Women Who Know Their Place...

Friday, March 26, 2010

Barbara Walters, of 20/20, did a story on gender roles in

Kabul, Afghanistan, several years before the Afghan
conflict.. She noted that women customarily walked five
paces behind their husbands.

She recently returned to Kabul and observed that women
still walk behind their husbands. Despite the overthrow of
the oppressive Taliban regime, the women now seem to,
and are happy to, maintain the old custom.

Ms. Walters approached one of the Afghani women and
asked, 'Why do you now seem happy with an old custom
that you once tried so desperately to change?'


The woman looked Ms. Walters straight in the eyes, and
without hesitation said, "Land Mines."

  

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Blonde degrees

Friday, March 26, 2010

FIRST DEGREE
A married couple were asleep when the phone rang at 2 in the morning. The very blonde wife picked up the phone,
Listened a moment and said 'How should I know, that's 200 miles from here!' and hung up.
The husband said, 'Who was that?'
The wife answered, 'I don't know, some woman wanting to know if the coast is clear..'

SECOND DEGREE
Two blondes are walking down the street. One notices a compact on the sidewalk and leans down to pick it up. She opens it, looks in the mirror and says, 'Hmm, this person looks familiar.'
The second blonde says, 'Here, let me see!'
So, the first blonde hands her the compact.
The second blonde looks in the mirror and says, 'You dummy, it's me!'
THIRD DEGREE
A blonde suspects her boyfriend of cheating on her, so she goes out and buys a gun.
She goes to his apartment unexpectedly and when she opens the door she finds him in the arms of a redhead. Well, the blonde is really angry.
She opens her purse to take out the gun, and as she does so, she is overcome with grief. She takes the gun and puts it to her head.
The boyfriend yells, 'No, honey, don 't do it!!!'
The blonde replies, 'Shut up, you're next!'
FOURTH DEGREE
A blonde was bragging about her knowledge of state capitals.
She proudly says, 'Go ahead, ask me, ... I know 'em all.'
A friend says, 'OK, what's the capital of Wisconsin ?'
The blonde replies, 'Oh, that's easy .... it's W.'
FIFTH DEGREE
Q: What did the blonde ask her doctor when he told her she was pregnant?
A: 'Is it mine?'
SIXTH DEGREE
Bambi, a blonde in her fourth year as a UCLA Freshman, sat in her US Government class. The professor asked Bambi if she knew what Roe vs. Wade was about.
Bambi pondered the question; then, finally, said, 'That was the decision George Washington had to make before he crossed the Delaware .'
SEVENTH DEGREE
Returning home from work, a blonde was shocked to find her house ransacked and burglarized. She telephoned the police at once and reported the crime. The police dispatcher broadcast the call on the radio, and a K-9 unit, patrolling nearby, was the first to respond.
As the K-9 officer approached the house with his dog on a leash, the blonde ran out on the porch, shuddered at the sight of the cop and his dog, then sat down on the steps. Putting her face in her hands, she moaned, 'I come home to find all my possessions stolen. I call the police for help, and what do they do? They send me a BLIND policeman!'
OKAY, FORWARD THIS TO ANYONE ELSE
YOU MIGHT THINK NEEDS A LAUGH TODAY

  

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LYNELLBERRY 3/27/2010 11:14AM

hey i love blonde jokes, my brunette daughter dyed her hair blonde, and immediately acquired the dumb blonde personality.?? Report Inappropriate Comment

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Always wear underwear in public

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Always wear underwear in public, especially when working under your vehicle. From the Daily News comes this story of a Leicester couple who drove their car to ASDA, only to have their car break down in the car park.
The man told his wife to carry on with the shopping while he fixed the car. The wife returned later to see a small group of people near the car.
On closer inspection, she saw a pair of hairy legs protruding from under the chassis..
Unfortunately, although the man was in shorts, his lack of underpants turned his private parts into glaringly public ones..

Unable to stand the embarrassment, she dutifully stepped forward, quickly put her hand UP his shorts,and tucked everything back into place.

On regaining her feet, she looked across the bonnet and found herself staring at her husband who was standing idly by watching.

The AA mechanic, however, had to have three stitches in his forehead

  

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ALEXSGIRL1 3/25/2010 5:49PM

that was funny years ago we had seasons tickets to patriots games 20 years ago.we were up in the beer line talking with the other couple we never met before the line was long the game was tied with only minutes left and patriots score we the four of us were so excited ,we the women jumped in the arms of and hugged and kissed you guessed it the wrong man. you never saw to women get dropped so fast in your life we all got a good kick out of it. Report Inappropriate Comment

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Best one I've heard in a while! TOO funny! Report Inappropriate Comment

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Thank you, I don't remember the last time I laughed that hard. Report Inappropriate Comment

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The Golden Years

Thursday, March 25, 2010

  

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TAKEMETOTHEBALL 3/25/2010 5:46PM

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i cant wait to retire but i hope to workout and go for long walks and do lots of reading and maybe a little traveling. Report Inappropriate Comment

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LIFE_IS_SO_GOOD 3/25/2010 12:20PM

Smart fella ... I need to do more of that. Report Inappropriate Comment

LVNG4ME 3/25/2010 8:42AM

That's sounds like something my DH would say. LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

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Okay time for some fun….all work and no play

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Well the sun made an appearance last week and I took advantage and travelled into London on Wednesday to look up some shows for Jackie and me to go to.

