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Jed245

Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 03:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok I know there are similar threads to this,but, I wanted to try something out :o)

This is a get to know you kinda idea. So here goes. You can post something about your local area your job your town your state. Anything.

If you read a daily local paper and see something interesting tell us about it. Or if you don't read the paper or nothing is going on . Lets hear some gossip or something that's on your nerves.

My initial rant is this. :o)

I read a story in an old newspaper that I found in the attic today. It was a local gossip kinda thing. They were talking about cabbage patch kids. I remember how they got really popular really fast. Then suddenly there were those little tales of them comming alive and walking out of the house and saying "bye mom" and things like that to the people they left.

The ad reads at the top... "Are Cabbage Patch Kids Too real?" There were alot of stories of toys comming to life back then because of that. I remember thinking how funny it was and wanting my cousins cpk to come to life and hopefully steal all her strawberry short cake stuff. hehe

She and I never got along really well and her cpk and Strawberry short cake stuff were her most prized possessions. :o)

(I think I'll end my rant here that way if anyone wants to know more of a story that you have they can always ask ) :o)

Ok I hope you get the idea of the thread, not sure this thead will live long though hehe :o)


Jed.

Jed245

Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 05:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Think local gossip people :o)

Jed

Lumbele

Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 12:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Today I am on a mission (tear, warpath, take your pick).
The IGA store in my part of town and Canada Post for some reason have decided to close the only postal outlet. The 3 alternatives are extremely inconvenient to people here.
No wonder Canada Post is racking up a huge deficit! Any business offering their kind of service would have folded long ago. But then they are not subsidized by the tax payer either. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

(Is this what you had in mind, Jed or should I have gone to the gripe thread?)

Jed245

Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 12:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
hehe perfect Lumbele :o)


Local gossip people... get your local gossip here. :o) hehe.

Jed

Crazydog

Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 02:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, I was going to rant, but this seems really similar to the gripe thread, so I'm going to rant over there....

Queenfish

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 04:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's a rant for ya Jed. I can't understand stupid laws.
Here in Missouri there is a law against looking at a pinguin from an airplane. What is that about? I have lived in Missouri from the age of 14 and have never seen a pinguin, especially from a plane and why would we need that law?

Northstar

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 05:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Some ongoing, hot bruhaha from the Last Frontier...Newly elected Gov. Frank Murkowski (R) recently appointed his daughter Lisa Murkowski (R) to finish off his term (2 years) in the US Senate. History was made in the US Senate with this one. Many folks are crying nepotism. Some are questioning why, of all the potential candidates, would she be selected when she has limited legislative experience. But most are angry because he was a conserative, she's a moderate and they don't think she'll represent their interests. Also, people see it as an opening for a strong Dem. to take over the seat during the next election, which in my opinion is pretty unlikely since AK is such a conservative state.

Jed245

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 11:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This is NOT a gripe thread..... Just had to say that first off. :o)

queenfish that always made me wonder too. I mean stupid laws that is. Either alabama or Missippi has a law that it is illegal to hang your wet laundry to dry out in town square? In alabamb it is illegal to operate a vehicle while blind folded.

heheh Some stupid stuff. here is a webpage of the stuff. http://home.cinci.rr.com/digifaith/laws.htm
I haven't looked up how to post a link on here yet :o) hehe I'm lazy today.

Northstar thanks for that bit of information. I started this thread hoping that people would post local headlines , local things in your life that ya wanna talk about and this is NOT a gripe thread. :o) I say that because people think I meant it as a gripe thread. :o)


Jed

Zachsmom

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 11:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
ROTFLMBO Jed..here's a law in Florida:

You may not fart in a public place after 6PM on Thursdays

Jo_5329

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 11:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Speaking of Alabama -- I finally went and got my Alabama license, after having lived here for a year (which is a no no in itself). But while I was waiting in the long ass line for my turn, I started reading the postings in the DPS office.

In AL it is LEGAL for a 12 year old to get a learner's permit. <THUD> They cannot drive, however, unless someone 21 years of age is in the vehicle and sitting where they can take charge of the vehicle if necessary. The only way I could see someone being able to do that would be if they were behind the steering while and the 12 year old sitting on their lap. And that doesn't even sound legal :O

I was floored.

Jo

Zachsmom

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 11:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
and one from New Hampshire:

On Sundays citizens may not relieve themselves while looking up.

Jagger

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 12:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Minnesota has their fair share of strange laws, for example in Virgina Minnesota


You're not allowed to park your elephant on Main Street

geez just what I was going to do this weekend.

And in Saint Cloud
Hamburgers may not be eaten on Sundays

I bet the burger joints lose a lot of money on Sundays.

It kind of looks like the folks in Hibbing don't really care too much for cats


It shall be the duty of any policeman or any other officer to enforce the provisions of this Section, and if any cat is found running at large, or which is found in any street, alley or public place, it shall be the duty of any policeman or other officer of the city to kill such cat


Here are a few more state laws that govern our great state of Minnesota

A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.
It is illegal to sleep naked.
All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts.
Citizens may not enter Wisconsin with a chicken on their head.
Oral sex is prohibited.
All bathtubs must have feet.

Whoami

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 12:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
"All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts."

Does that mean women don't have to? Must have been a law written by men!

Wargod

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 12:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can just say I'm not going to Minnesota or I'd be in jail!!!

Now, can someone tell me why anyone would want a chicken or a duck on their heads??

Twinkie

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 12:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't have any local gossip and even if I did I doubt it would matter to anyone who isn't local.

Jagger

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 12:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here are a few laws from the great state of Texas


When two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each shall come to a full stop, and neither shall proceed until the other has gone.

It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.

Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos.

It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.

It is illegal to milk another person's cow.

A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.

Homosexual behavior is a misdemeanor offense.

The entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home.

Jed245

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 01:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
it doesn't matter Twinkie. .... That's not really the point. Just something to get to know your mind set. It's not the news that you bring to this thread, but, the fact that what ever it is intrests you! :o)

See by reading my initial post you'll see that I like Strange stories and odd things lil bit. :o) Thus the walking cabbage patch dolls.

Lumbele on the other hand, Seems to have an intrest in local news in his/her area. By intrest in local news I mean look at the wording in the post Lumbele seems in tune with some political issues even if that means local ones. And a concern for the people of her area.

See this is my way of getting to know people. There is alot to read between the lines. :o)

Jed.

Grooch

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 01:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The Hooters by me burned down.

Jed245

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 01:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
hehehe

Grooch

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 01:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jed, be careful what you read into that one. I'm female and I like the wings. ;)

Jed245

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 02:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well that was what I was thinking ofcourse Grooch? What other reason would anyone have for going to hooters?? :o)

Fanny

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 02:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hahahaha Jed what you just said is verrrrrrrrrry interesting! Great idea for this thread! Now I think I know even more about you!!!! :)

Grooch

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 02:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lol!

I love buffalo wings.

Wargod

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 02:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I took my aunt to the doctors this morning. The building her doctor is in shares a parking lot with the hospital. Imagine my suprise when I pulled it, and they have valet parking now. Hehe, you pull your car up, hand your keys over and off you go. LOL, even better than my suprise, you should have seen the look on the 18 year olds face when I handed him the keys to my '77 Lincoln. Ok, so thats not a rant, but hey, it was an amusing story of my hometown.

Jed245

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 02:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
it's a rant wargod :o) hehe I'm a hillbilly we have different terminology. Rant = complaint Rant= something on your mind .. Rant = something ya wanna talk aout. Rant = story or brag. :o)

(oh no fanny has an idea. ) eeek :o) heheh.

Jed