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A fire started on some grassland near a farm in Maine. The fire department from the nearby town was called to put the fire out. The fire proved to be more than the small town fire department could handle, so someone suggested that a rural volunteer fire department be called. Though there was doubt that they would be of any assistance, the call was made. The volunteer fire department arrived in a dilapidated old fire truck. They drove straight towards the fire and stopped in the middle of the flames. The volunteer firemen jumped off the truck and frantically started spraying water in all directions. Soon they had snuffed out the center of the fire, breaking the blaze into two easily controllable parts. The farmer was so impressed with the volunteer fire department's work and so grateful that his farm had been spared, that he presented the volunteer fire department with a check for $1000. A local news reporter asked the volunteer fire captain what the department planned to do with the funds. "That should be obvious," he responded, "the first thing we're gonna do is get the brakes fixed on that stupid fire truck." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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My dog was my only friend. I told my wife that every man needs at least two friends, so she bought me another dog. --Henny Youngman
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Strange Lawsuits
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A writer was sued for $60 million dollars after writing a book about a convicted Orange County serial killer. Although the inmate is on death row, he claimed that he was innocent in all 16 murders, so the characterization of him as a serial killer was
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false, misleading and "defamed his good name". In addition, he claimed those falsehoods would cause him to be "shunned by society and unable to find decent employment" once he returned to private life. The case was thrown out in a record 46 seconds, but only after $30,000 in legal fees were incurred by the writer's publisher.
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Only dead fish "go with the flow."
Uncle Andy calls Etch-A-Sketch Technical Support 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 colour? 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 EtchA-Sketch? A: Pick it up and shake it. Q: How do I save my Etch-A-Sketch document? A: Don't shake it.
You'll always miss 100% of the shots you don't take. ~ Wayne Gretsky It is not enough to have every intelligent person in the country voting for me. I need a majority. -- Adlai Stevenson
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“I’ve been going to the YMCA since I was a kid (Jr. Billiards champion 1955). Gloria has been doing yoga at the YMCA for years and invited me to come up from the Y fitness center and join her. I love it! We’ve been doing yoga twice a week for about 4 years during my lunch break. It gives me both peace and energy to return to an intense work schedule.” – Gloria & Robert Limoges
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Strange Lawsuits A woman dropped some burglar bars on her foot. She claimed that her neighbor, who was helping her carry the bars, had caused the accident. The neighbor's insurance company offered
to settle the dispute by paying her medical bills, but she refused. She wanted more and sued for damages, including "pain and suffering." The jury took only 17 minutes to unanimously decide that the woman was fully responsible for her own injuries. The innocent neighbor had to pay $4,700 in defense costs. The two are no longer friends.
No woman has ever shot her husband while he was doing the dishes. -- George Coote
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Uncle Andyʼs Boating Adventure Submitted by Maggie Joyce
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This past summer, down on Lake Auburn, Uncle Andy, new to boating was having a problem. No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't get his brand new 22-ft Bayliner to perform. It wouldn't get on a plane at all, and was very sluggish in almost every maneuver, no matter how much power he supplied. After about an hour of trying to make it go, he putted over to a nearby marina. Maybe they could tell him what was wrong. A thorough topside check revealed everything was in perfect working order: the engine ran fine, the outdrive went up and down, the prop was the correct size and pitch. So, one of the marina guys jumped in the water to check underneath. He came up choking on water, he was laughing so hard. Under the boat, still strapped securely in place, was the trailer.
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One of the best marksmen in the FBI was passing through a small town. Everywhere he saw evidence of the most amazing shooting. On trees, on walls, and on fences there were numerous bull's-eyes with the bullet hole in dead center.
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Speedy Mule Zack and his mule were walking down the road when one of Zack's friends drove up and offered him a ride to town. Zack got into the truck while his mule ran along behind. The mule was right in back of them as they reached 55, and stayed with them as they sped up to 70.
"I'm worried about your mule," said the driver, "his tongue's hanging out." "Which way?" asked Zack. "Left," his friend said. "Well, stay in this lane he's about to pass."
"The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out." -- Thomas Babington Macaulay Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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The Truth about Tools... HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate expensive parts not far from the object we are trying to hit.
Soccer Strategy For the second time in a row, I was forced to impose on the woman with whom I carpooled to our children's soccer practices. I phoned and explained that my husband had the car again, so I wouldn't be able to take my turn. A few minutes before she was due to pick up my son, my husband showed up. Since it was too late for me to call and say I could drive after all, I asked my husband to hide the car in the garage and to stay inside. I also explained to my son that he shouldn't mention anything about his father's whereabouts. Unfortunately, my husband forgot and was in front of our house chatting with a friend when my carpool partner arrived. When my son returned from practice, I asked him if she had noticed. "Yes," he replied, "she asked me which of the two men in front of the house was my father. But don't worry. I told her I didn't know."
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The more things change, the more they stay the same... I knew you could do it, Travis! Talk about positive thinking. That’s always been my mantra.
