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Dear Zachary: a letter to a son about his father.” A Movie You All Should Watch

You know, for years I have always said that a lot of our laws here in Canada aren’t worth the ink to put them on paper and still do.  For most parts a lot of these laws we have, only protect the guilty and the innocent get hurt or killed.   The guilty here in Canada in a lot of cases goes Scot free, or if anything, they are out on bail in a matter of hours.   I sit back some times and wonder, what goes through these Powers To Be’s minds, knowing though that I can never figure them out, as, well, their minds are corrupt in ways beyond my vision or thinking.   Now why I am writing this article, is to promote a movie, that I think every one here in Canada should watch, maybe watch twice.     It’s called; Dear Zachary: a letter to a son about his father.” This movie I should tell you, is one that will stay with you for the rest of your life.  It also shows you how the laws here in Canada can let the guilty go free and how that in part allows the innocent to get killed.

Here is  a link if you are thinking like I am, so that you can write your member in Parliament and let them know your thoughts on the subject. What they do with your letter? Well who knows but if for nothing else you have done your part in maybe saving another person’s life.  Also, there is a lot of other info about the movie when you get to this site, so take a minute to look around.  After that or before if you so choose, go on out and  pick up a copy, sit down and see how a bit of our legal system here in Canada works. Just click the link below where it says, Dear Zachary: Support Bail Reform. My Opinion Only

Dear Zachary: Support Bail Reform

Saturday Morning Humor

A bit of humor for your Saturday morning coffee.  Thinking back to my farming days I would have to say it’s true too.  Have a good weekend.

Old ranch owner John farmed a small ranch in Montana.
 The Montana Wage and Hour Department claimed
 he was not paying proper wages to his workers and sent an
 agent out to interview him.'I need a list of your
 employees and how much you pay them,' demanded the agent.

'Well,' replied old John,
'There's my ranch hand who's been with me for 3 years.
 I pay him $600 a week plus free room and board.
 The cook has been here for 18 months,
 and I pay her $500 a week plus free room and board.
 Then there's the half-wit
 who works about 18 hours every day and does about 90%
 of all the work around here.
 He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board
 and I buy him
 a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night.'

'That's the guy I want to talk to, the half-wit,' says the agent.

'That would be me,' replied old rancher John.

Humor For May 20/2009

Perks of being over Sixty 

1) Over Sixties - One-liners
1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. 
2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first. 
3. No one expects you to run into a burning building. 
4. People call at 9 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?" 
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac. 
6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way. 
7. Things you buy now won't wear out. 
8. You can eat dinner at 4 P.M. 
9. You can live without sex but not without glasses. 
10. You enjoy hearing about other peoples operations. 
11. You get into heated arguments about pension plans. 
12. You have a party and the neighbours don't even realise it. 
13. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge. 
14. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 
15. You sing along with elevator music. 
16. Your eyes won't get much worse. 
17. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off. 
18. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service. 
19. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either. 
20. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size. 
21. You can't remember who sent you this list.

One Should Think Twice Before Taking Folks To Court.

A man from Charlotte, North Carolina, having purchased a case of very expensive cigars, insured them against, among other things, fire. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile, the man filed a claim against the insurance company, stating that the cigars were lost ‘in a series of small fires’.
The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion. The man sued – and won.

In delivering the ruling the judge, agreeing that the claim was frivolous, stated nevertheless that the man held a policy from the company in which it had warranted that the cigars were insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure against fire, without defining what it considered to be ‘unacceptable fire’, and was obliged to pay the claim. Rather than endure a lengthy and costly appeal the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid the man $15,000 for the rare cigars he had lost ‘in the fires’.

After he cashed the cheque, however, the company had him arrested on 24 counts of arson. With his own insurance claim and testimony from the previous case being used against him, the man was convicted of intentionally burning his insured property and sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000 fine.

How Old Are You Grandma?

LITTLE JOHNNY ASKED HIS GRANDMA! HOW OLD SHE WAS.
GRANDMA ANSWERED, “39 AND HOLDING.”
JOHNNY THOUGHT FOR A MOMENT, AND THEN SAID, “AND HOW OLD WOULD YOU BE IF YOU LET GO?”

Wednesday Humor For Your Coffee

“DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER DEATH?” THE BOSS ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEES.
“YES, SIR,” THE NEW EMPLOYEE REPLIED.
“WELL, THEN, THAT MAKES EVERYTHING JUST FINE,” THE BOSS WENT ON. “AFTER YOU LEFT EARLY YESTERDAY TO GO TO YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S FUNERAL, SHE STOPPED IN TO SEE YOU!

