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He was a good man but a bit stingy. He would bargain and haggle on a price, never paying the price asked. He especially hated paying his medical fees. One day, while eating fish, a bone became lodged in his throat and within minutes he could scarcely breathe. His wife frantically rushed him to the family doctor's office which was just around the corner. Just as the patient's face was turning blue, the physician quickly removed the bone with a pair of forceps. After he was breathing normally again, although overwhelmed with gratitude to the doctor for saving his life, he began to worry about the medical fees. Trying his best to keep his costs down, he turned to the good doctor and asked, "How much do I owe you for this small two-minute job?" The doctor, who knew his patient's miserly habit all too well, replied, "Just pay me half of what you would have when the bone was still stuck in your throat!" Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle’s Law (gas cools when it expands and heats when it is compressed). One student, however, wrote the following: First, we have to know how the mass of hell is changing in time. So we need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and the rate at which they are leaving. I think we can safely assume that once a soul gets to Hell, it will not leave. Therefore no souls are leaving. As for how many souls are entering Hell let’s look at the different religions that exist in the world today. Most of these religions state that if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to Hell. Since there is more than one of these religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all souls go to Hell. With birth and death rates as they are, we can expect the number of souls in Hell to increase exponentially. Now we look at the rate (continued on next page)
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of change of the volume in Hell, because Boyle’s Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in Hell to stay the same, the volume of Hell has to expand proportionately as souls are added. This gives two possibilities. If Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls are added, the temperature and pressure in Hell will increase until all Hell breaks loose. Or if Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in Hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until Hell freezes over. So, which is it? If we accept the postulate given to me by Teresa during my Freshman year that. "It will be a cold day in Hell before I go out with you." and take into account that I went out with her last night, then the second choice must be true and thus I am sure that Hell is exothermic and has already frozen over. Since Hell has frozen over, it follows that it is not accepting any more souls and is therefore extinct... leaving only Heaven, thereby proving the existence of a divine being. This student received the only “A” in the class. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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"OK, follow me" he said and flew out of the cave with hundreds of bats behind him. Down through the valley they went, across a river and into a forest full of trees. Finally he slowed down and all the other bats excitedly milled around him. "Now, do you see that tree over there?" he asked. "Yes, Yes, Yes!" the bats all screamed in a frenzy. "Good" said the bat, "Because I sure as heck didn't!"
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A FEW VERSES BY O. MOULTON With a rough day ahead Be bold and courageous, Buy yourself something Completely outrageous. Give it a whirl A toss or a try, Luck in some form Is always nearby. Many a day Begins with a frown, When something we own Wears out or breaks down. Home is the place Where we coddle the cat, Take out a mortgage, Make love and grow fat. How jolly it be To wake and note That yesterday’s cares Are now remote. 3 words can raise A righteous roar: "Out of order" On a restroom door. Who was O. Moulton? Orman W. Moulton was born and raised in South Portland and went to South Portland High School. He graduated from Bates College with a degree in Greek and Latin. He married a girl from Auburn and accepted a position as boys activities director at the Auburn Y.M.C.A. During World War II, he was recruited by the O.S.S. and sent to Nazi occupied Greece where he was the American liaison to the Greek underground. The mar-
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riage did not survive the long absence. He moved to Bloomington, Indiana where he earned Masters and Ph.D degrees in classical languages. He joined the faculty at I.U. where he stayed until he retired as a full professor of classical language. After retirement he liked to write short verses which were published in the local newspaper. He died at the age of 83. He was a highly intelligent, clever, remarkable man. By the way, he was my father. Submitted by Richard Collins (who is a regular contributor to UAD)
One evening while I was preparing dinner, my daughter came into the kitchen asking for homework help on her vocabulary words. "Mom," she asked, "what's a quarter horse?" As I thought of a simple explanation, my five-year-old son piped up, "It's the one they have in front of the grocery store." Two little boys were sitting on the dock talking. One little boy turned to the other little boy and said, "My grandfather has a wooden leg." The other little boy replied, "So what? My grandma has a cedar chest." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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A Few by the Late Great Rodney Dangerfield “I was such an ugly kid. When I played in the sandbox, the cat kept covering me up.” “I could tell my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio.”
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Condense soup, not books.