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Solitary Survival Submitted by Jimbo
A Scout Master was teaching his Boy Scouts about survival in the desert. "What are the three most important things you should bring with you in case you get lost in the desert?" he asked. Several hands went up, and many important things were suggested such as food, matches, etc. Then one little boy in the back eagerly raised his hand. "Yes Timmy, what are the three most important things you would bring with you?" asked the Scout Master. Timmy replied: "A compass, a canteen of water, and a deck of cards." "Why's that Timmy?"
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"Well," answered Timmy, "the compass is to find the right direction, the water is to prevent dehydration..." "And what about the deck of cards?" asked the Scout Master impatiently. "Well, Sir, as soon as you start playing Solitaire, someone is bound to come up behind you and say, "Put that red nine on top of that black ten!" Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Uncle Andy and Travis decided to try farming, neither one had much common sense in the ways of farming. They were told by Jimbo to put the mule in the barn. When they led the mule over to the barn, they decided that the muleʼs ears were too long and he would not fit into the barn. So they put their heads together and decided to get a ladder and a saw and saw the overhead of the barn out so the mule could walk right on in the barn. They began cutting and Jimbo walked over to them and asked them why they were sawing out the top of the barn. When they told JImbo the muleʼs ears were too long to go into the barn, Jimbo said, "Why donʼt you just get a shovel and dig the dirt out of the ground below, then the mule could walk on in." Uncle Andy and Travis looked at each other and said, "We told you his ears are too long, not his feet!" Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Going to check in his luggage (which, for some reason, had become one suitcase with entirely new clothes), he saw hanging mistletoe. Not real mistletoe, but very cheap plastic with red paint on some of the rounder parts and green paint on some of the flatter and "pointier" parts, that could be taken for mistletoe only in a very Picasso sort of way. With a considerable degree of irritation and nowhere else to vent it, he said to the attendant, "Even if I were not married, I would not want to kiss you under such a ghastly mockery of mistletoe." "Sir, look more closely at where the mistletoe is." (continued on next page)
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"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." -- Bill Cosby
(pause) "Ok, I see that it's above the luggage scale, which is the place you'd have to step forward for a kiss." "That's not why it's there." (pause) "Ok, I give up. Why is it there?" "It's there so you can kiss your luggage goodbye."
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These two country boys, brothers, were knocking around one lazy summer day and thought it would be a good prank to push over the outhouse. They crept up from an advantageous direction like a couple of commandos, pushed the outhouse over on one side and headed for the woods. They circled round and returned home an hour later from a completely different direction thus, trying to divert suspicion from themselves. Upon returning, their father approached them with switch in hand and bellowed, "Did you two push the outhouse over this afternoon?"
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The older boy replied, "As learned in school, I cannot tell a lie. Yes, Father, we pushed over the outhouse this afternoon." At this revelation, the farmer proceeded to punish the two boys and sent them to bed without supper. In the morning, the two boys meekly approached the breakfast table and took their seats. Everything was quiet until their father finally said, "Have (continued on next page)
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Actual Church Bulletin Bloopers: The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
Strange Lawsuits A woman in Israel is suing a TV station and its weatherman for $1,000 after he predicted a sunny day and it rained. The woman claims the forecast caused her to leave home lightly dressed. As a result, she caught the flu, missed 4 days of work, spent $38 on medication and suffered stress. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Introducing L/A’s 2 newest restaurants & pubs! DOORS OPEN AT 5PM FOR DINNER EVENING ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP
Irish American Eatery & Pub
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OPEN 7 DAYS & NIGHTS A WEEK Opening for Lunch Soon!
Sun Acoustic Jam with $1 Pabst Mon $1 Drinks & The Matt Fournier Project Band Tues $2 Tuesdays: $2 Drinks, $2 Burgers Karaoke w/ DJ Robbie T Wed Open Mic Night - $2 Specials - Live Bands Thur Ladies Night - $1 shots, $2 Beers, $3 Drinks Penny Loafer Band w/ DJ Redbone Fri Ladies Night & Dance - Live Entertainment $ 2 Specials Sat 80's Retro Dance Party for the Ladies
Great Food, Friends, Spirits & Entertainment 34 Court St. (Corner of Court & Main St.) Auburn Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for. – Will Rogers
I can't understand why I flunked American history. When I was a kid there was so little of it. – George Burns
Asked Why They Advertises in Uncle Andy’s Digest? Because the Uncle Andy’s Digest family works very closely with our Assisted Home Care family!
Trading Recipes
Actual Church Bulletin Bloopers: The audience is asked to remain seated until the end of the recession.
DRUM LESSONS Now accepting students Learn to play THE RIGHT WAY
Student Ruth Choate & Dick Demers
Two confirmed bachelors sat talking. Their conversation drifted from politics to cooking. "I got a cookbook once," said the first, "but I could never do anything with it."
Nancy Merrill Assisted Home Care II
"Too much fancy cooking in it, eh?" asked the second.
Mention this ad and your first drum lesson is FREE* *with your first month of lessons
DICK DEMERS SCHOOL OF DRUMMING 25 Mary Street, Lewiston • 786-6861 • demersdrumschool@hotmail.com
"You said it. Every one of the recipes began the same way - 'Take a clean dish and....'"