Tuesday Humor For Your Coffee

SUPPORT A FAMILY :
THE PROSPECTIVE FATHER-IN-LAW ASKED, “YOUNG MAN, CAN YOU SUPPORT A FAMILY?”
THE SURPRISED GROOM-TO-BE REPLIED, “WELL, NO. I WAS JUST PLANNING TO SUPPORT YOUR DAUGHTER. THE REST OF YOU WILL HAVE TO FEND FOR YOURSELVES.”

The Original SUV My Answer To Global Warming!

Now here is a picture of what we all  will soon be driving.  Hmm……kind of think I was using one of them years ago. Oh well, what goes around comes around.  A good friend sent it to me and thought I would share.  Click On Picture For a Clearer View. m


Morning Humor

PALM SUNDAY :
IT WAS PALM SUNDAY AND, BECAUSE OF A SORE THROAT, FIVE-YEAR-OLD JOHNNY STAYED HOME FROM CHURCH WITH A SITTER.  WHEN THE FAMILY RETURNED HOME, THEY WERE CARRYING SEVERAL PALM BRANCHES .  THE BOY ASKED WHAT THEY WERE FOR. “PEOPLE HELD THEM OVER JESUS’ HEAD AS HE WALKED BY.”
“WOULDN’T YOU KNOW IT,” THE BOY FUMED, “THE ONE SUNDAY I DON’T GO, HE SHOWS UP!”

The Whole List For The Masters Golf Game. Great Four Days!

Position Name Score Hole Rounds(72) Score(288) Total
1 Angel Cabrera -1 18 68 68 69 71 276 -12
2t Chad Campbell -3 18 65 70 72 69 276 -12
2t Kenny Perry -1 18 68 67 70 71 276 -12
4 Shingo Katayama -4 18 67 73 70 68 278 -10
5 Phil Mickelson -5 18 73 68 71 67 279 -9
6t John Merrick -6 18 68 74 72 66 280 -8
6t Steve Flesch -5 18 71 74 68 67 280 -8
6t Tiger Woods -4 18 70 72 70 68 280 -8
6t Steve Stricker -1 18 72 69 68 71 280 -8
10t Hunter Mahan -3 18 66 75 71 69 281 -7
10t Sean O’Hair -3 18 68 76 68 69 281 -7
10t Jim Furyk 1 18 66 74 68 73 281 -7
13t Camilo Villegas -3 18 73 69 71 69 282 -6
13t Tim Clark -1 18 68 71 72 71 282 -6
15t Geoff Ogilvy -3 18 71 70 73 69 283 -5
15t Todd Hamilton 1 18 68 70 72 73 283 -5
17t Aaron Baddeley -3 18 68 74 73 69 284 -4
17t Graeme McDowell -3 18 69 73 73 69 284 -4
19 Nick Watney 1 18 70 71 71 73 285 -3
20t Paul Casey -3 18 72 72 73 69 286 -2
20t Ryuji Imada -3 18 73 72 72 69 286 -2
20t Trevor Immelman -3 18 71 74 72 69 286 -2
20t Rory McIlroy -2 18 72 73 71 70 286 -2
20t Sandy Lyle -1 18 72 70 73 71 286 -2
20t Justin Rose -1 18 74 70 71 71 286 -2
20t Stephen Ames 2 18 73 68 71 74 286 -2
20t Anthony Kim 2 18 75 65 72 74 286 -2
20t Ian Poulter 2 18 71 73 68 74 286 -2
20t Rory Sabbatini 4 18 73 67 70 76 286 -2
30t Ross Fisher -3 18 69 76 73 69 287 -1
30t Stuart Appleby -1 18 72 73 71 71 287 -1
30t Larry Mize E 18 67 76 72 72 287 -1
30t Dustin Johnson 1 18 72 70 72 73 287 -1
30t Vijay Singh 2 18 71 70 72 74 287 -1
35t Ben Curtis -2 18 73 71 74 70 288 E
35t Ken Duke E 18 71 72 73 72 288 E
35t Padraig Harrington 1 18 69 73 73 73 288 E
38t Robert Allenby E 18 73 72 72 72 289 1
38t Luke Donald 1 18 73 71 72 73 289 1
38t Henrik Stenson 1 18 71 70 75 73 289 1
38t Sergio Garcia 2 18 73 67 75 74 289 1
42 Bubba Watson 1 18 72 72 73 73 290 2
43 Lee Westwood 7 18 70 72 70 79 291 3
44t Dudley Hart 4 18 72 72 73 76 293 5
44t D.J. Trahan 4 18 72 73 72 76 293 5
46t Kevin Sutherland E 18 69 76 77 72 294 6
46t Mike Weir E 18 68 75 79 72 294 6
46t Miguel Angel Jimenez 1 18 70 73 78 73 294 6
49t Rocco Mediate 5 18 73 70 78 77 298 10
49t Andres Romero 5 18 69 75 77 77 298 10
Cut Fred Couples 73 73 146 2
Cut Ernie Els 75 71 146 2
Cut Retief Goosen 75 71 146 2
Cut Jose Maria Olazabal 71 75 146 2
Cut Adam Scott 71 75 146 2
Cut Jeev Milkha Singh 71 75 146 2
Cut Richard Sterne 72 74 146 2
Cut Stewart Cink 69 78 147 3
Cut Robert Karlsson 73 74 147 3
Cut Martin Kaymer 71 76 147 3
Cut Soren Kjeldsen 76 71 147 3
Cut Greg Norman 70 77 147 3
Cut Reinier Saxton 75 72 147 3
Cut Y.E. Yang 73 74 147 3
Cut Briny Baird 73 75 148 4
Cut K.J. Choi 76 72 148 4
Cut Soren Hansen 72 76 148 4
Cut Justin Leonard 75 73 148 4
Cut Jack Newman 72 76 148 4
Cut Oliver Wilson 73 75 148 4
Cut Boo Weekley 73 76 149 5
Cut Ian Woosnam 74 75 149 5
Cut Ryo Ishikawa 73 77 150 6
Cut Zach Johnson 70 80 150 6
Cut Drew Kittleson 78 72 150 6
Cut Bernhard Langer 70 80 150 6
Cut Louis Oosthuizen 73 77 150 6
Cut Brandt Snedeker 76 74 150 6
Cut Mathew Goggin 74 77 151 7
Cut Wen-Tang Lin 77 74 151 7
Cut Mark O’Meara 75 76 151 7
Cut Chez Reavie 75 76 151 7
Cut Craig Stadler 77 74 151 7
Cut Billy Mayfair 77 75 152 8
Cut Alvaro Quiros 78 75 153 9
Cut Prayad Marksaeng 70 84 154 10
Cut Pat Perez 75 79 154 10
Cut Carl Pettersson 75 79 154 10
Cut Steve Wilson 79 75 154 10
Cut Michael Campbell 80 75 155 11
Cut Danny Lee 74 81 155 11
Cut Fuzzy Zoeller 79 76 155 11
Cut Ben Crenshaw 73 83 156 12
Cut Tom Watson 74 83 157 13
Cut Raymond Floyd 79 79 158 14
Cut Gary Player 78 83 161 17

