Well, as is the same with many things, the first try was just that, a nice try! Thanks for those who participated! Because there were only 2 entries, no prize will be awarded, sorry Tia and Dotty (aka Mom). Stay tuned because there will be more attempts to give out some prizes!
Contests, Fun | timmy October 26, 2008 | 
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I’m going to begin searching for a funny YouTube video on a weekly basis. YouTube is a big place and there is a lot to choose from but I will bring you the best (or my favorite) of the week.
I want to start my new endeavor with a contest! I want YOU, my readers or visitors, to go on to YouTube and find the funniest video you can find and leave the URL in the comments of this post. Please note that they WILL be moderated! I want only clean humor, which means no vulgarity, meanness, explicitness, etc. etc. etc. Moderation is at the sole discretion of yours truly (that’s me!).
The winner not only gets the video they submitted posted on timmyjohnboy.com, but I’ll aslo send them a timmyjohnboy.com key chain! Cool, huh? This means, if you want the key chain, you’ll have to be willing to give me your address (which I will contact you via email after the contest is over and which I will only use for the sending of this prize and will not give it away, or save it in any way). Also, I’ll only mail to the USA (sorry Aussies, and anyone else out there!).
So, go ahead and start looking! The contest ends Sunday, 10/26/08, at 9:00 PM EST! I’ll announce the winner then.
One more thing,
UPDATE!!! I’ll allow you to use GODTUBE.com also! -for those of you either opposed to or filtered from YouTube.com
OK, so we went to fast food again tonight. This time it was KFC. I ordered a number 2 for my wife and a mash potato bowl for myself. I then ordered a drink for each meal, one diet coke and one ice tea. That’s when it happened, another one of “those” questions!
“Which meal does the diet coke go with?” Mind you she is going to put both meals in the same bag and hand me the drinks separately so it really makes no difference which drink “goes” with which meal.
My temptation was to pull up to the window and ask to have my order “corrected” because I “changed my mind and wanted the diet coke with the other meal after all.” My wife, once again keeping me from having fun, asked that I would please not do that! I think I embarrass her sometimes, not sure why.
I got the photo from Morguefile and suprising enough, the caption read: “KFC Fastfood outlet.” Kinda makes me nervous! Is that where they try to sell the bad chicken?
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What kind of weird questions do YOU get from YOUR friendly neighborhood fast food employees? Leave a comment!
I’m not sure why, but the other day I began to think about our good ol’ friend, Yogi Bear!
While pocking around online, I found cartoonscrapbook.com which said this about Yogi:
Yogi’s daily life consisted of searching for food in his government-protected habitat, Jellystone Park. But unlike most bears (or perhaps a little earlier than most bears), Yogi preferred sandwiches and chocolate cake over fish and berries. Yogi, being what he called “smarter than the average bear,” eschewed normal bear-type hunting techniques, such as swatting at fish, in favor of hunting for pre-made food that was found in a “pic-a-nic” basket.
Then the thought occured to me that there really wasn’t much different about Yogi. Smarter than the average bear? Unlike most bears? OK, there aren’t many bears roaming around with a tie and collar but other than that and the miracle of speech, there isn’t much different. At least when compared to the black bear of the Adirondacks, in my experience. Like Yogi, the black bears in the Adirondacks search for food in government protected land, have a taste for human food, and are quite intelligent in their pursuit of food.
According to wikitravel.org, “The Adirondack Park is both the largest and the first government-protected park in the contiguous United States.” The Adirondack Mountains have long held a special place in my heart. I love hiking and camping in the wilderness there and I love getting away from the hustle and bustle of life and escape to experience the awesome creative power of God as I take in His creation.
Over the years, the black bear of the Adirondacks has become aware of humans as a source of food. They know that the camper/hiker has food and can smell it a long way off. They say that a black bear won’t normally attack a human unless cornered, hurt, or hungry. The gradual loss of the fear of humans has led to the increased boldness of the black bear to approach looking for food. Throughout history, campers have employed many different tactics to keep their food safe. They’ve hung it in trees, hung it between trees, and even hung it over damns, etc. Well, through all of that, the black bear has actually been able to outsmart the camper! They’ve figured out how to climb the trees (go figure, a bear can climb trees), knock the food off of lines, and even pull the food up from the dams! It’s only a matter of time before they figure out the modern bear canister!
My contention is, although I’d have to admit that I don’t know why I care, that Yogi is NOT smarter than the average bear and not all that different either!
You be the judge, is there something special about Yogi Bear? What other cartoon characters are surprisingly similar to real life? Leave a comment!
