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Submitted by Jimbo
Bill had always been a prankster. As each of his friends were married, Bill made sure some type of practical joke was played upon them. Now ready to be married himself, he was dreading the payback he knew was coming. Surprisingly, the ceremony went off without a hitch. No one stood up during the pause to offer a reason 'why this couple should not be married'. His reception wasn't disrupted by streakers or strippers, and the car the couple was to take on their honeymoon was in perfect working order. When the couple arrived at their hotel and entered the room, Bill even checked for cornflakes in the bed (a gag he had always loved). Nothing, it seemed, was amiss. Satisfied that he had come away unscathed, the couple fell into bed and put their attention to consummating the union. Upon waking after such an active night, the couple was ravenous so Bill called down to room service and asked 'Can I get breakfast for two?'. Before he was able to hang up, however, a soft voice from under the bed said 'Make that five...' Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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We are celebrating our 15th year! Okay, our instructors are not really kicking cats, but they are really good with pre-school age children. Our special Little Ninjas program is specifically designed to help teach 4 to 6-year-olds the important qualities of respect, self-control and confidence. Plus, they’ll learn great motor skills and coordination.
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I am a Nobody. Nobody is Perfect. Therefore I am Perfect. – Uncle Andy
I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food.
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA January 2010 Saturday, Jan. 2 Holy Cross KC Bean Supper (Camp 12749) 607 Lisbon St., Lewiston 4:30pm-6:00pm $4.50 per Member $6.00 per Guest Tuesday, Jan. 5 Luiggi’s (Camp 10589) 63 Sabattus St., Lewiston 4:00pm-7:00pm $3.50 per Member $4.50 per Guest Sunday, Jan. 10 KC Breakfast (Camp 7938) Columbus Dr., Brunswick 8:00am - 10:00am $4.00 per Member Children under 10 FREE Tuesday, Jan. 12 Roy’s Breakfast (Camp 14346) 5 Washington St., Auburn 7:00am - 10:00am $1.50 per Member $2.50 per Guest Thursday, Jan. 14 The Green Ladle Culinary Arts Lunch (Camp 14437) 156 East Ave. (Lewiston High School), Lewiston NOON SHARP $7.00 per Guest $8.00 per Guest Thursday, Jan. 21 Lewiston Manadarin Restaurant (Camp 12907) Sabattus St., Lewiston 11:00am-1:30pm $4.00 per Member $5.00 per Guest Sunday, Jan. 24 KC Breakfast (Camp 7938) Columbus Drive, Brunswick 8:00am-10:00am $4.00 per Member, Children under 10 FREE Tuesday, Jan. 26 Trolley House Restaurant (Camp 10929) 237 Main St., Norway 11:00am-1:00pm $5.00 per Member, $6.00 per Guest Wednesday, Jan. 27 Chick-A-Dee (Camp 8609) Lisbon St., Lewiston 4:00-7:00pm $8.00 per Member, $9.00 per Guest Prices and Menu are Subject to Change. Tickets need to be purchased at the Modern Woodmen District Office, 184 Webster Street, Lewiston for all activities and can only be picked up the week prior to the activity, Monday – Thursday from 9am - 4pm and Friday from 9am – Noon (excluding Holidays). FMI call 782-1833.
When you work at Uncle Andyʼs, you can name your own salary. I named mine, "Fred".
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How many managers does it take to change a light bulb? 1) A roomful - they have to hold a meeting to discuss all the ramifications of the change. 2) None, they like to keep employees in the dark.
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3) "This topic was resumed from last week's discussion, but is incomplete pending resolution of some action items. It will be continued next week. Meanwhile ..." 4) "We've formed a task-force to study the problem of why light bulbs burn out, and to figure out what, exactly, we as supervisors can do to make the bulbs work smarter, not harder."
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Q. What do you get if you cross a ghost with a chicken? A. A poultry-geist!
Expecting Spouse Submitted by Jimbo
A young private sought permission from his Commanding Officer to leave camp the following weekend. "You see," he explained, "my wife's expecting." "Oh..." said the Officer, "I understand. Go ahead and tell your wife that I wish her luck." The following week the same soldier was back again with the same explanation: "My wife's expecting." The Officer looked surprised. "Still expecting?" he said, "Well, well, my boy, you must be pretty bothered. Of course you can have the week-end off." When the same soldier appeared again the third week, however, the Officer lost his temper. "Don't tell me your wife is still expecting!" he bellowed. "Yes sir!" said the soldier resolutely, "She's still expecting." "What in heaven is she expecting?" cried the Officer. "Me." said the soldier simply. What do you get when you eat a blackberry? A Bluetooth. Q: Why did the dinosaur cross the road? A: Because chickens hadn't been invented yet!
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HEALTH & FITNESS GUIDE AUBURN-LEWISTON
62 Turner Street (next to the county building) Auburn • 795-4095
www.alymca.org
United Way of Androscoggin County
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Hours: Mon. – Fri. 5:00am-8:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 7:00am-2:00pm
Membership Drive Jan. 18-23, 2010 Come in and use the facility for FREE OVER 40 GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES A WEEK INCLUDING: Group Cycle • Group Groove • Group Power • Step • Yoga • Pilates Adult Lap Swims • Family Open Swims • Water Exercise Cardio • Nautilus & Free Weight Rooms
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FREE Workshops Monday, Jan. 18th Group Groove Workshop 9:00-10:15am Pilates Workshop 12:00-1:00pm
Swim Lessons Ages 6 mo.-Adult Lessons start on Jan. 4th
Wednesday, Jan. 20th Group Power Workshop 9:00-10:15am & 5:15-6:30pm
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Sign up for American Red Cross Lifeguard Course
Group Groove Workshop 5:15-6:30pm
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Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is bad for you.
Out & About at the Great Falls Dentistry Christmas Party
Kailyn Front Office
Q: Why did the chewing gum cross the road? A: Because it was stuck to the foot of the chicken! The White House, in Washington DC, was originally gray, the color of the sandstone from which it was built. After the War of 1812, during which it had been burned by Canadian troops, the outside walls were painted white to hide the smoke stains.
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Katie Front Office
Q. Fruit comes from a fruit tree, but what kind of tree does chicken come from? A. Poul-Tree!
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Q. Why did the chicken cross the playground? A. To get to the other slide!
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Q. Why couldn't the chicken find her eggs? A. Because she had mislaid them!
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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Uncle Andy’s Super Saver Pages Hi! I'm the Uncle Andy's Super Saver Piggy Bank. When you see me in a businesses’ ad it means they have a money saving offer in our NEW coupon section on pages 50 & 51! Support your local small businesses and save money, too!
If you’d like to advertise your business and offer a money saving coupon contact Uncle Andy’s Digest to learn more! Call us at 783-7039 or email Travis Dow at travis@UncleAndys.com
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Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
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Speak for Yourself
The sole purpose of a child's middle name, is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.
A man and his wife entered a dentist's office.
Christmas gift doesn’t fit? Bring it in and get it sized. ALL jewelry repairs done in-house by an expert jeweler.
The wife said, "I want a tooth pulled. I don't want gas or Novocaine because I'm in a terrible hurry. Just pull the tooth as quickly as possible."
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"You're a brave woman," said the dentist. "Now, show me which tooth it is." The wife turns to her husband and says: "Open your mouth and show the dentist which tooth it is, dear."
D–Words Children were called upon in a classroom to make sentences with words chosen by the teacher. The teacher smiled when Jack raised his hand to participate. She gave him the words 'defeat,' 'deduct,' 'defense,' and 'detail.' Jack stood seriously for a while with all eyes focused on him awaiting his reply: ''Defeat of deduct went over defense before detail!''
