Ron G.

A number of primary schools were doing a project on "The Sea." Kids were asked to draw pictures or write about their experiences. Teachers got together to compare the results and put together some of the comments that were funny.

1. This is a picture of an octopus. It has eight testicles. (Kelly age 6)

2. Oysters' balls are called pearls. (James age 6)

3. If you are surrounded by sea you are an Island. If you don't have sea all around you, you are in continent. (Wayne age 7)

4. I think sharks are ugly and mean, and have big teeth, just like Emily Richardson. She's not my friend no more. (Kylie age 6)

5. A dolphin breathes through an ******* on the top of it's head. (Billy age 8)

6. My uncle goes out in his boat with pots, and comes back with crabs. (Millie age 6)

7. When ships had sails, they used to use the trade winds to cross the ocean. Sometimes, when the wind didn't blow, the sailors would whistle to make the wind come. My brother said they would be better off eating beans. (William age 7)

8. I like mermaids. They are beautiful, and I like their shiny tails. How do mermaids get pregnant? (Helen age 6)

9. I'm not going to write about the sea. My baby brother is always screaming and being sick, my Dad keeps shouting at my Mum, and my big sister has just got pregnant, so I can't think what to write. (Amy age 6)

10. Some fish are dangerous. Jellyfish can sting. Electric eels can give you a shock. They have to live in caves under the sea where I think they have to plug themselves to chargers. (Christopher age 7)

11. My mom has fish nets, but doesn't catch any fish (Laura age 5)

12. When you go swimming in the sea, it is very cold, and it makes my willy small. (Kevin age 6)

13. When me and Sarah went to the sea side in the summer holidays, we hid in the sand dunes and watched my big sister doing it with her boy friend. It was fun. (Lauren age 7)

14. A submarine goes under the water like a fish, but it has lots of seamen inside. (Emma age 5)

15. When I grow up, I want to be captain of a big ship, and have lots of sailors. (Valerie age 6)

16. Divers have to be safe when they go under the water. Two divers can't go down alone, so they have to go down on each other. (Becky age 8)

17. On holiday my Mom went water skiing. She fell off when she was going very fast. She says she won't do it again because water shot up her fanny. (Julie age 7 )

This 'un brought me out of forum retirement.

He was my first TC in Houston way back in '80 and we caravaned with him and his family to my first ROA in 1981....the year he went into the Corps. He rented a huge RV and I in my old International pick up and another young lady...don't recall her name...in a blue International Scout.

He made his living as a window washer back then and often told of his moving from Washington state to Texas in his VW bus with his family and window washing supplies.

Interestingly, I was a professional phototgrapher in Houston at that time.

What a hoot!

mstar...

Is that a Jay Ungar thing?

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We have four boxes used to guarantee our liberty:

The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box

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"The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) asserts that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson

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Ron G.

Pickin and grinnin???

Mebbe ol' Sudo can bring his f horn and I can get a tuba.

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We have four boxes used to guarantee our liberty:

The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box

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"The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) asserts that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson

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Ron G.

QQ...

Where'd you get that?

EVERYONE knows "qltsad" is spelled "qltsOd"!

You need a better source.

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We have four boxes used to guarantee our liberty:

The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box

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"The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) asserts that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson

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Ron G.

I live back in the woods near the end of that dirt road where all you city folks come and dump your unwanted dogs.

From time to time I'll hear Lucky (my dog) getting into a fight with some stray and I've found the best remedy is my 12 guage pump which I keep by the front door.

So far it's broken up fights with a black chow, a pit bull and a few others.

Very effective.

Don't take your dog walkies without one.

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We have four boxes used to guarantee our liberty:

The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box

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"The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) asserts that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson

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Ron G.

Just got around to posting, but Andrew and I have been praying constantly.

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We have four boxes used to guarantee our liberty:

The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box

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"The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) asserts that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson

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Ron G.

Anger, rage, rudeness and swearing worked well for LCM and politicians, why not train our kids in this?

I don't tell Andrew what he can read and not read. I homeschool him and teach him the absolute truths of Gods Word as well as the art of critical thinking. For this reason I have little fear of what he reads.

He read this and found it disgusting as did I...

"Harry longed to bite the man. . . but he must master the impulse. He had more important work to do. But the man was stirring. . . Harry saw his vibrant, blurred outline towering above him, saw a wand withdrawn from a belt. . . . He had no choice. . . . He reared high from the floor and struck once, twice, three times, plunging his fangs deeply into the man?s flesh, feeling his ribs splinter beneath his jaws, feeling the warm gush of blood. . . The man was yelling in pain. . . then he fell silent. . . . He slumped backward against the wall... . Blood was splattering onto the floor.... His forehead hurt terribly." (p. 463)

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First the ballot box...

then the soap box...

then the jury box...

last, the cartridge box.

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Ron G.

[This message was edited by Ron G. on June 27, 2003 at 13:14.]

The most perfect and nutritious (and delicious)food know to man is, of course, wild game such as venison, elk, bear, squirrel, rabbit, etc..