76 different breeds of dogs were given a series of tasks and problems (example: ability to learn) to measure their intelligence. The dogs had to be given at least 5 different tests to make the process fair. After the results were tabulated, these are the top ten smartest dogs from 1 to 10. 1 Border Collie 2 Poodle 3 German Shepherd 4 Golden Retriever 5 Doberman Pinscher 6 Shetland Sheepdog 7 Labrador Retriever 8 Papillon 9 Rottweiler 10 Australian Cattle Dog Submitted by Richard Collins Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Out ’n About in the Caribbean
A pessimist counting his blessings: 10 ... 9 ... 8 ... 7 ...
aboard the Allure of the Seas
Your lucky I like tourists.
Silver medalists in the Pool Olympics:
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Broken promises don't bother me at all. I just wonder why they keep believing me.
Crime doesn't pay, but the hours are good.
Out ’n About in the Caribbean aboard the Allure of the Seas This ship is 4 football fields long. It’s pretty easy to get lost.
Tracee Pushard, Sue Marston & Diana Roy No one will recognize me behind this costume...
Football Trivia In 1997, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders set the alltime record for 100yard rushing games in a season with how many? A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14 Answer: D. 14 Games Carpenter's rule: cut to fit. Beat into place.
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4th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Jimbo on Uncle Andy: He’s got a dozen eggs but some are cracked.
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Where: Oak Hill Middle School, 40 Ballpark Rd, Sabattus
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Admission is free!
Join Us!! Plenty of Holiday gifts, baked goods, door prizes, 50/50, and our famous "Pick Your Raffle". Lunch counter serving homemade soups, chowders, chili, and hotdogs. All proceeds support the students grades K-8 from Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales.
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Uncle Andy on Jimbo: No hay in the loft.
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Upcoming Meeting New Volunteers Welcome! Relay For Life Meeting Wednesday, November 7th, 6:00pm at Kaplan University, Room 5. Please join us for more information
Newspaper Typo A preacher phoned the city's newspaper. "Thank you very much," said he, "for the error you made when you announced my sermon topic for last Sunday. The topic I sent you was 'What Jesus Saw in A Publican.' You printed it as 'What Jesus Saw in a Republican' - I had the biggest crowd of the year." Catching her in the act, I confronted our 3year-old granddaughter, "Are you eating your little sister's grapes?" I demanded. "No," she innocently replied, "I'm helping her share." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Jimbo on Uncle Andy: Couldn’t hit water if he fell out of a boat.
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(off Hotel Road & across from Merrow Road) I'm excited about the insomnia convention in 2 weeks time: Only 0 sleeps to go!
What ever happened to Preparations A through G?
Out ’n About at Kids Day America Hosted by Sasseville Chiropractic
L to R: Dr. Ted Stratman, Dr. Chandra Sasseville and Lewiston Mayor; presenting the Kids Day Proclamation
L to R: Dr. Ted Stratman, Dr. Chandra Sasseville, Robyn Coleman, Ivy Gaudette & Crystal Cyr Staff of Sasseville Chiropractic
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A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, “I’ll serve you but don’t start anything.”
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A Long Walk On June 10, 1970, American David Kunst began to walk around the world. Dave started his journey in Waseca, Minnesota, with his brother John, a letter of recommendation from Sen. Hubert Humphrey, a scroll to be signed by officials along the way, $1,000 and a mule named Willie Makeit carrying camping supplies. 1,576 days later, on October 5, 1974, he completed his walk. When traveling by ship between landmasses, he walked the decks of the ship!
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On October 14, 1960, at 2 a.m., Senator John F. Kennedy spoke to a crowd of 10,000 cheering students at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor during a presidential campaign speech, speaking for the first time about his idea of a Peace Corps. His young audience responded to this speech with a petition signed by 1,000 students willing to serve abroad. He established the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, by executive order. What could be worse than having climbed the ladder of success, only to find it is against the wrong wall. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Get your mind out of the gutter! Grab mine while you're there, please. – Uncle Andy
What’s Going On In November at the Chick? Super $5.95 Lunch Specials served 10:30-4 (except Sun. & Mon.) Awesome $7.95 & $8.95 After Church Specials (every Sunday) Every Tues. & Wed. is SUB DAY at the Chick - Best Subs Around
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There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. – Ben Williams
Coffee in Bed Submitted by Jimbo
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As Barb was getting to know David and his family, she was very impressed by how much his parents loved each other. "They're so thoughtful," Barb said. "Why, your dad even brings your mom a cup of hot coffee in bed every morning." After a time, Barb and David were engaged, and then married. On the way from the wedding to the reception, Barb again remarked on David's loving parents, and even the coffee in bed. "Tell me," she said, "does it run in the family?" "It sure does," replied David. "And I take after my mom."
High School Math Submitted by Jimbo
The Patriots rock!
The Patriots are okay. The Digest rocks the house every month!!
