Saturday, February 22, 2014
Six Word Saturday
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forty-nine inch legged young lady
ZZ Top recording "She's got legs"**
These two have what in common?
They are both from Houston, Texas
The young lady is 6 feet 4. Her 49 inch legs, from thigh to toe, may set a world record. For sure for Houston they did and probably are a record in Texas also. Things are bigger in Texas.
For sure too she would intimidate me if we were alone in an elevator. Ladies taller than I am worry me.
What brand was
your first cigarette?
Mine was Chesterfield regular length. This 1962 ad was for the king size but they hadn't been invented back when I was someplace between the seventh grade and a freshman in high school.
I "found" a whole pack and smoked all but two of them. Sister, Lois (link), and I went down to the creek to play and to smoke. She had two but they made her sick. She has never smoked since.
The ad was in the December 1962 issue of Popular Science Magazine on the Inside Front Cover page.
http://www.popsci.com/archive-viewer?id=ISEDAAAAMBAJ&pg=null&query=1962
I smoked in earnest when was in the 10 grade. By then Herbert Tarrington's were out, king size so that was what I smoked. Finally in the early 1980's I stopped smoking. By then I was smoking a pipe until my lip had a permanent sore. So I switched to chewing tobacco and dipping snuff. Those fixed my nicotine desire but were nasty. Because they were nasty I stopped using tobacco at all.
You can see any picture here in larger size by clicking on it. Click again for larger still. You may need to do that to read the long legged article in this week's Wednesday's Houston Chronicle, Star section, page 1.
Six Words Saturday fine print: Describe your life (or something) in a phrase using just six words for Six Word Saturday. Click the box at right to visit Cate's blog with Mr. Linky showing all the other blogs participating this week. Cate is the boss at Six Word Saturday. She would like for you to participate..."Legs"
She never begs, she knows how to choose them.
She's holdin' leg wonderin' how to feel them.
Would you get behind them if you could only find them?
She's my baby, she's my baby,
yeah, it's alright.
Labels: Girls, Jim's Life, People, Six Word Saturday
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
One of my favorite cars — MidWeek Blues — Hand goes where during National Anthem?
Left: a 1957 Chrysler NewYorker — Right: a 1949 Ford F-1 Pickup
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The 1949 Ford Pickup (my favorite) is one like I drove to high school for my last two years--the first two years I rode Minnie, our horse.Dad bought a 1937 Ford Tudor for me to drive but about as soon as he drove it he decided it was not safe for me to drive. Fords in that year still had mechanical brakes which are far inferior to the modern hydralic braking sytems used.
After I graduated my sister, Lois drove it to high school. By then they had closed the country school, New England School of Washington, Country, Nebraska, where I attended my first two years. She rode to town with a cousin for her first two before getting Dad's pickup. Cousins also rode with us to school.
Best news! I only had three (3) wrecks in those two years. That's pretty good for a high school kid, huh?
A friend of mine has a restored 1950 Ford F-1 Pickup which is very similar to this one. It is even painted black. He wants more money than I am thinking that I want to pay. I could be thinking wrongly.
I do like the NAPA Calendars of which I have them from the second issue to present with about a year or two's break in the late 1990's. For this year's May, I will use the 2009 August issue with the Ford Pickup.
For posts about my early driving and some about this pickup, please click here.
Setting is a Chicago Cubs baseball game.Activity is the playing and singing of our National Anthem.
Of note to me is that over half of the fans are not placing their right hands over their hearts.
Is this required? Yes, per the U.S. Code TITLE 36 > Subtitle I > Part A > CHAPTER 3 > § 301 (link) which reads as follows:
"... other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart ..."
President Obama, as probably half of the persons in the U.S. ("... more breached than honored ..." Snopes link) did not cover his heart when he first became President. He does now of course, after a big national and mass e-mail stink was made. Seems others still don't. I do.
I don't remember doing this in civilian life before Obama found out. I did for the Flag Salute but not for the National Anthem. In the Army, when in formation we would come to parade rest with our hands folded behind out backs. That is how I remember. And if not in formation but in uniform, we would stand at attentioin and salute.
