Roost Air Lounge => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rooster Cruiser on November 16, 2007, 03:28:39 PM
Title: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on November 16, 2007, 03:28:39 PM
Ya Gotta Love it! ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl:: ::rofl::
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on November 16, 2007, 03:30:27 PM
More Turkey-day cartoons.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: FlyboyGil on November 16, 2007, 03:34:31 PM
Can you tell me how to get....? What? Oh it's probably for the best. He always did scare the hell out of me
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on November 21, 2007, 04:59:02 PM
My NEW PARROT
Recently I received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity.
I tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else I could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary.
Finally, I was fed up and I yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. I shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder.
So, in desperation, I threw up my hands, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that I'd hurt the parrot, I quickly opened the door to the freezer.
The parrot calmly stepped out onto my outstretched arms and said 'I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior.'
I was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As I was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued, 'May I ask what the turkey did?'
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: PiperGirl on November 21, 2007, 06:22:32 PM
RC, that one's still funny even though I've seen it several times before. ::rofl::
So, what are you all thankful for this thanksgiving? :)
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: airtac on November 21, 2007, 07:25:30 PM
RC, that one's still funny even though I've seen it several times before. ::rofl::
So, what are you all thankful for this thanksgiving? :)
Thankful for? Wow, that's a big deal here, Most of all, I'm thankful for a positive outlook that enables me to look for the good in ANY situation (called an attitude of gratitude),
excellent health (for my age), a large loving family (3 kids, 11 grandkids, 3 grt-grandkids), a career that I have a passion for (flying), adequate finances, and more friends than I can
count! God has blessed my life with riches that are more precious than money........................ ::bow:: ::bow:: ::bow:: ::bow:: ::bow:: ::bow:: ::bow:: ::bow:: ::bow:: ::bow::
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on November 21, 2007, 07:45:42 PM
Quote
God has blessed my life with riches that are more precious than money........................
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: FlyboyGil on November 21, 2007, 09:17:32 PM
Well after that:
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze201j5/countdown.htm
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: spacer on November 22, 2007, 03:20:13 AM
I just noticed your sig, Rooster.
:) "Wolf Creek Pass, way up on the Great Divide, truckin' on down... the other side..."
I used to go over that hill once a week or so with a full load of Coke syrup for the SW Colorado distributors. Had to wait a couple days when a fuel tanker tried to go down too fast... made a bit of a mess in the process. No feathers, though.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on November 22, 2007, 03:37:45 AM
Yeah, Velo. That grade is one ya gotta respect, fer sure!
I only went over it once... empty, on a deadhead, in summer. Still was a hairy ride. ::sweat::
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: spacer on November 22, 2007, 03:56:21 AM
Yeah, Velo. That grade is one ya gotta respect, fer sure!
I only went over it once... empty, on a deadhead, in summer. Still was a hairy ride. ::sweat::
I followed the posted truck speed limit (11 mph, all the way down) and got to the bottom with the brakes still relatively cool. I proved a point to my junior driver (not really a 'student', but a newb nonetheless) when I placed my bare hand on a brake drum after the trip down. It was warm, but nowhere near very hot. I won twenty bucks off him. ;D
His bet was that it was impossible to get 39 tons down that grade without fried brakes, as he had a tendency to make his own smokescreen on downgrades.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: G-man on November 22, 2007, 05:40:22 PM
To All Our Family and Friends,
Just a note to let you know we are hoping to see you Thanksgiving Day. But... Martha Stewart will NOT be dining with us this Thanksgiving. I'm letting you know in advance, so don't act surprised. Since Ms. Stewart won't be coming, I've made a few changes...
Our sidewalk will not be lined with homemade, paper bag luminaries. After a trial run, it was decided that, no matter how cleverly done, rows of flaming lunch sacks do not have the desired welcoming effect.
Once inside, our guests will note that the entry hall is not decorated with the swags of Indian corn and fall foliage I planned to make. Instead, I got the kids involved in the decorating by having them track colorful autumn leaves in from the front yard. The mud was their idea.
The dining table will not be covered with expensive linens, fancy china or crystal goblets. If possible, we will use dishes that match and everyone will get a fork. Since it IS Thanksgiving, we will refrain from using the plastic Peter Rabbit plate and the Santa napkins left over from last Christmas.
Our centerpiece will not be the tower of fresh fruit and flowers that I promised. Instead, we will be displaying a hedgehog-like decoration handcrafted out of the finest construction paper. The artist assures me it is a turkey.
We will be dining fashionably late. The children will entertain you while you wait. I'm sure they will be happy to share every colorful comment I have made regarding Thanksgiving, pilgrims and the turkey hotline. Please remember that most of these comments were made at 5:00 a.m. upon discovering that the turkey was still hard enough to cut diamonds.
As accompaniment to the children's recital, I will play a recording of tribal drumming. If the children should mention that I don't own a copy of tribal drumming OR that the tribal drumming sounds suspiciously like a frozen turkey in a clothes dryer, ignore them. They are lying.
We toyed with the idea of ringing a dainty silver dinner bell to announce the start of our feast. In the end, we chose to keep our traditional method. We also decided against a formal seating arrangement, so when the smoke alarm sounds, gather 'round the table and sit where you like. In the spirit of harmony, we will ask the children to sit at a separate table... in a separate room... next door.
Now, I know you have all seen pictures of one person carving a turkey in front of a crowd of appreciative onlookers. This will not be happening at our dinner. For safety reasons, the turkey will be carved in a private ceremony. I stress "private" meaning: Do not, under any circumstances, enter the kitchen to laugh at me. Do not send unsuspecting children to check on my progress. I have an electric knife... the turkey is unarmed. It stands to reason I will win... when I do, we will eat.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind my young diners that "passing the rolls" is not a football play. Nor is it a request to bean your sister in the head with warm tasty bread.
One important reminder for the adults: For the duration of the meal and especially while in the presence of young diners, we will refer to the gravy made from 'giblets' by it's lesser known name... Cheese Sauce. If a young diner questions you about the origins or type of said Cheese Sauce, please plead ignorance. Cheese Sauce stains.
There is one last change. Instead of offering a choice of 12 different scrumptious desserts, we will be serving the traditional pumpkin pie, garnished with whipped cream and small fingerprints. You will still have a choice: take it, or leave it. I hope you aren't too disappointed that Martha Stewart will not be dining with us this Thanksgiving. She probably won't come next year either.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: G-man on November 22, 2007, 05:45:09 PM
THINGS THAT SOUND DIRTY AT THANKSGIVING, BUT AREN'T...
"Talk about a huge breast!"
"Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist."
"It's Cool Whip time!"
"If I don't undo my pants, I'll burst!"
"Whew, that's one terrific spread!"
"I'm in the mood for a little dark meat."
"Are you ready for seconds yet?"
"It's a little dry, do you still want to eat it?"
"Just wait your turn, you'll get some!"
"Don't play with your meat.
"Just spread the legs, open & stuff it in."
"Do you think you'll be able to handle all these people at once?"
"I didn't expect everyone to come at once!"
"You still have a little bit on your chin."
"Use a nice smooth stroke when you whip it."
"How long will it take after you stick it in?"
"You'll know it's ready when it pops up."
"Wow, I didn't think I could handle all of that!"
"How many are coming?"
"That's the biggest one I've ever seen!"
"Just lay back & take it easy...I'll do the rest."
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching
Post by: AirScorp on November 22, 2007, 07:21:56 PM