Aaron, Mike, Josh, Kevin & Isaac These John F. Murphy Homes heavy hitters deliver Uncle Andy’s Digest each and every month! They do a great job and love what they do, so we decided to make them semi-famous for a month. Be sure to say hello if you see them Out ’n About. (Chris was missing at time of photo).
Help, I've fallen and I can't... Hey, nice carpet!
A student at our high school a few years back, having had his fill with drawing graph after graph in senior high math class, told his teacher... "I'll do algebra, I'll do trig, and I'll even do statistics, but graphing is where I draw the line." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Now that we offer UPS Shipping, I’m going to ship myself overnight to the tropics for the weekend!
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Mumma Kitty (aka The Boss) at Deep Sea Creations in New Auburn shows off her new Halloween costume. See their ad on page 10.
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Football Trivia How many seasons did the Raiders play in Los Angeles? A. 10 B. 11 C. 12 D. 13 Answer: D. 13 Seasons The future has many names: for the fearful it's the unknown, for the reckless it's the adventure, for the pessimists it's the unattainable. For the brave, it is opportunity. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Out ’n About at Rhymes & Reasons Early Learning Center For their Open House Flippin’ burgers & takin’ names! And not necessarily in that order.
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743 Main St., Lewiston • 376-3088 (across from Marden’s) Dear Journal: I've figured out what's been causing my writer's cramp, that's why this is my last entry.
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Bagel Storm Submitted by Jimbo
It was a terrible night, blowing cold and rain in a most frightful manner. The streets were deserted and the local baker was just about to close up shop when a little man slipped through the door. He carried an umbrella, blown inside out, and was bundled in two sweaters and a thick coat. But even so he still looked wet and bedraggled.
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As he unwound his scarf he said to the baker, "May I have two bagels to go, please?" The baker said in astonishment, "Two bagels? Nothing more?" "That's right," answered the little man. "One for me and one for Bernice." "Bernice is your wife?" Asked the baker. "What do you think," snapped the little man, "my mother would send me out on a night like this?"
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In 1833, the New York Sun hired the first newsboy, Barney Flaherty. Ten-year-old Barney answered an advertisement which read "To the Unemployed a number of steady men can find employment by vending this paper." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Uncle Andy on Jimbo: Receiver is off the hook.
Slow Train Submitted by Jimbo
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A passenger train was creeping along painfully slowly when finally it creaked to a complete halt. One passenger saw a conductor walking by outside and yelled, "What's going on?" "Cow on the track!" replied the conductor. Ten minutes later, the train resumed its slow pace, but within five minutes, it stopped again. The same woman saw the same conductor walking by again and leaned out the window and yelled, "What happened? Did we catch up with the cow again? "I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true -hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it." – Ray Bradbury I was out shopping when a fight broke out between a dentist and a manicurist.
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Jimbo on Uncle Andy: Mouth is in gear, brain is in neutral.
You should have seen the two of 'em, going after each other tooth and nail. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Out ’n About with the Rainbow Credit Union’s staff for their Member Appreciation Week
Uncle Andy on Jimbo: One clown short of a circus.
TIME TO CASH IN! Special pricing for quantities and contractors!
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Jimbo on Uncle Andy: He fell out of the stupid tree and hit every branch on the way down.
It was so cold… we were afraid that Hell actually was freezing over.
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Bucket List "Well, I'm off to Home Depot - need to buy a couple of large pails for some outside chores, a medium pail for some inside washing, and maybe a small pail for taking to the beach. And there you have it; that's my bucket list." Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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D.I.Y. Repair Submitted by Jimbo
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When a guy's printer type began to grow faint, he called a local repair shop where a friendly man informed him that the printer probably needed only to be cleaned. Because the store charged $50 for such cleanings, he told him he might be better off reading the printer's manual and trying the job himself. Pleasantly surprised by his candor, he asked, "Does your boss know that you discourage business?"
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"Actually, it's my boss's idea," the employee replied sheepishly. "We usually make more money on repairs if we let people try to fix things themselves first."
Morons
As part of the kick off to the Dempsey Challenge, the third local Cash Mob took place. No one knew who was getting mobbed until moments before the event. Maine Gourmet Chocolate in Lewiston was the lucky recipient! These mobbers were armed with twenty dollar bills as they stormed the knowing business. Learn more on Facebook. www.facebook.com/LACashMob
A newscaster interrupted scheduled programming to announce the outcome of a political election. "More on candidates at 10 P.M.," he said. My ten-year-old son looked at me in disbelief. "I didn't know they could call politicians 'morons' on national television!" he said. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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The Popsicle The Popsicle was originally developed by 11year-old Frank Epperson in 1905. He had left his fruit-flavored soda outside on the porch with a stir stick in it and the drink froze to the stick. It took 18 more years for Epperson to apply for a patent for a "frozen ice on a stick" called the Epsicle ice pop, which his children re-named the Popsicle.
