Silliness Every Day's a Holiday! - Page 2

Dylrob · 09-22-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by columbus

Every day is a holiday, when like me you are over 65

"Thank god I'm still alive and kicking" day?

dreams · 09-22-2009, 10:45 PM

Wait.... it's a holiday today? How come I had to work?

Lady Blue could you send that notification to my boss, please.

montsnmags · 09-23-2009, 01:42 AM

And here on the east coast of Oz, from Sydney to Sunshine (Coast), it's the Day Of The Apocalypse (duststorm edition):

dreams · 09-23-2009, 01:45 AM

Wow!! Kind of like the Dust Bowl years in the USA.

I hope you all are surviving. Is that normal for down there?

montsnmags · 09-23-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dreams

Wow!! Kind of like the Dust Bowl years in the USA.

I hope you all are surviving. Is that normal for down there?

No. Definitely not normal. We've had one other in the last two years, so maybe that makes it normal (though it was nothing like this). What's normal? Thanks dreams, now I'm confused.

Cheers,
Abby

ravenne · 09-23-2009, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

No. Definitely not normal. We've had one other in the last two years, so maybe that makes it normal (though it was nothing like this). What's normal? Thanks dreams, now I'm confused.

Cheers,
Abby

Those pictures are scary. Keep us posted.

Thanks, Lady Blue, for making my day. This thread is very inspiring. Right now I'm celebrating the white chocolate day (hmm), together with the Classical Music month (lalala), followed by the Tiger Month and Elephant appreciation day since I've just decided to take the kids to the zoo this afternoon.....

Lady Blue · 09-23-2009, 07:55 AM

Holidays for September 23rd:

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or to put it another way

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also, Libra Begins

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It's Checkers Day

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or otherwise known as Dogs in Politics Day . . .

Origin of Checkers Day:

In 1952, Richard M. Nixon was a candidate for Vice-President of the United States, running with Dwight D. Eisenhower. Media speculation centered around an $18,000 campaign contribution, and speculation that Nixon may have used some for his personal use. In a brilliant political maneuver, Nixon took his case to the American people.

On September 23, 1952, Richard Nixon gave a speech that directly addressed and explained the issue. He assured the public that he did not use any of the funds for personal use. Towards the end of the speech, he stated that his daughters had received a dog, which they named "Checkers", as a gift. He said they would keep the dog.

This speech quickly became known as the "Checkers" speech, and went on to be one of the better speeches in American political history.

With "Checkers" the dog included in the speech, this day was sometimes referred to as Dogs in Politics Day.

It's also Piano Player Day

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The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Florence, Italy sometime around 1700 - and was originally called a "harpsichord that plays soft and loud." It was a keyboard instrument that produced a stronger sound than the clavichord and allowed for more artistic expression than the harpsichord or the organ. Today we celebrate the most popular instrument in the whole world - plus more than 20 million people who are pianists. This includes all of us who can only play chopsticks!

and Innergize Day (For all of you who never seem to find time for yourselves, today is the day to do whatever you want!

Celebrated: Annually, the day after the Autumn Equinox.)

and of course . . .

National Love Your Files Week

And let's not forget, today is . . . . . Zelda's Birthday Eve.

Slite · 09-23-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Blue

National Love Your Files Week

Files as in the ones I have on my computer or the ones you find in cakes while in prison?

Lady Blue · 09-23-2009, 08:06 AM

WOW! That's a lot of dust Marc.

See, it was like this . . . I was cleaning house, and took my rugs outside to beat the dirt out of them, and well . . . didn't realize you were downwind.

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Lady Blue · 09-23-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Slite

Files as in the ones I have on my computer or the ones you find in cakes while in prison?

You found a file in a cake while in prison?

You should have a word with the baker.

Seriously, you could chip a tooth that way. Not funny.

montsnmags · 09-23-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Blue

WOW! That's a lot of dust Marc.