The Masters Golf. Fantastic Weekend For Sure.

Well here is the winners of the Masters Golf game which was played over the weekend. You know, I am not a great sports person, but I have gotten into watching the Masters for the past twenty years or so.  I figure it’s the best, when it comes to golf and sure look forward to it.  Darn shame our country in Canada doesn’t cater to it a bit more.  Folks sure don’t know what they are missing.  The scenery is enough to get a fellow or gal to watching it all on its own.  One of my sons dropped by to watch it with me and for four days we just sat back and enjoyed.  My other son was down with a cold, but he did watch it with a  cup of hot chicken soup at his home.  Didn’t want to pass on his cold to his family.   I was hoping for Kenny Perry myself, but wasn’t to be.  Also Phil Mickelson sure put on a show, one that will go in the history books.  Everyone this year sure can’t complain about the game, it was one of the best. Can’t wait till next year.  My opinion only.

1 Angel Cabrera -1 18 68 68 69 71 276 -12
2t Chad Campbell -3 18 65 70 72 69 276 -12
2t Kenny Perry -1 18 68 67 70 71 276 -12
4 Shingo Katayama -4 18 67 73 70 68 278 -10
5 Phil Mickelson -5 18 73 68 71 67 279 -9
6t John Merrick -6 18 68 74 72 66 280 -8
6t Steve Flesch -5 18 71 74 68 67 280 -8
6t Tiger Woods -4 18 70 72 70 68 280 -8

Article By Prime Minister Kevin Rudd – Australia

Interesting Article:
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.

Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation’s mosques. Quote:

‘IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians. ‘

‘This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom’

‘We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!’

‘Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.’

‘We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.’

‘This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, ‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE’.’

HWY 522 Reopened 3:53 PM

Just thought I would let you know that HWY 522 at 524  has been fixed up and opened.  It was washed out since yesterday.

Today Is Good For

Today is a good day for: Cutting Firewood,  Digging Holes, Painting, Haveing Friends Over For Supper,Making Maple Syrup.  Have a great day!

Computer Technical Support Humor

Here are actual calls to computer technical support reps:

Customer: I'm trying to connect to the Internet with your CD, but it just doesn't work. What am I doing wrong?