Pictures courtesy of WGN TV
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If you want to post a MidWeek Blues picture, go get directions from Rebecca by clicking on the logo picture on the right. She has a Mr. Linky and good directions . Just do what I did. Labels: Cars, Jim in his Younger Days, NAPA calendars, People, Things to know
Friday, October 16, 2009
France -- Paris -- Our Spring 2009 Europe Holiday
My Paris
Party all the night
Art museums all day
Rive Droite* for shopping
Île-de-France** for herShe's Paris Hilton
Copyright © 2009 Jimmiehov
All Rights Reserved
Top (day) Eiffel Tower : [large picture] [super sized]
Bottom (night) Eiffel Tower:[large picture] [super sized]
*Rive Droite's (The Right Bank) most famous street is undeniably the Champs-Élysées, but there are others of prominence, such as Rue de la Paix, Rue de Rivoli and Avenue Montaigne. (Wikipedia)
**Île-de-France is one of the twenty-six administrative regions of France, composed mostly of the Paris metropolitan area. Its name literally means "Island of France", maybe from ancient Frankish Liddle Franke, "little France". (Wikipedia)
Labels: Acrostic, France, Life, Our Spring 2009 Europe Holiday, People, Poem
Friday, August 28, 2009
A Tribute to Edward Kennedy
we remember him
Labels: People, Poem, Things to know
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The Blahs -- MidWeek Blues -- The birds and the grub
But first an updated picture of our new grandbaby, KP.
Today she is four weeks old, this was taken yesterday by Karen.
Ain't she cute!
The birds. Why would this picture make me blue? Or make anybody blue? Well, may be it wouldn't. This just isn't my idea of escaping the harsh Midwestern winters.
The birds? We call them snow birds. They come down here in the warm when it is snowy and cold up north. They bring their own homes (make their own nests). They blend in when there isn't anything doing with 'their kind.'
The grub? Birds must eat. One reason they like it here is because of the proximity to the necessities, such as groceries, Jack-in-the-Box (plus a half dozen other fast food, NO BURGER KING) and gasoline. This shopping center is six miles east on the Interstate Highway, IH-45.
And I say 'here' because the RV trailer park is less than a mile on east from our home. It generally fills in the winter.
The Blahs? Definition # 2 : plural [perhaps influenced in meaning by blasé] : a feeling of boredom, lethargy, or general dissatisfaction
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If you want to post a MidWeek Blues picture, go get directions from Rebecca by clicking on the logo here. She has a Mr. Linky and good directions . Just do what I did.
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Labels: Driving Pictures, Grandchildren, KP, Midweek Blues, People
Thursday, December 18, 2008
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race -- Dr. W.C. (Buddy) Burns, tribute and obituary
I have been knowing Buddy personally for about two years through the Bentwater Tuesday Morning Bible Study which he led. Buddy was a good friend to all here and we hit if off good. I knew of him when he came and had been knowing his son before he came. I did not attend the church he led but did attend a Christmas Eve service once.
I was also fortunate in getting to know his daughter-in-law and grandson who went with us to Guatemala on our October mission trip. They are fine examples of Christians. I found after we had met that they read my blog from time to time.
His Obituary with picture courtesy of the Conroe Courier:
Funeral service for Dr. WC (Buddy) Burns, 71 of Willis will be held on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist. Interment will follow in Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2008 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Cashner Funeral Home.
Dr. Burns was born on June 28, 1937 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas and went to be with our Lord on December 13, 2008 after suffering a massive heart attack at home. Dr. Burns was very proud to be the Pastor of North Shore Church, a father and a grandfather. Dr. Burns set an example of loving his God, living his life by biblical principles and always sharing the good news of his risen Savior.
Dr. W C (Buddy) Burns is survived by his daughters, Janet Burns Turner and husband Lester of Alexandria, Louisiana and Joy Burns Cates and husband Troy of Porter, Texas; sons, Terry Burns and wife Lee Ann of Riverdale, Michigan and Gary Burns and wife Karen of Conroe, Texas; his sisters, Harriet (Burns) Carwell of Cherry Valley, Arkansas, and Julia (Burns) Snelson of El Paso, Texas; his grandchildren, Darianne, Lynlee, Carley, Katie, Claire, Reagan, Chandler, Brandon, Luke, Ethan, Jacob, and Abigail; he is preceded in death by his wife, Arrie Beth Burns. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive. Pallbearers will be the men of North Shore Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to North Shore Church in memory of Dr. W C (Buddy) Burns, 410 Camden Hills West, Montgomery, Texas 77356.