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The "Spruce Goose" flew on November 2, 1947, for one mile, at a maximum altitude of 70 feet. Built by Howard Hughes, it is the largest aircraft ever built, the 140-ton eight-engine seaplane, made of birch, has a wingspan of 320 feet. It was built as a prototype troop transport. Rejected by the Pentagon, Hughes put the plane into storage, never to be flown again. The peace symbol was created in 1958 as a nuclear disarmament symbol by the Direct Action Committee, and was first shown that year at peace marches in England. The symbol is a composite of the semaphore signals N and D, representing nuclear disarmament.
Famous Firsts On Dec. 10th 1901 the 1st Nobel prizes were awarded. Literature - Rene SullyPrudhomme; Physiology - Emil von Behring; Chemistry - Jacobus van't Hoff; Physics - Wilhelm Roentgen; Peace - Jean Henri Dunant Frederic Passy. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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I like work. It fascinates me. I sit and look at it for hours. – Uncle Andy
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AUTOMOTIVE GUIDE January Savings on all Snow Gear! MX Apparel and Accessories 25% OFF Over 300 Units New and Used! New Bike? - Get Free Storage till Spring
Q. What do you call a chicken that crosses the road, rolls in the dirt, crosses the road again, then rolls in the dirt some more? A. A dirty double-crossing chicken!
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Remote starters starting at $159.95 installed! What's wrong with Lawyer jokes? Lawyers don't think they're funny, and nobody else thinks they're jokes. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Remote Starters • Alarms • Car Audio • Boat Audio 625 Washington Street, Auburn • 777-3339 • www.soundeffectsmaine.com
With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine.
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Ext. cab w/ 4 doors, 4WD , Auto, V8, Tow Package, Running Boards, Power Windows & Locks, CD, Sport Pkg. 35k
Two months in a row! Maybe I will finish that project for Jimbo!! Then again, maybe not.
We are a full service repair shop Full Vehicle Reconditioning Available 733 Sabattus Street, Lewiston
Q: What do you call an empty jar of Cheeze Whiz?
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To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
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NEW MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE
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Your Community Auto Repair Shop We’re now FEATURING ALIGNMENTS with the newest alignment equipment available! Just installed and ready to align your vehicle! With two ASE Certified Master Technicians and two Technicians on staff, we can diagnose and fix the reason your vehicle might have a shimmy, pull to the left or to the right, have a steering vibration or many other reasons the alignment might be off. Call us today for an appointment!
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When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
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No really, stop clowning around! Winterize now and don’t get left in the cold! • Expert service & highest quality • Accurate diagnosis of problems • Fair & honest quotes • Great customer service
Top 6 reasons to choose Mike Morin’s
• Full service garage, no problem too big or too small • Best of the best 10 years running for automotive service
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FOR SALE AT MIKE MORIN’S 2006 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic
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689-5600 A bargain is something you don't need at a price you can't resist.
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say, "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise. Light travels at the rate of 186,282 miles a second. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
TNJ Auto Sales
1013 Lewiston Road Route 100 • New Gloucester
926-4300
MAKE US AN OFFER Lots of SUV’s, Trucks & 4X4’s under $5,000!
Sweetheart Deals on Vans
Best time of year to get a great deal, really! Cars coming in daily some for under $2,000!
Hallmark Card: "I'm so miserable without you, it's almost like you're still here." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Toni Ferraro, Co-Owner
Traditionally, January is always the toughest month to sell cars so I came up with a new idea. Stop by and take any of these cars for a ride and no reasonable offer will be refused! Let’s make a long lasting friendship! P.S. I love referrals!!
Whoever coined the phrase "Quiet as a mouse" has never stepped on one.
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ONE-STOP AUTO SERVICE • Brake Service • Exhaust • Shocks & Struts • Used Car Sales • ABS Light • Tires • Tune-ups • Rust Repair & Body Work • Engine Overhauls • Transmission Overhauls 304 Lisbon Road • Lisbon
353-6100 fresh made honey!"
Fragrant Submitted by Jimbo
A family of moles had been hibernating all winter. One beautiful spring morning, they woke up. The father mole stuck his head out of the hole and looked around. "Mother Mole!" He called back down the hole. "Come up here! I smell honey,
The mother mole ran up and squeezed in next to him. "That's not honey, that's maple syrup! I smell maple syrup!" The baby mole, still down in the hole, was sulking. "I can't smell anything down here but molasses ..."
If winning isn't everything why do they keep score?
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Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever. – Uncle Andy
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AUTOMOTIVE GUIDE Out & About at the Great Falls Dentistry Christmas Party
Maddie & Stacey Hygienists
We’re smiling because you don’t know which one of us is the Secret Santa!
Dr. Kim
Dr. Bufo
Dr. Arbuckle
Which of the following conditions would help sound travel further and sound clearer? a. Just before it snows b. When the snow is fresh and fluffy c. When the snow is actually falling d. When the snow surface becomes smooth and hard from time or strong winds Correct answer: d. When the snow surface becomes smooth and hard from time or strong winds Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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To view the complete inventory of 50 vehicles, visit our website
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If Bill Gates had a penny for every time I had to reboot my computer...oh wait, he does.
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Hey! I’m back where I belong… Emerson Toyota. Here’s wishing everyone a great year, and I look forward to seeing you for some great car and truck deals!
Mike “Big Bird” Nadeau
EmersonToyota.com 990 Center Street, Auburn • (207) 784-1348 At a local pharmacy, Uncle Andy asked to use the infant scale to weigh his nephew he held in his arms. The clerk explained that the device was out for repairs, but said that she would figure the infant's weight by weighing him and baby together on the adult scale, then weighing Uncle Andy alone and subtracting the second amount from the first. "That won't work," countered Andy. "I'm not the father, I'm the Uncle."
The probability of someone watching you is proportional to the stupidity of your action.
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Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
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AUTOMOTIVE GUIDE There was once a woman who prayed every day for 20 years that she'd win the lottery. Every single day. Finally, in despair, she said, "God, I've been a true and faithful servant and have lived an exemplary life. Why won't you grant me this one thing?" "Look," said God, "at least meet me half way and buy a lottery ticket."
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced in 1978 that it would alternate men's and women's names in the naming of hurricanes. It was seen as an attempt at fair play. Hurricanes had been named for women for years, until NOAA succumbed to pressure from women's groups who were demanding that Atlantic storms be given unisex names.
I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle.
Looking for a truck? Look no further! Huge selection & new inventory arriving daily GOT HEAT?? FREE Winter Checkup With Ad
We also have a large selection of cars & SUV’s 258 Middle Rd. (Rte. 9) Sabattus, ME
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If you keep your feet firmly on the ground, you'll have trouble putting on your pants.
Volvo Problems? Complete Volvo Service & Expert Repair
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140 Riverside Drive, Auburn • 782-9300 VolvoSpecialist.net Dave Sheloske, Owner
I don't have an attitude problem. You have a perception problem.
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2005 Chevy 4X4 Reg. Cab Pick-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,995 2005 Monte Carlo, V6, Auto, 70K, Black, Sharp! . . . . . . . . .$6,995 2003 Ford Windstar, Dual Sliders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 2003 Chevy Silverado, Black, Ext. Cab, 4.8 Auto. . . . . . . .$10,800 2002 Ford Windstar, Dual Sliders, 109K, Loaded, Red . . . .$4,500 2001 Monte Carlo SS, Red, V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,885 2000 Monte Carlo LS, Leather, Loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 1998 Dodge Neon, 63K, 4 Cyl. Auto., New Tires, Black . . . .$1,995 1998 Dodge Caravan, 5 Cyl., Auto., Purple . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,995
It’s cold outside… I know. At M&P Auto Sales the deals are so hot it feels like summer!
www.MandPautosales.com Children in the dark make accidents, but accidents in the dark make children.
