Recent content by rootabaga

During the shutdown, the people who should not be paid or live in danger of losing their job are the federal elected officials and appointees. Indeed, I would add that not only should they not be paid during the shutdown, but they should also forfeit all unpaid wages related to the period of the...

Has this one been done here? I can't recall...

What are you hearing while you are listening...

A moment of silence for the unknown killed in the awful explosion in Tennessee. This before-and-after composite photo shows the devastation. May their friends, families and loved ones find peace.

I often tell my chiropractor a joke when I see him and he sometimes returns the favor. As it happens I had an appointment Friday and I told him the first part of this joke, as a question, and he didn't take more than three seconds to come up with the answer! :D

My wife: I don't like talking to ___________. All she ever talks about is what she wants to talk about. I am not stupid enough to note that she shuts me down most of the time because "I don't want to talk about that."

Apparently I married a seismologist...

I'm sure wherever she is, this news is unwelcome to our beloved member. RIP, Mr. Lodge, with thanks for such excellent tunes. Condolences to your fans, friends, family and loved ones. (It really seems as though we should have learned of his passing on a Tuesday Afternoon...)

Q: What is the difference between a wife and a terrorist? A: You can negotiate with a terrorist!

I'm betting there is a great story behind this boat's name...

Also a prime candidate for the Punny Thread... :D

^^^ I hope you have a good off-season, olbriar. I'm probably a little better at idle than I should be, to be honest. I hope next season gets back to normal for you.