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Football Trivia Former NFL running back Craig Heyward, who played for five teams from 1988-1998, earned this nickname with his punishing style of running the ball. A. Iron Head B. Bowling Ball C. Freight Train D. Cannonball Answer: A. Iron Head Keep reading to find out more...
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Last month Jimbo published photos from the Habitat for Humanity golf tournament and failed to mention that we won 1st place net that day. He tried to blame Travis for the mistake, but I know better!
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Chit Chat Solution Submitted by Jimbo
Eight-year-old Nina brought her report card home from school. Her marks were good... mostly A's and a couple of B's. However, her teacher had written across the bottom: "Nina is a smart little girl, but she has one fault. She talks too much in school. I have an idea I am going to try, which I think may break her of the habit." Nina's dad signed her report card, putting a note on the back: "Please let me know if your idea works on Nina because I would like to try it out on her mother." In 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier discovered the Prince Edward Islands. Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of numerous other islands. It lies in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, surrounded by the Nova Scotia peninsula, New Brunswick and Cape Breton Island. Q. If you had three apples and four oranges in one hand and four apples and three oranges in the other hand, what would you have? A. Very large hands. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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"If these pills don't stop the kleptomania," said the psychiatrist, "try and get me a nice video camera."
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The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself something thats in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.
Cards You Will Never See From Hallmark: "As the days go by, I think of how lucky I am that you're not here to ruin it for me."
– Tina Turner Man must exist in a state of balance between risk and safety. Pure risk leads to selfdestruction. Pure safety leads to stagnation. In between lies survival and progress.
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Football Trivia Smart enough to earn a law degree, this former Chargers offensive tackle was nicknamed "The Intellectual Assassin." A. Ron Mix B. Booker Brown C. Russ Washington D. Billy Shields Answer: A. Ron Mix Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Out ’n About at the Village Inn It’s nice to finally be on the other end of the camera.
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The Cold Hard Facts: 1) It takes your eyes off the road on average of five seconds at a time. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of a football field - completely blind. 2) It's like driving after having 4 beers. 3) It makes us 23 times more likely to crash. 4) It results in car crashes that kill an average of 11 teens each day. 5) It's results in 330,000 distracted driving injuries every year. Info from All State Insurance
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Uncle Andy on Jimbo: He’s so thick that mind readers charge him half price.
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Birds cannot go into outer space, because they use gravity to assist them in swallowing, so they'd quickly choke and die in a non-gravity environment.
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A salesman dropped in to see a business customer. Not a soul was in the office except a big dog emptying wastebaskets. The salesman stared at the animal, wondering if his imagination could be playing tricks on him.
Gronk, spike that sandwich like it was a football.
The dog looked up and said, "Don't be surprised. This is just part of my job." "Incredible!" exclaimed the man. "I can't believe it! Does your boss know what a prize he has in you? An animal that can talk!" "Please don't!" said the dog. "If he finds out I can talk, he'll make me answer the phone, too!"
Q. If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it? A. No time at all it is already built. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Sam Roy with Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski of the New England Patriots
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Football Trivia In what year was the "in the grasp" rule first put into use by the NFL?
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Did You Know? There have been two US father and son recipients of the Medal of Honor. General Arthur MacArthur (Civil War) and General of the Army, Douglas MacArthur; and Theodore Roosevelt (Colonel - Rough Riders) and General Theodore Roosevelt World War II. General Roosevelt was the first general officer ashore on Omaha Beach. He won the Medal of Honor for gallantry under fire and for rallying his troops to keep moving. General Roosevelt died a month later of a heart attack. Future president Theodore Roosevelt’s mother and his wife died in his house on the same day - February 14, 1884. His mother died in the morning in an upstairs bedroom. His wife died in the afternoon in a downstairs bedroom of Bright’s disease, two days after giving birth to their daughter, Alice. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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We tried to get them to tell us why they were all wearing animal shirts... something about it being Brittany’s idea?