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Nice Suit Submitted by Travis Dow
Unable to attend the funeral after his father died, a son who lived far away called his brother and told him, "Do something nice for Dad and send me the bill." Later, he got a bill for $200, which he paid. The next month, he got another bill for $200, which he also paid, figuring it was some incidental expense.
AUTOMOTIVE GUIDE NEW 2010 MODELS IN STOCK! Ask about a great deal on an 07, 08 or 09 leftover Arctic Cat snowmobile
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SHARE OUR PASSION
84 Littlefield Road (off Hotel Road) Auburn • 782-4917
Bills for $200 kept arriving every month, and finally the man called his brother again to find out what was going on. "Well," said the other brother, "you said to do something nice for Dad. So I rented him a tuxedo." Question: You are a bus driver. At the first stop of the day, eight people get on board. At the second stop, four get off, and eleven get on. At the third stop, two get off, and six get on. At the fourth stop, thirteen get off, and one gets on. At the fifth stop, five get off, and three get on. At the sixth stop, three get off, and two get on. What color are the bus driver's eyes?
Girls are like roads, the more curves, more the dangerous they are.
ATTENTION VEHICLE OWNERS!! Keep your vehicle in tip top shape and running smoothly. Get the most out of your current vehicle Quality, affordable auto & collision repair Engine Work • Brakes • Suspension
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Yellowstone is the world's 1st National Park. It was dedicated in 1872.
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Money talks... but all mine ever says is good-bye.
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Medical Term Definitions by Uncle Andy: Bacteria.....................Back door to cafeteria.
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Who was the first to see a cow and think "I wonder what will happen if I squeeze these dangly things and drink whatever comes out?"
What falls but doesn't break, and what breaks but doesn't fall? Night and Day.
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I travel all around the world but never leave the corner. What am I?
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Captain Cook lost 41 of his 98 crew to Scurvy (a lack of vitamin C) on his first voyage to the South Pacific in 1768. By 1795 the importance of eating citrus was realized, and lemon juice was issued on all British Navy ships
By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong.
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Sunrise, Florida was originally named ʻSunsetʼ and was planned as a retirement community. The developers found out pretty quickly that retirees donʼt like to be reminded that they are in the ʻsunsetʼ of their lives, so a more optimistic name was chosen.
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What percentage of fresh snow is composed of air? a. 30% b. 50% c. 80% d. 90% Correct answer: c. 80% Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Brian Beaulieu Beaulieu has recently joined the Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader at 336 Center Street in Auburn as a licensed sales agent. Brian is a Lewiston native and graduated from Lewiston HS in 1994. He is also a graduate of UMF where he obtained his undergraduate degree in Community Health in 1997. Brian has been working as a drug and alcohol counselor at Tri-County Mental Health for over three years and previously worked with homeless youth at New Beginnings in Lewiston. Brian can also be found at the MAINEiacs hockey games, where he sells team merchandise in the fan shop. He married his wife Sandy in July, 2004 and they reside in Lewiston. He can be reached at 784-3800 or 212-9820.
The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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To err is human, to blame it on somebody else shows management potential.
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Uncle Andyʼs motto: If you can't convince them, confuse them.
The Miss Universe pageant is fixed. All the winners are from Earth.
Time to relax and enjoy the New Year!
See us every morning for hot Carrabassett coffee & Lattés, breakfast sandwiches, bagels & warm muffins!
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Enjoy a Martini or Bailey’s Irish coffee by the nice warm & cozy fireplace.
Mike Krapovicki Carole Wise Okbari Belly Dancers
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a "truck."
Forecast: Chances of light flurries
We are all time travelers moving at the speed of exactly 60 minutes per hour?
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a. A type of frost formed by flat frozen crystals b. The sound ice makes when it is shifting c. A type of icicle d. An Inuit name for a snowstorm Correct answer: a. A type of frost formed by flat frozen crystals
How many times a year does the sun set and rise in the Arctic? a. Zero b. Once c. Twice d. Twelve times Correct answer: b. Once
What was the world record for the most snowfall in a 24-hour period? a. 30” in Prince George, British Columbia b. 54” in Waterville, ME c. 76” in Silver Lake, CO d. 110” in Rimouski, Quebec Correct answer: c. 76” in Silver Lake, CO
Where do icicles most often form on a building? a. The south side b. The north side c. The west side d. The east side Correct answer: a. The south side
It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and I think, "Well, that's not going to happen."
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Boys Gone Wild - 80’s band
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January Home Games The highest temperature ever recorded in the Continental U.S. was 134 degrees on July 10, 1913 in Death Valley, California. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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The highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls in Venezuela, has a total drop of 3,121 feet.
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Rainbow FCU Hands Over 10,000 to the Maine Credit Union League for Ending Hunger
Laura Zimmerman, Rural Community Action Ministry, Lt. Jason Brake, Salvation Army, John Robbins, Hope Haven Gospel Mission, Phil Moreau, President, Rainbow Federal Credit Union, Kim Wetlaufer, Trinity Jubilee Center, Kristen Walter, St Marys Food Pantry, John Paradise, Government & Public Affairs MGR, Maine Credit Union League, Rick Small, Good Shephard Food Bank. Missing from the photo was representation from Oxford Hills Food Pantry and St. Martin de Porres Residence.
Anna Waldman, Bags the cat & Molly cozy on up to the nice warm fire on a cold winter day!
The tradition and commitment of the Rainbow Federal Credit Union has never waivered; it has only grown stronger as the funds over the years have continued to also grow. “Ending Hunger in Maine means a great deal to us. We see it every day, when families are making choices between which necessities they must give up. It’s one way we can help,” explained Phil Moreau, President and CEO of Rainbow FCU. Credit Unions throughout Maine pursue this goal as a collective group and as individual credit unions within their respective communities. This year alone Maine Credit Unions have raised more than $125,000. towards Ending Hunger and are still actively doing fundraisers which will bring this YTD total much higher. Since 1990, the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has raised more than $3.1 million. 100% of that has gone directly to the cause and stayed in Maine. At a recent gathering of various organizations representing food pantries throughout the Androscoggin and Oxford County area, Phil Moreau presented a check for $10,000 to John Paradise, Government and Public Affairs manager for Maine Credit Union League. Each year the Social Responsibility Committee of Rainbow Federal Credit Union determines what organizations will receive assistance. It’s based upon the communities that Rainbow FCU serves in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties, and the food pantries that service those communities. Among those organizations that we contributed to this year in addition to the Maine Credit Union League are Good Shepherd Food Bank, St. Martin de Porres, Hope Haven Mission, Rural Community Action Ministry, Trinity Jubilee Center, Oxford Hills Food Pantry, Salvation Army and St. Mary’s Food Panty. Rainbow FCU was chartered in 1956 and is a full service credit union providing a complete line of financial products and services. Rainbow has five branch offices located in Lewiston, Auburn, Mechanic Falls and South Paris; over 23,600 members and over 1.37 million in assets and serves all of Androscoggin & Oxford Counties.
I'm a humble person, really. I'm actually much greater than I think I am. – Uncle Andy
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Investments If you had bought $1000 worth of Nortel stock one year ago, it would now be worth $49. If you had bought $1000 worth of Budweiser (the beer, not the stock) one year ago, drank all the beer, and traded in the cans at a redemption center for the nickel deposit, you would have $107. I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot. A little boy asked his father, "Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?" Father replied, "I don't know son, I'm still paying."
The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn.
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Cats! I have never understood why women love cats. Cats are independent, they don't listen, they don't come in when you call, they like to stay out all night, and when they're home they like to be left alone and sleep. In other words, every quality that women hate in a man, they love in a cat.
A Sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure.