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. – M.K. Gandhi
Main St. Music Lessons & Instrument Repair 376-3376 GUITAR HERO
If you want to be a real , put down the video game and learn how to play a REAL GUITAR. We can teach you how!
8 teachers offering lessons in: Guitar, piano, violin, banjo, mandolin, voice, brass and woodwinds Strings & accessories available!
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We service string instruments, amps, brass & woodwinds.
We sell & rent new & used starter packs for guitar and violin.
134 Main Street, Auburn • 376-3376 • www.mainstreetmusiclessons.com Drawing on my fine command of the language, I said nothing. – Robert Benchley
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Out & About at Sabattus Regional Credit Union We love our members! All 5,000 of them. Come join the family!!
Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country. – Calvin Coolidge
Hiring?
Daily Specials A woman walked up to the manager of a department store. "Are you hiring any help?" she asked. "No," he said. "We already have all the staff we need."
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Fergy Meatball or Meatball w/Cheese Wed. Spaghetti Thurs. Mini Pizza $1 OFF Any Large Pizza Fri. Sat. 2 Ham or Salami Italians Sun. Baked Ziti, Bread & Salad
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Alexandra granddaughter of Bev at Luiggi’s
"Then would you mind getting someone to wait on me?" she asked.
Diane Labrecque We’ve been serving this community for over 50 years!
to ask my patients these kind of questions: I can tell what's wrong just by looking. Why can't you?"
Visionary Submitted by Jimbo
A veterinarian was feeling ill and went to see her doctor. The doctor asked her all the usual questions, about symptoms, how long had they been occurring, etc., when she interrupted him: "Hey look, I'm a vet - I don't need
The doctor nodded, looked her up and down, wrote out a prescription and handed it to her and said, "There you are. Of course, if that doesn't work, we'll have to have you put down."
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. ~ Joseph Addison
STILL LOOKING FOR ME? CCURATE CCOUNTING Diane Martin SIGNS: In a cafeteria, "Shoes are required to eat in the cafeteria. Socks can eat any place they want." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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& Tax Services, P.A. • Income Tax Returns • Payroll Taxes
JASON HALL
• Sales & Use Tax • Accounting Systems
922 Sabattus Street Lewiston • 777-7005 (Corner of Sabattus & Garcelon Streets - Across from Val’s Rootbeer)
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. – Adlai Stevenson
Actually, I'm an overnight success. But it took twenty years. – Monty Hall
Heart of Hope
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Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm. – Sir Winston Churchill
Rolly’s Diner Just good cookin’ and plenty of it!
Welcome to the neighborhood Vincent Square residents...
Breakfast & Lunch Specials Daily
• Unusual Omelettes • Crepes • Breakfast All Day • Extensive Menu 87 Mill St. New Auburn, ME (207) 753-0171 (for take-out)
...From your neighbors across the street at Rolly’s Diner!
Mon – Sat 5 am – 2 pm Sunday 7 am – noon
You will find the key to success under the alarm clock. – Benjamin Franklin
20% of the proceeds will go to the Heart of Hope Charitable Fund. A local non-profit fund set up to help women and men who are suffering the effects of cancer and are in financial despair. The purchase of the pendant can also be in memory of someone who is no longer with us. This is one way to keep them close to your heart. Ask about having the Heart of Hope Pendant customized in honor of, or in memory of your love one. To purchase the pendant or any questions please call or stop by Republic Jewelry. 212 Center Street in Auburn. Their phone number is: 784-4444.
Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. – Richard Bach Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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O’Shea’s Irish Eatery & Pub and Salsa Cantina Mexican Bar & Grille
Owner Joseph Cyr, is proud to introduce two NEW restaurants to the Lewiston Auburn area. Located at the corners of Court and Main Streets in Auburn, you will find a comfortable and casual neighborhood atmosphere where “everyone will know your name.” O’Shea’s Irish Eatery & Pub is across from Gritty McDuff’s and Salsa Cantina Mexican Bar & Grille offer a wide array of cultural fun, friends & spirits. I am a longstanding Maine Lobsterman and proud of it! I have been involved in restaurants all my life and am very excited to bring a local flair to this long-standing landmark. We will cater to the 30 and 40 somethings that are interested in a nice place to go relax, have some good portions of casual dining and stay and hear a good acoustic jam and/or dance the night away. Our efforts will be focused on promoting community-based fundraising and charity benefits. Please come support our Cancer Benefit Concert for Tom Turner on Sat, Feb 27th, hosted by local bands, The Matt Fournier Project, Beyond the Fall and Dr. Fat Finger.
It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final. – Roger Babson
Assisted Home Care would like to take this moment to say,
Great job Sylvia Fish! Congratulations to Sylvia Fish who is employee of the month for February, 2010. She has been employed with Assisted Home Care’s family since September 13, 2004. Sylvia does mostly private duty and is loved by all she cares for. She is also one who goes above and beyond always picking up the hours others refuse and does so without complaining. Sylvia has a wonderful personality and she has the ability to brighten someone's day with her smile and kind words. Sylvia has multiple requests for return services to facilities and private duties. Keep up the good work! You are appreciated!!
