tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51880129273747458532024-03-05T20:05:42.509-08:00Lyle's PlaceLylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.comBlogger2461125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-91073586045523669642012-01-15T14:18:00.001-08:002012-01-15T14:18:52.579-08:00SundayIt's been an unseasonably warm winter here in little ol' Escondido, California.(Escondido - "Hidden" in Spanish. We live in a Hidden Valley, thus the name).Temps have been in the 80's for about a week and a half. It's fooling Mother Nature herself. We have flowers blooming already in the front yard . . . we quite often hear Mockingbirds singing to attract a mate. I think it's gonna be Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-84914569288201052672012-01-06T23:56:00.000-08:002012-01-06T23:57:18.467-08:00Spring AwakeningTook in a musical tonight. Well, we stayed till intermission.A good friend had invited us to see "Spring Awakening, A New Musical," staged by the California Youth Conservatory Theatre at the (Lawrence) Welk Theatre, near Escondido.We've been to the Welk many times before. Almost always enjoyed ourselves.My good friend has a daughter, a high school junior, in the musical. While I didn't feel Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-54224309157917023942011-07-11T19:55:00.001-07:002011-07-11T19:55:53.268-07:00Telephone PolesThere was a Midwestern phone company that was going to hire one team of telephonepole installers, and the boss had to choose between a team of two Norwegian guysand a team of two Irish guys.. So the boss met with both teams and said: "Here'swhat we'll do. Each team will be installing poles out on the new road for a day.The team that installs the most phone poles gets the job." Both teams headed Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-88633747967217078632011-07-10T21:56:00.000-07:002011-07-10T21:57:06.611-07:00Sunday EveningOur Kiwanis Club held its second annual "garage sale" yesterday; actually, the sale is on a parking lot adjacent to a heavily traveled street. A local guy donates a storage van and folks are invited to bring in the trash/treasure to be sold, profits going to the Kiwanis General Fund. I signed up for the early shift, 6:30am to 9am, so did Evelyn, but she stayed all morning, not leaving till noonLylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-20316435243271927252011-07-09T22:13:00.001-07:002011-07-09T22:13:31.683-07:00Take the Test!The fact that so few people pass this test is a pure example of how bad our education system is regarding important things. We assume we know a lot about government, but when it comes to pin-pointing what the items are, we slip. I know - its been a long time since some of us studied government. It takes 70% to pass. The average is 55%. I got 81.82%Try it yourself: Good luck.http://Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-43300427125330785282011-07-09T22:08:00.000-07:002011-07-09T22:09:38.434-07:00How the Internet Really Began . . .> How the Internet Really Began>>> In ancient Israel, it came to pass that a trader by the name of Abraham Com did take unto himself a young wife by the name of Dot.> And Dot Com was a comely woman, broad of shoulder and long of leg.> Indeed, she was often called Amazon Dot Com.>> And she said unto Abraham, her husband, "Why dost thou travel so far from town to town with thy goods when thou canstLylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-43364550869621779952011-07-09T22:07:00.000-07:002011-07-09T22:08:15.602-07:00The Green Bay Packers . .After the Packers / Bills game, Buffalo released quarterback Trent Edwards. During the Packers / Eagles game, the Packers injured Philadelphia quarterback Kevin Kolb. Philadelphia then had to play backup quarterback Michael Vick. During a playoff game against the Eagles, the Packers injured Michael Vick and another backup was needed. After the Packers / Cowboys game, Dallas fired Wade Phillips.Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-55861342104568251232011-07-09T21:29:00.000-07:002011-07-09T22:06:19.922-07:00Ole and Lena and LarsOle, Lena, and Lars Lena called the airlines information desk and inquired, "How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Fargo?" "Just a minute," said the busy clerk. "Vell," said Lena , "I don't want to go dat fast, I tink I'll youst take da bus." *** The judge had just awarded a divorce to Lena , who had sued for non-support. He said to Ole, "I have decided to give your Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-14805784947356352932011-06-21T22:43:00.000-07:002011-06-21T22:48:10.788-07:00Luke Air Force Base . . .True Story..... confirmed by snopes.com, with some additional background . . . go here: http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/wakeup.asp > Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were... A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deservesLylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-37548044959855402542011-06-21T22:39:00.000-07:002011-06-21T22:42:37.490-07:00Another Drunken Pilot?Video of a stunt pilot who, in real life, is a Delta Airlines pilot. His act at air shows is to pretend that he is a drunken spectator who rushes fromthe stands and jumps into a Piper Cub and takes off without anyunderstanding of how to fly a plane. The Piper Cub is actually specifically built to withstand an enormous amount of stress and has a very powerful Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-34589120600529113792011-06-21T22:37:00.000-07:002011-06-21T22:38:46.662-07:00All you need to know about Government Bureaucracy** Lord's prayer: ...........................................................66 words. ** Archimedes' Principle: ..............................................67 words.** 10 Commandments: ...............................................179 words.** Gettysburg address: ......................... .......................286 words.** Declaration of Independence : .............................1,300 Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-63092103741261080642011-06-21T22:34:00.000-07:002011-06-21T22:36:44.040-07:00Leaving Home . . .Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-48745384369991759682011-06-21T22:26:00.000-07:002011-06-21T22:33:31.826-07:00The Jackass GamesLylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-51335118400962048692011-06-19T10:21:00.000-07:002011-06-19T10:22:14.035-07:00The Best Feeling Ever . . .I think this marriage is in trouble.Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-44206786681981686102011-06-14T22:15:00.000-07:002011-06-14T22:16:52.071-07:00The Golf Ball and the Sand WedgeA woman takes a lover home during the day, while her husband is at work. Her 9-year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them, and hides in the bedroom closet. Then the woman's husband also comes home. She puts her lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there already. The little boy says, 'Dark in here.' The man says, 'Yes, it is.' Boy - 'I have a golf ball.' Man - 'Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-32821666025493141462011-06-14T22:13:00.000-07:002011-06-14T22:14:29.607-07:00UPS ManOne Monday morning the UPS man is driving the neighborhood on his usual route. As he approaches one of the homes he noticed that both cars were in the driveway. His wonder was cut short by Bob, the homeowner, coming out with a load of empty beer and liquor bottles."Wow. Bob, looks like you guys had one hell of a party last night,the UPS man comments.Bob, in obvious pain, replies "Actually we had Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-69655322598865255162011-06-14T04:43:00.001-07:002011-06-14T04:43:49.249-07:00Spectacular Video!M-1 Rifle River DanceReceived this from a good friend who is a retired Marine Major.This is "RiverDance" with boots and rifles! I can't remember everseeing a display of precision to beat this! All the precision drill isbeing performed on ICE! Those are US made Garand M-1 rifles (WWII), and they are heavyweapons (9 POUNDS EACH). When that one fellow goes on his own - YOU'VE NEVER Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-47489243436470671962011-06-13T23:25:00.000-07:002011-06-13T23:26:16.732-07:00"Little Richard" as a child . . .This is amazing to see. It's Richard Wayne Penniman (aka LittleRichard) about fifteen years before "Rip it Up", "Tutti Frutti", etc.If you're familiar with the early period Beatles, you'll know thatMcCartney was heavily influenced by Little Richard. A-whop bop-a-lu bopa-whop bam boom Here is some very rare footage of "Little Richard" asa child, when he was just starting out in the music biz' Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-37272810076795889452011-06-13T23:23:00.000-07:002011-06-13T23:24:58.146-07:00This is Waterboarding . . .> This is graphic (PG) and explains the>> process of “Waterboarding” in light of “torture”. Everyone can>> understand this demonstration.> >> Defenders say: There is no permanent damage done but the response>> is immediate. It is a much more humane and effective way to obtain critical intelligence quickly withoutLylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-59398366684100325322011-06-13T23:21:00.000-07:002011-06-13T23:22:40.250-07:00Making a Baby . . .Making a Baby....The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife goodbye and said, 'Well, I'm off now. The man should be here soon.' Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby photographer happened to ring the doorbell, hoping to make a sale. 'Good morning, Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-56994903542084133042011-06-13T23:18:00.000-07:002011-06-13T23:20:29.277-07:00The Golf Ball and the Sand WedgeA woman takes a lover home during the day, while her husband is at work. Her 9-year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them, and hides in the bedroom closet. Then the woman's husband also comes home. She puts her lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there already. The little boy says, 'Dark in here.' The man says, 'Yes, it is.' Boy - 'I have a golf ball.' Man - 'Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-34034182740194514542011-06-13T23:15:00.000-07:002011-06-13T23:17:32.854-07:00Drunk Driving in SingaporeHere's a different perspective to "DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE."Singapore Punishment for drunk driving, 1st offence Wow! This hurt just to watch it, brutal, but I'll tell you it's more effective than a$500 fine with probation. Nine lashes with a rattan cane for drunk driving first offense!The second offence is worse! I'd bet he couldn't sit down for several weeks after this one.This man was caught Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-78454180497951029612011-06-13T23:13:00.000-07:002011-06-13T23:14:57.602-07:00REPUBLICAN BUDGET CUT PROPOSALSTHIS IS JUST A ‘BEGINNING’…. WAKE UP AMERICA! THESE BUDGET ITEMS MUST BE ELIMINATED! Subject: Fwd: REPUBLICAN BUDGET CUT PROPOSALS…LET’S GET THIS STARTED ASAP! YA GOTTA START SOMEWHERE……….AND SOON! These are all the programs that the new Republican House has proposed cutting. Corporation for Public Broadcasting Subsidy. $445 million annual savings.Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-23779089862843538462011-06-11T08:51:00.000-07:002011-06-11T08:54:34.658-07:00Recess, as explained by Uncle JayThis is why they need the raises and all the perks. The Congress works hard. Or is it hardly works! Enjoy the explanation of recess brought to you by Uncle Jay!Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188012927374745853.post-83735623943380569662011-06-11T08:46:00.000-07:002011-06-11T08:49:22.595-07:00Friday NightFolks in rural mid-America used to have a routine down: they'd head into town on Saturdays to sell produce, do some shopping, go to the movie theater, perhaps have a lunch or dinner at the local cafe'. And, as everyone surely knows, folks in rural mid-America all wear bib overalls and clodhopper boots. A straw hat is optional.That was a traditional coming-together of friends and Lylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08455023609172006217noreply@blogger.com0