Most of the time I am happy to go about my day and not complain, as in never. But every once and a while some things just get to me.
The Media
Television news reporters, who call every small plane a “Piper Cub”, every corporate jet a “Lear Jet”, and every truck bigger that a SUV an 18-Wheeler.
Other terms the talking heads need help with: Steam Shovel, Bulldozer and Steamroller which can only be attributed to kindergarten books.
Adjectives that the media have decided are fun:
Wicked as in “we have some wicked weather moving in”…..Please leave the wicked to the nice folks in Salem Massachusetts where it belongs.
Hunker Down as in “they are hunkering down as the storm passes” and “on the loose” as in the crook is still on the loose.
Referring to the guy in handcuffs, with the bank dye pack stain all over his shirt, while being placed in a police car after a 2 hour high-speed chase through 3 counties as the .... ”Alleged Bank Robber”.
The emergency alert tone on the television at 3AM, What The French fries are you trying to do to me! Its 3AM I'm sound asleep and I left the television on and you blast the alarm that to me means tornado or tsunami or both.
The Free (F R E E that spells free…. free credit report dot com baaaaby) Credit Report television ad’s. The guy is about surpass the Geico cave man in over exposure.
Tourists
People from other states who are afraid to turn right on red for fear that it’s not legal here in the North Carolina. It’s been a national law since 1992.
Yankees who open the serving dish at the breakfast buffet to discover some white lumpy stuff and exclaim: “ewwwww, what the hell is this stuff?” For God’s Sake those are grits, so please get over it.
And the Big One for the Week
I watched a woman push a shopping cart with just two bags of groceries out the front door at Harris Teeter. She rolled the cart all the way to her car, which was parked 10 feet away in the Fire Lane and then she left the cart at the curb.
I’d call it justifiable homicide!
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Obama's Redistribution Philosophy
I snagged this from on-line poster "Backlash" over at the Post and Courier.
Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read 'Vote Obama, I need the money.' I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on an 'Obama 08' tie, and again I laughed.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server. He stood there in disbelief as I explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept and that I was going to redistribute his tip to the homeless guy outside. Boy, was my waiter pissed.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy the $10, and told him to thank the server inside.
Now the homeless guy was grateful, but I knew he'd never bother to thank the waiter.
So at the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment, I realized the homeless guy was a little grateful for the money he did not earn but he'd never change his panhandling way and the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn, and will more than likely give me bad service the next time I have lunch at the same restaurant.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read 'Vote Obama, I need the money.' I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on an 'Obama 08' tie, and again I laughed.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server. He stood there in disbelief as I explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept and that I was going to redistribute his tip to the homeless guy outside. Boy, was my waiter pissed.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy the $10, and told him to thank the server inside.
Now the homeless guy was grateful, but I knew he'd never bother to thank the waiter.
So at the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment, I realized the homeless guy was a little grateful for the money he did not earn but he'd never change his panhandling way and the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn, and will more than likely give me bad service the next time I have lunch at the same restaurant.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Sand Castles Banned on Isle of Palms?
Our country's most famous document, the constitution is so well thought of, that for more than 200 hundred years government officials have tried to build on it's importance with a "me too" mentality, by adding millions of little rules, laws and ordinances to form a more perfect community.
Under a new proposal, Isle of Palms beach combers would receive a $500 ticket for not flattening their sand castles or filling in their holes when before they leave the beach.
Above: Jason and Josh guilty of sand castle building?
Isle of Palms City Councilman Ryan Buckhannon, said the provision is part of a bigger proposal aimed at stopping "droves of tourists" from leaving items and large holes behind on the beach.
So I wonder does this apply to sea turtles as well? Ya'll know those pesky critters make holes and mounds all over the beach during the summer and leave those nasty little eggs behind.
I think councilman Buckhannon is on the right track here. Beach going has gotten out of hand, people do all kinds of crazy things at the beach and unless someone steps up to reign in these hoodlums there is no telling what might happen, I mean can nude beaches be far behind (pun intended) if we just let sand castle builders develop the beach without accountability or permits?