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Little Uncle Andy asked his Grandma how old she was. Grandma answered, "39 and holding." Little Uncle Andy thought for a moment, and then said, "And how old would you be if you let go?" – Submitted by Richard Collins
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"Success comes in a lot of ways, but it doesn't come with money and it doesn't come with fame. It comes from having a meaning in your life, doing what you love and being passionate about what you do. That's having a life of success. When you have the ability to do what you love, love what you do and have the ability to impact people. That's having a life of success. That's what having a life of meaning is."
"If we are to learn anything of value from Star Trek, it's that the universe is filled with vastly different styles of foreheads." – Chris Needles
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Circus History The first Ringling Brothers circus performed in 1884. It was formed by five of the seven Ringling Brothers: Albert, August, Otto, Alfred, Charles, John, and Henry. In 1907 it acquired the Barnum & Bailey Circus, merging them in 1919 to become Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, promoted as The Greatest Show on Earth. You know you're a bona fide Catholic, Lutheran or Episcopalian, when you're watching Star Wars, and when you hear, “May the Force be with you.” You have an overwhelming urge to respond, “and also with you.” Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Denial: How an optimist keeps from becoming a pessimist.
Jimbo on Uncle Andy: If you stand close enough to him, you can hear the ocean.
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Uncle Andy on Jimbo: He wears a pony tail to cover up the valve stem.
Andruw Jones, currently with the New York Yankees, is the only teen-ager to hit a home run in a World Series game. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Out ’n About at the Village Inn
Jimbo on Uncle Andy: If dumb were dirt, he’d be an acre.
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Uncle Andy on Jimbo: Dock doesn’t quite reach the water.
Jimbo on Uncle Andy: Someone blew out his pilot light.
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Fit Out "I think fitting in is highly overrated. I'd rather just fit out... Fitting out means being who you are, even when people insist that you have to change. Fitting out means taking up space, not apologizing for yourself, and not agreeing with those who seek to label you with stereotypes." – Golda Poretsky Uncle Andy on Jimbo: A couple of blocks behind the parade.
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Out ’n About in the Caribbean
WACKY DEFINITIONS: Sinister...Errant evangelist
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Game Time Backgammon is the oldest known board game in history. Artifacts show that it existed around 3000 BC. It is a deceptively simple competition in which playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice. The winner is the first to remove all his pieces. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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"If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME stuff, why didn't he just buy dinner?
If you are good, you will be assigned all the work - if you are really good, you will get out of it.
Out ’n About at the Village Inn Finally! My 15 minutes of fame, appearing in the pages of the Digest.
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"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." – John Wooden 9 out of 10 doctors say the 10th doctor should mellow out.
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Jimbo on Uncle Andy: His gavel doesn’t quite hit the bench.
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A woman takes her 16year-old daughter to the doctor. The doctor says, "Okay, Mrs. Smith, what's the problem?"
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The doctor gives Lynda a good examination, then turns to the mother and says, "Well, I don't know how to tell you this, but your Lynda is pregnant - about 4 months, would be my guess."
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One night I walked down to the local convenience store. The guy was just closing. I said, "Why are you closing? Your sign says open 24 hours." The guy says, "Yeah, but not in a row." – Steven Wright Submitted by Richard Collins
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Actual answering machine message: Hi! John’s answering machine is broken. This is his refrigerator. Please speak very slowly and I will stick your message to myself with one of these magnets. Submitted by Richard Collins
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Out ’n About at the Village Inn
Jimbo on Uncle Andy: So dumb, blondes tell jokes about him.
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Football Trivia It was so cold… when I turned on the shower – I got sleet. What star quarterback first coined the term "Hail Mary" to describe a late-game desperation pass into the end zone? A. Roger Staubach B. Terry Bradshaw C. Bob Griese D. Joe Namath
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OUT ’N ABOUT WITH MIAMI MIKE
Happy Thanksgiving Uncle Andy’s Digesters. It seems like I was just wishing all of you loyal digesters a happy and prosperous New Year and BOOM its November. But hey I love November other than dealing with the after Halloween sugar crash from eating all the candy the trick or treaters did not obtain, thinking how your better half was right and you did not need to buy the extra bag of candy because you only had a few patrons in years past. As you ram the “fun sized” Almond Joy in your mouth that you have half a bag left of, because kids don’t like candy with almonds’. Now gearing up for the holidays and the frigid weather, which in nothing but inevitable, you might want to give my old classmate Scott Feldman a call at his shop “Sound Effects”. He installs everything from sub woofas to car starters. So whether you need to turn up the vibrations to keep warm in the winter months or just start the car from the front door in your bathrobe, Scott can fix ya right up. On a side note I lost count of how many times Scott struck me out during Auburn Suburban Little League. Man what a heater he had. “Total pun intended.” After you visit Sound Effects stop in at Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli. Now Stop right there I know we New Englanders have been trained to hate everything New York but Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli is an exception, they were born in Brooklyn, but Raised in Maine and they are celebrating 5 years of outstanding service so get over there and get some food! Trust me you will love it! Now since November is the month for giving thanks I want to give a special thanks to an individual who has been a true asset to my life. This man was always a positive influence and great mentor whether I needed advice on life, a swift kick in the behind to stay in line or just a friendly wave from across the field. I want to thank Mr. Richard Osgood on behalf of me and all the other youth he has interacted with in the community from PAL baseball to his many years as a teacher at EL high school. It has truly been my privilege to have Mr. Richard Osgood as mentor, teacher, and friend. So in this time of thanksgiving a special personal thanks to you Mr. Osgood and to all you other digesters make sure you give praise to those in your life who have been there for you and will continue to do so for years to come. Until next month digesters I give thanks to you for reading my malarkey and digest now, digest often, digest always.
