Issue XI September 25th 2002
Editorial.
Hi Folks,
September already, where does the time go? One thing I really like about September is, that the kids all go back to school and we're at long last able to shop in peace. There is a downside of course, I absolutely *loathe* backing school books and Junior seems to have even more then usual this year. "Why don't you get him to back his own books?" I hear you all ask. Well, I tried it one year, and and it was a disaster, so life is easier to do it myself.
I'm thinking of doing some decorating, just looking for ideas at the moment. So, if you have any good ones, do let me know please. I wonder if Wrench could spare some time, he seems to be a bit of a handyman <S> I am a very good step-ladder holder!
The sprogs are a delight as usual <coff> Senior sprog has an American girlfriend and he flew off to Chicago on Monday. I wonder if the windy city will ever be the same again? Of course he decided to tell me at the last moment that he has no case (if you all remember my large case got slightly mangled last time I crossed the pond when the airline decided to lose it, and last time he borrowed Magg's case and it's mangled too!) So I bought a lovely red case and wonder if it will survive this journey to ever be usable for me! So long as he remembers to being me back me duty free fags I might forgive a few scratches on the case. Believe it or not, I got an Email from him and he actually arrived at this destination with his passport intact this time! (funny.....he never mentioned whether or not my new case was intact too)
Middle sprog has finally got his shoulder-length hair cut (with no prompting from me), so now he doesn't have to borrow my hair bands to tie it back when he goes for job interviews. I am trying to persuade him to join the army, maybe they can afford to feed him!
Junior and I have a pact at the moment, if he gets "red writing" in his homework diary (teachers write the admonishments in red) he gets deductions from his pocket money and if there is no red writing he gets extra. Would you believe the little blighter has NO red writing so far this month? Isn't it wonderful what the power of money can do? LOL
We are approaching our first Casual Community Newsletter First Anniversary!! Yes Folks, the next issue will be our special anniversary one! So come on, get writing there and lets have a bumper issue to celebrate!! It will be almost Hallowe'en next Issue, so if you have any spooky stories to tell our readers would love to hear them!
See you all next month!
Any comments. articles, tips etc, please mail to LyndaAtCasual@Compuserve.com
Lynda [Editor]
Contents.
Editorial.........................................................................Lynda
Wrenched Thoughts......................................................Wrench
Pas Auf, Deutschland, [Part two].................................Cruise
Who are these people?.................................................Raca
"Lil bits" from Ma'am..................................................Maureen
Tim, back home for a pause..........................................Tim
Well another month is down and I’m in the process of
moving. I did some repairs on the house first, with the help of a
neighbor. One thing I’ve learned about getting help, the one
that is helping you only knows about half as much as they say. If
they bring the tools, they only know a quarter of what they say.
Such is life.
The past month has been hectic, I took a vacation and bought a
really cheap house. I’ll be living cheap, however, I won’t
be inviting anyone over until I get it totally remodeled,
sometime in the next decade if I’m lucky. Maybe it’ll
get done before I retire.
Well it is September which means Football Season has
begun in earnest. My Denver Broncos are off to a blazing start
having defeated 2 of the top teams in the league. I should also
mention that the new team, The Houston Texans , won their first
ever game, which was great, but then got creamed in their second
game, which sucked. What can you say, they called themselves
"Texans", I believe they probably could have just as
well called themselves "The Houston Powder Puffs" but
then that’s just my opinion. Nothing against Texas.
The war is going well as many top terror types have been captured.
One in particular reportedly said that he was with Bin Laden up
in the mountains of Tora Bora last December. This particular
individual left a cave just before it was bombed into oblivion
with Osama still in it. He went on to say that there was no way
Osama could’ve survived. Naturally there are no body parts
left to identify Osama, and that’s just as well by me.
In other news, the critter has been going on night patrol on the
weekends, and the other night she brought me a mouse. Actually
the rear half of the mouse. It was her way of showing love. Maybe
Lynda can tell me if that tactic would work on women!
Now the monthly Hopes:
I hope the war ends soon.
I hope the coming Fall is mild and warm.
