Random thoughts by SKI

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Okay, I hope you're ready for some of my more random thoughts that I've been collecting for a while. Just stuff that I seem to think of in the shower, on the john, stuck in traffic, etc., that I thought I'd share.

Please enjoy and comment as you see fit.
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The type of soda fountain with the cup-activated lever is far superior to that with the finger-operated button, allowing one-hand operation. Clearly a benefit when you’ve got the tray in the other hand.

Cars should have forward-facing brake lights so if you’re turning onto a main street, you can tell if that car to your left is really slowing down to turn or not.

Cars should also have U-turn turn signals so there’s no confusion between a left turn and a U-turn.

You would think that the Swiss Army would be a formidable threat.

Why are they called “bleachers”? Wouldn’t a “bleacher” be someone who “bleaches”? Or is it that people sit on them and get “bleached” by the sun?

I saw a bumper sticker today. It had a picture of a seat belt with the statement “There’s too much to lose”. Naturally, the passenger wasn’t wearing his seat belt.

Why do people identify the person they’re calling or writing or greeting at the beginning of the call/letter/greeting? As in (on the phone), “Hi Bob, it’s Ski” (in a letter) “Dear Bob” (walking down the hall) “Hi Bob”. I mean, you know who he is, he knows who he is, so why not just say “Hi”?

In the phrase “room and board”, what the heck is “board”?

I have no problem drinking 3, 4, 5 or more beers in a row, but I don’t think I have ever drunk 3, 4, 5 or more sodas in a row - even though I like the taste of soda more. Why?

I saw a box labeled “Used Toothpicks” at a restaurant the other day. My first thought was “why would I want a used toothpick?” Am I stupid?