May 12, 2009: Martha Mason - Page 3

xoxoxoBruce · 05-13-2009, 08:35 AM

smesa expressed an opinion, whether you agree with that opinion or not, it was her(his) right to do so. Don't forget that post was moderated and approved by the management. Can we stop throwing stones now?

ZenGum · 05-13-2009, 08:43 AM

Ohhh, da-a-a-ad.

*drops stone*

We were just kidding around.

classicman · 05-13-2009, 08:47 AM

I guess so - kicks dirts and stomps inside with head down.
sorry...

Pie · 05-13-2009, 09:44 AM

Great job, Bruce. Now they're going to be grumpy all day. :p

Sundae · 05-13-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

We were just kidding around.

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicman

I guess so - kicks dirts and stomps inside with head down.
sorry...

I's tole you kids before!
Not when the neighbours can see.

IoTD is our front lawn.

Even if he *was* a poopyhead.

Shawnee123 · 05-13-2009, 09:54 AM

Don't make me stop this car.

classicman · 05-13-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Don't make me stop this car.

but but but ... he started it!

tombstone · 05-13-2009, 12:05 PM

When I was about 12 years old, around 1954 or so, I was in 4-H exhibiting poultry at the Palm Beach County Fair in Florida. A 4-H friend Barbara and I wandered around taking in all the exhibits. One of them was a young lady in an iron lung. We spent a great deal of time talking to her, and kept coming back to her. She was very friendly, very interesting, and seemed quite light-hearted and welcoming to two curious little girls.

I have never forgotten that young woman, lying entombed in that large whooshing machine, telling us no it didn't hurt, that she was quite comfortable and very much enjoying being there at the fair and meeting people, and talking to us. We felt encouraged to keep coming back and back. What pests we might have seemed! But we weren't. She made it very clear that she was really enjoying our questions and company. And truly, I think we understood even then that we were the lucky ones to be meeting her! What a gracious young woman! How fortunate for us to make her acquaintance!

I don't suppose it could have been the same person, though the age would have been about right. I have got to get her book. Thanks for the posting--it brings back good memories!

classicman · 05-13-2009, 12:11 PM

Very nice story and post T-stone. Wouldn't that be something if it was her?

Undertoad · 05-13-2009, 12:17 PM

Yes, it is done.

classicman · 05-13-2009, 12:45 PM

thanky UT

queenb · 05-13-2009, 08:18 PM

Smesa didn't look very hard for intelligent comments. I've been lurking for more than 5 years and some days, this is the only intelligent conversation I "hear".
"Dad"...sometimes you need to let the kids handle a bully by themselves. It's the only way they'll learn.

classicman · 05-13-2009, 09:25 PM

capnhowdy · 05-13-2009, 09:33 PM

Bruce likes being called 'Daddy'..... just sayin'

xoxoxoBruce · 05-14-2009, 12:04 AM

Yes, but I hear "Mutha" more often.

Quote:

"Dad"...sometimes you need to let the kids handle a bully by themselves. It's the only way they'll learn.

A bully, yes. But for someone that just fucks up and makes a fool of themselves, a couple slaps is sufficient.
We don't want to make lurkers afraid to post for fear of screwing up, or violating some unwritten code, and being unmercifully pulverized.
That's not what we want to be about.

05-13-2009, 08:35 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	smesa expressed an opinion, whether you agree with that opinion or not, it was her(his) right to do so. Don't forget that post was moderated and approved by the management. Can we stop throwing stones now? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-13-2009, 08:43 AM	#2
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Ohhh, da-a-a-ad. drops stone We were just kidding around. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

05-13-2009, 08:47 AM	#3
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I guess so - kicks dirts and stomps inside with head down. sorry... __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

05-13-2009, 09:44 AM	#4
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Great job, Bruce. Now they're going to be grumpy all day. :p __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

05-13-2009, 09:54 AM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Don't make me stop this car. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-13-2009, 12:05 PM	#8
tombstone Disorderly Orderly Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53	I wonder...? When I was about 12 years old, around 1954 or so, I was in 4-H exhibiting poultry at the Palm Beach County Fair in Florida. A 4-H friend Barbara and I wandered around taking in all the exhibits. One of them was a young lady in an iron lung. We spent a great deal of time talking to her, and kept coming back to her. She was very friendly, very interesting, and seemed quite light-hearted and welcoming to two curious little girls. I have never forgotten that young woman, lying entombed in that large whooshing machine, telling us no it didn't hurt, that she was quite comfortable and very much enjoying being there at the fair and meeting people, and talking to us. We felt encouraged to keep coming back and back. What pests we might have seemed! But we weren't. She made it very clear that she was really enjoying our questions and company. And truly, I think we understood even then that we were the lucky ones to be meeting her! What a gracious young woman! How fortunate for us to make her acquaintance! I don't suppose it could have been the same person, though the age would have been about right. I have got to get her book. Thanks for the posting--it brings back good memories!

05-13-2009, 12:11 PM	#9
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Very nice story and post T-stone. Wouldn't that be something if it was her? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt Last edited by classicman; 05-13-2009 at 12:44 PM.

05-13-2009, 12:17 PM	#10
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Yes, it is done.

05-13-2009, 12:45 PM	#11
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	thanky UT __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

05-13-2009, 08:18 PM	#12
queenb Fellow-Commoner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 10	Smesa didn't look very hard for intelligent comments. I've been lurking for more than 5 years and some days, this is the only intelligent conversation I "hear". "Dad"...sometimes you need to let the kids handle a bully by themselves. It's the only way they'll learn.

05-13-2009, 09:25 PM	#13
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	__________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

05-13-2009, 09:33 PM	#14
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	Bruce likes being called 'Daddy'..... just sayin' __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

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