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asTWISTED byDave: July 2005
::: Saturday, July 30, 2005 :::
*slurp* *slurp* *slurp* *slurp* ]Link] Awww, how cute.
::: Sunday, July 24, 2005 :::
LIBRA (born between 24th September and 23rd October):
If your personal freedom is severely restricted at work, you may consider changing jobs and while your nearest and dearest will think you're crazy for even considering such a move, you know what is best for you. You've been blessed with a fine mind and considerable creative talent. Finding a position that lets you exercise both will make your spirits soar. You spend so much time at work; why shouldn't it be a pleasant experience?
::: Saturday, July 23, 2005 :::
Bouncing your head off a diving board sucks, but not as much as having a picture of the incident on Yahoo! News.
American Diver Injured at Championships [Link] OOOWWWWCH!!!!
::: Monday, July 18, 2005 :::
July 18 - National Caviar Day
July 19 - National Raspberry Cake Day
July 20 - Ugly Truck Day
July 21 - National Junk Food Day
July 22 - Ratcatcher's Day
July 23 - National Hot Dog Day
July 24 - Cousins Day
Okay... here's a nice joke for you: The Cowboy Code
1. A cowboy removes his hat when entering the presence of a lady, although he may leave it on if she works in a saloon.
2. A cowboy says EXCUSE ME, MA'AM, when leaving a lady's presence.
3. A cowboy says PARDON ME, MA'AM, when bumping into a lady, or treading on her feet.
4. A cowboy never sits, while a lady is standing, unless he feels particularly tired, or his feet hurt.
5. A cowboy allows a lady to go through a doorway, first, especially if he thinks one of his enemies may try to shoot him in a cowardly ambush. She would provide good cover.
6 . A cowboy does not spit on the floor, but if he does, he will point it out to the ladies so they will not drag their skirts through it.
7. A cowboy never tracks horse poop into a lady's house. He should leave his boots outside the door, unless his feet stink as bad as the horse poop, in which case, he should just go someplace else. Maybe the saloon, where the stench of horse poop is no worse than the stench of cow poop.
8. A cowboy does not pick his nose at the table, unless it will help him breath better or eliminate a whistle that otherwise might become annoying to the ladies.
9. A cowboy does not scratch his groin, his armpits, or suck on the ends of his mustache, when a lady is near.
10. A cowboy does not swear or make reference to bodily functions, in the presence of a lady.
11. A cowboy must not sneeze at the table. If a strong need arises that cannot be resisted, he will turn his head away from the lady, so she won't be sprayed and perhaps be struck by a stray booger.
12. A cowboy does not noisily slurp his coffee in the presence of a lady. Instead, he should hold the saucer steady with both hands, tip it toward his mouth, and slurp silently.
13. A cowboy does not fart in the presence of a lady...not even silently. If he does, it might stink, and she may smell it and possibly think that he is not actually a gentleman.
14. A cowboy will grasp a lady's elbow to help her onto a horse or into a carriage. He should never, ever push on her derriere to give her a boost, because she might kick his teeth out, unless she works in the saloon.
::: Sunday, July 17, 2005 :::
Soldier survives attack; captures, medically treats sniper [Link] During a routine patrol in Baghdad June 2, Army Pfc. Stephen Tschiderer, a medic, was shot in the chest by an enemy sniper, hiding in a van just 75 yards away. The incident was filmed by the insurgents. See film via story link or iFilm [Link]
::: Thursday, July 14, 2005 :::
No, I haven't abandoned Twisted. There was a death in the family and I didn't have the mind to post here. I have been away at the funeral and helping to wrap up the life that has been lost. It has been a hard, somber experience to lose my aunt, then to attend her funeral and box up her life. The moments I hated most in the past week were the quiet moments I had to myself. The other moments, the harried, busied moments of trying to get ready for something or trying to get somewhere, those were the moments that paled in comparison to having to sit there with only myself for company. During which, all I could do was feel bad. Thank you to everyone that gave me your consolation and company.
Also, I know the entire family (including me) thanks everyone that brought us together and thank goodness we all helped each other through it.
Okay. back to the same old, same old:
THIS WEEK'S HOLIDAYS.
July 11 - Cheer up the Lonely Day
July 12 - Different Colored Eyes Day
July 13 - Barbershop Music Appreciation Day
July 14 - National Nude Day
July 15 - Cow Appreciation Day
July 16 - International Juggling Day
July 17 - National Ice Cream Day
::: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 :::
That's gotta suck! [Link] It was a normal day in Sharon Springs, Kansas when a Union Pacific crew boarded a loaded coal train for the long trek back to Salina.
Just a few kilometers into the trip, a wheel bearing became overheated and melted off letting the truck support drop down and grind on top of the rail creating white hot molten metal droppings that spewed down onto the rails.
Doggles sunglasses for dogs [Link] Pet care products: UV protection for dogs. All Doggles® have polycarbonate (shatterproof), anti-fog lenses which block 100% of UV light and keep out wind and debris. The wrap around frames completely enclose the eyes with no gaps for stray light or foreign objects. Two adjustable elastic straps keep Doggles® on securely during any activity.
Rent My Son [Link] Child Rental Agency! RentMySon is a subsidiary of ChildNet Services, with its corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA. In addition, we also maintain 4 regional offices across the United States.
RentMySon provides safe and trustworthy child-rental services in multiple metropolitan areas. Our service area is growing every year and we are on target to provide services in 50 cities by the end of 2006.
RentMySon began operation in 1998 in San Diego. Our initial crew consisted of 2 boys who, by the end of the school year, had gone to over 20 local school dances and Proms. As word quickly spread of our services, so did our team of boys and the range of events we catered to.
::: Monday, July 04, 2005 :::
Linky-dinky-do==> [Link] In this email, SB answers if he ever considered modeling and muses about where his photos could be used.