Do you get it?

The flying Car:

 
Will flying cars become common place?  I thought so a one time.

For today:

An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, infinite wisdom, or infinite beauty.

Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom.

“Done!” says the angel, and disappears in a cloud of smoke and a bolt of lightning.

Now, all heads turn toward the dean, who sits surrounded by a faint halo of light. At length, one of his colleagues whispers,

“Say something.”

The dean sighs and says, “I should have taken the money.”

Do you get it? I sat after reading that joke and it finally hit me. That New Wisdom told the dean, wisdom is personal. Because in reality it is hard to get someone to listen.  With infinite wealth he could build colleges and spread intelligence.

 

I know it is a joke and not reality!

BUT, but have you ever been very good at some trade, hobby, personal skill, etc. and try to honestly impart that knowledge to someone who ‘Already knows everything?’

Like Sherry, I know some of you that have ‘typed’ at your jobs; you probably remember when a few documents you typed could contain NO ‘corrections,’ i.e. no correction tape nor white-out. I cannot imagine being THAT GOOD on a typewriter. When I first started dealing with attorneys an error on a document meant 30 minutes while it was retyped. Typists today have no idea what a GOD_SENT word processors are.

(I really did not search these files often, but I did do it.)

Our attorney now, Vickie Whit-----, will ask, “Do I need to add another name to the deed or document if so, it will only take a second.”  We have made changes and never delayed a closing. Not to mention printing it in as many colors as you like!!!

Actually the word processor IS Amazing, at least for those who remember typewriters WITH the carbon paper, correction paper and that all important WHITE-OUT. I have known clerks who had to type 4 pages with carbon between and fix errors on all copies

At times we sorta forget that some science is ALMOST a miracle.

But THE REAL Miracle was over 2000 years ago and lay in a manger.

                 Merry Christmastime

Nite Shipslog

PS:

Vickie is an amazing attorney. She is wise and witty. Her ‘closings’ were never a drag nor boring. I once asked her if I could bring Granddaughter Sherece to a closing so she could see a ‘FEMALE’ at work at a profession. I did and Sherece even enjoyed the closing. Sherece has followed in her mother’s footsteps and is doing well in import/export.

This 'lie' is good

Memorable Automobiles from The Past:

 Rose, blogger now gone, sent me this '41 Mercury shot. Long ago..

I miss Rose and her New England 'accent.'

For today:

For some reason, probably because I did not really study in English Class, but I am not too good at Scrabble.  But when I misspell a word, at times I smile at the difference one letter makes.

What typing I do is self-taught. I was forced to learn in the USAF when I was assigned to the MARS Network (Military Auxiliary Radio System).  Most folks have never heard of it. But it is a part of the ‘Ham Radio’ Emergency system in the world. It was set up long before satellite communications to keep communications intact during national emergencies and hurricanes etc.

Anyway I misspell or skip letters in words. Therefore the title of this entry. 'Lie'is good! Just yesterday as I often do, I ended my comment with “Lie is Good!” then noticed the BIG difference one letter makes. Of course it should be “LIFE is good” and most folks would have caught it.

There are comment corrections sent and received that say, “I meant to say “DID NOT” rather than DID.”

(Gotta love Lily)

So I am not the only one that drops words when in a hurry typing. The spell check does not correct words that are spelled correctly but used wrong. (It does however get its and it’s) I do have a program for writers that ‘tries’ to ID any misused words, but it is NOT fool proof. (I cannot remember the name of the APP now.)

Example: Above I noticed I had typed ‘drips’ when I meant ‘drops’ just above this.

I remember an old saying “What a difference a day makes!”  Now I am thinking with this blog entry, “What a difference a letter makes!”

Lately I am typing ‘out’ when I mean ‘our’, I catch it a lot, but I am sure I miss some.

Do you have any specific ‘recurring errors’ typing?

NiteShipslog

PS ..... YA, RIGHT!

ME AGAIN! Personal story...

 Memorable car of the day:

    '67 Plymouth Barracuda

      For today:

Once I was teaching Naval Intelligence. During a tough family time, they were already relocated 500 miles away, months before. I told my commanding officer I was leaving the next day, (going AWOL) and would become a deserter. I am headed to the mountains of NC and get lost. You will need to get someone to cover my classes. The lesson plans are on my desk.

 His words to me, “I will bust your ass!”

