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Jim Coats

Mike Lorts.  I know you're watching.  Merry Christmas.  I hope 2023 is happy and healthy for you and your loved ones.

If you're feeling lonely, c'mon back and engage in reasonable discussion.  I'm speaking for all of the conservatives on this site when I say we'd love to have you back.

DeWitt Bacon

OH NO! I forgot to mention Jim's jokes. Please, Jim, Don't beat me up too bad. (Yes, they were funny.)

Mike Lorts

Jim,

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year.

Merry Christmas to everyone on this forum.

Frank Wiley

Welcome back Mike L.!!  

Jim Coats

Here we go.  We're headed for 2023.  Add the numbers together (2 +2 + 3 = 7) and I'm sure 7 is someone's lucky number.  Not mine....but someone's.

Going into the new year, we need to remember some things:

1.  Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

2.  A day without sunshine is like....well....night.

3.  And, when the chips are down, the buffalo is empty.

See you later.

Frank Wiley

Hi Jim--When the "Chips are Down"-----you might have dropped the potatoe chip bag?

DeWitt Bacon

OR, when the chips are down, you might be in a casino. 

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Nancy Scott (Nicoll)

 I'm sure there are many besides me who are reading this forum - albeit not everyday, or every word!  
Love the jokes! just wanted to wish all a Happy New Year! We are blessed by God to have our families, friends and health ( though we creak more than we used to 😂.

Frank Wiley

Thanks Nancy,  you are correct--We are Blessed by God!!

Frank Wiley

George Santos, Republican U.S.Hoise Representitive from New York Elect needs to go now.  He lied all the way through the campaign.  Interesting that We have President Lyin Biden that did the same thing------and is still doing it!!

Jim Coats

How NICE to see Nancy Scott (Nicoll) back on the Forum.  For those who have not had a chance to read her Classmate Profile, Nancy was, and maybe still is an RN Case Manager for Hospice of the Valley.  I have had wonderful encounters with Hospice staff at the end of both of my parent's lives.  In my opinion, Hospice staff are Angels on Earth.  I am very grateful for their gentle care for my parents and I love them all.

POINTS TO PONDER

I have a distant relative who is Always late!  In fact, her ancestors arrived on the Juneflower.

You have the right to remain silent.  Anything you say will be misquoted and used against you.

It is hard to understand how a cemetery can raise its burial costs and blame it on the higher cost of living.

You can't have everything.  You just can't.  Where would you put it?

If the shoe fits, get another one just like it....but for the other foot.

And, finally:  The shin bone is simply a device for finding furniture.

We're getting rain here in the Valley right now.  So, stay dry...stay safe....stay in your lane....and for the love of all that's holy....turn your turn signal off..

Patty Meyers (Anderson)

Nice to hear from you, Nancy.  You are one of the first people I met when I was moved to Phoenix.  Boy!  Was that a long time ago!

Raining here in Baja, but warm.  I hear it was -30 last week in Montana, glad to be here, it was beautiful.

Frank Wiley

Oh sure Patty.  Last week I was wondering how you were handling the blizzard and you're getting a tan in Margaritaville!!  You might still lose your "shaker of salt" but you won't step on a "poptop". 

DeWitt Bacon

Frank, you are right. Lying during a campaign or while in office is not acceptable. The difference between George Santos and lying Biden is Joe has been doing both and is still in office.

OK, I heard this one just this morning, so if you already heard it,  a courtesy laugh if you please.

A teacher was teaching the proper use of words. She called on little Suzi and said, "Use the word 'wonderful' in a sentence." Suzi replied, "I had a birthday party last week, and it was wonderful." "That's great!" replied the teacher. The teacher noticed little Johnny waving his hand franticly. "OK, Johnny. What is it?" Johnny said, "I've got to take a piss." The teacher said, "Now, Johnny, that is not a proper word to use here. What you mean is 'urinate.' Now use the word 'urinate properly, and you can go." Johnny replied, "Urinate. But if you had bigger boobs, you'd be a ten."

Please don't make me explain it. lol

Jim Coats

Patty and Frank.  Wouldn't you just know it?  The Dutchess and I are both allergic to shrimp or we'd crash Patty's party!

Frank Wiley

Jim, I'm sure Patty and Jimmy Buffet would allow you to eat a steak!!

Patty Meyers (Anderson)

In a couple of days we will be in Todo Santos where the real "Hotel California" is.  I've been there before but need to return.

Jim, if you join us we can give you elk, antelope or deer steak, your choice.

Frank, wrong side of Mexico for Jimmy Buffet.  We're on the Baja Coast overlooking the Pacific.

Jim Coats

Patty.  Re: Hotel California.  I thought you could check out, but you could never leave.  How did you make your escape so you can return?

Michael Kelly

DeWitt Bacon

Michael k, Shins, along with big toes, are helpful in finding all kinds of strange things.

Bill RIHS

Nice to see other classmates return to this Forum. Good posts today! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, I know shins are useful for finding low object. Frankly,  I use my feet, both of them. They are pretty effective at locating furniture legs and wall corners after some adult beverages😎. Yes, then arthritis sets in to remind me of those specific events. My podiatrist loves giving me shots in my feet at thosr affected locations. Yes, Santos needs to go along with lyin Biden and Shift.

Frank Wiley

Hi Patty, The coastline outside Hotel California is very pristine and beautiful.  Probably very similar to what the California coastline from San Diego to about Pebble Beach was like before all the irrigation.  I'm sure you will also visit Cabo being that close?  Tom Stevenson has a place in Cabo.  You might want to contact him?  Jim, "Hotel California" is a great song but I'm not sure what kinds of drugs "The Eagles" were on when they wrote it?

Frank Wiley

Glenn Youngkin is another viable candidate for President.  Google him.  Good resume.  I'm still in the De Santis camp though because of his Military Service.  Thanks!!  By the way and more importantly---Happy New Year!!  🧨🎇🎆.   I'm betting there will be alot of fireworks all year!  It WILL be a better year!!