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This and That Old House

By Jimmy Johnson

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The Return of an Undead Building

Cross my heart and hope to die! I pulled up a batch of about two dozen old cartoons from 2004, looking for something interesting to share with you today, and this was among them. I couldn’t pass it up. Nonetheless, I wanted to post something today that would give us a semblance of normalcy around here. I’m sure everyone is as tired of the teeter-totter art as I am. It is Tuesday, however, and I almost never miss a Tuesday. If you only check in periodically, click the new link above or go back a couple of days to see what we’ve been up to. As for the rest of you, there is news about multiple rewards and other things. We’re going to get back to the barking, but we have time. I’m going to leave this with you for now. Semblance of normalcy is what we’re all about here.
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78 responses to “This and That Old House”

  1. Jerry in Fl Avatar
    Jerry in Fl

    I should say that I have no problem with her GQ photo layout, to coin a phrase.

  2. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Now here’s some comic cosplay I could get behind (so to speak)…the Disney Princesses, ninety to ninety-two percent naked. (I did the math.)

    http://i.imgur.com/O9d29kv.jpg

  3. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Debbe: WTH, hon?

  4. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    GM Debbe

    I lost earlier post
    About the will – “They” keep changing the rule so consult an attorney
    you may be able to find one that will do pro bono work. (Google for one near you)

    I feel for you because the heat indices for the next few days HERE are to be
    140* to 120*

  5. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    About Xrays

    William McKinley was at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
    When shot.
    “McKinley was taken to the Exposition aid station, where the doctor was unable to locate the second bullet. Although a primitive X-ray machine was being exhibited on the Exposition grounds, it was not used.”
    It may or may not have saved him because the lack of antibiotics.

  6. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    Zen Wisdom with a twist

    14.  Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

  7. Jackie Monies Avatar
    Jackie Monies

    The wonder of music allows us to communicate messages and opinions through the choices without saying a word ourselves.

    Loved everyone’s contributions, especially Queen. I swear when I saw the headlines about RPNC I thought it was The Queen, as in her Royal Majesty, complaining and PO ‘d and I think to myself “what HAVE they done?”

  8. Jackie Monies Avatar
    Jackie Monies

    Debbe you need to at least check in. You don’t need to entertain, just say you are OK.

  9. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Good morning Villagers…

    Thanks all for the advice. There is no will, he just said that to get his brother to do something about his estate. This has taught me a lesson, he can be so….cruel sometimes. We do own 50 acres free and clear that was purchased a few years into our marriage…and I do know for a fact that half of it is mine, mine, mine.

    So many music links…..thanks Gal.

    OB…GM, and yes the humidity here is horrible.

    Went to court yesterday….Ian lost his driving privileges for 90 days and we go back on the 16th of August to speak with the prosecutor regarding probation period.

    Like GR, will be glad to see 2016 end.

    Miss Charlotte, sending positive thoughts your way, you are a determined woman and you will be out of rehab in no time.

    ….and that my friends was just one day in my life….

  10. Galliglo in Ohio Avatar
    Galliglo in Ohio

    Debbe… {{hugs}} You still need to see a lawyer.

  11. Jackie Monies Avatar
    Jackie Monies

    Agree. Debbe you do not deserve this. And you need a will of your own.

  12. emb Avatar
    emb

    Another Fish Crow at the ‘G.H.Owl’ [= osprey] site. How do I know? It said so! Peace,

    http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/46/Great_Horned_Owls/

  13. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Debbe: A possible starting point…

    https://www.evvbar.org/public/finding-an-attorney.aspx

  14. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    From today’s cartoon, it’s apparent that Janis wears some really small undergarments. Of course, we regulars here already knew that. 😉

  15. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    This is for those that lived through the 50s and don’t remember them yet.
    You will soon – even better than yesterday.

    http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/staffdev/social%20studies/pdf/slang%20of%20the%201950s.pdf

  16. Jackie Monies Avatar
    Jackie Monies

    I was there but only some are familiar. Did I miss some of the years? Answer why will I remember them all? Was one of the political figures there and isosteoporosis in the 50s? That was Eisenhower years.

  17. Jackie Monies Avatar
    Jackie Monies

    Good lord, where is Hal? Lost! In Space?

  18. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    GM Debbe

    An oldie

    17.  Duct tape is like ‘The Force’. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.

    Lots of B’ugs

  19. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    Jackie you led a sheltered life.

    You will remember when you get the “old geezers” disease =
    .
    .
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    reminisces

  20. Jerry in Fl Avatar
    Jerry in Fl

    Yes indeed, we are racing into the days of Nixon, Wallace and Huey P. Long. I hope that we aren’t approaching the good old days of WWII.

  21. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Good morning Villagers….

    Jimmy, congratulations on reaching your goal, you are a good and faithful servant. AND a big thank you to the Villagers who made it possible.

    Agreed, yes a will needs to be established. GR, I bookmarked your link and will look into it.

    Good grief, the teenager who I left to finish packing when I left early to go to court, well, he left a mess. Had to semi clean before I even packed…but I anticipated this so Ian and I went in early.

    Going in to check on Dad this afternoon. Did I tell you guys he is a cat lover too.

    Ya’ll do have a blessed day

    GM..OD and B’hugs back at you/

  22. Jackie Monies Avatar
    Jackie Monies

    Good morning all. Doing those leg lifts and exercises. Have to get knees and hips working before I get out of bed.

    Confused Debbe. Is it your husband or son in court who lost drivers license? For DWI? Road rage? Don’t you have lawyer for this? Most small town lawyers do it all. A simple will is inexpensive and can even be done yourself and be valid if done correctly, even handwritten.

    Good luck in any event. I still think you need to see counsel and many areas have pro bona lawyers who help women. We seem to need it.