These are fantastic! My huge family - a mix of farmers and city folk - has a bunch also. Our late Uncle Abbie (1917-2000) always said "Things are tough all over!" then pause for a couple of seconds before adding in a softer voice "But things are never as tough as they seem." Those words have gotten teenagers thru old seniors thru many a "crisis."
"Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you". I went mono e mono with full grown raccoon in our chicken cage when I was much younger. I escaped within out injury.
These are brilliant. I especially like the one about plowing around the stump. That’s a comment my dad would have said. My favorite of his - “If you have to force it, you’re doing it wrong.”
What fun to read these on this sleepy first day of 2025! 25!! Blimeyyyyyy😂😂 Happy New Year, CJ. I hope you are feeling ok❤️❤️ big big hugs and sloppy kisses ❤️❤️
Happy New Year, sweet Cesca! Thank you for your concern —I’m fine. It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since the entire world sweat out the coming millenium and the end of the Mayan calendar. This ol’ planet will go on and on and on.
This gave me a badly needed chuckle. My only objection is to place skunks on the same level as bankers. This is unfair to the skunks. One beautiful skunk used to visit my yard regularly. She was no trouble at all.
Hello Perry! I’m glad I could be the one to give you a chuckle. As to the skunks and bankers, I agree. My ex was a banker … now, I thank YOU for the chuckle!
Oh my goodness, you make me so happy. Some of those I will never forget and when I’m having a hard day and feeling depressed and poor me, I will read those over and over again and chuckle and think of you.
These are fantastic! My huge family - a mix of farmers and city folk - has a bunch also. Our late Uncle Abbie (1917-2000) always said "Things are tough all over!" then pause for a couple of seconds before adding in a softer voice "But things are never as tough as they seem." Those words have gotten teenagers thru old seniors thru many a "crisis."
Oh I like this, David!
Reminds me of Uncle Lloyd. God, I miss that man.
Ahhh, a little trip down memory lane. So good for the heart and soul.
"Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you". I went mono e mono with full grown raccoon in our chicken cage when I was much younger. I escaped within out injury.
wow, you were lucky!
Yes I was.
Thank you. I needed that!
That list is fun! I loved it when I first saw it!
These are brilliant. I especially like the one about plowing around the stump. That’s a comment my dad would have said. My favorite of his - “If you have to force it, you’re doing it wrong.”
I love those, too, and you dad’s would fit in nicely, as well.
Thank you for sharing, Janelle.
Gosh these are really good!
Hello Frank. Welcome. I’m glad you like them!
you cannot unsay a cruel word is one that I have had to learn the hard way. and always have to try to remember
I think we all have at one time or another, Elizabeth. Please don’t beat yourself up over it, ok? We’re human and we goof up sometimes.
hugs
Oh man! This reminds me of my dad although his were much different and maybe not so wise.
She has a figure like a burlap bag full of bobcats.
She steps off like a Clydesdale, Hackney bred. (His take on a woman in our hometown who was quite large but incredibly graceful. 😂)
An east wind is cold no matter which direction it blows.
She drives like a mad bull! Always running for the fences. (On driving an overloaded truck.)
Wouldn't that just frost you?
And my mom...there's been a lot of water under the bridge since then.
Thank you for the trip down memory lane!
Oh Rosemary, those are just as charming as the original post! I love them. I really appreciate it that you shared them. I wish you a Happy New Year!
Thank you, I need that!
I’m happy to hear it, Mike! You’re welcome.
What fun to read these on this sleepy first day of 2025! 25!! Blimeyyyyyy😂😂 Happy New Year, CJ. I hope you are feeling ok❤️❤️ big big hugs and sloppy kisses ❤️❤️
Happy New Year, sweet Cesca! Thank you for your concern —I’m fine. It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since the entire world sweat out the coming millenium and the end of the Mayan calendar. This ol’ planet will go on and on and on.
much love
I loved reading those.
You cannot unsay a cruel word. - wow that’s so true.
Hello Erica. I’m so glad you enjoyed them —I do, too. I love Quotes of all kinds.
Happy New Year!
This gave me a badly needed chuckle. My only objection is to place skunks on the same level as bankers. This is unfair to the skunks. One beautiful skunk used to visit my yard regularly. She was no trouble at all.
Hello Perry! I’m glad I could be the one to give you a chuckle. As to the skunks and bankers, I agree. My ex was a banker … now, I thank YOU for the chuckle!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year.
keep it up!
Oh my goodness, you make me so happy. Some of those I will never forget and when I’m having a hard day and feeling depressed and poor me, I will read those over and over again and chuckle and think of you.
You just made my whole day brighter, Kathleen. Thank you for your encouraging words.
Happy New Year!
Fun stuff - Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you, too, Ken
Happy New Year, CJ!
Happy New Year to you, too, Heidi!