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FOR TWO YEARS the nation was run by a President and a Vice President who were not elected by the people. After Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned in 1973, President Nixon appointed Gerald Ford as Vice President. Nixon resigned the following year, which left Ford as President, and Ford's appointed Vice President, Nelson Rockefeller, as second in line. THE TERM "First Lady" was used first in 1849 when President Zachary Taylor called Dolley Madison "First Lady" at her state funeral. It gained popularity in 1877 when used in reference to Lucy Ware Webb Hayes. Most First Ladies, including Jackie Kennedy, are said to have hated the label.
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VICE PRESIDENTS were originally the presidential candidates receiving the secondlargest number of electoral votes. The Twelfth Amendment, passed in 1804, changed the system so that the electoral college voted separately for President and Vice President. The presidential candidate, however, gradually gained power over the nominating convention to choose his own running mate.
I don't have a solution, but I do admire the problem.
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True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable.
It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. EIGHT PRESIDENTS never attended college: Washington, Jackson, Van Buren, Taylor, Fillmore, Lincoln, A. Johnson, and Cleveland. The college that has the most presidents as alumni (seven in total) is Harvard: J. Adams, J. Q. Adams, T. Roosevelt, F. Roosevelt, Rutherford B. Hayes, J. F. Kennedy, and George W. Bush.
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I just let my mind wander, but it didn't come back yet. – Uncle Andy Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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We look forward to creating the perfect new look for you in 2010! Back L to R: Cheryl, Nuria, Tina, Pat, Terry & Kelly. Middle: Amy & Michael. Front: Linda, Cory & Kathy
Unless you're the lead dog, the view never changes.
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Deja Vu: When you think you're doing something you've done before. It's because God thought it was so funny, he had to rewind it for his friends. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia: Fear of long words.
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JAMES BUCHANAN was the only president never to marry. Five presidents remarried after the death of their first wives—two of whom, Tyler and Wilson, remarried while in the White House. Reagan was the only divorced president. Six presidents had no children. Tyler—father of fifteen— had the most. THE OLDEST president inaugurated was Reagan (age 69); the youngest was Kennedy (age 43). Theodore Roosevelt, however, was the youngest man to become president—he was 42 when he succeeded McKinley, who had been assassinated.
Tricky Isn't it odd the way everyone automatically assumes that the goo in soap dispensers is always soap? I like to fill mine with mustard, just to teach people a lesson in trust.
Some of us learn from the mistakes of others; the rest of us have to be the others.
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If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.
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Wise people think all they say, fools say all they think.
A fourth-grader was excited that he had tried out and gotten a role in his school's play. His father was really proud of him and asked, "So, what part did you get?"
A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.
The little boy replies, "I got the part of a man who's been married for 25 years." His father congratulated him said "That's good son. Maybe next time you'll get a speaking part!"
President Grant (1869 - 1877) made a habit of relaxing most evenings at the Willard Hotel near the White House. Grant would sit in the lobby of the hotel and enjoy an after-dinner cigar. Those wanting favors from the president found this to be an ideal opportunity. They waited for him in the lobby, and (not so creatively) earned the name "lobbyists."
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134 Main Street, Auburn • 376-3376 • www.mainstreetmusiclessons.com The knack of flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
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Linda & Leo Beaudin Leo’s Custom Upholstery is proudly celebrating their 24th year in business Leo started his career working for another upholsterer where Leo learned the art. Seven years later, he decided to open his first shop in his garage at home and quickly outgrew the space. His first shop was on Washington St., then to Main St., in Auburn. Then the opportunity arose where he could buy the commercial property at 28 Riverside Drive in Auburn, where he is still located today. Leo became best known for his workmanship on custom interiors for Street Rods, Antique cars, Muscle cars, Boats and Airplanes. His work has become known throughout the country for his craftsmanship and attention to detail on vehicles such as Model A’s, Bentleys, Buicks, Pierce Arrows, Lincoln’s and best of all his handiwork on a ’32 Cadillac which once complete was shipped to the Royal Family in Australia. Much of the custom interiors have won national awards and magazine features. Leo’s work extends to convertible tops, exam tables, waiting room chairs, bike seats and boats seats. Beaudin is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Pro Pad, and a Katzkin dealer. Leo’s wife, Linda joined the business 20 years ago and together they have been married for 35 years. Both Leo and Linda wish to invite anyone with upholstery needs to call or stop by for a free quote and check out the fine work they can offer at Leo’s Custom Upholstery. See their ad on page 17.
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When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog that barks all the time run to the end of his chain and gag himself.
The highest temperature ever recorded in the world was 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit at El Azizia, Lybia, on September 13, 1922.
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GOOGOL is a 1 followed by 100 zeros. Mathematician Edward Kasner supposedly asked his nephew Milton Sirotta to suggest a name for the number, and he came up with this word, which is now found in many dictionaries. The million, billion, trillion, quadrillion system skips over this number. A googolplex is 1 followed by a googol of zeros. Word Fun: The three-syllable word HIDEOUS, with the change of a single consonant, becomes a two-syllable word with no vowel sounds in common: HIDEOUT We all can't be heroes. Somebody has to sit on the sides and clap as they go by.
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I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability. A fetus acquires fingerprints at the age of three months. Thanks for picking us up! We hope you enjoy the new and improved Uncle Andy’s Digest!
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What did one lab rat say to the other? I've got my scientist so well trained that every time I push the buzzer, he brings me a snack. Did you hear about the shoe factory that burnt down? Two hundred soles were lost. Q: How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb? A: None, that's a hardware problem Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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The Investigation Submitted by Jimbo
A workman was killed at a construction site. The police began questioning a number of the other workers. Based on past brushes with the law, many of these workers were considered prime suspects. They were a motley crew: The electrician was suspected of wiretapping once but was never charged. The carpenter thought he was a stud. He tried to frame another man one time. The glazier went to great panes to conceal his past. He still claims that he didn't do anything; that he was framed.
You Know youʼre getting older when... You don't remember being absent minded.
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Presidential Facts: George Washington had no formal education. He was the only president elected unanimously. He received all 69 electoral votes. At his inauguration, Washington had only one tooth. At various times he wore dentures made of human teeth, animal teeth, ivory or even lead. Never wood. In addition to the nation's capital and the state, 31 counties and 17 towns are named in his honor. He stood 6 feet and 2 inches tall, weighed 200 pounds and wore size 13 shoes. He is the only president who didn't live in Washington, D.C. during his presidency. During his presidency the Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal court system, the Bank Act of 1791 established a nation wide banking system, the Bill of Rights became law on December 15, 1791.
The painter had a brush with the law several years ago.
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The heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractor was known to pack heat. He was arrested once but duct the charges. When the mason heard he was a suspect he was mortar-fied. The cabinet maker was an accomplished counter fitter. The autopsy led the (continued on next page)
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Pat Long-Cressey of Gregory’s Hair Salon accepts award from outgoing Mayor John Jenkins You Know youʼre getting older when... You don't remember when your wild oats turned to shredded wheat.
You Know youʼre getting older when... You get into a heated argument about pension plans.
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police to arrest the carpenter, who subsequently confessed. The evidence against him was irrefutable, because it was found that the workman, when he died, was hammered. A traveller came up to a fisherman. "Having any luck?" "Not so bad", the fisherman replied. "I haven't had a bite in three hours."
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Acupuncture was first used as a medical treatment in 2700 BC by Chinese emperor Shen-Nung.
Uncle Andy’s Digest visits Afghanistan On Dec 2nd, Bill Brackett of William J. Rogers Post 153 in Auburn (formerly New Auburn Legion), visited the Uncle Andy’s Digest office with a special request for 50 Digests to send in care packages to the Army National Guard's 619th Transportation Division, stationed in Afghanistan. The Digest will be just one a number of items shipped out in early December to the troops to help remind them of home and help them have some of the necessities. "One of the things a lot of the troops asked for are local papers from home, we thought Uncle Andyʼs Digest was perfect with the one-liners and pictures of local people," Bill Brackett stated. ,
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William J. Rogers Post 153 has been putting together and sending care packages to the troops in Afghanistan since the war began in 2001, and has sent an estimated 2 to 3 tons of supplies and items to date. The next packages will be going out sometime in January or February, and any person or business who would like to help out with this effort is encouraged to contact The Post for more information on how to donate. There is an ever changing list of basic supplies and items that the troops need and also monetary donations are helpful to purchase those items and to also cover the costs ship the packages directly to Afghanistan. For more information on how to help, stop by the William J. Rogers Post 153 in New Auburn at 71 South Main St. or call 782-1118.
