/2010

This morning at church our Pastor challanged us. Find someone today that you don't know and do something nice for them. So, after the service was ocer my wife and I headed to do a few errands.  We had put the challage out of our minds. We came out of our local small store to find a car hood lifted. Looking under it was a young gal. In the car was 2 crying kids. She was in near tears. Her husband was over seas fighting for us and the car was giving her trouble.  So, my wife loaded up the family and took them to our place. I called one of the good ol' boys and he showed up with his car tote and we pulled the car to his place. The car needs a lot of work and there is no way she can pay for it. I sent her home with one of my cars with the promise of returning her's tomorrow.  6 phone calls ... 08/22/2010

Minnesota did something really stupid this year.  They moved the primary up to today instead of leaving it in September.  We are just barely getting to know the candidates and what stupid comments many of them make. But, there is nothing I can do about that right now. What I was able to do today is make my mark!  NO INCUMBENTS got a vote from me!  That is the statement that I made last election and I  will continue into Novembers General Election. We need a fresh start...this is one way to do it! 08/10/2010

We all have our ways of life.  Some Good and some Bad.   Here may be a way to try and live.  It has worked for many people in this world. Drink, Steal,Swear and Lie: These are 4 rules to live a much happier life. 1. Drink from the Everlasting cup everyday. 2. Steal a moment to help someone who is worse off than you are. 3. Swear that you will be a better person today than yesterday. 4. And Lie down at night and thank GOD that you live inAmerica and have freedom. I AM NOT AS GOOD AS I SHOULD BE! I AM NOT AS GOOD AS I COULD BE! BUT THANK GOD I AM BETTER THAN I USED TO BE! 08/08/2010

As I have shared with you before...I love working with Seniors.  They have great stories and are real to the core.  I always leave feeling uplifted after an appointment with a senior.  The thing is every year I understand this generation even more.  I can't seam to REMEMBER why! That said...many have a great sense of humor... My last Doctor's visit: At a recent Dr's. visit, I asked the Dr. how they decided when a person should go into a health care facility. "Well, we fill up a tub with water and have you get in.  Then we offer you a teaspoon, a cup and a bucket to empty the tub." "I understand," I replied. "A normal person would use the bucket because it is faster than using the teaspoon or the cup." "No, A normal person would just pull the plug.  Would you like a bed next to the windo... 07/29/2010

My wife loves to go to stores just to look.  Me, I have looked and bought and now it is time to use!  But, here is one for everyone who enjoys browsing at a store. An elderly gentleman walked into a boutique.  With him, a seeing eye dog.  Not wanting to stare at him, the clerk acknowledges him and says..."If you need a hand, just give me a yell. The elderly man walked to the middle of the small store, takes his dog and starts to swing him around in a circle on his leash about shoulder high. Startled by this the young clerk says.."SIR, MAY I HELP YOU WITH SOMETHING?" "No," Says the elderly man, "I'm just looking around." OK...go ahead and groan.  But that is how I feel when my wife says..."I'm just going to try on this one thing...12 garments later...still nothing to buy! 07/25/2010

I have to have one to end the week.  Tomorrow starts the grind all over again! Rosemary had been divorced for several years and was finding life a bit lonely.  After some persuading, she finally consented to meeting a gentleman her daughter arranged. She met any at a quiet spot and they had a very nice time.  Andy had been divorced several years also, and found Rosemary very much to his liking. Despite her resistence to his advances...Andy finally suceeded in making love to her.  When finished, Rosemary started to cry. "How am I going to explain to my daughter that I have sinned....twice." "Twice?" asked Andy, "We only made love once." Rosemary replied with a sniffle..."Yea I know, but you are going to do it again aren't you?" 06/27/2010

I love the outdoors and fishing and hunting are some of the main things I do.  Many of my friends here in the Rain, poke at me from time to time.  That's a good thing.  At least I know they are paying attention. LOL  So, It is time to poke some fun at myself.  In this story, one of the guys could be me! Two fellows are fishing on the river just under the bridge.  One man looks up and sees a funeral procession crossing over the bridge. The man, stands up in the boat, removes his hat until the procession is done. He then sets down, puts on his hat and goes back to fishing. The other guy looks at him and says..."That was touching, i didn't know you had it in you." The first guy replies..."Well, I guess it was the right thing to do, after all, I was married to her for 40 years!" I won't tel... 06/06/2010

We have all heard the stories that Beer is good for you.  That Beer is bad for you .  That Beer will...ECT. Well here is a test that was done that I very conclusive! Yesterday, scientists revealed that Beer contains small traces of Female hormones.  To prove their theory, scientists fed 100 men 12 pints of Beer and observed that 100% of them gained weight, talked excessively without making sense, became emotional, couldn't drive and refused to apologize when wrong. NO Further testing was needed! 06/03/2010

Today, it was 94 with 58% humidity.  Now that can be a bit rough on us people...but what about our animals that are outside. Heat stroke is a common thing for our pets, so here are just a few things to think about... 1. Does your pet have enough clean water to make it through the day? 2. Does your pet have a way to get out of the hot sun? 3.  Unexpected storms pop up every year...does your pet have a shelter if one is needed to get out of the elements? 4. I your pet is restrained...is it in danger from wild animals that may make a meal of it. (This is an occurrence that is on the upswing!) 5. Does your pet have the insect contol...Fleas, ticks and flies just to name a few. 6.  Do you give your pet some personal attention each and every day.  They deserve that also.  If not...Why do you ... 05/24/2010

I try and get on the lake as often as I can as many know.  I also like to fish with others, it is a great way to get to know people.  Here is an excerpt from last year. I was out fishing with a couple of the 'Good Ol' Boys from my neighborhood.   We were in a rented boat as mine was up at the cabin.  Fishing was GREAT and the catching was even better.  We each had caught our limits of several varieties.  One of the Boys said..."We need to remember this spot, but how?" "I got it", said the other...and he takes a Magic Marker from his tackle box and puts a big 'X' in the bottom of the boat.  "There", he said, "That should do it." The other guy said, "Well now that is really stupid...What if we don't get the same Boat next time!" Remember what I said about IQ! 05/10/2010