A rare old bird is the Pelican
His beak can hold more than his belly can
He can hold in his beak
Enough food for a week
I'm damned if I know how the hell he can.

 

Thats cute, RR.

Here's one-

There once was a man from Nantucket...............

 

Who kept all of his cash in a bucket ...........

 

As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there is a twilight when everything remains seemingly unchanged. And it is in such twilight that we all must be most aware of change in the air -- however slight -- lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness.
- Justice William O. Douglas

 

Hey tafka_TMB, that's really deep.

Another couple of posts like that and Blackie's position as resident philospher will be under challenge

 

One of my favourite quotes after 30 years of dealing with the general public en masse in confined quarters was:

"You can tell the size of the person by the size of the things that upset them"

-author unknown.

 

RR, what makes you say that? I am but a simple man, of simple needs and of simple mind. Hence...
"Please explain." - ex-fish & chip shop owner

 

Ah yes, but I have noticed that this simple man, of simple needs and of simple mind frequently comes up with some deep and meaningful insights into the nature of humanity and the ways of the world.

 

aww shucks. you overrate my gross over-simplification on life.

 

Fact of the Day:
Sitting in the Sahara Desert during the midday sun will cause a person to lose 1 gallon (4 liters) of water per hour.

Quote of the Day:
"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
- Calvin Coolidge