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    You have to be a certain age

    To recognize this name. Watching the little league World Series, and the team from Venezuela has a player named Jose Jimenez.
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    That other collection

    A few subs and a couple of airships
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    Picking a new Pope

    Since most of the cardinals that are going to be choosing the new Pope are in their 70s and 80s, I say lock them in a room with no access to a bathroom and they stay until they pick one. That’ll speed ‘em up.
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    Have acquired a new name

    Somehow among the younger crowd that comes in the pawnshop where I work, I am now “Pops”. I was a little taken aback at first, but as my wife said, they weren’t saying it in a way that was disrespectful so just go with it. I think she’s right.
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    Jim Cantore just came to town

    We’re apparently doomed. This is not an area that normally gets a lot of snow. Predictions have been all over the place. Now expecting up to 12 inches which is major for us.
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    Observation on Westerns

    Apparently, no one in the old west knew how to build a railing that wouldn’t break if someone bumped against it!
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    Humor at the Toyota dealer

    Went in for the 60,000 mile service, one of the biggies. The service guy was going over all the recommended services. Then he said, “normally, I’d recommend cleaning the throttle body as it may increase your gas mileage a little, but I see you’re driving a V-8 Tundra, so gas mileage is probably...
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    Awkward

    One of the ex wives of the owner of the pawn shop where I work, I think #3 of 7 or 8, depending on how you count, came in and sold the engagement and wedding rings he had given her.
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    Sad day in my hometown

    It was announced that the S.S. United States, the pride of the workers at Newport News Shipbuilding, will be sunk off the coast of Florida. Known as the finest ocean liner of the 59s and early 60s, the efforts to restore the ship back to sailing, or seaside docking as a hotel or casino have...
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    Back to work

    Got a text from a guy i used to work for in his pawn shop today. He was begging me to come back as he said he couldn’t find any good help and he was down to just he and his wife working open to close 6 days a week. I told him he must be desperate if he’s calling the 70 year old for help. I used...
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    Perry Mason

    Been watching reruns lately and I have to wonder how Lt Tragg kept his job with 9 seasons of arresting the wrong person!
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    629-4 classic front sight help Update

    Got a good deal on this 629 at a pawn shop because the front sight is missing. The pin is there, as well as a spring loaded plunger. Any help on what the sight looks like, where to get on, and installing is greatly appreciated. Also has a few scuffs, not scratches, I’d like to polish off without...
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    Happy Birthday

    To Honey Boo Boo, 19 today. Sure seems like she’s been inflicted on uslonger than that.
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    Super Blue Moon

    The 2nd full moon of the month, also the Sturgeon moon. Been unusually bright the last 3 days. Last night was the peak, but thunderstorms made it difficult to see.
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    Humor 8/17/24

    In case Pete doesn’t make it back
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    Humor 7-24

    Some more for Pete
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    It’s so hot out

    Two Hobbits just threw a ring in my backyard
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    Happy Birthday to the King

    Richard Petty turns 87 today
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    At the restaurant today

    The lady at the next table over sent her FORK back 3 times. Said the tines weren’t straight enough. The kicker?, had a burger and fries, never picked the fork up.
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    Happy Birthday Mel

    Mel Brooks is 98 today
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