Tech support: OK, you've got the CD in the CD drive, right?
Customer: Yeah....

Tech support: And what sort of computer are you using?

Customer: Computer? Oh no, I haven't got a computer. It's in the CD player and all I get is weird noises. Listen.....

Tech support: Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!!!

What Days Should I Be Doing Things. Well Take A Look

What’s the best days to do things.  Well here you go, no excuse now for not getting things done right. This is for the month of March/2009.   Enjoy!

Bake 6, 7, 27, 28
Can Fruits and Vegetables 16, 17, 25
Dry Fruits and Vegetables 10
Cut Firewood 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Cut Hair to Increase Growth 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 26, 29, 30
Cut Hair to Retard Growth 10, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24
Mow to Increase Growth 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Mow to Retard Growth 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Castrate Farm Animals 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Dig Holes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Dig Post Holes 10, 23, 24
Harvest 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Pick Apples and Pears 10, 18, 19, 20
Prune Trees 16, 17, 21, 22
Wean 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Hunting 1, 2, 3, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Quit Smoking 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24
Potty Train 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Demolition 10, 18, 19, 20
Wash Wooden Floors 10, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24
Wax Floors 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 26, 29, 30
Wash Windows 18, 19, 20
Paint 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 23, 24, 29, 30
Marriage 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 25, 26, 29, 30
Start Diet to Lose Weight 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24
Start Diet to Gain Weight 6, 7, 26
Kill Wild Onions and Weeds 23, 24
Best Days to Hunt 1, 2, 3, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Advertise To Sell 1, 3, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30
Ask for Loan 10
Buy A Car 18, 19, 20, 25
Buy Clothes 1, 2, 3, 29, 30
Buy A Home 1, 2, 3, 29, 30
Entertain Friends 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15
Host A Party 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 20, 23, 24, 31
Travel For Pleasure 4, 5, 8, 9, 31
Write 4, 5, 31

Humor For A Wednesday Afternoon

Logical Thinking  

A Year 5 teacher was giving her Primary pupils a lesson in developing logical thinking. 

"This is the scene," said the teacher. 

"A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help. 

His wife hears the commotion, knows he can't swim, and runs down to the bank. Why do you think she ran to the bank?" 
A little girl raised her hand and asked, "To draw out all his savings?" 

Monday Humour For Your Afternoon Coffee

Sometimes those who try and pull rank get their come-uppance.
One foggy night, a United States Aircraft Carrier was cruising off the coast of Newfoundland and the junior radar operator spotted a light in the gloom.  Here is a transcript of what happened next.

The radar operator worked out that a collision was likely unless the other vessel changed course.  So he sent a radio message.
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Radar Officer:
Please divert your course at least 7 degrees to the south to avoid a collision.

Back came the reply you must be joking, I recommend you divert your course instead.

The U.S. Radar Officer referred the matter to his superior officer.  And reported the incident as subordination.
As a result the  Captain of the Air Craft Carrier sent a second message.  I believe that I out rank you, and am giving you a direct order to divert your course now!!!

Canadian Radio Operator: This is a lighthouse.  I suggest you take evasive action.

Friday Humor For Your Coffee

Parrot at Auction

One day David went to an auction. While he was there,
 he bid for a parrot.
 David really wanted this bird, so he got caught up
 and thoroughly involved in the bidding.
 He kept on bidding, but kept getting outbid,
 so he bid higher and higher and higher. 

Finally, after he had bid much more than he had intended,
 David won the bid; the parrot was his at last.

As he was paying for the parrot, he said to the auctioneer,
 "I hope this parrot can talk. I would hate to have
 paid this much for it,
 only to find out that he can't talk!" 

"Don't worry." said the auctioneer, "He can talk.
 Who do you think kept bidding against you?"

First Day Of Spring In Port Loring

Well first day of spring here in Port Loring Ontario.  Great day to be alive. Well any day being alive is better than the alternative.  Sure doesn’t feel like it temperature wise though, as this morning it was down to 12 degrees old school.  But there is warmth in the sun, so that is a sure sign things are moving toward them lazy hazy days of summer.  Thought I would put together our holiday and vacation dates for ya.  Take A Look.

March 2009
8th Daylight Saving Time Begins
17th St. Patrick’s Day
20th First Day of Spring

April 2009
1st April Fools Day
5th Palm Sunday
10th Good Friday
12th Easter Sunday
20th Passover

May 2009
10th Mothers Day
18th Victoria Day
25th Memorial Day (US)

June 2009
21st Fathers Day
21st First Day of Summer

July 2009
1st Canada Day
4th Independence Day (US)