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Old 11-03-2009, 14:49   #1
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Ray and Bubba

Just to even things out a little....

Ray & Bubba ( Arkansas mechanical engineers) were standing at the base of a flagpole, looking up.
A woman walked by and asked what they were doing. 'We're supposed to find the height of the flagpole,' said Bubba, 'but we don't have a ladder.'

The woman took a wrench from her purse, loosened a few bolts, and laid the pole down. Then she took a tape measure from her pocket, took a measurement, announced, 'Eighteen feet, six inches,' and walked away.

Ray shook his head and laughed. 'Ain't that just like a woman! We ask for the height and she gives us the length!'
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Old 11-03-2009, 16:32   #2
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Yep, just like a woman.











Showing off.
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Old 11-03-2009, 16:36   #3
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Yep.

That is the first thing I expect from a woman.

A wrench in her purse, mechanical expertise, and an 18'+ tape measure in her pocket.

I know my bride has those things on her when she goes out of the house.

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Old 11-03-2009, 18:21   #4
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Just to even things out a little....
that's weak, missus. Weak, I say. Try again
Btw, you keep this up and a certain member with the initial FS may come back from the other side.
If you look at threads from years gone by, you'd know how much havoc she wrecked around here, earning her titles such as general PITA, Hornet Nest Poker, Jane Blonde, usw.

Whaddaya know. You like the quote that much, eh?
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Old 11-03-2009, 18:41   #5
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a certain member with the initial FS may come back from the other side.
If you look at threads from years gone by, you'd know how much havoc she wrecked around here, earning her titles such as general PITA, Hornet Nest Poker, Jane Blonde, usw.

Whaddaya know. You like the quote that much, eh?
Speaking of whom, why do her old posts now show the screen name "alpha male"?

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Old 11-03-2009, 19:15   #6
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Yep.

That is the first thing I expect from a woman.

A wrench in her purse, mechanical expertise, and an 18'+ tape measure in her pocket.

I know my bride has those things on her when she goes out of the house.

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I've got news for you TR,it wouldn't surprise me a bit if that woman they mentioned isn't our very own "armymom" just passing through..............

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Old 11-03-2009, 19:26   #7
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Yep, just like a woman.

Showing off.
LR,

Let me give you some fatherly advice about women..... 1st,whatever you say in jest about them they will never,never forget or forgive..... 2nd,and just when you think it's been past over they'll nail your ass....... Just an observation that's all........

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Old 11-03-2009, 21:11   #8
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I can see that happening. I carry a Swiss Army knife and a tape measure in my purse.
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I carry ...... a tape measure in my purse.
Ohhhhhhh......a softball pitch..........must...resist...the...urge !!!!!

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Old 11-03-2009, 21:18   #10
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that's weak, missus. Weak, I say. Try again
Btw, you keep this up and a certain member with the initial FS may come back from the other side.
If you look at threads from years gone by, you'd know how much havoc she wrecked around here, earning her titles such as general PITA, Hornet Nest Poker, Jane Blonde, usw.

Whaddaya know. You like the quote that much, eh?
Always nice to have company, or backup.

And yes, I do like that quote. I like how it falls into place. Thanks.
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Ohhhhhhh......a softball pitch..........must...resist...the...urge !!!!!

You know, to measure the length of things.
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LR,

Let me give you some fatherly advice about women..... 1st,whatever you say in jest about them they will never,never forget or forgive..... 2nd,and just when you think it's been past over they'll nail your ass....... Just an observation that's all........

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Of course it all depends on the subject matter, but it's our job.

Where do you guys think you'd be without women to keep things straight?
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Where do you guys think you'd be without women to keep things straight?
ARRRRGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!

Too easy.....that's just too easy.......
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ARRRRGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!

Too easy.....that's just too easy.......
Just be happy you all aren't on the planet by yourselves. Admit it, it's nice to have women around.
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Old 11-03-2009, 21:58   #15
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LR,

Let me give you some fatherly advice about women.....1st,whatever you say in jest about them they will never,never forget or forgive..... 2nd,and just when you think it's been past over they'll nail your ass....... Just an observation that's all........

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Teddy, been married for almost 40 years to the same woman. I have seen all the good and the mean. I have taken some shots and given some shots.

But I have learned that they can smell fear, never let them see you sweat.

I still have not figured out why she has stayed with me so long. The guys at work call her a Saint.

Kimberly, my wife carries a tape in her purse as well.
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