Assisted Home Care For more information visit us at: 550 College Street, Lewiston
783-7375 We service Gray, New Gloucester, Turner, Augusta, Windham, Brunswick, Topsham, Bath, Mechanic Falls, Norway, Bowdoinham, Pownal and surrounding areas.
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Age is a number and mine is unlisted. – Anonymous
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Out & About with Uncle Andy’s Digest at Club Texas with the “R” Rated Hypnotist
Old age is always 15 years older than I am. – Bernard Baruch
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OMG! A photo opp with Jimbo! LOL!!
FREE IDENTITY THEFT SEMINAR & DINNER When: Tuesday, March 9th at 6:00pm Location: Community Credit Union, 144 Pine St., Lewiston Location subject to change.
Attorney Adrian Kendall will present the 3 D’s of Identity Theft:
DETER - How to prevent it from happening to you DETECT - How to recognize that you’re a victim DEFEND - What to do if you’re a victim
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SPACE IS LIMITED Register for this FREE seminar by calling Kim Polley at Community Credit Union at 783-2096 ext. 209
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Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision. – Muhammad Ali
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. – William Shakespeare
We’ve Moved... But Not Far!
Still at 120 Center Street Plaza in Auburn Now next to VIP Eyes & Tin Tin Buffet
Shipping made easy!
Gippers Scholarship Winners These scholarships are given annually to three students (one each from Lewiston, St. Domʼs and Edward Little) who have participated in an organized sport and excelled in the classroom. The $750 checks are awarded (at a special reception held at Gippers) after completion of the studentʼs first semesters of college. This yearʼs winners are:
Karen Leary
120 Center Street • Auburn
784-9900 www.auburngoinpostal.com
Karen Leary from Edward Little, daughter of Justin and Pam Leary. Karen is attending William & Mary.
Richard Paradis
Richard Paradis from St. Domʼs son of Richard and Donna Paradis, Richard is attending UMO.
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100 Manley Road, Auburn 783-6880 or 800-734-6880 • www.payrollmgt.com
Stephanie Gagne from Lewiston High School, daughter of Ernie and Patti Gagne. Stephanie is currently attending Rivier College.
Last night I played a blank tape at full blast and the mime next door went nuts.
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Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water-bath is to the body. – Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Mel Cote has now joined the team at Perfect Image Hair and Nail Salon. Mel also works waiting tables at Gippers Sports Grill In Auburn. She looks forward to helping all her family, friends and clients "beautify" themselves. Stop by and see Mel and all the girls at Perfect Image Salon at 336 Center St Auburn, or call 777-1611 to make an appointment.
Answered Prayer A woman invited some people to dinner.
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At the table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn't know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the wife answered. The daughter bowed her head and said, "Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?" Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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REGGIE’S SALES AND SERVICE
1334 MINOT AVE. AUBURN ME 04210 207-783-0558 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00am-7:00pm Tuesday and Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm • Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm
Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman. – Ludwig Van Beethoven
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Maine’s Best Appliance Store! Bath & Lewiston
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Asked Why They Advertises in Uncle Andy’s Digest? It’s the best bang for your advertising buck!
The road to a friend's house is never long. – Danish Proverb
YOULY’S RESTAURANT Try our new fajitas – They’re fantastic!
Donna & Dan Briggs
Bring your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day We have the best home-made cooking in town. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials Every Day at Super Affordable Prices!
“Try our special award-winning seafood chowder!”
See you soon!
Route 4 • 868 Auburn Road, Turner 225-2323
Reggie Emery Jr. Reggieʼs Sales & Service
What "Guy" Phrases Really Mean: "It's a guy thing" really means..."There is no rational thought pattern connected with it, and you have no chance at all of making it logical."
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A friend is someone with whom you dare to be yourself. – Frank Crane
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940 Lisbon St., Lewiston • 777-1520
To all my ex-wives, I promise to make my payments on time!
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To all my ex-wives, I promise to make my payments on time!
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Out & About at Sabattus Regional Credit Union
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them? – Abraham Lincoln
BREAKFAST SPECIALS
Looking for a loan? Our rates will keep you feeling warm and fuzzy all year long.
“All breakfast specials include coffee.”
Daily Breakfast Specials served until 11am You asked… we listened! A new brand of coffee!
Fresh steak cut and ground daily. Open Mon-Fri 5 am to 8 pm Sat & Sun 6 am to 8 pm
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Lisa Hinkley
Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. – Robert Frost
Amy Lauze Dog Rules Basic Rules for Dogs Who Have a Yard To Protect
Banquet & Function Room For quality banquets & functions at prices that won’t break the bank... • Business Meetings • Receptions • Parties • Anniversaries
PLAYING: If you lose your footing while chasing a ball or stick, use the flower bed to absorb your fall so you don't injure yourself.
120 CENTER STREET PLAZA • AUBURN • 786-0715 • www.gippers.com
Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet. – Plato
& Jimbo
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Think Gippers!
If you have it [Love], you don't need to have anything else, and if you don't have it, it doesn't matter much what else you have. – Sir James M. Barrie
Out & About at Sabattus Regional Credit Union
That’s a great looking ad to my right! George and Abe would be proud!!