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Sure, when... - OINK FLAP OINK FLAP - Well I'll be damned!
November 30, 2012
The BEST part of waking up? Hitting the snooze button and going back to sleep.
Out ’n About at Adrien “Drig” Fournier’s 80th Birthday Bash
SURPRISE!
Jimbo to Uncle Andy: This isn't Burger King, you can't have it your way.
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Let our mobile experts help you! Adrien “Drig” Fournier is totally bamboozled by his lovely bride, Rita Fournier Rita works at Rolly’s Diner as a waitress. Drig loves golf and the Red Sox, golfers see him as the greeter at Fox Ridge Golf Course.
Ok, who’s bright idea was this anyway?
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Drig sporting the enemy’s shirt!
Trivia Q: What do you call a blind dinosaur? A: Do-ya-think-hesaw-us? Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Irving Grant (86 years young) admiring the beautiful diamond engagement ring and band he just purchased at Republic Jewelry for his lovely fiancee, Opal Duchette (83 years young). This wonderful couple is getting married in November. Congratulations from all of us at Republic Jewelry and Uncle Andy’s Digest! When people run around and around in circles we say they are crazy - When planets do it we say they are orbiting.
Why am I frowning? It takes 42 muscles to frown and only 17 to smile and I need the exercise!
Football Trivia Which NFL team drafted University of Louisville quarterback Johnny Unitas in 1955?
Distracted in Vegas
A. Pittsburgh Steelers B. Baltimore Colts C. Cleveland Browns D. Philadelphia Eagles
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Answer: A. Pittsburgh Steelers A little boy was overheard praying: "Lord, if you can’t make me a better boy, don’t worry about it. I’m having a real good time like I am.
Duncan Webster went to Las Vegas to scope it out for a potential Las Vegas edition of Uncle Andy’s Digest. This was all he sent back. Do you think he might have been a little distracted?
Submitted by Richard Collins
The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot. The guy who invented the other three, he was the genius.
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Ron Eby of Windham Automotive is one of four finalists in the country for the: The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award honors the passionate commitment Betty Jane France has demonstrated with her charitable works and community efforts. France has been a pioneer of charitable works in the NASCAR community and serves as Chairwoman and founder of The NASCAR Foundation. The winner of the 2012 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award will receive a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to their children’s charity of choice and a 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid from Toyota, while each of the remaining three finalists will receive a $25,000 donation to their children’s charity of choice. All finalists will attend NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week where the winner will be announced.
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No President of the United States was an only child.
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Out ’n About Calling all Veterans...
Anna Fournier with Drig Fournier See page 41 for more information!
Every Veteran gets a free burger at Mac’s Grill on Sunday, Nov. 11th.
Gerry & Michelle Gagne and Mike Peters of Mac’s Grill Why not have your cake and eat it too - it's cake, what else are you going to do with it?
Why did the chicken cross the road? "I missed one?" – Colonel Sanders – Submitted by Richard Collins Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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Marriage Vows Ken and Marjorie finished their breakfast at the retirement home and were relaxing in the library. "You know," said Marjorie, "today, in most marriage ceremonies, they don't use the word 'obey' anymore." "Too bad, isn't it?" retorted Ken. "It used to lend a little humor to the occasion."
Jimbo to Uncle Andy: Write your questions down on the back of your $20 dollar bills and send them to me.
