What I saw when I walked out the front door this morning ... - Page 2

UncleDuke · 06-24-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

Why do you have a mirror outside your front door?

it takes on to know one, welcome to the club

DixieGal · 06-24-2008, 02:05 PM

I saw the air.

We are under an ORANGE ozone alert again today. Remember the heat and rain I've been complaining about? So, last week, the annual drought began and now the air is dirty orange colored. We have the same setup as Los Angeles - a big valley with no breezes. Not even a tiny puff. It only takes a few days in summer without rain to be able to see the air, even though there is not any oxygen left in it. Husband let me out at the door after lunch, and in the 15 steps it took to get inside, I was wheezing from lack of oxygen.

Nothing is ever normal in B'ham.

UncleDuke · 06-24-2008, 02:12 PM

do you still need a passport and visa to get to b'ham?

is the funky dude with the leather apron and blacksmith tools still on the statue in the city?

are country and western still 2 distinct types of music?

are old blues brothers jokes allowed?

pshrynk · 06-24-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

I saw the air.

Nothing is ever normal in B'ham.

Well, Birmignham is rather normal for Birmingham this time of year.

UncleDuke · 06-24-2008, 02:16 PM

box it and ship it to california to sell to those in la-la-land who want to revive the good old days of la smog, make a fortune

DixieGal · 06-24-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleDuke

do you still need a passport and visa to get to b'ham? No, because nobody has ever actually wanted to visit.

is the funky dude with the leather apron and blacksmith tools still on the statue in the city? Yep, still up there, naked as the day God made him.

are country and western still 2 distinct types of music? Hey, watch it bud! We are also the (artistic) home of Hootie & the Blowfish, Cap't & Tennille, and a bunch of American Idols. Jealous yet?

are old blues brothers jokes allowed? Sure, gimme one!

Oranges are healthy in juice, not in air....

tirsales · 06-24-2008, 02:24 PM

You sure? They contain vitamines, and those cant be good for you!

DixieGal · 06-24-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tirsales

You sure? They contain vitamines, and those cant be good for you!

You're right! I grew up in the 70's.... this body is made of environmental chemicals and artificial sweeteners. Thanks for the warning!

RickyMaveety · 06-24-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

I saw the air.

We are under an ORANGE ozone alert again today. Remember the heat and rain I've been complaining about? So, last week, the annual drought began and now the air is dirty orange colored. We have the same setup as Los Angeles - a big valley with no breezes. Not even a tiny puff. It only takes a few days in summer without rain to be able to see the air, even though there is not any oxygen left in it. Husband let me out at the door after lunch, and in the 15 steps it took to get inside, I was wheezing from lack of oxygen.

Nothing is ever normal in B'ham.

The air is not orange here, however, it is superheated, so it hurts to breathe. We've had close to a month of 100 degree heat, no rain. We missed out on having a Spring this year. It just seemed to pass from cold and brown to hot and brown.

I suppose I should just count my blessings ... the air may be stiffling, but at least it's colorless.

Taylor514ce · 06-24-2008, 06:06 PM

Connecticut. Driving around looking for those steamed burgers, the deer and woodchuck were everywhere. Well, not everywhere, just the wheres where my car would be when it and they were both where, there.

RickyMaveety · 06-24-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

Connecticut. Driving around looking for those steamed burgers, the deer and woodchuck were everywhere. Well, not everywhere, just the wheres where my car would be when it and they were both where, there.

I hit (and killed) a deer about two years ago. It ran out in front of my car, and there was simply no time to stop.

I just stood there for what seemed like forever, just crying over that deer. I know there wasn't anything I could have done, but it tore my heart out to see that beautiful animal die.

Oh, and yes, most of the front of the car was mashed up ... but again, that's just "stuff." Stuff gets damaged, you fix the stuff. Can't "fix" a dead deer.

Taylor514ce · 06-24-2008, 06:20 PM

I know this is crass, but I also know we're twins, so you'll see the humor in How to Fix a Dead Deer.

RickyMaveety · 06-24-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

I know this is crass, but I also know we're twins, so you'll see the humor in How to Fix a Dead Deer.

Eeeep!! I'm almost afraid to go look at it. But .... I will, and I will look at it knowing the spirit in which I am intended to go. I will try to laugh. If I break down completely ... then I will hunt you down ... and do you grave damage!!

Do you hear me??? GRAVE DAMAGE!!

zelda_pinwheel · 06-24-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Eeeep!! I'm almost afraid to go look at it. But .... I will, (...)

i won't...

RickyMaveety · 06-24-2008, 06:31 PM

Tee hee.

Actually, you know what is really sad ... in a "what a waste" sort of way?? It is illegal to actually DO anything with the deer once you have obliterated it with your automobile. So, in Texas anyway, you really can't "fix" a dead deer you hit with a car.

Of course, there was this one guy (I think it was here in Texas) who was arrested for having sex with a dead deer. No, I'm not kidding. Sometimes I think moving to Texas was some sort of karmic joke I decided to play on myself. Eeeehoooolaaaaa.

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06-24-2008, 02:05 PM	#17
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I saw the air. We are under an ORANGE ozone alert again today. Remember the heat and rain I've been complaining about? So, last week, the annual drought began and now the air is dirty orange colored. We have the same setup as Los Angeles - a big valley with no breezes. Not even a tiny puff. It only takes a few days in summer without rain to be able to see the air, even though there is not any oxygen left in it. Husband let me out at the door after lunch, and in the 15 steps it took to get inside, I was wheezing from lack of oxygen. Nothing is ever normal in B'ham.

06-24-2008, 02:12 PM	#18
UncleDuke books & doughnuts Posts: 882 Karma: 37857 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Device: sony reader, kindle2	do you still need a passport and visa to get to b'ham? is the funky dude with the leather apron and blacksmith tools still on the statue in the city? are country and western still 2 distinct types of music? are old blues brothers jokes allowed?

06-24-2008, 02:16 PM	#20
UncleDuke books & doughnuts Posts: 882 Karma: 37857 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Device: sony reader, kindle2	box it and ship it to california to sell to those in la-la-land who want to revive the good old days of la smog, make a fortune

06-24-2008, 02:24 PM	#22
tirsales MIA ... but returning som Posts: 1,600 Karma: 511342 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany Device: PRS-505 and Really not owning a PRS-700	You sure? They contain vitamines, and those cant be good for you!

06-24-2008, 06:06 PM	#25
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	Connecticut. Driving around looking for those steamed burgers, the deer and woodchuck were everywhere. Well, not everywhere, just the wheres where my car would be when it and they were both where, there.

06-24-2008, 06:20 PM	#27
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	I know this is crass, but I also know we're twins, so you'll see the humor in How to Fix a Dead Deer.

06-24-2008, 06:31 PM	#30
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	Tee hee. Actually, you know what is really sad ... in a "what a waste" sort of way?? It is illegal to actually DO anything with the deer once you have obliterated it with your automobile. So, in Texas anyway, you really can't "fix" a dead deer you hit with a car. Of course, there was this one guy (I think it was here in Texas) who was arrested for having sex with a dead deer. No, I'm not kidding. Sometimes I think moving to Texas was some sort of karmic joke I decided to play on myself. Eeeehoooolaaaaa.