It’s Thanksgiving! Well, by the time you read this it will be, for me it’s the Saturday before when I’m starting this. I’m trying to get a jump on it because I think it’s going to be a busy week. Izzy is even talking about setting up the Christmas tree today!

BLASPHEMY!

She needs to wait AT LEAST until the day after Thanksgiving. It’s not called “Black Friday” for nothin’! 

Okay, that doesn’t sound right and really doesn’t make much sense, but there you go.

We all really DO have so much to be thankful for, not the least of which is each other. I am so very thankful for each and every one of you who take the time to read and respond and submit and help to make this happen three times a week.

We are thankful most importantly, for the Blessings of Our Lord in Heaven, who has taken such GREAT care of us throughout all of our tribulations. What more could anyone possibly need?

Let’s jump in, shall we?

Can’t be any worse than the old C-Rations…and probably a bit better.

So very true!

New Corporate Policy

Our Corporate Operations Committee has defined a lower cost alternative to the previously planned switch to LINUX systems. All computers will be removed from every desktop.

Instead, everyone will be provided with an Etch-A-Sketch.

There are many sound and viable reasons for this decision:

1. No technical glitches keeping work from being done.

2. No more wasted time reading and writing emails.

3. Reduction in technical support calls will reduce our costs associated with maintaining our I.S. help desk.

4. Reduction in hardware costs.

5. Elimination of all software license fees.

6. Reduction in the amount of training necessary for new hires.

7. Can be used at the desktop as well as away from the office due its extreme portability.

8. Extremely low cost makes them disposable (when one breaks, we will     simply replace it).

9. We can now hire 1st graders to do your job.

10. We will maintain a virus free environment…No more Norton.
In anticipation of the questions some of you will undoubtedly have regarding this corporate decision, we have prepared a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions from the Etch-A-Sketch Help Desk:

Q: My Etch-A-Sketch has all of these funny little lines all over the screen.
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: How do I turn my Etch-A-Sketch off?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: What’s the shortcut for Undo?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: How do I create a New Document window?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: How do I set the background and foreground to the same color?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: What is the proper procedure for rebooting my Etch-A-Sketch?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: How do I delete a document on my Etch-A-Sketch?
A: Pick it up and shake it.

Q: How do I save my Etch-A-Sketch document?
A: Don’t shake it.

Well……. actually, it’s past that time by now.

Yup!  We definitely be gettin’ a letter!

His wife had just bought a new line of expensive cosmetics absolutely guaranteed to make her looks years longer. 

She sat in front of the mirror for what had to be hours applying the “miracle” products. Finally, when she was done, she turned to her husband and said, “Honey, honestly now, what age would you say I am?” 

He nodded his head in assessment, and carefully said, “Well, judging from your skin, twenty. Your hair, eighteen. Your figure, twenty-five.” 

“Oh, you’re so sweet!”

“Well, hang on, I’m not done adding it up yet.”

If you’re being chased by a pack of taxidermists, do NOT play dead.

Amen.  Hence, one of my huge dislikes for this holiday.

True story.

All I’m saying is, the house doesn’t fill up with fruit flies when I buy donuts.

Now THAT is one scary sign!

I invented a new word today:

Plagiarism

I do! I do!

The world is full of willing people, some willing to work and the rest willing to let them.

Robert Frost (1874–1963)

 

 

Although, it really looks like it says “GLVE THANKS”

Yeah….he deserves it. Aussie Pete contributes a LOT of stuff.

 

 

Sure! … It could work…

And that’s it!  Holy cow!  What an issue!  I ran out of room.  I pray you all have/had a truly blessed Thanksgiving and that this little offering brought a smile to your faces. For those of you who may not be spending the day with family, know that you are loved just as much.

May our God in Heaven, whom we all owe ALL thanksgiving to, bless you all with warmth, comfort, and love until we can meet again.