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Insulting Submitted by Travis Dow
A woman got on a bus holding a baby. The bus driver said, "That's the ugliest baby I've ever seen."
Actual church sign: When down in the mouth, remember Jonah. He came out all right!
In a huff, the woman slammed her fare into the fare box and took an aisle seat near the rear of the bus. She fumed for a few stops & started getting really worked up. The man seated next to her sensed that she was agitated and asked her what was wrong. "The bus driver insulted me," she fumed. The man sympathized and said, "Why, he's a public servant and shouldn't say things to insult passengers." "You're right," she said. "I think I'll go back up there and give him a piece of my mind." "That's a good idea," the man said. "Here, let me hold your monkey."
Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. – Henry Louis Mencken
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Service Glitch A man went into a shoe repair store in his hometown that he had not been in for almost twenty years. He found everything just the way he remembered it. He went up to the counter and asked the man about a pair of shoes that he had left there for heel repair almost 20 years ago. "One minute. I'll check." replied the man. A few minutes later, the repair man came back.
What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. – Zig Ziglar
Auburn Exchange Club’s 34th Annual Twin Cities
GUN SHOW
"Well..." asked the man. "They'll be ready Tuesday."
SAT. MARCH 27th 9-4 SUN. MARCH 28th 9-3
Shhh... A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and as always the preacher was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" My friend replied, "I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor." Pastor questioned, "How come I don't see you except for Christmas and Easter?" He whispered back, "I'm in the secret service." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Lewiston Armory Central Ave., Lewiston
Dealers from throughout d New Englan
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • 250 Tables of Guns & Related Items • Firearm Laws Will Be Observed • CONTEMPORARY & ANTIQUE GUNS OF ALL KINDS • KNIVES & OTHER RELATED ITEMS
Admission: Adults: $7 Children under 12: Free with adult Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile. – Franklin P. Jones
Be a friend to thyself, and others will be so too. – Thomas Fuller
ATTENTION LANDLORDS & PROPERTY MANAGERS
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Asked Why They Advertises in Uncle Andy’s Digest? I sold an ‘06 Dodge Ram straight out of our ad. Plus we like looking at the pictures every month. Uncle Andy’s Digest is a great advertising vehicle and I recommend it to everyone!
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Imagination is more important than knowledge. – Albert Einstein The Truth about Tools... TROUBLE LIGHT: The mechanic's own tanning booth. Sometimes called a drop light, it is a good source of vitamin D, "the sunshine vitamin," which is not otherwise found under motorcycles at night. Health benefits aside, it's main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105-mm howitzer shells might be used during, say, the first few hours of the Battle of the Bulge. More often dark than light, its name is somewhat misleading.
Hope Raymond Old Mill Auto
It’s so informative!
Flowers are always a safe bet! Your sweetheart deserves the best.
Ann’s Flowers 14 Millett Drive, Auburn 782-3457
www.annsflower.com
Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. – Voltaire
Emily Crafts Lewiston MAINEiacs Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Co-Pilots
Alien
Love is a friendship set to music. – E. Joseph Cossman
Submitted by Travis Dow
Uncle Andy and Jimbo just coming off flight training are trying to land their airplane. They start descending and as they touch the ground Jimbo screams to Uncle Andy, "Pull up, the runway is ending!" Uncle Andy swiftly gets the plane back up in the air. They make a big turn and start descending again. The moment they touch the ground, Jimbo screams again "Get the plane up, the runway is ending!!" Uncle Andy swiftly gets the plane back up in the air...They make a big turn and start descending again...This goes on again and again... During their fourth descent Jimbo says: "This is so stupid, they build this huge & expensive airport but with such a short runway." "I know," answers Uncle Andy, "but look how wide they made it." Thanks for picking us up! SIGNS: Inside a bowling alley, "Please be quiet. We need to hear a pin drop." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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"No, honey, he won't do for bait," his mother said. "He's not an earthworm."
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My daughter-in-law Alma and grandson Eddy were digging for fishing bait in my garden. Uncovering a many-legged creature, Eddy proudly dangled it before his mother.
"He's not?" Eddy asked, his eyes wide. "What planet is he from?"
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Anyone reading this will have an uncontrollable urge to call Uncle Andy’s Digest to buy an ad!
I already did! Take a look at page 7!!
or call
782-9046 ORBIT HAIR STYLING 124 Ash St. Lewiston
Did you hear about that new pirate movie? It’s rated Arrggh!
Like the measles, love is most dangerous when it comes late in life. – Lord Byron
The journey is the reward. – Chinese Proverb
Effective February 1, 2010
Office Rentals
ANOTHER NEW DAY
at 646 Main Street in Lewiston
will be located at 646 Main Street in Lewiston
Affordable location for small and micro businesses • Easy to find on Main St. • Lots of parking • Handicap accessible for 1st floor units
Call Nancy for more info 212-3305 Nancy Callahan State Licensed & Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
Biker Don Robitaille (78 years young) is anticipating another solo cross country bicycle trek. This time from St. Augustine, FL to San Diego, CA starting this March. In 2001, Don cycled solo from Bar Harbor, ME to Seattle, WA. A 5,000 mile trip lasting three months. As of the fall of 2009, Biker Don has logged 100,000 miles on his faithful TREK bicycle. All since he retired 20 years ago!