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John Adams graduated from Harvard College (1755). Adams was the great-great-grandson of John and Priscilla Alden, pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620. In 1800 the U.S. capital moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Adams and Jefferson were the only presidents to sign the Declaration of Independence, and they both died on its 50th anniversary, July 4, 1826. Vice-President under Washington. Older that any other president at his death, he lived 90 years, 247 days.
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Presidential Facts: Thomas Jefferson graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1762. He was the Secretary of State under Washington, Vice-President under Adams. Jefferson was the first president to shake hands with guests. Previously people bowed to Presidents. Jefferson's library of 6,000 books was purchased for $23,950 and formed the basis of the Library of Congress. Principal author of the Declaration of Independence. First president to take his oath in Washington, D.C. Jefferson and Adams were the only presidents to sign the Declaration of Independence. He designed his own tombstone and wrote his own epitaph, omitting the fact that he was President of the United States.
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The largest iceberg ever recorded worldwide was 207 miles long and 62 miles wide. Where was it found? a. Off the coast of Greenland b. In the Arctic c. In the Antarctica d. Off the coast of Baffin Island Correct answer: b. In the Arctic
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Presidential Facts: James Madison graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University; 1771). He was Secretary of State under Jefferson. Citing continued attacks on its ships, the United States declared war on Britain in June 1812. British troops burned the White House 1814. Madison was the first president who had prior service as a congressman. He was the first president to wear trousers rather than knee breeches. He stood 5 feet 4 inches, the shortest president.
The term, "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye" is from Ancient Rome. The only rule during wrestling matches was, "No eye gouging." Everything else was allowed, but the only way to be disqualified is to poke someone's eye out.
One Fell Swoop means 'all at once.' It has nothing to do with falling. Fell comes from the old English word ʻfelʼ which means cruel, deadly or ruthless...and is also the root of the word felon. The expression “one fell swoop; first appeared in Macbeth, when Shakespeare compares the sudden death of a character to an eagle swooping down on some chickens and carrying them off.
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Presidential Facts: James Monroe graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1776. He was Secretary of State under Madison. And Secretary of Was under Madison. Convention of 1818 fixed the boundary between the U.S. and British North America. In 1819 purchased Florida from Spain for the cancellation of $5 million in debts. On December 2, 1923 proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine, warning European powers not to interfere in U.S. affairs. First president to ride on a steamboat. First U.S. Senator to become president. First inaugural to be held outdoors. His daughter was the first to be married in the White House. The U.S. Marine band played at his second inaugural and every inauguration since.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced in 1978 that it would alternate men's and women's names in the naming of hurricanes. It was seen as an attempt at fair play. Hurricanes had been named for women for years, until NOAA succumbed to pressure from women's groups who were demanding that Atlantic storms be given unisex names. The human brain is a wonderful thing. It starts working the moment you are born, and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.
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Presidential Facts: Andrew Jackson had no formal education. He was first man elected from Tennessee to the House of Representatives, and he served briefly in the Senate. Placed 2,000 of his political supporters in government jobs and established a "kitchen cabinet" of informal advisors. In 1835 he made the final installment of national debt making Jackson the only president of a debt free United States. He was the only president to serve in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. He was the only president to have been a prisoner of war. He was the first president to have been born in a log cabin. First president to ride a railroad train. Wounded in a duel at the age of 39, Jackson carried the bullet, lodged near his heart, to his grave. The term "dog days" has nothing to do with dogs. It dates back to Roman times, when it was believed that Sirius, the Dog Star, added its heat to that of the sun from July 3 to August 11, creating exceptionally high temperatures. The Romans called the period dies canicular, or "days of the dog." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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When I was a baby, I kept a diary. I was reading it and it said: day one, still tired from the move. Day two, everybody talks to me like I'm an idiot.
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Word Fun ADCOMSUBORDCOMPHIBSPAC is the longest acronym in the 1965 edition of the Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviations Dictionary. It is a Navy term standing for Administrative Command, Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet Subordinate Command. Another acronym, PUMCODOXPURSACOMLOPAR, stands for "pulse-modulated coherent Doppler-effect X-band pulse-repetition synthetic-array pulse compression lobe planar array".
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The longest muscle in the human body is the sartorius. This narrow muscle of the thigh passes obliquely across the front of the thigh and helps rotate the leg to the position assumed in sitting cross-legged. Its name is a derivation of the adjective "sartorial," a reference to what was the traditional crosslegged position of tailors (or "sartors") at work.
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The lapsed time in seconds between seeing a flash of lightning and hearing a thunderbolt is a measure of the distance between the observer and the storm at the rate of 5 seconds per mile. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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The rural community named Ding Dong, Texas began when two cousins named Bell opened a store there. A local who was hired to paint the storeʼs sign designed a pictorial pun with a bell on each end of the sing with the words “Ding Dong” in between. By the way, Ding Dong is located in Bell County. Because of a tidal interaction causing the moon to recede from the earth, the earthʼs rotation is slowing 23.2 microseconds per year. This means that in 155 million years, there will be twenty-five hours in a day instead of twenty-four, and the year will have only 350.5 days. Frostproof, Florida began with the name Keystone City. The Post Office Department asked the residents to find a new name to avoid confusion with a town in the northern part of the state named Keystone Heights. Although a few freezes have hit the area throughout the years, generally itʼs not hard enough to damage the precious fruit trees and citizens are quick to remind a smart aleck that the town was not named ʻFrostfree!”
Monday is the only day of the week that has an anagram: Dynamo Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Cleveland: The largest city in Ohio, one of the leading industrial centers of the United States, was founded in 1796 by a surveyor for the Connecticut Land Company. His name was Moses Cleaveland, and a village formed on the site he had surveyed along the southern shore of Lake Erie was named after him. But in 1831 a newspaper printer misspelled the name, dropping the “a” from Cleaveland. The village now grown into a city has been known as Cleveland -without the a- ever since. Interestingly, residents of Cleveland lovingly refer to their city as the mistake by the lake, but not necessarily because of the typographical error.
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Abraham Lincoln had no formal education. On April 12, 1861 Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina setting off the Civil War. Lincoln quickly mobilized the Union by executive order. January 1, 1863 he formally issued the Emancipation Proclamation. On November 19, of that same year he delivered the Gettysburg Address. On April 9, 1865 Generals Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant signed term of Confederate surrender at Appomattox, Virginia. Five days later, on April 14, 1865 Lincoln went to Ford's Theater to watch "Our American Cousin" and was shot by actor John Wilkes Booth. He died the next morning at Petersen's Boarding House. Lincoln was the first president to die by assassination. At 6 feet 4 inches he was the tallest president. Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd, had a brother, half-brothers and brothers-in-law who fought in the Confederate Army. Lincoln was the only president to receive a patent, for a device for lifting boats over shoals. He was the first president to wear a beard. His son Robert Todd Lincoln, was in Washington,
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D.C. when Lincoln was killed, was also on the scene when President Garfield was shot in 1881, and President McKinley was assassinated in 1901. A poll of historians named Lincoln the nation's greatest president. Washington was second.
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You Know youʼre getting older when... The highway patrol sigh or shake their heads but don't give you a ticket. You Know youʼre getting older when... The clothes you've put away until they come back in style... have come back in style. You Know youʼre getting older when... The car that you bought brand new becomes an antique.