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3. Pic #1 on page 43 Pic #2 on page 48
Front: Sue Marston, Diana Roy & Tracee Pushard. Back: Jimbo Marston, Larry Roy & Jon Jordan On vacation with great friends aboard the Allure of the Seas
God grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked. The good fortune to run into the ones that I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference. – Submitted by Richard Collins
In 1965, the Beatles went to the Beverly Hills mansion of Elvis Presley. It was the first and only time the two legends would meet. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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If Tiger lost his woods, would that be an example of irony?
Out ’n About at Backwoods Snowboards
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Regan Fotter applies hot wax to a snowboard I don’t always wax, but when I do it’s Burton wax for me.
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Out ’n About at Adrien “Drig” Fournier’s 80th Birthday Bash
It was so cold… birds were inviting cats into their nests for warmth.
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Out ’n About at Diamond Cut Jewelers 9th Annual Open House Diamonds really are a girls best friend!
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Diane Mindy’s mom & Aubrey’s Mimi Our ninth open house! Mom was right, time flies when you’re having fun!!
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Trivia Q: What do you call a missing parrot? A: A polygon. Cards You Will Never See From Hallmark: "I'm so miserable without you, it's almost like you're here."
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Out ’n About at Adrien “Drig” Fournier’s 80th Birthday Bash This jersey has a much better feel to it.
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Out ’n About at Diamond Cut Jewelers 9th Annual Open House
It was so cold… I had to jackhammer my Jell-O.
Tanya Employee at Diamond Cut Jewelers
John & Aubrey John is Aubrey’s Papa
Aubrey & Tim Tim is a jeweler at Diamond Cut Jewelers
Q. What is that no man ever saw which never was but always will be? A. Tomorrow. Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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Out ’n About at Adrien “Drig” Fournier’s 80th Birthday Bash
Roland
Lewiston High School Class of 1975 Seeking Classmates Recently, four 1975 LHS classmates met to discuss plans for a 40th reunion planning committee. Anyone interested in being on the committee or simply want to get together and share ideas are welcomed.
I hope I look as good as Adrien when I turn 80!
The group will meet for dinner at DaVinci’s Restaurant on Monday, Nov. 12 at 6pm. The class needs to update its data base on current addresses and email or phone numbers. Please call Linda at 777-6369 (duzitall@myfairpoint.net), or Dodie at 946-2002 (dodiev2002@yahoo.com).
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Out ’n About at Diamond Cut Jewelers 9th Annual Open House
"Alex, I'll take 'Things Only I Know' for $200"
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It was so cold… we had lunch at the “Greasy Spoon” – just for the heartburn.
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“Please let me in,” says the man desperately. “I forgot to buy a turkey, and my wife will kill me if I don't come home with one.”
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I try not to live up to expectation... I just do what I think I can do. – Danica Patrick
At least Congress doesn't make death worse every year.
The first step towards the solution of any problem is optimism. – John Baines
“Okay,” says the butcher. “Let me see what I have left.” He goes into the freezer and discovers that there's one last scrawny turkey left. He brings it out to show the man. “That's one is too skinny. What else you got?” says the man. The butcher takes the bird back into the freezer and waits a few minutes and brings the same turkey back out to the man. “Oh, no,” says the man, “That one doesn't look any better. You better give me both of them!”
It was so cold… the cops were Tasering themselves.
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Grape jelly does not melt in hot tea.
Introducing Maine’s Newest Mortgage Company
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Football Trivia By what nickname was Elroy Hirsch, a Hall of Fame halfback/end for the Los Angeles Rams, commonly known as? A. The Train B. Crazy Legs C. Rubber Legs D. Night Train Answer: B. Crazy Legs Uncle Andy’s Digest ...witThravis & Jimbo
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I've worn contact lenses so long I can put them in with my eyes closed.
Tina & Gary Croteau at Park City, Utah Tina, owner of Marcel’s Barber Shop and her husband, Gary took their favorite magazine on a recent vacation.
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I'd give a thousand dollars to be one of them there millionaires!
