Category Archives: Humor

FEMALE ENGAGEMENT TEAMS

Posted on April 25, 2012 by asknod

An article in this morning’s paper caught my eye. I give it the A.E. Neuman award for this month. The Army utilizes women (usually NCOs) as an interface in situations where they enter villages. The old program was  labeled Lioness … Continue reading →

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Phone From Hell

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

Member Cal sent me this. No, he’s not from Californicatia. That’s his Christian name. Not Calvert or Calvin. Just plain old Cal. I didn’t buy that so  I asked to check his birth certificate, too. He refused just like they … Continue reading →

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PICTURE=1K WORDS

Posted on April 20, 2012 by asknod

Member Jim sends me this in the morning’s inbox. I have no comments on the appropriateness or political aspersions this might engender. I see it as no more than a natural progression of a governmental snafu that wasn’t handled very … Continue reading →

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The Alchemy Of Turning Baht Into Greenbacks

Posted on April 19, 2012 by asknod

Back in January of this year I posted an entertaining blurb about fishing with hand grenades. It’s far easier that it sounds if one is careful. https://asknod.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/dupont-spinners/ At the end I mentioned the irascible problem of converting local currencies (Kip … Continue reading →

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Happy Endings

Posted on April 19, 2012 by asknod

Member Jim contributed this gem. As I know him personally, I know this fate did not befall him. Nevertheless, it’s food for thought if you get your walking papers… On the first day, he sadly packed his belongings into boxes, crates … Continue reading →

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Secret Service Poll

Posted on April 18, 2012 by asknod
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Hanoi Jane Does Montana

Posted on April 17, 2012 by asknod

This from Member Tom (AZJENSMOM). It’s priceless. Would that I could come upon her in public…. This is a great story! The radio station America FM was doing one of its ‘Is Anyone Listening?’ bits this morning. The first question … Continue reading →

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Footlocker 8

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This was manufactured one year after my birth for the Korean War. There was tons of it left over, apparently. Enough for another war! The government, never one to waste anything, probably paid 6 times what it cost to make … Continue reading →

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True Love–Kitty Style

Posted on April 12, 2012 by asknod

I have written of my new found mouser who rolled in last Labor Day. Ambush is now a dog as she only has dogs for friends and role models. This hasn’t dissuaded her from her cat roots. In an effort … Continue reading →

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My Summary Of Wisdom to 2012

Posted on April 11, 2012 by asknod

This is what I have absorbed and firmly believe, having attained the ripe old age of sixty one. On the off chance I do not make it to sixty two, I thought it prudent to share with you now. Some are burning … Continue reading →

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