It made the day go quicker than sitting around at home getting in DH’s way- he had all his tools sprawled over the lounge in an effort to look busy

Seriously though, and to be fair, he was putting up plaster board and needed space- so I made a timely exit. The old alcove is now boarded up and the under stairs cupboard is boarded in and the doorway to it is taking shape. Oh and he’s done some more electrical work while I’ve been preparing the walls for plastering over- they’re in bad nick.

Piccadilly Circus was crowded but I had a great time going to all the theatres to see what’s on and chose Thriller in the end; the life story of Michael Jackson and all his music. There are Michael lookalikes from when he was 5 to international stardom singing all his songs for some 2 and a half hours. Perfect!
Booked up……..not cheap- £60 a ticket -but the seats are good and come 4/24 Jackie and I are having a night out and it’s not like it’s a weekly excursion into town, only every few months. Can’t wait……and a meal b4 in a nearby pub to look forward to.

I’ve also booked a night out for DH’s birthday (4/5) at the local Beck theatre. Jukebox Night on Saturday 4/3; Singers performing numbers from the 50s 60s 70s 80s and 90s.
DH took no persuading having enjoyed himself so much at The Bootleg 60s night not long ago, but he made me promise he could have my leg to “play air guitar on” like he did that night LOL. Whatever rocks your boat I said!


And today, after all this week of the sun shining in the early morning and disappearing by mid afternoon to give rain (that I got soaked in……..twice!), the sun has been out ALL DAY!
Time to do DH a favour- clean the mistress (car). And I enjoyed it- in my shorts and camisole top……yes it was that warm and I have strap marks. All my SP pals know how much I love the sun so this is day one of the sun tan ladies and I racked up 105 minutes of puffing and panting.

Okay DH is working hard so I’m off to make him a cuppa and get dinner partially prepared to save time tonight so I can clear up while he showers b4 we eat.

I have 2 great nights out to look forward to! Isn’t that what life’s about- balance- work/play/time with loved ones

  

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TASOGAREBAN 3/25/2010 3:36PM

WOW! You have a lot of stuff to look forward to but it sounds like it's going to be a LOT of fun. :) Report Inappropriate Comment

GEORGANNE39 3/25/2010 6:13AM

Oh, I'm so happy you have so much to look forward to! You sure deserve a little fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

NHGRL68 3/24/2010 8:24PM

I'm so glad the sun came out for you and you got to get outside and soak some of it in, while also getting in some great exercise Both of your upcoming shows sound great:-) It's nice to have fun things like that to look forward to. It sounds like you have Pete working hard:-) Report Inappropriate Comment

KARENSTAR1 3/24/2010 5:04PM

Cheer to you! Way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

TAKEMETOTHEBALL 3/24/2010 4:52PM

I got drenched just going from the train station to the car tonight - the sun must have missed Eastbourne! Your upcoming nights out sound like great fun - enjoy!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALEXSGIRL1 3/24/2010 4:04PM

glad you had fun in the sun and more fun to look forward too. have a great time at those shows. Report Inappropriate Comment

KIMDONN 3/24/2010 2:24PM

Caz you know how to do it right!!! Work, play and be merry!!! I lvoe that you did a chore and burned the calories away, my favorite way to burn them is washing my truck:) So glad you have nights out to look forward too, I think that is so important!!! We leave for FL in 15 days WOOHOO!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIFE_IS_SO_GOOD 3/24/2010 2:14PM

I'm so jealous ... you get the sun AND warmth???? Did I mention it snowed here on the first day of spring? I admire how you plan the great escapes with your friend Jackie ... that's how to keep a friendship thriving! The Michael Jackson musical Thrilller sounds fun ... I really loved him when he was just a kid so I'd love to hear those songs again. Glad to hear the DH is getting so much done ... do you lend him out? He sounds incredibly handy! Report Inappropriate Comment

MBSKIT 3/24/2010 2:08PM

Glad you were able to get out and enjoy the sun shine! Report Inappropriate Comment

ITSHOWYOULIVE 3/24/2010 12:58PM

Glad you are having some fun and that all that work is starting to pay off!! Enjoy the show, sounds like a blast!! Report Inappropriate Comment