Second, is meat you've raised yourself. Grass fed beef is best, obviously.

Then eggs and maybe vegetables.

Buffalo is probably the most beneficial as it has the fatty acid pattern in the meat that our brain needs to function at it's best.

Check this 'un out.

http://www.westonaprice.org

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"Democracies have been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property; and have in general been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their death." --James Madison

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Ron G.

I need to know the name and singer of a song. I don't know the name, but the chorus goes something like this...

"I've been to Greece and the isle of Nice while I sipped champagne on a yacht,

I move like Harlo in Monte Carlo and showed them what I've got.

I've been undressed my kings and seen some things that a woman aint supposed to see,

I've been to paradise but I've never been to me."

If anyone can help me out, I sure would appreciate it.

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"Democracies have been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property; and have in general been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their death." --James Madison

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Ron G.

Happy Birthday to top student, top mom and general all around top lady, Shellon!!

She can now legally post here at the GreaseSpot without adult supervision.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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"Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law', because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual." --Thomas Jefferson

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Ron G.

Hi and thanks for the wishes.

Suffice to say many, many years ago there was a really cute twirler (majorette for the unititiated into band things) in the UT band. She got my attention and somehow I managed to get hers.

I encountered her again recently and I had grown up to become a hillbilly and she grew up to be a medical researcher/writer.

Obviously a match.

We're both into God first, music (she's a classical pianist and singer), rendezvous' which are "living history" gatherings and she's very passionate about liberty...like me.

She's just as comfortable throwing a tomahawk and shooting a muzzle loader as she is performing Bach and dealing with pathogens and bio chemical issues.

LittleHawk...we just might make it to a rally at the creek one of these days. Her eyes lit up when I told her about it.

Sudo...UT is referring to the University of Texas...NOT Tennessee, just to avoid any confusion. Univ Tennessee is a good school, but as everyone knows, Univ Texas is THE Univeristy.

Grizz...Do you know where we can get a cool bear claw necklace?

More later.

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"Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law', because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual." --Thomas Jefferson

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Ron G.

My son's favorite pet wasn't of the canine-American persuasion, but they sure loved each other.

These really aren't suitable for apartments, however, unless you have a large fenced yard with it.

I've never seen one at a pet store either, but we "rescued" this one from an older lady who could no longer take care of him properly.

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"Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law', because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual." --Thomas Jefferson

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Ron G.

RottieGrrrl...

The current popular treat for Arkinsaw tourists is deep fried dill pickles.

Just take a big ol' pickle, batter it and deep fry it. They aren't bad at all, once you get used to the idea.

My personal favorite is the jalapeno pepper stuffed with cheese, then battered and fried. Affectionately known as "Armadillo Eggs" they, too are quite popular.

A new thing has come on the grease horizon and that's the battered and fried chicken on a stick with a slice of dill pickle and some other unidentifiable things added for good measure.

Aint life grand in the deep fryer?

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In a real world and just society, lazy critters eat last.

If any care to feed them.

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Ron G.

Mike...

You have every right to speak your mind as you see fit regarding VPW's material. I doubt anyone really minds.

My son took over my computer last night and I ended up turning the tv on only to see a PBS rerun of an old Lawrence Welk show....kinda reminded me of your VPW posts...all tired and worn out, but we all were there at one time or another in our lives.

When you said VP's writings carried the same authority as Pauls, I about fell out of my chair...but 18 years ago, I'd have agreed with you...and that embarrasses me.

Here are some suggestions for other dead hosses you can beat for a while that are equally interesting, but won't generate nearly the negative feedback...

Was Paul McCartney really dead? (we know he isn't now, but was he back then when they had him barefoot on the Abbey Road album?)

Who shot J.R.?

Was it morally right for Capt. Pike to go finish his days in a dream world on that planet with those guys with the pulsating brains?

Was Morton Downey Jr. really a nazi?

Your posts are kind of a trip down memory lane. But I think for some folks here, it might be like the taste of bourbon to a recovering alcoholic.

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In a real world and just society, lazy critters eat last.

If any care to feed them.

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Ron G.

You say you and oldiesman agree on something!!

COOL!!

I think ol' Mike has really hit on something that can actually make ALL of us agree in unison...even Garth and me!

Mike...

How long are you gonna keep beatin' that dead hoss before you realize it's just dust and bone?

Just curious.

Sudo...

I always thought you must have the most awesome tape and record collection in the entire universe, but now I'm afraid of it. It seems to be fraught with VPWisms. But, at least YOU know the hoss is dead LOL

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In a real world and just society, lazy critters eat last.

If any care to feed them.

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Ron G.

Ted...

Thank you ever so much for those lyrics! I sure do appreciate you! I didn't get into TWI until '81, so "Daddy's Arms" kinda went with my time there.

Buck...

I guess I read your story about 5 times and even shared it with my 9 yr old son (leaving out some of the parts about Barcelona etc) as it's an inspiration to any who might read it. You write very well. Thank you for that.