I said, “Sir with all due respect, I have already talked to Legal, you cannot bust me, it takes an act of Congress to do that and I don’t think you have that pull.” And I walked out.

Back ground, I had made a request for transfer, serious family matter (son related). I was told it was approved. I had waited months and nothing happened, I was leaving. The reasons were very involved and ‘I KNEW I was right!’

(Sometimes we ignore the Obvious, I guess not all things are obvious!))

While clearing out my desk, the XO (Executive Officer) came in, “The skipper has reconsidered, would you talk to a chaplain? Your records show you are Protestant, but the Catholic Chaplain is the only one available.”

“Sure, no problem I am not leaving until in the morning I must turn in my room and gear.” I replied 'respectfully snide.'

To shorten the story, the Chaplain had made some phone calls and we had a good logical conversation.  He must have been Victor’s hero, Father Ignatius, because I left in a better frame of mind and with the Chaplain’s promise that the transfer was deserved and would be done in a few weeks. It was longer, but I had cooled down.

I said ALL that to say this, “I was upset, I KNEW I was right  and was willing to throw away my military career of 16/17 years just to prove it. Once the chaplain pointed out I was throwing away a career. A job I loved, just to PROVE A POINT! Funny that, he did it without trying to make ME feel stupid. He was very wise in his choice of words (Very important).  I have thought many times, maybe he was  inspired? Coulda been.”

When you are ‘younger’ and KNOW IT ALL, you think you need to prove something. There are men in service refusing to take the vaccine, to make a point.

There is someone I love dearly, who is thinking of giving up his job with benefits, the best job he has ever had. One that has with it ‘benefits’ that will carry on if he stays a few more years before quitting. Millions of people have taken the shot. Of the multiple millions, despite all the stories of thousands dying,  3or4 deaths (that I could find) have occurred related directly to the shot. There are ill effects. But the benefits outweigh the downside. IMHO

(At times humans won't listen)

My Dr. suggested I take the shot so I did. I agree with the order for the military. We have had ships unable to operate efficiently due to the illness. WE cannot afford that. Do I agree with orders to civilians? NO!  But if I had a good job I would swallow my pride and take it. BUT THAT IS ME!

In many cases that could be cutting off your nose to spite your face. (one of mama's sayings!)

 

Nite Shipslog

PS:  I have the IQ in the genius range, that DOES NOT mean I am a genius, it means I coulda been...... LOL...... I wish I had tried harder. ;-)

PS: Personal to son Jack visiting his son & GD in Utah,  Stay warm out there. Love ya!

Backing up to NC for a minute

 Memorable Automobiles from The Past:

 1950  Chevy coupe the first car we had when we married. In '56

UPdate:

The plant in the entry is blurred, but Buddy just emailed me to say it is a Lantana. Looks like a miniature bouquet of tine flowers. Beautiful. 

For today:

It is no joke, Sherry & I do have a good time together. She even knows how to take a joke (at times! ;-)).

Anyway I thought in retrospect I would let you know that we really do know about fall and winter.  While my sweetheart was ‘studying’ for those medical tests, then enjoying taking them, I was busy outside.

This is what we drove into at the NC home. Remember those leaves you guys raked or watched lay.  We accumulated some more while we were gone. When we left Sherry & I had cleared all this area.

 

Even around the Blue headed dragon. It is growing ‘scales’ by the way, some type of fungus or mushrooms and adds to his character.

 

I got to work and hauled loads to the woods on a tarp.

Oh yes, Tom (Tiger 1) and his Sister Scaredy-cat were happy to have me back. I spent some time in the swing with Tom. He sure likes to snuggle. They definitely haven’t gone hungry. Michelle and Richard keeps them fed. I left 22 lbs of food for ‘em.

 

They are tame Feral cats.

We are missing at least 3 kitties, but that is Ferals I guess.

Finally back to Florida. I was out by the grapefruit tree and a bush growing at the base with some beautiful little colorful flowers.  Here is one.

 

This is my pretty flower holding that little flower…

 

NiteShipslog

PS  I have a wild imagination. I love t see forms in clouds, mountains, trees and buses as I drive.  Here I saw a dinosaur waiting for us as we started across Jacksonville Bay,Florida.

Ok we are home, is this our 2nd or 3rd home?

