I am shocked

Shocker I tell you.  American Idol is fixed.

Oh well, I knew this from the forst one.  They had a story about who was going to win about a month before it was over.  Anyone in their right mind that thinks the person with the best talent or gets the most votes from the public, needs to wake up.  AI and all the rest of the crap that is on TV are just destroying the intelligence of the American Public. No wonder Jay Leno’s “man onthe street” interviews are so hilarious.  The American Public has lost its mind and watches cheap imitation of European shows and cna not get enough of the so-called reality tv shows. Come on people wake up and stop watching this crap

‘American Idol’ chatter four-sees finalists

Aside from Paula Abdul, the producers of “American Idol” have one more loudmouth to deal with on the set.

One of the hit show’s staffers is running around telling anyone who’ll listen that the team of producers and judges has already picked the final four contestants — despite the fact that 11 kids are still battling to be the latest pop star.

The female “AI” worker told a “group of people that the last four are going to be Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Alexis Grace,” said our insider. Asked if this was opinion or actual fact, the staffer vehemently retorted, “Those ARE the people,” saying it wasn’t mere speculation.—NY Daily News

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Do you know the difference of having balls and having guts. Well today is your lucky day:

Having guts or balls

We’ve all heard about people having ‘guts’ or ‘balls’, but do you really know the difference

between them?

In an effort to keep you informed, the definitions are listed below:

GUTS – Is arriving home late after golfing all afternoon and a night out with the guys,

being met by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to ask:

‘Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?’

BALLS – Is coming home late after golfing all afternoon and a night out with the guys,

smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the butt and

having the balls to say: ‘You’re next, Chubby.’

I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions.

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Announcement Regarding Spending Bill:

Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, plus the condition of the economy, the Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off.

We apologize for the inconvenience

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BANNED FROM WALMART

This is why women should not take men shopping against their will.

After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to
Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and
preferred to get in and get out.
Equally unfortunately, my wife is like most women – – she loved to
browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter from the local Wal-Mart.

Dear Mrs. Samsel,

Over the past six months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion
in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban both of you
from the store. Our complaints against Mr. Samsel are listed below and are documented by
our video surveillance cameras.

1. June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people’s
carts when they weren’t looking.

2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.

3. July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the
women’s restroom.

4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official
voice, ‘Code 3 in House wares. Get on it right away.’

5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&M’s on layaway.

6. August 14: Moved a ‘CAUTION – WET FLOOR’ sign to a carpeted area.

7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other
shoppers he’d invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding
department.

8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed,
‘Why can’t you people just leave me alone?’

9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a
mirror while he picked his nose.

10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he
asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.

11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly
humming the ‘ Mission Impossible’ theme.

12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced His ‘Madonna
look’ by using different sizes of funnels.

13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed
through, yelled ‘PICK ME! PICK ME!’

14. October 21: When an announcement came over the Loud speaker, he
assumed a fetal position and screamed ‘OH NO! IT’S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!’

And last, but not least.

15. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited
awhile, and then yelled very loudly, ‘Hey! There’s no toilet paper in here!’

Regards,

Tom Richards
Walmart Manager

Help the Wounded Warriors – a Great Thing to Do!

18:05:37

Maria Fleshren, my beautician, has started working with injured soldiers at Jefferson Barracks Medical Center just South of St. Louis, MO & is collecting things the wounded guys need such as:

 

–  Gently used clothes to wear while being treated in the hospital – casual stuff

 

–  Gently used better clothing for possible job interviews.

 

This includes all kinds of things, pants, shirts, jackets, coats, socks, robes, even shoes, underwear must be new. 

 

–  The guys also need personal supplies, such as toothpaste, disposable razors, shaving cream, tooth brushes and the like – particularly deodorant, for some reason.

 

You can bring the stuff to her shop – Rain Tree Salon-  at 219 S. Illinois Street in Belleville, IL across from the downtown YMCA & Maria will take it over or you can take it yourself – building 50 is where they do the sorting.  She says the person in the lobby will call somebody to come and take the stuff to where the sorting occurs.  Map below.

 

**If you aren’t from the St Louis area, you can follow the links below to find VA medical centers all over the US.

 

 

Maria is also teaching a ceramics class and might be doing haircuts. She spends most of her time with the guys with spinal cord injuries. If you are interested in volunteering personally, you can drop by Bldg 50 or call Volunteer Services and ask what they need done.  But especially, since GIs are not paid much, they really need all kinds of personal things – their pay is usually spent in supporting their families.

 

 

Here’s the link to the volunteer page  http://www.stlouis.va.gov/giving/index.asp  You can also donate cash. 

 

Here’s a link to a list of suggested things to donate and a form to fill out that you can use for tax deductions, if you want.  Maria doesn’t bother with the form so you would have to take things yourself if you want the form for your tax return. They will sometimes even accept mini refrigerators, CD players and other things, but call first for things like that to make sure there is a current need.    http://www.stlouis.va.gov/giving/Suggested_Donations.asp

 

 

And here’s a link to a map of the Jeff Barracks grounds showing Building #50 where Volunteer Services are located and donations accepted. 

 

http://www.stlouis.va.gov/images/JBGroundsMap.pdf

 

If you or your male family members need an incentive to clean out the closet – here’s a way to help out the guys who would really appreciate their clothes in good shape.  All sizes welcome.  You never know what Good Will does with clothing you give them – I know some of it goes straight to the rag buyers.   

Feel free to pass this along to anybody you think might help out. 

 

NB  Maria says they don’t need women’s clothing.  I think there are local women’s groups who take care of that.

 

Little nugget of trivia:  Lt. Robert E. Lee was stationed at the Jefferson Barracks before the Civil War where he functioned as an engineer doing surveys of the Mississippi River and other such things.

 

Here’s an arial showing the grounds of the Jefferson Barracks compound on the West bank of the Mississippi.

There is a big military cemetary there containing graves back to before the Civil War.

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=38.4868861&lon=-90.2662468&z=15&l=0&m=a&v=2

 

And here’s a link to the Fisher House that is going to be for the families of soldiers being treated at Jeff Barracks.

http://www.fisherhouseinstl.org/

 

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Things you can only say at Thanksgiving!

1. Talk about a huge breast!

2. Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.

3. It’s Cool Whip time!

4. If I don’t undo my pants, I’ll burst!

5. Whew, that’s one terrific spread!

6. I’m in the mood for dark meat.

7. Are you ready for seconds yet?

8. It’s a little dry, do you still want to eat it?

9. Just wait your turn, you’ll get some.

10. Don’t play with your meat.

11. Just spread the legs open and stuff it in.

12. Do you think you’ll be able to handle all these people at once?

13. I didn’t expect everyone to come at once!

14. You still have a little bit on your chin.

15. How long will it take after you stick it in?

16. You’ll know it’s ready when it pops up.

17. Wow, I didn’t think I could handle all of that!

18. That’s the biggest one I’ve ever seen!

19. How long do I beat it before it’s ready?

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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