In olden days, a man "plighting his troth" meant entering a legal agreement, which is where we get the term "betrothal." In many African tribes, a man cannot marry until he, his father, or uncles have paid a brideswealth in money, livestock or other valuables to the girlʼs family. The dowry system, in which a bride was expected to bring valuables to the marriage, was observed in many cultures. It was originally intended as compensation for the burden undertaken by the new groom of supporting a wife. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Paul Gagnon, Nel Carrier, Norm McKeone & Doug Haines If the sun stopped shining suddenly, it would take eight minutes for people on earth to be aware of the fact.
I bought my brother some gift-wrap for Christmas. I took it to the Gift Wrap department and told them to wrap it, but in a different print so he would know when to stop unwrapping.
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Asked about his views on euthanasia, Clinton replied, "Youth in Asia are just like kids everywhere else."
The tradition of wearing wedding rings on the third finger has two sources: one started back in ancient times when it was believed that the third finger had a nerve that ran straight to the heart; the second is metaphorical, while every other finger can be extended to its full length and straightness alone, the ring finger can only be fully extended in the company of an adjacent finger. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Andrew Johnson: No formal education. Vice President under Lincoln. On May 29, 1865 issued Amnesty Proclamation, pardoning all Confederates except those with property in excess of $ 20,000 and certain Confederate leaders. On December 6, 1865 the 13th amendment, officially abolishing slavery, was ratified. On march 30, 1867 the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia for $ 7.2 million. Johnson was married at a younger age than any other president. He was 18 on May 5, 1827 and Eliza McCardle was 16. He is the only president to serve in the Senate after his presidency. He was host to the first Queen to first the White house. Queen Emma of Hawaii. Johnson was the only president to be impeached by the House, but on March 26, 1868 was acquitted by the Senate by a one-vote margin. Has was buried beneath a willow tree he planted himself with a shoot taken from a tree at Napoleon's tomb. Most marriages still occur in the month of June. The tradition started with Roman brides because June is named after the Roman god Juno, the Goddess of Love and Marriage. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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You know, theyʼve got a luggage store in the airport? How late do you have to be for a flight where you're like, 'Screw it - just grab a pile of clothes. We'll get a bag at the airport'. The patient was lying in bed, still groggy from the effects of the recent operation. His doctor came in, looking very glum. "I can't be sure what's wrong with you," the doctor said. "I think it's the drinking." "Okay," the patient said. "Can we get an opinion from a doctor who's sober?"
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"Is there anything breakable in here?" asked the postal clerk. "Only the Ten Commandments," answered the lady.
The largest bank note was the Chinese 1 Kwan, printed in the 14th century, measuring 9 x 13 inches. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Presidential Facts James Buchanan: Graduated Dickinson College (1809). Secretary of State under Polk. In 1857 Buchanan recommended a pro-slavery Kansas constitution. The constitution was rejected and Buchanan lost northern support. 1858 northern candidates opposing Buchanan won a majority in both houses of Congress. 1859 John Brown was seized at Harpers Ferry and hanged for his attempt to start a slave revolt. February 4, 1861 seven southern states formed the Confederacy. By the time Buchanan was 30 years old, he had amassed a fortune of $ 300,000. He was never married, so the duties of White House hostess were performed by his niece, Harriet Lane. One of his eyes was nearsighted and the other farsighted. As a result he always cocked his head to the left. Buchanan tired of being president and refused to run for reelection.
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Every year that is divisible by 4 is a leap year, except for centennial years that are not divisible by 400. For example the years 200, 2400 will be leap years but 2100 and 2200 will not. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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According to a new survey, women say they feel more comfortable undressing in front of men than they do undressing in front of other women. They say that women are too judgmental, where, of course, men are just grateful.
The phrase "raining cats and dogs" originated in 17th Century England. During heavy downpours of rain, many of these poor animals unfortunately drowned and their bodies would be seen floating in the rain torrents that raced through the streets. The situation gave the appearance that it had literally rained "cats and dogs" and led to the current expression. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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You Know youʼre getting older when... The little gray-haired lady you help across the street is your wife.
Ike It was a big upset when Dwight Eisenhower was picked ahead of many more senior officers to lead Allied armies to victory in Europe in World War II. He wasnʼt made a full colonel until 1941, and wasnʼt even a general until right before the war. But he led war games in Louisiana and his maneuvers in the exercises caught the eye of the Army Chief of Staff General George Marshall. That catapulted him forward on a meteoric rise from obscurity to superstardom. Just six months after being made a colonel, Ike was promoted to brigadier general and given the assignment of charting an Allied invasion of Europe. Three days after submitting his plan he was named commander of American Forces in Europe. He had been advanced above 366 senior officers for the job.
Did You Know? Your thumbnail grows more slowly than any of your fingernails. ––––––––––– Each employee at Ben & Jerry's headquarters gets three pints of free ice cream a day. ––––––––––– The smallest, shallowest ocean on Earth: The Arctic Ocean. ––––––––––– Baby seahorses are called 'colts.' Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Super Tuesday: Why is the presidential election held in November? Congress decided that it was practical because the young nation was largely a rural farming country. Early November seemed the best time because harvesting would be over and Winter would not yet have made Northern roads impassable. At any other time, farmers were either too busy, or it was too hard for them to reach the polls.
Wedding traditions and how they started The tradition of the best man started to keep the groom from going back for anything once he started for the church or wedding ceremony. Turning around and going back for any reason was considered a very bad omen for the wedding. The best man was to prevent that from happening. In several ancient societies where men would often gain a bride through kidnapping, the best manʼs job was to assist the groom in grabbing the girl, then guarding the place of their first union so as not to be disturbed by the girlʼs family coming to retrieve her. It takes 4,000 grains of sugar to fill a teaspoon. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Atlas Fun Facts
You Know youʼre getting older when... It takes twice as long to look half as good.
Greenland: The largest island in the world, got its name not because it has lush green fields which the name implies, but rather because people were purposely misled to believe that it had greenery, or good place to grow crop to make a good living. Viking explorers called the frozen island in the Arctic Circle Greenland to attract settlers, who otherwise might have been scared off. However, only the coastal area turns green and even this greening occurs solely during Greenland's brief summer. But long after the Vikings had passed and their subterfuge had been discovered, the erroneous label remained as the island's official name. This one is about Uncle Andy, Jimbo and Travis. They were sent to the desert, and they could each bring one thing with them. Jimbo brought food so he wouldn't starve. Travis brought water so he wouldn't get dehydrated. Uncle Andy brought their car door so if he got hot he could roll down the window. Submitted by Jimbo Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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You Know youʼre getting older when... It takes two tries to get up from the couch.
You Know youʼre getting older when... Jeans and a sweater no longer qualify as "dressed up."
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A boy is about to go on his first date, and is nervous about what to talk about. He asks his father for advice. The father replies: "My son, there are three subjects that always work. These are food, family, and philosophy." The boy picks up his date and they go to a soda fountain. Ice cream sodas in front of them, they stare at each other for a long time, as the boy's nervousness builds. He remembers his father's advice, and chooses the first topic.
Fun Facts About Money A banknote is made on special paper; when held up to the light, it reveals a watermark that looks like a picture. A security thread is enclosed in the paper used for currency; this makes copying more difficult for counterfeiters. The worldʼs smallest banknote, issued in Morocco, was the size of a postage stamp.
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You Know youʼre getting older when... Many of your co-workers were born the same year that you got your last promotion.
