Monday Morning Friends Report, June 2, 2008

In our area, it's a great year for the maples. Our world is drowning in maple seeds. If you get pleasure from sitting and watching the little helicopters twirl, then this is a madman's paradise.
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The neighbor found a grackle's nest in the space between his roof gutter and the roofing. Everyone hates grackles, so he took the nest out babes and all, and he placed it in the Yard Waste bin. His wife came along later to toss in some weeds, saw the babies stretching their open mouths towards the sky and went all teary. Now he's hand-feeding the birds with a concoction he found described online. Officially, BIRCHES could never condone birdocide, but there's something about his plight that makes us go all teary --- with laughter.
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Lots of people in this circle, young old and in-between, seem to be doctoring these days. They include JERRY, STEVE, BILL, MARSHA, ALICE, BUD AND OTHERS. Let's all get better pronto!
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DASHMANN - is going off on a golfing adventure to northern Michigan with long-time buddies. This is purely goof-off time, let's face it. And maybe some beer will get drunk. Maybe. Dashmann just had a birthday, too.

TRASE - is promising to be very good and not drink beer during the maternal nesting period. Read about it here: CLICK ARBORETUM

FELIX - has flown to the east somewhere to see his special lady graduate from a high-tootin' University. He says that there's one thing makes flying tolerable: "Hell, I always request a strip search....before I take off...and, after I land...."

DIG S - reading the article about Nigerian cabdriver penises being swiped ("Motor bike taxi drivers from Gwagwalada, a small locality close to Abuja in the middle of Nigeria, have gathered to protest against a client they accuse of using pigeons to steal penises.")
says it reminds him of the Beatles: "Suddenly, I'm not half the man i used to be, There's a shadow hanging over me..." I guess the shadow is a pigeon. Read about it here: CLICK

MICHIGAN BUCKS - The soccer team continues on its winning ways.

MARSHA - throwing a bash for her staff today, but will be in front of the TV to watch the Red Wings capture the Stanley Cup tonight.

IRISH MIKE - one of the best Irishmen in Michigan, a charter member of the Guinness Club, says that he hears some Belgian company wants to buy Budweiser. At first this sounds like a threat, but then, who knows? Maybe it will be for the better. Read about the pending deal here: CLICK

PAT W - got her new flower box in place and planted and it looks wonderful. There should be a picture to post here, but there isn't. Maybe next week. She just had a birthday. She says she's 28.
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This is Felix's cat: She is named Wendell.

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Here are the winners of this week's QUIZ:
Marsha Cole
Bob Hanley
Felix J. McGilliduddy
Teresa Woods
John Dashmann
Doug Schiesswohl

The correct answers to the Tuesday Quarterbacks Quiz were:
A. Troy Aikman
B. Terry Bradshaw
C. Dan Fouts
D. Dan Marino
E. Tony Romo

Thanks to everyone who participated. We love that! 
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What some people are smiling at:
GENDERS -

Mexico Drops Out Of Summer Olympics!

President Felipe Calderon of Mexico has announced Mexico will not participate in the next Summer Olympics.
He stated:
'Casi cada uno que puede funcionar, saltar, o la nadada ha salido ya del pams.'
Translation:
'Pretty much everyone who can run, jump or swim has already left the country.

JERRY: 

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MIKE CARROLL ALMOST FROM CARROLLTON - spreads the story of the redneck who heard that cancer victims were suing tobacco companies and a lady was suing MacDonald's for hot coffee. He goes to his lawyer and says: "Kin I sue Budweiser, fer all them ugly women I slept with?"

Let us know what's happening. We are very discreet. Not going to hurt anyone.