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For Dog Lovers & Veterans
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They told me the big black Lab's name was Reggie, as I looked at him lying in his pen. The shelter was clean, no-kill, and the people really friendly. I'd only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I went in the small college town, people were welcoming and open. Everyone waves when you pass them on the street. But something was still missing as I attempted to settle in to my new life here, and I thought a dog couldn't hurt. Give me someone to talk to. And I had just seen Reggie's advertisement on the local news. The shelter said they had received numerous calls right after, but they said the people who had come down to see him just didn't look like "Lab people," whatever that meant. They must've thought I did. But at first, I thought the shelter had misjudged me in giving me Reggie and his things, which consisted of a dog pad, bag of toys almost all of which were brand new tennis balls, his dishes and a sealed letter from his previous owner. See, Reggie and I didn't really hit it off when we got home. We struggled for two weeks (which is how long the shelter told me to give him to adjust to his new home). Maybe it was the fact that I was trying to adjust, too. Maybe we were too much alike. I saw the sealed envelope. I had completely forgotten about that. "Okay, Reggie," I said out loud, "let's see if your previous (continued on next page
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owner has any advice." To Whomever Gets My Dog: Well, I can't say that I'm happy you're reading this, a letter I told the shelter could only be opened by Reggie's new owner. I'm not even happy writing it. He knew something was different. So let me tell you about my Lab in the hopes that it will help you bond with him and he with you. First, he loves tennis balls. The more the merrier. Sometimes I think he's part squirrel, the way he hoards them. He usually always has two in his mouth, and he tries to get a third in there. Hasn't done it yet. Doesn't matter where you throw them, he'll bound after them, so be careful. Don't do it by any roads. Next, commands. Reggie knows the obvious ones --"sit," "stay," "come," "heel." He knows hand signals, too: He knows "ball" and "food" and "bone" and "treat" like nobody's business. Feeding schedule: twice a day, regular store-bought stuff; the shelter has the brand. He's up on his shots. Be forewarned: Reggie hates the vet. Good luck getting him in the car. I don't know how he knows when it's time to go to the vet, but he knows. Finally, give him some time. It's only been Reggie and me for his whole life. He's gone everywhere with me, so please include him on your daily car rides if you can. He sits well in the backseat, and he doesn't bark or complain. He just loves to be around people, and me most especially. And that's why I need to share one more bit of info (continued on next page
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with you...His name's not Reggie. He's a smart dog, he'll get used to it and will respond to it, of that I have no doubt. But I just couldn't bear to give them his real name. But if someone is reading this ... well it means that his new owner should know his real name. His real name is "Tank." Because, that is what I drive. I told the shelter that they couldn't make "Reggie" available for adoption until they received word from my company commander. You see, my parents are gone, I have no siblings, no one I could've left Tank with... and it was my only real request of the Army upon my deployment to Iraq, that they make one phone call to the shelter ... in the "event" ... to tell them that Tank could be put up for adoption. Luckily, my CO is a dog-guy, too, and he knew where my platoon was headed. He said he'd do it personally. And if you're reading this, then he made good on his word. Tank has been my family for the last six years, almost as long as the Army has been my family. And now I hope and pray that you make him part of your family, too, and that he will adjust and come to love you the same way he loved me. If I have to give up Tank to keep those terrible people from coming to the US I am glad to have done so. He is my example of service and of love. I hope I honored him by my service to my country and comrades. All right, that's enough. I deploy this evening and have to drop this letter off at the shelter. Maybe I'll peek in on him and see if he finally got that third tennis
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ball in his mouth. Good luck with Tank. Give him a good home, and give him an extra kiss goodnight - every night from me. Thank you, Paul Mallory I folded the letter and slipped it back in the envelope. Sure, I had heard of Paul Mallory, everyone in town knew him, even new people like me. Local kid, killed in Iraq a few months ago and posthumously earning the Silver Star when he gave his life to save three buddies. Flags had been at half-mast all summer. I leaned forward in my chair and rested my elbows on my knees, staring at the dog. "Hey, Tank," I said quietly. The dog's head whipped up, his ears cocked and his eyes bright. "C'mere boy." He was instantly on his feet, his nails clicking on the hardwood floor. He sat in front of me, his head tilted, searching for the name he hadn't heard in months. "Tank," I whispered. His tail swished. I kept whispering his name, over and over, and each time, his ears lowered, his eyes softened, and his posture relaxed as a wave of contentment just seemed to flood him. I stroked his ears, rubbed his shoulders, buried my face into his scruff and hugged him. "It's me now, Tank, just you and me. Your old pal gave you to me." Tank reached up and licked my cheek. "So whatdaya say we play some ball?" His ears perked again. "Yeah? Ball? You like that? Ball?" Tank tore from my hands and disappeared into the next room. And when he came back, he had three tennis balls in his mouth. ■ Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Thanksgiving and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough. “Pop, what are you talking about?” the son screams. “We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,” the father says. “We’re sick of each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her.” Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. “Like heck they’re getting divorced,” she shouts, “I’ll take care of this.” She calls Phoenix immediately, and screams at her father, “You are NOT getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?” and hangs up. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. “Okay” he says, “they’re coming for Thanksgiving and paying their own way.” Uncle Andy’s Digest ...withravis &T Jimbo
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