He asks the girl: "Do you like spinach?" She says "No," and the silence returns. After a few more uncomfortable minutes, the boy thinks of his father's suggestion and turns to the second item on the list. He asks, "Do you have a brother?" Again, the girl says "No" and there is silence once again. The boy then plays his last card. He thinks of his father's advice and asks the girl the following question: "If you had a brother, do you think he would like spinach?" Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Nature Calls
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Due to the rising frequency of humanbear encounters, the Maine Fish and Wildlife Branch is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen and any persons that use the out-ofdoors in a recreational or work related function to take extra precautions while in the field. They advise the outdoorsman to wear little noisy bells on clothing so as to give advanced warning to any bears that might be close by so you don't take them by surprise. They also advise anyone using the outof-doors to carry "Pepper Spray" with him or her in case of an encounter with a bear.
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A boy becomes a man when the marks he wants to leave on the world have nothing to do with tires.
Outdoorsmen should also be on the watch for fresh bear activity, and be able to tell the difference between black bear droppings and grizzly bear droppings. Black bear droppings are smaller and contain lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear droppings have bells in it and smells like pepper. Did You Know? There is 10,800 feet of film in a two-hour movie. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Monkeys given paint and paper on which to draw will scream in anger when an unfinished work is taken from them. But they don't object to having a finished painting taken.
Jimboʼs recent comments about Uncle Andy… “His belt doesn't go through all the loops.” “No grain in the silo.” “A few peas short of a casserole.” “The wheel's spinning, but the hamster's dead.” “A few feathers short of a whole duck.” Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Top Ten Things You'll Never Hear a Dad Say
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Submitted by Jimbo 10. Well, how 'bout that?... I'm lost! Looks like we'll have to stop and ask for directions. 9. You know Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll be ready for unchaperoned car dates. Won't that be fun? 8. I noticed that all your friends have a certain "up yours" attitude... I like that. 7. Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car - GO NUTS. 6. What do you mean you wanna play football? Figure skating not good enough for you, son? 5. Your mother and I are going away for the weekend, you might want to consider throwing a party. 4. Well, I don't know what's wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey thingies - you know - that makes it run or something. Just have it towed to a mechanic and pay whatever he asks. 3. No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring now quit your bellyaching, and let's go to the mall. 2. Whaddya wanna go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend. 1. Father's Day? aahh don't worry about that -it's no big deal. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Snow Problem: 10 Reasons Why Itʼs A Good Thing Submitted by Jimbo
ALL THE SNOW hides junk cars, couches, and other rustic landscaping touches. THE CHANCES of a drought this summer are virtually nil. GLOBAL WARMING might be further away than we thought. THERE’S FINALLY TIME to stay inside and read “War and Peace.”
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WHEN YOUR COWORKERS gloat about flying to Florida on vacation, you can gloat right back when their flight’s cancelled and they’re stranded at the airport. IT’S A GOOD TIME to practice the power of positive thinking, especially when the city plow dumps huge chunks of ice back into your just-shoveled driveway. NO TOURISTS PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY to hone your winter driving technique. YOU CAN MAKE small talk about the weather with anyone.
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PLENTY OF SNOW for Bethel to make the world’s largest snowwoman. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Think About It
A chill in the air, a cat on the lap, a mug of chocolate, and a good book. Ah, Paradise!
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It started out innocently enough. I began to think at parties now and then to loosen up. Inevitably though, one thought led to another, and soon I was more than just a social thinker. I began to think alone - "to relax," I told myself - but I knew it wasn't true. Thinking became more and more important to me, and finally I was thinking all the time. I began to think on the job. I knew that thinking and employment don't mix, but I couldn't stop myself. I began to avoid friends at lunchtime so I could read writings of Plato, Saint Augustine of Hippo, Jesus Christ, and Aristotle. I would return to the office dizzied and confused, asking, "What is it exactly we are doing here?"
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I soon had a reputation as a heavy thinker. One day the boss called me in. He said, "Skippy, I like you, and it hurts me to say this, but your thinking has become a real problem. If you don't stop thinking on the job, you'll have to find another job." This gave me even more to think about.
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Rolly’s Diner 87 Mill St. New Auburn, ME (207) 753-0171 There are 2 cowboys in the kitchen. Which one is the real cowboy? The one on the range.
A horse goes into a bar and the bartender says, "Hey buddy, why the long face?"
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Presidential Facts John Quincy Adams: Graduated Harvard College (1787) Secretary of State under Monroe. Adams swam nude (weather permitting) in the Potomac River every day. First elected president not to receive either the most electoral college votes or popular votes. Only son of a president to become a president. Only president elected to the House after his presidency. He named one of his sons George Washington.
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The Canary Islands are misnamed: The Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa are misnamed. The Romans called them Canariae Insulai, which means dog islands. They used this name because of the many canines they found there. But for centuries people have mistakenly believed the islands were named for the canary bird. In fact, the canary bird, also found on these islands, gets its name from the Latin Canaria, pertaining to the dog.
Price of admission: Donation at the door Proceeds to benefit state of Maine veterans traveling to Washington, D.C. Their Mission: Honor fallen heroes & honor those servicing our great nation! A magician was driving down the road, then he turned into a drive way.
Medical Term Definitions by Uncle Andy: Hangnail... What you hang your coat on. Impotent... Distinguished, well known. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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The Real Mother Goose? Submitted by Travis Dow
Elizabeth Goose, who lived in Massachusetts in the late 1600's, is credited by some with the nursery rhymes read to us as children.
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However, most of those rhymes existed before her time in the form of satirical poems and drinking songs. Some were based on actual events or characters. Charles Perrault, a Frenchman, published a collection of these rhymes in 1697 and an illustration accompanying the text showed an old woman telling stories, with the words "Mother Goose" appearing behind her. The book was eventually published in England and the United States and more rhymes were added with each new publication. It wasn't until the 1800's that a relative of Mrs. Goose claimed the stories originated with Elizabeth.
Greg Provost, Owner Medical Term Definitions by Uncle Andy: Artery.........................The study of paintings.
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Medical Term Definitions by Uncle Andy: Cesarean Section......A neighborhood in Rome.
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Tablet... A small table. Terminal Illness... Getting sick at the airport.
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Medical Term Definitions by Uncle Andy: Cauterize....................Made eye contact with her.
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UNCLE ANDY SIGHTING: Submitted by K. Harvey Dolan
Weʼd heard that Uncle Andy retired from publishing. When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and we were surprised to see Uncle Andy working as a mechanic. He was working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. "Hey," I announced to the technician, "its open!" Uncle Andy replied, "I know. I already got that side."
Turkey Mishap Benjamin Franklin was also the first person to try to electrocute a turkey. This experiment didn't work. The bird lived and it was America's Renaissance man who ended up absorbing the jolt. "I meant to kill a turkey," said the shocked inventor, "and instead, I nearly killed a goose." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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Gossip "Hey Mom," asked Little Johnny, "Can you give me $20?"
Dad said to the maid when you were at the beauty shop." His mother's ears perked up and, grabbing her purse, she handed over the money. "Well? What did he say?"
"Certainly not." "If you do," he went on, "I'll tell you what
"He said, 'Hey Maria, could you make sure I've got clean socks tomorrow?'"
You Know youʼre getting older when... Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.
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REAL ESTATE • HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE How Dixie Cups Got Their Name Inventor Hugh Moore's paper cup factory was located next door to the Dixie Doll Company in the same downtown loft building. The word Dixie printed on the company's door reminded Moore of the story he had heard as a boy about "dixies," the ten dollar bank notes printed with the French word dix in big letters across the face of the bill by a New Orleans bank renowned for its strong currency in the early 1800s. The "dixies," Moore decided, had the qualities he wanted people to associate with his paper cups, and with permission from his neighbor, he used the name for his cups "Dixie Cups.”
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Medical Term Definitions by Uncle Andy: Coma...........................A punctuation mark.