 Memorable car of the day:

 1955 Dodge Custom Lancer (3 tone)

                    For today:

We have our home in NC and of course the Motor Home. Now we have bought a trailer in Leesburg, FL. Mainly for a place to park the motor home. Yeah I know it ain’t smart and doesn’t make any sense.

 

But not much of MY life has made sense, so I guess it is the same old, same old.

When we buy and use a place down here we usually get our money back out of it.  We never invest a lot. If you look long enough here you can find something reasonable. You cannot do that back up in Belmont, NC.

Anyway we are home.  Most likely we will live in the coach and use the trailer as a bath house and or wash house. There is better washer/dryer in the trailer.

Son Mark has sold his house in Port Richey and will say with us until he decides what he is going to do.

I just wanted all to know that we made the trip fine. I did not hit anyone, no cars nor trucks. I think folks dodge me when they see this old man driving. LOLO

Merry Christmastime.

 Nite Shipslog

PS: 

Smiling in Georgia just off I-95

Memorable Automobiles from The Past:

 1931 Buick 4 door

                For today On the Road:

WE have this thing, it works in our House and Trailer, BUT much better here in the Motor Home.  There are lots of plusses about living in this motor home, but one is the tolls I COLLECT. I don’t allow Sherry to pass me without ‘paying a toll’. The toll is a kiss.

Yesterday we both laughed. I was preoccupied, cowboys call it ‘wool gathering’ and she got by me without paying the toll. Then she said, you forgot the toll....... She had to pay double, plus a little ‘extra!’

(AT times she is in her second childhood!!!)  ;-)

I guess you can tell we are on the road again. On the road we are silly kids. When stopped we walk holding hands. At times she will kiss me, she just cannot control herself. I can't count the times some sweet younger person will say that is sweet. Two or three have said, “This is a Hall Mark moment.”

In upper Michigan once Santa pulled over to welcome us to town. One wise man slowed down and yelled, “Get a motel Room!

(You might not know it, but a lot of truth here!!!)

             

Life is good, we are thankful for our health at this age. Yesterday we were invited to have dinner with Grandson Josh  his wife Megan, daughter Rosemary and little Oliver Jack. Megan did ‘Texas Chili’ and made it mild, since Sherry must cut back on some spicy foods.

WE had a great time. I played peek a boo with Ollie. I hugged little Rosemary and told her I would tell her Grandpa Jack (jr) about it and he might just rush back. The kids love their Grandpa Jack. He is on a tour of the USA and is in Utah with his son Ben and granddaughter Elsie Mae at present.

NiteShipslog

PS:.........  

                              

Cranking a car and staying overnight

 Memorable Automobiles from The Past:

 Ahhh that Nash Metropolitan in the 50s I restored a couple of them. Ran and handled great. Power plant was a sweet MG engine.

For today:

I smiled once reading Rick’s blog down in Bama. He mentioned cranking his truck. I KNEW me meant starting the truck.  Have you used that term?  It comes from a time when there were cars that you cranked by hand. The Hand crank fit into the engine just under the radiator.  I am so old there were still a few cars and tractors that started with a hand crank, when I was a kid.

Starting cars was a ‘normal’ problem up into the 50s. In the early days of cars folks would park on a hill or any incline so they could let their car roll off and start it by ‘dropping the clutch and let the momentum of the car turn the engine to start it. This was usually done with the car in 2^nd gear.

Soooo yesterday I was thinking about that and wondered what the folks in the flat lands did to start a car with a dead battery. I know there were times around here when no hill was readily available that a car was pushed by several men and boys to get it started, by dropping the clutch with the car in gear.

 

Now keep in mind a car had to have a manual (or straight) transmission to roll or push start.

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And then back a long time ago Daddy told me of stopping at a farm house (during the depression) and chopping fire wood or paying 50 cents for a place to sleep in the barn and breakfast. He said people appreciated the 50 cents more because money was hard to come by.

Then came Tom Bodett, who said, “------- we’ll keep the light on for you!” He was advertising Motel 6, where they had a room for $6. I shudder when I hear people talking about paying $125+ for a place to sleep for the night.

 

NiteShipslog

PS:Pushing a car, of course if you had a buddy with a car and the bumpers matched he could push you to start

 That automatic spellcheck can get you. This one just Changed Bodett’s name to Bidet.

 

Yeah here I am about old people again…. Sorry. ;-)