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Testimony regarding Buddy:
From friend, Joe
Our pastor, Dr. W. C. “Buddy” Burns, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 13, 2008. He was found at home sitting in his study chair at his desk, very close to 2 years from the day that his wife passed away.
These are some thoughts that came to mind and heart, as I pondered his impact in our lives. If you didn’t know him, you can rest assured that the fact that you didn’t know him only meant one thing: He never had a chance to be within talking range of you.
Buddy Burns was, among many other virtues, a good and Godly man and friend. Not everyone can have that said about them.
How can you fully describe someone that was “larger than life” in such a “small package” with a “huge heart”?
Forgive this feeble, inadequate effort to put to paper some feelings about our friend and pastor, Buddy.
A serious soul, even when he was joking; yet remaining a delightful soul, even when he was sober and serious.
A childish, juvenile, adult --- in the best of ways.
Insatiable. A sponge. He had an ear to hear, better than it seemed. Proof was his recall of so many things discussed. He was surprising in his capacity to remember details…your details.
Insatiable. Always drinking in, but daily, hourly, constantly pouring out like a river; and constantly rushing and overflowing its banks.
You never had to wonder if his cup was half full or half empty; it was indisputably and immutably full!
Tenderly tough. A velvet hammer and a velvet anvil, but you didn’t seem to feel any negative weight of the impact. Today, looking back, his gentle hammering has taken shape, and it is looking more like Christ than before he began the silent hammering.
Extremist in love for life. Stretching the rubber band to its limits; no fear of breaking it; and, you just knew that if he ever broke it, he would somehow get it tied back together for another round.
Strange, fun-loving idiosyncrasies.
Square dancer, who was no square; leaving an impression for Christ in that little corner of his world.
Ready to watch a good fight---even a crazy fight. He was really funny about that, much like a kid.
Not one to invite a fight.
A red, white and true blue, old fashioned American!
Humble, and a pray-er; if you asked him to pray with you about something, he would; then, with remarkable recall, he would often ask you about it along the way to learn what God had done.
A talker, a real talker, but one you enjoyed listening to.
A tenacious do-er. You never felt that he was “requiring” things of you. Set the example, and kept moving.
He moved like the wind; like the Spirit of God.
Kind, yet rough. Sweet and tart; lemonade out of lemons with extra sugar poured in.
A leader and a servant.
Steady, ready, and dependable.
A giver and a receiver; a rare quality of character.
He was serious without taking himself too seriously.
Hospitable, courteous, thoughtful, loving.
Beautifully independent and dependent; yet you never felt the imbalance of codependence. He simply wouldn’t do that to anyone.
Open to truth about himself --- good, bad and ugly --- and he would ask for the truth, without making you feel like it was going to come back at you.
Ready to be accountable, and asked for accountability, yet reluctantly willing to hold others accountable, except in a gracious, indirect way.
Diligence personified. Prepared. Committed. Lived on the inside edge of the good life.
Lover of souls. A shepherd of the best sort; willing to give himself for and to others.
Always a kind word for others.
Always highest expectations of himself; he was a bit hard on himself.
An original; no cookie cutter; the mold was thrown away.
A lover of God; and, clearly an object of God’s love.
He was faithful.
I miss you, Buddy. I really, sincerely, aching-in-my-heart miss you, my “dear friend”!
I’m happy he is home; but, in the most selfish of terms, I wish he was here. I deeply miss our time together face to face, in emails, on the phone, and at church. Your investment will not be in vain in my life by the grace of God.
Here. Suddenly, gone. Classic Buddy Burns.
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From the Bentwater Newsletter
[To:] All Bentwater Members,
Today Bentwater is without a dear friend after Dr. WC “Buddy” Burns, the pastor of North Shore Church, passed away at home on Sunday in Willis. He was 71 years young. Dr. Burns, a familiar face at Bentwater for the past four years, shared his warmth, insight and spirituality with the community on a daily basis. His energy and his passion for religion were contagious and will be missed by his parishioners and the entire Bentwater family.