Take baby powder to the beach Keep a small bottle of baby powder in your beach bag. When youʼre ready to leave the beach sprinkle yourself and kids with the powder and the sand will slide right off your skin. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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FIRESIDE BUYING A FORECLOSED OR DISTRESSED PROPERTY So, there is a house you drive by all the time: the grass has become a hayfield, the siding is falling off, roof shingles are curled, and, if maybe you made it inside, you would find busted pipes and a cracked boiler because it sat all winter. Looks like it is abandoned and all of a sudden a “for sale” sign goes up. Possibly you’re looking for a home with your real estate agent and happen onto a property like this. How, unless you have cash, do you purchase a home like this with the needed improvements and still conform to appraisal and loan requirements? There are two ways you can do this: a purchase plus improvement loan or a 203k streamline loan. The two programs share the same goal. Take property “A” and create an estimate to renovate the property. The appraiser now has to judge the properties renovated value versus its current condition. Think: Purchase Price + Estimate = Renovated Appraised Value. In the case of the 203k streamline the only limitation is the estimate cannot be more than $35k. The purchase plus improvement loan works the same except the renovation allowance could be higher than $35K as long as the appraisal is in line. In short, you can get a construction loan within your fixed rate mortgage to renovate. Money down varies and in some cases…you may only need to pay closing costs?! Yes, no money down can still happen. For more info call or email with questions. 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. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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IBMʼs Early Start In the year 1886, Herman Hollerith had the idea of using punched cards to keep and transport information, a technology used up to the late 1970's. Medical Term Definitions by Uncle Andy: Catscan......................Searching for Kitty. Liquid Waste Pumping • Portable sanitation facilities
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This device was constructed to allow the 1890 census to be tabulated. In 1896 the Tabulating Machine Company was founded by Hollerith. 28 years later, in 1924, after several take-overs the company became known as International Business Machines (IBM).
Medical Term Definitions by Uncle Andy: Enema.........................Not a friend.
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My daughter and I went through the McDonald's take-out window and saw that Uncle Andy now worked there. I gave him a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed him a quarter. Uncle Andy said, "you gave me too much money." I said, "Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar bill back."
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Uncle Andy sighed and went to get the manager who happened to be Big Gare, he asked me to repeat my request. I did so, and he handed me back the quarter, and said, "We're sorry but they could not do that kind of thing."
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Medical Term Definitions by Uncle Andy: Urine.............................Opposite of you're out
BARACK OBAMA is our 44th president, but there actually have only been 43 presidents: Cleveland was elected for two nonconsecutive terms and is counted twice, as our 22nd and 24th president. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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In Redondo Beach, California, a police officer arrested a driver after a short chase and charged him with drunk driving. Officer Joseph Fonteno's suspicions were aroused when he saw the white Mazda MX-7 rolling down Pacific Coast Highway with half of a trafficlight pole, including the lights, lying across its hood. The driver had hit the pole on a median strip and simply kept driving. According to Fonteno, when the driver was asked about the pole, he said, "It came with the car when I bought it."
Sitting Situation A man went in to rob a bank. He demanded the clerk to give him all the money. They told him to go sit out in his car and they would bring him the bags of money. He agreed and went out to his car.
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In the meantime, the people in the bank called the police. When they got there the man was still sitting in his car waiting for the money and they arrested him. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Tell ‘em you saw it in Uncle Andy’s Digest People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in the world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them. George Bernard Shaw Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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When not traveling the world, you can find Barb at Holly’s Own Deli & Restaurant. You can find Jason doing your tax return at Accurate Accounting.
Each unit on the Richter Scale is equivalent to a power factor of about 32. So a 6 is 32 times more powerful than a 5!
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Monkey Business Actual News Story Submitted by Jimbo Three monkeys hurled bananas and crab apples at cars on Interstate 95, then fled into the woods, police said.
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Police believe the monkeys escaped while being taken to the state fair in Richmond or a circus in North Carolina. State Trooper Mike Scott was flagged down Sunday by a driver who had pulled over near Jarratt. "When I walked up to the car, it looked like a banana had been smeared on the side," Scott said. The woman told him a monkey had thrown the fruit about a mile back. "I started laughing," Scott said. But he drove to the scene of the attack and found a van and a station wagon on the side of the highway. “A man said, ʻI know this sounds crazy, but a monkey threw an apple at our car,ʼ” Scott said. Just then, something hit the van. "Lo and behold there were three brown monkeys in an oak tree throwing crab apples," Scott said. The primates jumped down, ran across the highway and escaped into more trees. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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England and the American colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar on September 14th, 1752. 11 days disappeared.
UNCLE ANDY SIGHTING: Submitted by K. Harvey Dolan
We had to have the garage door repaired. We found out that Uncle Andy was the new Sears repairman. He told us that one of our problems was that we did not have a "large" enough motor on the opener. I thought for a minute, and said that we had the largest one Sears made at that time, a 1/2 horsepower. Uncle Andy shook his head and said, "Lady, you need a 1/4 horsepower." The base of the Great Pyramid of Egypt is large enough to cover 10 football fields. I responded that 1/2 was larger than 1/4. Uncle Andy said, "NO, it's not." Four is larger than two." Martin Van Buren: Graduated Kinderhook Academy (1796) Secretary of State under Jackson. Vice President under Jackson. First president born in the United States of America. He and his wife spoke Dutch at home. He took his four years salary, $100,000, in a lump sum at the end of his term. After serving one term as president, he made three unsuccessful bids for reelection. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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The most snow accumulation in a one-day period was 75.8 inches at Silver Lake, Colorado, in April 1921.
The Original Catch 22 Submitted by Jimbo
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The original "Catch22," in Joseph Heller's 1961 novel of the same name, is the catch that prevents a US Air Force pilot in World War II from asking to be grounded on the basis of insanity. The pilot knows that military regulations permit insane pilots to be grounded and not forced to fly further dangerous bombing missions. However, the regulation prevents airmen from escaping bombing missions by pleading insanity by stating that any airman rational enough to WANT to be grounded cannot possibly be insane and therefore is fit to fly. From the novel: a man "would be crazy to fly more missions and sane if he didn't, but if he was sane, he had to fly them. If he flew them he was crazy and didn't have to: but if he didn't he was sane and had to." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Uncle Andy in Training
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Uncle Andy once joined a big Multi National Company as a trainee. On his first day, he dialed the kitchen and shouted into the phone: "Bring to me a cup of coffee, and make it snappy!" The voice from the other side responded: "You fool, you've dialed the wrong extension! Do you know who you're talking to?" "No" replied the Uncle Andy. "I'm the Managing Director of this company, you idiot!" Uncle Andy shouted back: "And do you know who YOU are talking to, you IDIOT?" "No!" replied the Managing Director angrily. "Thank God!" replied Uncle Andy, and put down the phone. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Jackson, Grant, McKinley, Cleveland, Madison, and Wilson are the presidents that are portrayed on U.S. paper currency. There are enough calories in a Big Mac to run a vacuum cleaner for 98 minutes. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis
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In 1947, heavy snow blanketed the Northeast, burying New York City under 25.8” of snow in 16 hours; the severe weather was blamed for some 80 deaths.
Ten inches of snow equals one inch of rain in water content.
UNCLE ANDY SIGHTING: Submitted by K. Harvey Dolan
Uncle Andy lives in a semi rural area. He called the local township administrative office to request the removal of the DEER CROSSING sign on our road. The reason: "Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore." One cord of wood (4 ft x 4 ft x 8 ft) will make 75 million toothpicks.
Worldʼs Worst Drivers The record for the worldʼs worst drivers is a toss-up between two candidates: First, a 75year-old man who received 10 traffic tickets, drove on the wrong side of the road four times, committed four hit-and-run offenses, and caused six accidents, all within 20 minutes on October 15, 1966. Second, a 62-year-old woman who failed her driving test 40 times before passing it in August, 1970 (by that time, she had spent over $700 in lessons, and could no longer afford to buy a car). The anemometer is an instrument which measures the force, velocity, or pressure of the wind.
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