Let's just ban all beach activity, fine anyone who leaves behind anything on the beach. We need a seashell law that requires that you leave all shells on the beach. Regulations on the size of beach towels and for God's sake we need a law requiring everyone wear SPF 40 or better at all times.
I asked readers for input on other rules that should be considered for Isle of Palms beaches and here are the printable ones:
No tracking sand into rental condos - (this sand is expensive leave it where you found it)
No Yelling - (It scares the sea gulls and makes others think someone is drowning)
No Kite Flying - Kites can be distracting and crash into other beach goers.
No picking up Sea Shells - That is stealing.
No over weight people at the beach - It makes people want to diet which is bad for the fast food business
No skinny people at the beach - It makes people want to diet which is bad for the fast food business.
No coolers - Unless they are smaller that a six pack. Those big coolers with wheel leave unsightly tracks on the beach.
No Beach Towels larger than 2.3 feet x 6.2 feet
No Logos on Beach Towels or T-shirts
No Football Throwing
No Frisbee Tossing
No Volley Ball Playing
No wearing make-up or heels on the beach
No Sleeping on the beach
No Sex on the beach
No waving at the US Coast Guard Helicopter - If you're female it makes they come back for a second or third pass. If you're male they send the beach police to see what your problem is.
No Waking or Running Backwards on the Beach - Confuses the Sea Gulls and other people.
No Metal Detectors on the Beach
No Radios - The Sound of the Waves is noisy enough.
No undoing your bikini top.
No Speedo's
No Beach Umbrellas.
No Dogs!
Have a rule the needs to be on the list? Post a comment describing your rule and the reason for your "new" law. Next week we'll try to get councilman Buckhannon to introduce the entire list at the upcoming council meeting.
Under a new proposal, Isle of Palms beach combers would receive a $500 ticket for not flattening their sand castles or filling in their holes when before they leave the beach.
Above: Jason and Josh guilty of sand castle building?
Isle of Palms City Councilman Ryan Buckhannon, said the provision is part of a bigger proposal aimed at stopping "droves of tourists" from leaving items and large holes behind on the beach.
So I wonder does this apply to sea turtles as well? Ya'll know those pesky critters make holes and mounds all over the beach during the summer and leave those nasty little eggs behind.
I think councilman Buckhannon is on the right track here. Beach going has gotten out of hand, people do all kinds of crazy things at the beach and unless someone steps up to reign in these hoodlums there is no telling what might happen, I mean can nude beaches be far behind (pun intended) if we just let sand castle builders develop the beach without accountability or permits?
Let's just ban all beach activity, fine anyone who leaves behind anything on the beach. We need a seashell law that requires that you leave all shells on the beach. Regulations on the size of beach towels and for God's sake we need a law requiring everyone wear SPF 40 or better at all times.
I asked readers for input on other rules that should be considered for Isle of Palms beaches and here are the printable ones:
No tracking sand into rental condos - (this sand is expensive leave it where you found it)
No Yelling - (It scares the sea gulls and makes others think someone is drowning)
No Kite Flying - Kites can be distracting and crash into other beach goers.
No picking up Sea Shells - That is stealing.
No over weight people at the beach - It makes people want to diet which is bad for the fast food business
No skinny people at the beach - It makes people want to diet which is bad for the fast food business.
No coolers - Unless they are smaller that a six pack. Those big coolers with wheel leave unsightly tracks on the beach.
No Beach Towels larger than 2.3 feet x 6.2 feet
No Logos on Beach Towels or T-shirts
No Football Throwing
No Frisbee Tossing
No Volley Ball Playing
No wearing make-up or heels on the beach
No Sleeping on the beach
No Sex on the beach
No waving at the US Coast Guard Helicopter - If you're female it makes they come back for a second or third pass. If you're male they send the beach police to see what your problem is.
No Waking or Running Backwards on the Beach - Confuses the Sea Gulls and other people.
No Metal Detectors on the Beach
No Radios - The Sound of the Waves is noisy enough.
No undoing your bikini top.
No Speedo's
No Beach Umbrellas.
No Dogs!
Have a rule the needs to be on the list? Post a comment describing your rule and the reason for your "new" law. Next week we'll try to get councilman Buckhannon to introduce the entire list at the upcoming council meeting.
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