This great friend, father and grandfather passed through our midst unexpectedly this week, and we are happy we had the opportunity to have known him.
Labels: Newspaper, People, Preacher friends
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Ruby (Red) Tuesday -- Santa came early this year, for Jim
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This is my new Gateway laptop. I have not been using it much until now as I had to wait and renew my Norton antivirus for three computers this time.
The computer was a "bargain" as it is a discontinued model. Even though, it has three gigabyte (3GB) Ram and a nice 120 GB hard drive. The newer ones have more but this will be plenty for me.
I may keep it as my computer to use daily as it runs nice. I am liking Vista so far as well. I bought it to take on our jaunts and needed the price break so if it got stolen or lost I wouldn't be out very much (about two and a half months of my Ford retirement checks).
Now for a change in scenery in case
you'd rather look at cars than computers
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Here we have my friend's 1937 Ford Stake Bed truck. Herb restored it doing all the work, even the painting.
This is the third 1937 Ford truck he has rebuilt. At present he is doing a 1934 Ford car.
Click the Ruby Tuesday button if you want to see more Ruby Tuesday posts.
Mary is in charge there, you can post your own if you wish.
Labels: Antiques, Cars, Christmas, Computing, Holiday Posts, Jim Does, People, Ruby Tuesday
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
[This]-- A pig wearing lipstick [and That] Our preacher's birthday today
These toy pigs are gifts. My grandfather told me to "never look a gift pig in the mouth." So if they were wearing lipstick, I wouldn't know it because I don't look these pigs in the mouth.
Back when I was dating, I did meet some pigs wearing lipstick. Some of them were kind of after me, perhaps that's why I thought they were pigs.
These two pigs:
The one on the left is almost as old as I am, our Vet, Dr. Scott, gave it to me when I was very young. I have kept the pig and treasured it ever since.
The black and white pig is a gift from Mrs. Jim. She knows I like pigs (I talk to them quite often, they are very interesting to talk with, try it sometime) and this doorstop has a permanent place in our home now, right beside the front door.
Preacher's birthday:
The Jim Bunch is eating tonight at the church. For the preacher's birthday supper we are having fried catfish, hush puppies, French fries, cold slaw, salad, and desert.
Oh yes, and birthday cake. If I can get close I will count the candles for you. And take a picture.
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Well, I did get close and there WEREN'T ANY CANDLES.
I was told by a reliable authority that he is ... years old today. No, I can't tell you because maybe I am not supposed to tell. I didn't ask if I could so I won't tell.
I didn't get any cake either as I had to go to a meeting before it was cut.
Labels: Animals, Church, Food, Friends, Humor, Jim Bunch Eats, People, Preacher friends
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Ruby (Pink) Tuesday -- Baby Quilts
These baby quilts are for the poorest mothers who are having babies in our local hospital.
Along with the blanket will come baby supplies for a month or so to help usher these children into the world.
They are a project of our Sunday school class, one widow lady does the majority of the work, others help sew or quilt, and the entire class helps financially.
The boy's quilt is this pattern..
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The patterns change but the color scheme is universal, pink for baby girls, blue for the boys.
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So far this year we have given out about thirty quilt packages.
I thought I'd tell you about the rules of RUBY TUESDAY.
They are real simple:
On Tuesdays you can post any photo you like (it must be one of your own) that contains the color RED.
Your photo can contain lots of RED or a little bit of RED
AND (please) post your link here with MaryT
I will might post a NEW Ruby Tuesday each some Tuesdays.
Labels: Church, People, Ruby Tuesday
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
A few days with our friends at their Eagles Landing Ranch in Colorado -- Colorado Holiday Part II
Every evening a group of deer would come down from the groves to graze. Also in the evenings, the doe would gather their young ones that had been 'parked' for the day. Isn't that cheap day care? And a nice and tender feast for a coyote!
The elk would come in the early morning light to graze. During the day all wildlife was pretty scarce unless we went out to the hills and trees. But we didn't see anything but birds on our picnic hike to a neighboring ranch in the forest.
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.Labels: Colorado, Colorado Holiday, Dogs, Friends, Jim Does, People, Places, Travel