• Sprinkler system • Utilities included • Call Nancy for a tour
Callahan Property Management, LLC
207-619-2519
LIFE IS GOOD! Biking cross country with my favorite reading material makes it all worthwhile!
Actual church sign: Come work for the Lord. The work is hard, the hours are long and the pay is low. But the retirement benefits are out of this world
Asked Why They Advertises in Uncle Andy’s Digest? Because Uncle Andy is a pain in the butt and doesn’t take no for an answer. But he stands behind his work!
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Community Credit Union is pleased to announce that Kimberly has received her certificate as a CUNA Certified Financial Counselor. In receiving this Certification, Polley has completed a comprehensive training program designed to provide financial counseling skills that will allow her to better assist individuals in achieving their financial goals. Kimberly is the Operations Supervisor for Community Credit Union and has been employed there for the last 4 ½ years. She is a graduate of the Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute and has completed several Credit Union courses. She is also enrolled at Central Maine Community College in Auburn pursuing a degree in business. Polley is involved in the community serving as Treasurer for Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity and as a volunteer on the community involvement committee with YPLAA (Young Professionals of the Lewiston-Auburn Area). She resides in Auburn with her husband Dave. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Friends in High Places
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! – Lucy from Peanuts
Submitted by Jimbo
Uncle Andy was bragging to his boss, Jimbo one day, "You know, I know everyone there is to know. Just name someone, anyone, and I know them."
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Tired of his boasting, Jimbo called his bluff, "OK, Uncle Andy how about Tom Cruise?" "Sure, yes, Tom and I are old friends, and I can prove it." So Uncle Andy and Jimbo fly out to Hollywood and knock on Tom Cruise's door, and sure enough, Tom Cruise shouts, "Uncle Andy! Great to see you! You and your friend come right in and join me for lunch!" Although impressed, Jimbo is still skeptical. After they leave Cruise's house, he tells Uncle Andy that he thinks him knowing Cruise was just lucky. "No, no, just name anyone else," Uncle Andy says. "President Obama," JImbo quickly retorts.
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"Yes," Uncle Andy says, "I know him, let's fly out to Washington." And off they go. At the White House, Obama spots Uncle Andy on the tour and motions him and Jimbo over, saying, "Uncle Andy, what a surprise, I was just on my way to a meeting, but you and your friend come on in and let's
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have a cup of coffee first and catch up." Well, Jimbo is very shaken by now, but still not totally convinced. After they leave the White House grounds, he expresses his doubts to Uncle Andy, who again implores him to name anyone else. "The Pope," Jimbo replies. "Sure!" says Uncle Andy. "My folks are from Poland, and I've known the Pope a long time." So off they fly to Rome. Uncle Andy and Jimbo are assembled with the masses in Vatican Square when Uncle Andy says, "This will never work. I can't catch the Pope's eye among all these people. Tell you what, I know all the guards so let me just go upstairs and I'll come out on the balcony with the Pope." And he disappears into the crowd headed toward the Vatican. Sure enough, half an hour later Uncle Andy emerges with the Pope on the balcony.
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Jimbo looks up and says, "I was doing fine until you and the Pope came out on the balcony and the man next to me said, 'Who's that on the balcony with Uncle Andy?'"
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"But itʼs true," he said, while walking out the door. "Dr. Wilson told me specifically that I should get some iron every day." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Good Day! Let me introduce myself. My name is Michael Pullen, better known as simply Pullen or perhaps even “Miami Mike.” I grew up in the Auburn/ Lewiston area and currently reside in South Florida. Growing up in the great state of Maine and moving away to chase a dream has left me with a void. In the years I have spent in SoFlow, I keep thinking about “Maine, the way life should be.” I have grown to miss many amenities that Maineiacs take for granted. One of these luxuries I cannot live without is this here ’ole Uncle Andy's Digest. I felt compelled to bring this magnificent literary publication throughout the South Florida region and report back to the loyal readers of Maine. After some serious arm-twisting of the wonderful Uncle Andy's staff, they have agreed to let me share my Uncle Andy's shenanigans with you. I started off in Portland, ME at a Red Claws basketball game, and if you haven't been down to the Portland Expo to check them out, I highly recommend it to everyone... it's a great time. I hope you like this article and look for it next month. If you don’t like it, turn the page. Its Uncle Andy's and there is something worth checking out on the next page. Feel free to email me your comments and story ideas to uruguayo21@aol.com.
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Old School
Dog Breeding Made Absurd: Collie + Malamute = Commute, a dog that travels to work
My granddaughter came to spend a few weeks with me, and I decided to teach her to sew. After I had gone through a lengthy explanation of how to thread the machine, she stepped back, put her hands on her hips, and said in disbelief, "You mean you can do all that, but you can't operate my Game Boy?"