See, it was like this . . . I was cleaning house, and took my rugs outside to beat the dirt out of them, and well . . . didn't realize you were downwind.
...

That's okay. I'm all the time doing stuff that affects people downwind from me.

Cheers,
Marc

Slite · 09-23-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

That's okay. I'm all the time doing stuff that affects people downwind from me.

Cheers,
Marc

Could you please develop that a bit? I might learn something useful for when the "partypack" next door are having a Karaokeparty next time

Slite · 09-23-2009, 08:22 AM

Also, do not forget to Celebrate Bisexuality Day if that is your orientation!

And even if it is not, it's a good enough reason for donuts!

montsnmags · 09-23-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Slite

Also, do not forget to Celebrate Bisexuality Day if that is your orientation!

And even if it is not, it's a good enough reason for donuts!

Donuts, cream horns, custard profiteroles, a nice, warm clootie, a cherry pie...probably all kinds of such goods, really.

Cheers,
Marc

kazbates · 09-23-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

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woot !!! an entire month-long holiday for me !!! (my nickname is "le tigre" for various reasons, the main one being also relevant to fall hat month.

) zany carters for everybody !

This is very good to know. Ryleigh has to do an Animal Report and has chosen the Tiger as her animal. I will have her type up a list of questions for you to answer.

We also need a picture of her animal in it's habitat. Got any of those?!?

09-23-2009, 07:55 AM	#22
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Holidays for September 23rd: or to put it another way also, Libra Begins It's Checkers Day or otherwise known as Dogs in Politics Day . . . Origin of Checkers Day: In 1952, Richard M. Nixon was a candidate for Vice-President of the United States, running with Dwight D. Eisenhower. Media speculation centered around an $18,000 campaign contribution, and speculation that Nixon may have used some for his personal use. In a brilliant political maneuver, Nixon took his case to the American people. On September 23, 1952, Richard Nixon gave a speech that directly addressed and explained the issue. He assured the public that he did not use any of the funds for personal use. Towards the end of the speech, he stated that his daughters had received a dog, which they named "Checkers", as a gift. He said they would keep the dog. This speech quickly became known as the "Checkers" speech, and went on to be one of the better speeches in American political history. With "Checkers" the dog included in the speech, this day was sometimes referred to as Dogs in Politics Day. It's also Piano Player Day The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Florence, Italy sometime around 1700 - and was originally called a "harpsichord that plays soft and loud." It was a keyboard instrument that produced a stronger sound than the clavichord and allowed for more artistic expression than the harpsichord or the organ. Today we celebrate the most popular instrument in the whole world - plus more than 20 million people who are pianists. This includes all of us who can only play chopsticks! and Innergize Day (For all of you who never seem to find time for yourselves, today is the day to do whatever you want! Celebrated: Annually, the day after the Autumn Equinox.) and of course . . . National Love Your Files Week And let's not forget, today is . . . . . Zelda's Birthday Eve.

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09-22-2009, 10:45 PM	#17
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Wait.... it's a holiday today? How come I had to work? Lady Blue could you send that notification to my boss, please.

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montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	And here on the east coast of Oz, from Sydney to Sunshine (Coast), it's the Day Of The Apocalypse (duststorm edition):

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dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Wow!! Kind of like the Dust Bowl years in the USA. I hope you all are surviving. Is that normal for down there?

09-23-2009, 08:06 AM	#24
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	WOW! That's a lot of dust Marc. See, it was like this . . . I was cleaning house, and took my rugs outside to beat the dirt out of them, and well . . . didn't realize you were downwind.

09-23-2009, 08:22 AM	#28
Slite Icanhasdonuts? Posts: 2,837 Karma: 532407 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mölnbo, Sweden Device: Kobo Aura 2nd edition, Kobo Clara HD	Also, do not forget to Celebrate Bisexuality Day if that is your orientation! And even if it is not, it's a good enough reason for donuts!