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I will, Justi. Thanks again . . . 
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JimmyA
on February 12, 2014 at 5:48 AM
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Thanks, Justi. I am always willing to learn new things, regardless of the topic or the source. And I'm always amazed when I learn something new that relatively contradicts things I was taught in school 40+ years ago! Sometimes I think my brain is getting 'full' . . . 
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JimmyA
on February 12, 2014 at 5:47 AM
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You know what's funny, Bill? I actually do remember reaching for that brass ring when I was on a carousel many, many moons ago, and I remember almost falling off my horse in the process! Today, if one kid got hurt in that attempt, the lawsuits would be through the roof! I'm sure this particular 'event' is indeed a thing of the past . . . 
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JimmyA
on February 12, 2014 at 5:44 AM
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You're very welcome, Sir Wiley. Keep 'em flyin' . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on February 12, 2014 at 5:42 AM
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Thanks, Doc! Glad to see you smilin' . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 12, 2014 at 5:41 AM
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http://www.wallbuilders.com/ try this for all sorts of information.
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Justi
on February 11, 2014 at 9:57 PM
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You asked a few days ago where one would find a lot of reading of the original history of our country try wallbuilders I don't know how it is listed but you will be able to find it. Be blessed.
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Justi
on February 11, 2014 at 9:53 PM
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JimmyA
M In any event, this post reminded me of the brass ring that children tried to grab, riding the carousel Jimmy. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
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BC-A
on February 11, 2014 at 12:10 PM
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Jimmy A
JimmyA~Good points and God Bless you my friend,your kindness is uplifting.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 11, 2014 at 9:08 AM
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JimmyA~Good points and God Bless you my friend,your kindness is uplifting.
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WileyJohn
on February 11, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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Funny!
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Dr_JPT
on February 11, 2014 at 7:15 AM
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And that, Utah, makes you grunt? Hmmm . . . I'll have to ponder that one a bit!
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2014 at 7:09 AM
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Thanks, Kabu. Watch for the mice around your clocks! And yeah, I can understand the age/weight combination contributing to the grunting! But, now that I've made you aware of it, you may now make a conscientious effort not to . . .
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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Thanks, C C T. And, for the record, there are no mice in my house, the "brass ring" expression did originally pertain to carousel rides, my fingers are fine, and merbutlers don't ride sea horses, they ride in Rolls Royces! Next . . .
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2014 at 7:04 AM
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Re: Jimmy..heres a question for ya...
Good question, Rumor. I'm not entirely sure if that genre was ever popular or not, but there were a few comedians who did just that ( Bill Cosby immediately comes to mind ). Sometimes the routine becomes a little more intimate when the person in front of you is sitting instead of moving about on the stage. If I had a choice though, I think I would rather stand, but I guarantee I would hardly move, strictly out of fear . . . 
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2014 at 7:01 AM
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See, FSI? It wasn't what you originally thought, was it? I think many of our phrases and expressions were bent out of context over the years, and I'm here to set them straight again . . .
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2014 at 6:58 AM
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Good for you, Naut! Most people would probably state the opposite, feeling their age, as if they were 30 going on 90! Keep that positive attitude going for as long as possible . . .
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2014 at 6:56 AM
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Don't blame your age, Sir Wiley. That was an honest mistake. Any one of any age could have been taken by such a scam. Meanwhile, keep working on your standing and sitting, and keep smilin' . . .
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2014 at 6:54 AM
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I had a feeling, lustor, that a few bloggers in here would be able to relate to that! Believe me, I'm in the same boat . . .
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2014 at 6:52 AM
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for me it is zipping up.
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UtahJay
on February 10, 2014 at 7:03 PM
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OOps I have reached the grunt stage,,,think perhaps it is something to do with weight as well>LOL and loved the first one.
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Kabu
on February 10, 2014 at 12:13 PM
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I would not want to be an injured mouse in your house Jimmy.
I must say I have never heard of the expression reach for the ring.
I suggest it might have been when two men were opting for a fight
and bets could be placed by a circle of onlookers.
I will not comment on smelly fingers, only to say I hope yours are
getting better . The only merbutlers I have seen were riding sea horses.
Very good selection this week.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 10, 2014 at 11:22 AM
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Jimmy..heres a question for ya...
Whatever happened to sit down comedy....
posted by
Rumor
on February 10, 2014 at 11:22 AM
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That explains a lot about "reach for the brass ring."
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 10, 2014 at 10:10 AM
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Jimmy
Of course I'm laughing! The way I performed that last exercise, without even the hint of a grunt, I'm about sixteen...
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Nautikos
on February 10, 2014 at 7:58 AM
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JimmyA
LOL Enjoyed them all except, I can't sit down, stand up,and sent money to peopleI don't know. Yessir, I'm old.
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WileyJohn
on February 10, 2014 at 7:24 AM
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the last line is me
posted by
Lanetay
on February 10, 2014 at 7:11 AM
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