Friday, 16 October 2020

Issue No 49 - Wednesday 21 October

 EDITORIAL 

Premier Dan has made his much-anticipated announcement and has released the strings a bit. It does not do much for us personally, except for access to the hairdresser and three additional Bunnings stores.

The Bunnings store component should be discarded as the reason to visit one of them (even for pickup) is not included in the four permitted reasons to leave home.

The Melbourne Vixens have won the national netball grand final, and we have two Victorian sides in the AFL grand final next week. Melbourne Storm is also in the NRL grand final – so Victorian is doing well in sport, despite most residents being in some form on lockdown.


THIS WEEK’S MUSIC

My father played the banjo (not in this video though) while I struggled to play the ”village idiot”. I hope you like it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6DS2bXYmk

Now an expansion on that theme, Southern Raised Bluegrass Performs "Orange Blossom Special". And no, it is not the theme to the Lone Ranger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhM4sIeeHYQ

Ok, you asked for it, so here it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIVphczMbY

I happened on to the following and it seemed to fit the theme of this newsletter. So please enjoy The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - The good, the bad and the ugly Theme.






HOW GRANDCHILDREN PERCEIVE THEIR GRANDPARENTS - Continued

When my grandson Billy and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, "It's no use Grandpa. Now the mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."

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When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, "I'm not sure." "Look in your underwear, Grandpa," he advised "Mine says I'm 4 to 6." (WOW! I really like this one -- it says I'm only '38'!)

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A second grader came home from school and said to her grandmother, "Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today." The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. "That's interesting." she said. "How do you make babies?" "It's simple," replied the girl. "You just change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'."

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Children's Logic: "Give me a sentence about a public servant," said a teacher. The small boy wrote: "The fireman came down the ladder pregnant." The teacher took the lad aside to correct him. "Don't you know what pregnant means?" she asked. "Sure," said the young boy confidently. 'It means carrying a child."

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A grandfather was delivering his grandchildren to their home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties.

"They use him to keep crowds back," said one child.

"No," said another. "He's just for good luck."

A third child brought the argument to a close. “They use the dogs," she said firmly, "to find the fire hydrants."

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A 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived. "Oh," he said, "she lives at the airport, and whenever we want her, we just go get her. Then, when we're done having her visit, we take her back to the airport."




THE BEATLES & FRIENDS

There is some great music here. It goes for 30 minutes .

https://youtu.be/9dq9AX-Z1pc



IMPACT OF SURGERY

A wealthy Arab Sheik was admitted to hospital for heart surgery, but prior to the surgery,

the doctors needed to store his type of blood in case the need arose 

As the gentleman had a rare type of blood, it couldn't be found locally, so, the call went out

Finally a Scotsman was located who had a similar blood type.The Scot willingly donated his blood for the Arab.

After the surgery, the Arab sent the Scotsman in appreciation for giving his blood, a new BMW, 5 carats of diamonds, and $50,000 dollars. A couple of days later, once again, the Arab had to go through a corrective surgery.

The hospital telephoned the Scotsman who was more than happy to donate more of his blood again.

After the second surgery, the Arab sent the Scotsman a thank-you card and a box of Black Magic chocolates.

The Scotsman was shocked that the Arab did not reciprocate his kind gesture as he had before. He phoned the Arab and asked him: "I thought you would be generous again, that you would give me another BMW, diamonds and money ... but you only gave me a thank-you card and a box of chocolates."

To this the Arab replied: "Aye laddie, but I have Scottish blood in ma veins now".





MOTHER NATURE AT WORK

The following link shows the storm season arriving up north.
Impressive photography...........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6VQoBVpldY







PLEASE REMEMBER

That laughter is the best medicine. If you cannot laugh try to phone a friend, particularly one who is a good listener. 

Is there anyone who would love to get a phone call from you?

Please stay well and as happy as can be. The bear is after a cuddle.




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