I hope everyone will get a little closer to their goals.
Wrench
If you will recall, Clem, his wife, Fritz and his wife
set out to visit Fritz's family in Germany. As their plane taxied
up to the gate, Clem noticed a huge sign which read, :IN MUNCHEN
MANN TRINKT BIER. "What in tarnation does that thar sign
mean, Fritz?"
"Auch, mein Lieber Clem. In Munich, all people drink das
beer. Not so strong as your "squeezins", but very goot."
"Well golldang it. I'm a rarin' to fly this here chicken
coop and git it on."
After they settled into their hotel rooms, the ladies decided to
go shopping. Clem and Fritz chose the nearest bierstube, (saloon).
After they had had several half-liters of beer, Clem couldn't
contain himself any longer when he saw that all the men were
wearing lederhosen (short leather pants with a bib and shoulder
straps).
"Dern Fritz, I ain't seed no mens legs since I happened in
on my Pappy takin' his bath in a wash tub. These fellers ain't,
you know, funny-like, is they? Maybe theyins got holes in their
knees and their womenfolk got tired of patchin' them and just cut
them off."
Fritz started laughing so loud the whole place quieted down Then
he spoke to the men, "Mein freund und Ich sind auf America.
Er weiss nicht was lederhosen ist '
The whole room erupted into laughter and Clem was humiliated and
became angry,
He stood up and shook his fist at the men and said,
"There ain't nary a man, worth his salt, in West Virginny
that would show hisself in public with sawed-off overalls. And
iffin' ya want to stir up another war, we'ens are
plumb ready to oblige ya."
No one but Fritz understood what Clem said, (thank goodness), but
they all formed a circle around Clem's table and began shouting
at Clem. Clem wheeled about and cold-cocked the nearest fellow to
him. Clem was wrestled to the floor and held there until the
police came.
(Clem's version was that he whupped the whole bunch and threw
them out on the street).
The officer handcuffed Clem and escorted him down to the police
station. There, Fritz recreated the whole scenario to the booking
officer who then spoke to the owner of the stube and the man who
was assaulted.
The booking officer, who could speak some English, said, "
Clem, you be in Munich four hours und in trouble. My advice,
don't trink so much beer."
With that, Fritz escorted Clem back to the hotel. But this was
just the beginning of Clem's escapades in Germany.
Cruise .
Summer is over and Autumn is here, well that is what I heard anyway. Since it is 98 degree's and still swimming weather, it is difficult to think of falling leaves and Halloween, the before we know it CHRISTMAS!!!! OMG !!!
It has been an extremely busy month for me. First of
all we were doing a bit of work at the ranch. The project should
have been about a month to complete, new stucco on the two
houses, the garage/shop, wood shed and another shop building. New
paint and new roof and gutters. Two and a half months later, it
is safe to say it is DONE!!! Trying to get vendors and craftsmen
to the boonies is not easy. Tech still has roads to grade as soon
as we get some rain. Took Sistah Tallie on some of the
<ahem> roads, she loved it!!! <eg>
I had an opportunity to attend a mega meeting of Weight Watchers!!
Yep, Ma'am is an ongoing and ongoing member of WW. At this
meeting The Duchess of York was the guest of honor. Yes, Fergie
was there and I have to say she is very pleasant, outgoing,
totally hilarious and really motivating in the conquest of weight
loss. She also shared some stories of her "royal" days
and her relationship with Diana. I really enjoyed her lecture and
especially the way she interacts with everyone.
Check the Newsflash and Forum Home Page in October for some
changes in the game schedule. Things are quiet on the Hostie
front and we will be having some meetings soon to plan some
festivities for the upcoming holidays. Any idea's or suggestions
from the members are always welcome regarding festivities, so if
anyone has a request please let us know.
I would like to take a minute and thank Lynda for all the work
that is required to put out the Newsletter every month. We
encourage anyone who would like to submit an article to please
let Lynda know. This newsletter is for the member and we would
love to have your input. Take care until next month !
Hugggggs Ma'am
Thats it for another month Folks! I hope you enjoyed this exciting issue!
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Lynda [Editor]