Chatty...

Why aint YOUR name on that Certificate?

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In a real world and just society, lazy critters eat last.

If any care to feed them.

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Ron G.

That, along with "Daddy's Arms" was my very favorite. Those two songs got me thru some rather unpleasant moments.

Can the lyrics for "Daddy's Arms" be posted?

Merry Christmas to you and Chatty and everybody else here!!

(Ain't it fun to say Merry Christmas again?)

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In a real world and just society, lazy critters eat last.

If any care to feed them.

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Ron G.

Here are some folks I think of often and would love to run across again sometime...it was them as well as many others like them (whose names I don't recall offhand) who made my tenure in TWI worthwhile.

Joann Califano, Carolyn Sabolchack, Jerry ???, Kyle Sandel, Eileen White, Paul Goldberg, Dottie Castorina (sp?), Terry Ippolito, Randall Ashe, Ron Gualteri, The BC that lived in Merritt Island, FL 81-82 who moved to Tampa (remembered her name yesterday, but it escapes me now), the 81-82 WOWs from Eau Gallie, FL, the "Port Fierce" WOWs.

If you aren't too embarrassed to admit you knew me (I know I probably would be), drop me an email.

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In a real world and just society, lazy critters eat last.

If any care to feed them.

DEO VINDICE!!

Ron G.

Oh, and by the way, here is a fun site. I think A La and Bowtwi will especially enjoy it

I think there are around 300 banjo jokes here.

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Ron G.

I've been told that "perfect pitch" is being able to toss a Barry Manilow album down the outhouse hole without hitting any accordians on the way to the bottom.

Is there any truth to that?

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Ron G.

He was a regular at The Cellar in Houston way, way back. I had a friend who was a bouncer there who knew him pretty well.

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Ron G.

OOPS!! Yup...you're right!!

The song I MEANT was "Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song".

He also did a parody on "Song Sung Blue" that can't be repeated here. It was only performed live and might give some folks cardiac fibrilations, as were many of ol' David Allen Coes songs.

Sorry about that. It's this pesky altzheimers, ya know.

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Ron G.

That reminds me of something that happened in Ft. Worth many years ago. There was a club that began in the 50's as a beatnik coffeehouse and slowly changed with the times into kind of an amateur rock and roll bar and strip joint. Musicians would just climb out of the audience and perform and ocassionally girls would just come from the audience and do a strip dance. It was called "The Cellar" and one was opened in Dallas and another in Houston, too.

Anyway, from time to time, they would hire bands to play and two local guys came and auditioned...two brothers. Thay were hired (I think) but soon canned because the audience didn't like them and booed them off the stage. Maybe they were booed off during the audition...I don't recall, now.

Maybe it was because of their very odd appearance and the way they dressed. They were both albino and although didn't they make it at The Cellar, Edgar and Johnny Winter had a decent recording career for a while.

The Cellar has been gone now for a very long time, but some of us still have fond memories of that club downtown that never did get a liquor license and just sold setups and espresso.

A few locals who made it big got their start at The Cellar. Dallas boy Steven Stills started out there as did Kenney Rogers and The First Edition. I guess the best known were these guys with their hair dyed blue who called themselves "The Neurotic Sheep"...later changed their name to ZZ TOP.

There were quite a few others, too. One was the guy who did "Song Sung Blue" but I forget his name offhand.

Now I wonder if YOU or anyone else here ever did a gig at The Cellar...

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Ron G.

I'm not any sort of authority on guitarists, but my personal favorites are Wes Montgomery and Merle Travis. Somebody mentioned George Benson and it seems to me his style comes directly from what Wes did.

Maybe ol' Merle Travis was more of a writer than guitarist, since his "Westphalia Waltz", "Nine Pound Hammer" and "Sixteen Tons" and so many. many others are all time classics.

A blues guitar player I always thought was great was John Lee Hooker. IMHO his music was much more honest and less "commercial" than that of B.B. King.

One of my former neighbors (he died in 1997 but lived in Timbo, Arkansas about 15 miles from me), Jimmy Driftwood (wrote the songs "Battle of New Orleans" and "Tennessee Stud" among many others) used to have jam sessions at his place and I used to go and take in the music. I met Comer "Moon" Mullins there, the national thumbpicking grand champeen in some contest in Nashville a few years back, and he WORSHIPS Merle Travis...even owns one of his old guitars. Merle Travis' son was also a regular there as well as Willie and Suzie (Willies daughter) Nelson.

The prevailing music here in the Ozarks is referred to as "folk" or "old tyme" or just "string band". It isn't exactly country or bluegrass and kinda defies categorization. If anything, it most closely resembles Celtic folk music such as done by bands like The Chieftains, Altan or The House Band...only with a southern twang. Many of the tunes are the same but with different titles...for example "Irish Washerwoman" is called "Ducks Eyeball" etc.

So what was my post about? I forgot.

Oh yeah, guitar players.

I vote for Merle, Wes and ol' John Lee Hooker.

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Ron G.