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Dog Breeding Made Absurd: Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes
Dog Breeding Made Absurd: Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabrador, a dog that barks incessantly
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A little boy, who wanted $100 very badly, prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. Then he decided to write God a letter requesting $100. When the postal authorities received the letter to God, U.S.A., they decided to send it to the President. The President was so impressed, touched, and amused that he instructed his secretary to send the boy $5. Mr. President thought that this would appear to be a lot of money to the little boy. The little boy was delighted with the $5 and immediately sat down to write a thank you note to God that read: "Dear God, Thank you very much for sending me the money. However, I noticed that for some reason you had to send it through Washington, D.C., and, as usual, they deducted $95.
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Dog Breeding Made Absurd: Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed
"Here's your problem," says the doctor to Travis. "This baby's in serious need of a diaper change." Looking baffled, Travis replies, "But the package says it's good for 8 to 10 pounds!" Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Dog Breeding Made Absurd: Pekinese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog
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A loaded mini van pulled in to the only remaining campsite. Four children leapt from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. A nearby camper marveled to the youngsters' father, "That, sir, is some display of teamwork." The father replied, "I have a system; no one goes to the bathroom until the camp is set up." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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"HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer." A short time afterwards, a golden Retriever dog trotted up to the window, saw the sign and went inside. He looked at the receptionist and wagged his tail, then walked over to the sign, looked at it and whined. Getting the idea, the receptionist got the office manager. The office manager looked at the dog and was surprised, to say the least. However, the dog looked determined, so he led him into the office. Inside, the dog jumped up on the chair and stared at the manager. The manager said, "I canʼt hire you. The sign says you have to be able to type." The dog jumped down, went to the typewriter and proceeded to type out a perfect letter. He took out the page and trotted over to the manager and gave it to him, then jumped back on the chair. The man(continued on next page)
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ager was stunned, but then told the dog, "The sign says you have to be good with a computer." The dog jumped down again and went to the computer. The dog proceeded to demonstrate his expertise with various programs and produced a sample spreadsheet and database and presented them to the manager. By this time the manager was totally dumbfounded! He looked at the dog and said, "I realize that you are a very intelligent dog and have some interesting abilities. However, I *still* canʼt give you the job." The dog jumped down and went to a copy of the sign and put his paw on the part about being an Equal Opportunity Employer. The manager said, "Yes, but the sign *also* says that you have to be bilingual." The dog looked at him straight in the face and said, "Meow." Doctors and scientists said that breaking the four-minute mile was impossible, that one would die in the attempt. Thus, when I got up from the track after collapsing at the finish line, I figured I was dead. – Roger Bannister (After becoming the first person to break the four-minute mile, 1952) Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness. – Uncle Andy
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One day Uncle Andy was hiking up to an old camp. There was an outhouse along the way, so he went up to it and accidentally dropped a quarter down the hole. He was very upset about this and threw his whole wallet down into the hole. Jimbo who was also hiking saw him throw his wallet down in the outhouse hole and asked, "Hey Uncle Andy, what did you do that for?" Uncle Andy replied, "You didn't think I would go down there for just a quarter did you?" "If doubt is challenging you and you do not act, doubts will grow. Challenge the doubts with action and you will grow. Doubt and action are incompatible." -- John Kanary Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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The burglar quakes in fear and then freezes to the point that she is able to get to the phone and call 911 for the cops. When the cops arrive, the burglar is still frozen in place. They are very much surprised that a woman alone with no weapon could do this. One of them asked the lady: "How did you do this?" The woman replied, "I quoted scripture."
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Paper Trained Submitted by Jimbo
While carpenters were working outside the old house I had just bought, I busied myself with indoor cleaning. I had just finished washing the floor when one of the workmen asked to use the bathroom. With dismay I looked from his muddy boots to my newly scrubbed floors. "Just a minute," I said, thinking of a quick solution. "I'll put down newspapers." "That's all right, lady," he responded. "I'm already trained."
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PC NFL Submitted by Jimbo The Politically Correct National Football League would like to announce its name changes and schedules for the coming season: The Washington Native Americans will host the New York Very Tall People on opening day. Other key games include the Dallas Western-Style Laborers hosting the St. Louis Uninvited Guests, and the Minnesota Plundering Norsemen taking on the Green Bay Meat Industry Workers. In Week 2, there are several key matchups, highlighted by the showdown between the San Francisco Precious Metal Enthusiasts and the New Orleans Pretty Good People. The Atlanta Birds of Prey will play host to the Philadelphia Birds of Prey, while the Seattle Birds of Prey will visit the Arizona Male Finches. The Monday night game will pit the Miami Pelagic Percoid Food Fishes against the Denver Untamed Beasts of Burden. The Cincinnati Large Bangladeshi Carnivorous Mammals will travel to Tampa Bay for a clash with the West
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Indies Freebooters later in Week 9. And the Detroit Large Carnivorous Cats will play the Chicago SecuritiesTraders-in-a-DecliningMarket. Week 9 also features the Indianapolis Young Male Horses at the New England Zealous Lovers of Country.