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Fun, Outdoors | timmy October 15, 2008 |
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If you haven’t noticed, Facebook’s look has changed, I think for the better. There are some that would disagree, CNN.com reports. I suppose that any change, especially large scale, will meet some opposition. I had signed up with facebook some time ago and didn’t do much with it. Recently, in the last few months or so, I’ve returned with a new ambition to keep up with some old friends and to get to know some acquaintenances a bit better. I came back in July, just about when facebook began its changes. Needless to say, I wasn’t already hooked on the old look so I think I have a fresh perspective. I used to use myspace (stay away!) but moved to facebook for more than one reason. Needless to say, myspace makes the new facebook look and feel like a breath of fresh air. Some of the reasons I like facebook are the load time is fast, it’s quick and easy to see if I have friends on or if there are notifications waiting for me, the tabs keep all of the categories very organized, and it’s not as confusing to look at. I’ve enjoyed the experience so far. Oh, and I haven’t had any sheep thrown at me lately so I can’t complain! Some of you I’m sure have your own opinion on this matter. Drop a comment and express your view!
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Technology | timmy October 8, 2008 |
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There are two types of people who annoy me: salespeople and politicians. Well, I’m sure if I were to think about it harder, I’d find more but two will do for now.
I reminded myself of the annoying nature of salesmen a few years back when I was looking for a car. I was looking for something reliable so I was willing to take on a car loan to do it. First, I followed sound financial advice and secured my own funding before even looking. I found a good interest rate with my own local credit union. Numerous salesmen chose to totally ignore the fact that I already had a loan and wanted to pressure me into letting them “run some numbers” to find a good loan for me. How nice of them.
The other job of a salesman other than annoying me with loans is to somehow show me how great of a deal they could give me on my trade in. Knowing the trade in value of my old car, imagine my surprise and confusion when I was offered several thousand dollars more than trade in value! Salesmen enjoy playing around with the numbers so they sound good, or is it just to annoy us? I haven’t figured it out yet.
If any of you are salespeople, PLEASE do not be offended! I know you are needed and that you need to be good at what you do, I just prefer a no-nonsense, cut-to-the-chase, treat me with respect and show me the real price type of salesperson.
Well, I just reminded myself of the annoying nature of politicians this evening while watching the second of three 2008 American presidential debates. I don’t feel like it was the best use of my time. I know, I know, it’s good to be informed. I’d have to complain that I really didn’t learn anything new, just more of the same political babble. It actually reminded me more of an argument between students on an elementary school bus. The “He said” and “No I didn’t, he said” and the “remember what he did?” and “I never did that! Your mom wears high heels!” kind of gave me a headache. Even the arguing with the moderator for more time reminded me of the whining nature of babies when a toy’s been taken away from them!
I wonder if they realized that neither of their parties are much better than the other when it comes to such things as government spending, healthcare, world domination, etc. OK, maybe not, but when they’re being annoying, it certainly seems that way! Half of the time I think they actually agreed with each other but had to twist words just to make the other sound stupid or totally off their rocker. Totally annoying.
Now, don’t get me wrong, there are some real differences between the two. I’m just annoyed by politicians in general. If you are running for an office, or hold an office, I thank you for your public service! Don’t get me wrong, if things are to ever change, we need some good people in office. Just don’t be annoying.
I just think the Lord was giving me yet another reason to stay away from the television. Anyways, there’s bound to be a transcript somewhere online anyhow!
Peanut: the personification of unconditional love and affection? Well, kind of.
Meet Peanut, my cat. Yes, Peanut is the one I brought into this marriage! My mother found her in the newspaper as a kitten. Appearently she was an abandoned kitten in much need of food, shelter, and love so she was brought home. Pretty much instantly she became mine. Cats are like that. Apon entering a home, a cat will choose who will be their favorite and attach themselves. Well, I became Peanut’s, and she mine. When I left home and married, she came too. I’m not sure if Sarah realized that Peanut was part of the package but in time she came to accept Peanut as her own, too.
Peanut is the kind of cat who loves to be loved, but can’t settle down. She’l let you pet her, scratch her, rub her, but she won’t always lay down and relax, she’s always got to be circling around on your lap, rubbing back, and popping her back straight up as if saying, “I love you, I love you, I love this, keep scratching, I love you…” but won’t just settle down. You have to ignor her for her to lay down and relax and then it’s in your face as if trying to get your attention.
Just like any cat, she’s quirky like that. Well, that’s my second love (don’t tell Sarah, I think Peanut is already trying to make her jealous!). Don’t pick on me because of some silly notion you may have that cats are for girls because they are for all of us! They help to keep us tender, loving, and even young, and what man doen’t need that?
Pets | timmy October 6, 2008 |
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