Random thoughts by SKI

[ski]

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.

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?

[Sue_Duhnym]

My random thoughts…

Holy mother of god! I just saw the Shakira video, Whenever, Wherever and is that woman drop-dead sexy. Yow.

I’m pretty sure my next-door-neighbor hates me. I don’t really care though because she’s a total bitch. She doesn’t like the people on the other side of her either. At one point, she was trying to rally neighborhood support to get them to get rid of their dogs.

Kiddo has learned how to use scissors properly, it’s very cute. She sits at the counter and makes confetti.

There is a LOT of cheesy Halloween decorations out there.

I’m trying to decide between kegs or bottles for my costume party. Historically I have used bottled beer but it’s such a frigging hassle to recycle that much glass. I wonder if I can dye beer orange for Halloween…

[racinchikki]

I have a 2" by 4" square of Velcro. It’s very, very strong. I like it. I am fascinated by the strength of its hook’n’loop fastening. I keep sticking and unsticking it, sticking and unsticking, sticking and unsticking…

I drank a glass of strawberry Kool-Aid with lunch, and my lips are still dyed red.

If I can get some good butter, I’m going to bake cookies for Gunslinger.

My whole body aches.

Why is it a pair of scissors? Or a pair of pants? While I suppose one blade would be a scissor, what would a pant be? One leg? And what would differentiate a scissor from a knife?

My roommate doesn’t seem to understand that if you stack the spoons so that all the bowls are facing the same way, they take up a lot less room.

I don’t know how to make a bed.

[Rilchiam]

*Originally posted by ski *
**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.**

Yes, yes and yes.

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

Who says they’re not?

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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”?**

On the phone, you’re giving him a chance to say, “This isn’t Bob.” In person, if other people are around, you’re making sure he knows you’re talking to him. In a letter, it’s just polite to greet him.

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

Meals and other amenities, like fresh linen.

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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?**

After you’ve quenched your thirst, you don’t need to keep drinking soda (pop, I call it). You don’t quench your thirst with beer; not really. I’ve reflected on this the times I’ve had to be a designated driver. I like tonic water, but not enough to drink it at the same rate people drink cocktails.

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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? **

No, but the people who made the label may be. It probably means they’re made from recycled wood or wood pulp.

[Mudshark]

My teeth hurt.

Four Score and seven years ago, Our forefathers spewed forth their germs upon this great nation.

We need more education on cheese.

Why is it always foggy in London?

I need to find my bookbag. Some girl has it and dosen’t know it.

I don’t know ano of the words to the Star Spangled Banner. but I know most of the words to La Marseillaise

[Cougarfang]

[random thoughts]
how do you distill ammonium hydroxide from Windex? My science teacher said you could, and internet sites say you could, but they don’t tell you how! @#$%…

Rilchiam, you’re wanted at Pic-a-Dope.

i’m going camping tomorrow. i’ve never gone camping before.

i’m hungry.

what’s that noise?

SHUT UP DORIS

Doris is my kid sister, btw.

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