The Lighter SideOK kids, we need something a little lighter to balance comments on torture, putting leashes on cats, (why not unruly kids?) not to mention dis, dat & de udder tings. Came across this on about.com.geography today. Now some of you might want to sit down, perhaps with a favorite adult beverage, do some deep breathing or whatever blows up your shorts & makes you grin. A conference called, "Mecca, the Center of the Earth, Theory & Practice," was held in Quatar. Muslim religious & scientific leaders called upon the world to change Coordinated Universal Time from Greenwich, UK to that of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The delegates agreed (That's mighty generous of them) that Mecca is the "true" center of the earth. And why the heck not? We have "true" conservatives & "true" Christians. don't we? Kids, Uncle Rich BS's you NOT. If I'm lyin', I'm diein'. C'mon, you can't make up stuff like this. Check the web site, why don't you already? Now, before some of you get your knickers in a knot & start raggin' on Muslims, A rabs, Islam or whatever else you can think of, I'll ask you to do something. Rest your sphincters & flex your digits & get into a google state of mind. Get into the system & find out these things. 1. Why are all of our maps oriented with North at the top, instead of the left, right or bottom? Hmmmm? (Nothing political here from me. You have my word on it) 2. Why is it named the "Mediterranean Sea?" Hmmmm? 3. Why are all ancient maps centered on either Bethlehem or Jerusalem? Hmmmm? 4. Why do wet birds never fly at night? Hmmmmm? 5. Why do CCC & Smuncey like me & respect me & my politics so much? Hmmmm? Actually, you only have to answer the first three. I thought I'd throw this in to give all of us a break. Just Another Humorous, Geographical/Historical/Religious/News Tip From Uncle Rich. Enjoy. RichK
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Submitted by SoloVoce on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 3:55pm.
Mike, If memory serves, there is a country or two that actually divides time zones by 30 minute increments. I just don't remember the details. You sound a bit like me. A lover of Gallagher, Mike Wright & George Carlin. I also thouroughly enjoy Ron White & The Amazing Jonathon, although I don't think he's related to our Jonathon at MCS. Speaking of.....where has he been? Haven't heard from him in a while. Heck, with his job, he's probably got an all expenses paid trip to Vegas or the Bahamas. He's probably having the time of his life. Wine, women, gambling, gamboling, superfluous frivolity combined with superfluous folderol & women. All on the company dime. Lucky guy. It should happen to us. Hey! I just had a thought. Someone won that 38M in the lottery. Do you suppose????????? JATFUR. RichK Submitted by clayvoter on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 4:30pm.
I really need an adult beverage to add to this thread. But here goes anyhow, with a complete lack of clever: My answers #1...huh? (I really need that adult beverage) #2 and #3..dispatched quite nicely by Finder. However, I do have random comments. Uncle Rich, There ARE leashes for children, I have personally made use of one--despite the searing looks from "better" parents. I almost had one child flattened by a car, bought the Finder...I love folderol---but you forgot the fiddle-dee-dee. You guys have made me laugh, good medicine for this dreary afternoon.
Submitted by Marsha on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 4:44pm.
Daily Email Newsletter - Funniest Video of the Day It's even geographically relevant, kinda sorta
Submitted by finder on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 4:47pm.
Mike Heemer http://24.23.126.8/ Petition for choice (5 or 7) in Nov. Submitted by clayvoter on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 6:38pm.
Okay me too....that was funny, I'll give it 3 smileys
Submitted by smunsey on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 7:36pm.
The way to silence religious disputes is to take no notice of them. Steven P Munsey A+, MCP, IASO Orange Park | Green Cove Springs munsey13@comcast.net Submitted by SoloVoce on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 7:59pm.
For once, I would have to disagree with Mr. Jefferson. Would one do the same with a cancer? A noise coming from the engine of a vehicle? A crying baby? People shooting at each other? I think not. RichK Submitted by ClayCountyCurmudgeon on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 7:50am.
Solo You know we always respect your views, heck - you have brought your Chicago slant to our poor, backward, Bible thumping, narrow minded little enclave of the South and we are forever grateful. If not for your kind, we probably couldn't even buy beer (legally) on Sunday! I did enjoy your little story above, for somebody who has been in the area of 'mecca', let me tell you - it ain't no center of the earth. My center of the earth would be in my boat with my misses, in the middle of a beautiful lake doing a little fishin'. In regards to your question 5 above - this is why we like you so much - in the famous words of that great philosopher named "Anonymous" - "Liberals are very broadminded: they are always willing to give careful consideration to both sides of of the same side." I know we just don't say it enough Solo - but thanks for all you do
Submitted by SoloVoce on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 8:08am.
CCC, Thanks for the kind words. I've never been to the Mecca area. But if I had my druthers, your version of the center of the earth seems preferable. I'm not much of a fisher. But I do like fish. They seem to like it when you rub their belly. You mean there was actually a time when you couldn't purchase beer on Sunday? How barbaric! Let's not forget your bible thumpin' breatheren in the North. Yes, we do have them. I have to admit that we do tolerate them but do not coddle them. Thanks for the thanks. If I haven't said it before, I'll say it now. One of my primary responsibilities on this planet, at least where you carbon based primates are conerned, is to spread mirth & merriment. So all of you better be merry & mirthy. JATFUR. RichK Submitted by ClayCountyCurmudgeon on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 11:50am.
Came across this site - it is a hoot. I had to look this up since he has such a way with words. One of the Bushisms reminds me so much of our Uncle Rich, that is scary! Here it is: "As Luce reminded me, he said, without data, without facts, without information, the discussions about public education mean that a person is just another opinion." Just a few minutes ago I happened across a TV that was on during Bush's press conference today. One of the reporters stood up to ask a question and Bush asked her "How is the baby?" She said fine, trying very hard to stay "Reporterly", then Bush said "is it true you named him George?" She said, "No, I hope that is ok" Bush just grinned and didn't miss a beat, then said "Its your baby." Now that is a President! Submitted by SoloVoce on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 12:17pm.
CCC, Good one. I liked it. But on the other hand, does that make me more conservative or Bush more moderate/liberal? Go ahead. Think @ that for a while. I watched part of his news conference too. Unfortunately, I was masticating on a morsel of a sub from Publix & started to laugh so hard, things started shooting out of my nose & mouth that I never even knew I had. Then I started to think. Yes, I know. Very dangerous. He blamed Congress for just @ everything but the Linburgh baby kidnapping, puting the bop in the bop she bop she bop & forcing Miley Cyrus into getting that picture taken. He didn't mention Anna Nichole Smith, so I can't comment. I find it amazing the things that Congress supposedly got done in 15 months, according to "The Decider." The guy IS a hoot, when he's not being dangerous. Laura must have a lot of laugh time. Enjoy the weather & have a great day to you & all. JATFUR. RichK People are talking about ...Here are the recent blog postings with the most comments. |
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Mediterranean (the middle sea) Sea - the 'Center of the Earth' to the ancient Romans.
Why don't we just change the time by 30 minutes the world over and do away with all this springing and falling foolishness? toing and froing, froing an toing "I'm tired." Lili von Schtupp.
If the plural of mouse is mice why isn't the plural of house hice?
If the plural of goose is geese why isn't the plural of moose meese?
Mike Heemer http://24.23.126.8/ Petition for choice (5 or 7) in Nov.