Good to the Last Drop A sweet little boy surprised his grandmother one morning and brought her a cup of coffee. He made it himself and was so proud. He anxiously waited to hear the verdict on the quality of the coffee. The grandmother had never in her life had such a bad cup of coffee, and as she forced down the last sip she noticed three of those little green army guys in the bottom of the cup. She asked, "Honey, why would three little green army guys be in the bottom of my cup?" Her grandson replied, "You know grandma, it's like on TV, 'The best part of waking up is soldiers in your cup.' Ways Uncle Andy Annoys People: Buys a large quantity of orange traffic cones and reroutes whole streets. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around. Don't worry about bitin' off more'n you can chew; your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger'n you think. (continued on next page)
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What "Guy" Phrases Really Mean: "Woman driver" really means..."Someone who doesn't speed, tailgate, swear, make obscene gestures and has a better driving record than me."
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Generally, you ain't learnin' nothing when your mouth's a-jawin'. Tellin' a man to git lost and makin' him do it are two entirely different propositions. If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there with ya. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment. When you give a personal lesson in meanness to a critter or to a person, don't be surprised if they learn their lesson.
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Ways Uncle Andy Annoys People: Insists on keeping his car windshield wipers running in all weather conditions "to keep them tuned up."
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REAL ESTATE • HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE The Circle of Life Submitted by Jimbo
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions. How old are you?.... "I'm four and a half ".... You're never 36 and a half....you're four and a half going on five! That's the key. You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number. How old are you? "I'm gonna be 16." You could be 12, but you're gonna be 16. And then the greatest day of your life happens.... you become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony.... you BECOME 21...YES!!!
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But then you turn 30....ooohhh what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk.... He TURNED, we had to throw him out. There's no fun now. What's wrong?? What (continued on next page)
What "Guy" Phrases Really Mean: "What did I do this time?' really means... "What did you catch me at?"
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changed?? You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40..... stay over there, it's all slipping away........ You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, you're PUSHING 40, you REACH 50.....and your dreams are gone. Then you MAKE IT to 60.....you didn't think you'd make it!!!! So you BECOME 21, you TURN 30, you're PUSHING 40, you REACH 50, you MAKE IT to 60...... then you build up so much speed you HIT 70! After that, it's a day by day thing. After that, you HIT Wednesday.... You get into your 80's, you HIT lunch. You TURN 4:30, my grandmother won't even buy green bananas... it's an investment you know, and maybe a bad one. And it doesn't end there.... into the 90's you start going backwards.... I was JUST 92... Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again.... "I'm 100 and a half!!!!" Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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FAUX GRANITE COUNTERTOPS Ok, you want to change that vintage 1960's counter in your kitchen but don't want to spend a lot of money. Or it could be that you have a matching backsplash glued to the wall or other factors that make this simple job just more than you want to tackle. We may be able to help with a process that utilizes specialty mineral based paints and sealers applied over your existing countertops to create an appearance that is similar to granite. Although each step only takes at most an hour, the dry times between some of the steps can make this a 2 - 3 day process. First step is easy: all we do is thoroughly clean your counters and mask off all the edges. Second,we prime the counters with a primer sealer that ,amazingly, in one coat completely covers. The sealer takes about 6 hours to dry. Now we take a sea sponge and dab the first color in 2' sections until covered. The second color gets applied 4 hours after the first. The last step is a clear coat that gives the countertops their shiny faux granite polished look. This entire process typically cost $200-$250 for most kitchens . This can save you a lot of time and money because it eliminates the need for fixing walls, pulling sinks and disconnecting plumbing. Please send your questions to matt@fournierhomes.com and selected questions with answers will be published in next month’s issue. Let’s see what we build together.
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A Day Off Submitted by Jimbo
One afternoon a man came home from work to find total mayhem in his house. His three children were outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door. He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she may be ill, or that something serious had happened. He found her lounging in the bedroom, still curled in the bed in her (continued on next page)
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Jimbo and Uncle Andy were in an institution after too many years in the publishing business. This place had an annual contest where they picked two of the best patients and asked them two questions. If they got them correct, they were deemed cured and free to go. Jimbo was called into the doctor's office first and asked if he understood that he'd be free if he answered the questions correctly. The doctor said, "Jimbo, what would happen if I poked out one of your eyes?" Jimbo said, "I'd be half blind." "That's correct. What if I poked out both eyes?" "I'd be completely blind." The doctor stood up, shook Jimbo's hand, and told him he was free. On Jimbo's way out, as the doctor filled out the paperwork, he mentioned the exam to Uncle Andy. He told him what questions were going to be asked and gave him the answers. So Uncle Andy came in. The doctor went through the formalities and asked, "What would happen if I cut off one ear?" Uncle Andy, remember(continued on next page)
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Wedding Bear Submitted by Jimbo
A little boy was in a relative's wedding. As he was coming down the aisle he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd (alternating between bride's side and groom's side). While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and roar. So it went, step, step, ROAR, step, step, ROAR all the way down the aisle. As you can imagine, the crowd was near tears from laughing so hard by the time he reached the pulpit. The little boy, however, was getting more and more distressed from all the laughing, and was also near tears by the time he reached the pulpit. When asked what he was doing, the child sniffed and said, "I was being the Ring Bear..." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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