Archive for July, 2004

BGs & IQs

Monday, July 26th, 2004

Marius,
Since you usually run 300 BG (in USA #’s) that means your IQ is around 400?
What are you doing on this list with real people?
Or, in SA and Canadian #’s you are usually 14 or more, are you saying your
IQ is 15??
Same Q: What are you doing on this list with real people?
curious Jan

sound card

Monday, July 26th, 2004

So do I. But then, you asked which one and that makes 2.
Jan

How’s Gail?

Saturday, July 24th, 2004

Gail,
Sounds like you’re well enough to laugh!! How’s it going now? You better?
(laughter is worth 2 spoons of oatbran)
Jan

OT: Murphy’s Technology Laws

Saturday, July 24th, 2004

List,
This is posted *just in case* there is a male member who might know
something about technology and would enjoy reading this. Everyone else might
enjoy it, too.
technical Jan

OT: gotcha!

Friday, July 23rd, 2004

GOTCHA!!!
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You have just been hit with a snow ball, the first one of the winter. It’s
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weekend

Thursday, July 22nd, 2004

Hi all,
In about 4 hour’s time Ill be changing shift…will work again on
Monday night @ 22:00 SAMST
(SOUTH AFRICAN MOONSHINE TIME)
I KNOW what “moonshine” is!!!!
lol
Which one of you has a sound card installed?
Fairy tales used to start, “Once upon a time…”
Now they start, “When I am elected…”
mariusc@…

OT: Toastmasters

Tuesday, July 20th, 2004

Interesting. Never heard of it. We have a club that has had a Bull Throwing
Contest every November for about 43 years. A 30″ traveling trophy goes to
the winner. No runner up.
Jan

Early Christmas

Sunday, July 18th, 2004

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
‘Twas the night before Christmas,
he lived all alone,
in a one-bedroom house made of
plaster and stone.
I had come down the chimney
with presents to give,
and to see just who
in this home did live.
I looked all about,
a strange sight I did see,
no tinsel, no presents,
not even a tree.
No stocking by mantle,
just boots filled with sand,
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Where is everyone?

Thursday, July 15th, 2004

Good Evening All!
Only one little post from Jan today. Am I missing something or is everyone
busy?
I am getting ready to ditch the cigarettes, Jan. This time for good! Six and
a half hours to quitting time. And don’t think I won’t stay up until I can
get the last one in!!
(((hugs to all)))
Christine

Examples of Unclear Writing

Thursday, July 15th, 2004

Examples of unclear writing (Sentences taken from
actual letter received by Welfare Department in
Application for Support..)
1. I am forwarding my marriage certificate and six
children. I had seven but one died which was baptized
on a half sheet of paper.
2. I am writing the welfare department to say my baby
was born 2 years old . When do I get my money?
3. Mrs. Jones had not have any clothes for a year and
has been visited regularly by the clergy.
4. I cannot get sick pay. I have six children. Can you
tell me why.
5. I am glad to report that my husband who is missing
is dead.
6. This is my eight child. What are you going to do
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