Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Friday, December 16, 2011
Respect for the Elderly
Yesterday as I worked in a neighborhood in which I have worked on other occasions, two young boys came home from school and approached me. I have met them before. Actually, one came home from school and the other is home schooled. They are nine years old and in the fourth grade.
My work intrigues people, especially young people. My equipment is impressive. I have chainsaws and pole saws and power pole saws and ropes and shears and trimmers and a big truck. Probably the most impressive piece of equipment is the brush chipper. I have used this machine for over a decade and every time that I use it I still feel awed by it.
Young boys are full of energy and questions. As I reached into my boots to pull up my socks I was asked, “Do you keep money in there?”
“No, I answered, “there is no money in my boots, but they do cost a lot of money.”
“How much do they cost?” he asked.
To this the other boy responded, “You don’t ask the elderly that kind of question, how much their clothes cost!”
“He’s not elderly!” the first boy retorted.
“Yes, he is!”
“No, he’s not!”
“Yes, he is! He’s probably 53!”
For the rest of the day and on the way home and even now as I think of it, I cannot help but to laugh. I’ve been laughing for hours.
I said, “You’re close.”
“How old are you?”
“51.”
“51!”
“51?!”
“See!”
I am not certain, but I think that what was meant is that one should show respect for one’s elders. But, to nine year old boys, 51 is elderly.
Who can argue? The AARP has begun pestering me to join their corruption. And for my line of work, I am way beyond the age of those who climb and trim trees. My body certainly agrees with the boys.
And so I have a joyous time of laughter at one boy’s innocent questioning and the other boy’s desire to be respectful.
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(Leviticus 19:32) Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord.
(Proverbs 16:31) The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
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My work intrigues people, especially young people. My equipment is impressive. I have chainsaws and pole saws and power pole saws and ropes and shears and trimmers and a big truck. Probably the most impressive piece of equipment is the brush chipper. I have used this machine for over a decade and every time that I use it I still feel awed by it.
Young boys are full of energy and questions. As I reached into my boots to pull up my socks I was asked, “Do you keep money in there?”
“No, I answered, “there is no money in my boots, but they do cost a lot of money.”
“How much do they cost?” he asked.
To this the other boy responded, “You don’t ask the elderly that kind of question, how much their clothes cost!”
“He’s not elderly!” the first boy retorted.
“Yes, he is!”
“No, he’s not!”
“Yes, he is! He’s probably 53!”
For the rest of the day and on the way home and even now as I think of it, I cannot help but to laugh. I’ve been laughing for hours.
I said, “You’re close.”
“How old are you?”
“51.”
“51!”
“51?!”
“See!”
I am not certain, but I think that what was meant is that one should show respect for one’s elders. But, to nine year old boys, 51 is elderly.
Who can argue? The AARP has begun pestering me to join their corruption. And for my line of work, I am way beyond the age of those who climb and trim trees. My body certainly agrees with the boys.
And so I have a joyous time of laughter at one boy’s innocent questioning and the other boy’s desire to be respectful.
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(Leviticus 19:32) Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord.
(Proverbs 16:31) The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
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Friday, September 02, 2011
Just for Fun
Here are a couple videos that have been brought to my attention to be shared just for fun.
Is this one for real?
According to the note included at Flixxy it is for real. Here is what the owners say:
"Cat Leila and dove Arc-En-Ciel (Rainbow) doing their thing. Happens everyday."
"The Sequel: Love over Freedom. A few days after this video was shot, the dove accidently flew out of the house to a tree 400 feet away. We put it's cage and the cat under a cherry tree in the back yard. The cat meowed for a while, the dove flew back to the tree and we were able to get her into her cage and into the house where they were reunited."
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Is this one for real?
According to the note included at Flixxy it is for real. Here is what the owners say:
"Cat Leila and dove Arc-En-Ciel (Rainbow) doing their thing. Happens everyday."
"The Sequel: Love over Freedom. A few days after this video was shot, the dove accidently flew out of the house to a tree 400 feet away. We put it's cage and the cat under a cherry tree in the back yard. The cat meowed for a while, the dove flew back to the tree and we were able to get her into her cage and into the house where they were reunited."
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