Friday Funnies

Hi,
Man, it's Friday already. The week really flew by. The song was "Why Can't We Be Friends?" by War. Oh, and you were that close. Lane sent some interesting background. The song was recorded in 1974 and released in June 1975.
The year after this album was released, "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and "Low Rider" were nominated for the Grammy awards in 1975. "Why Can't We Be Friends?" appeared in both the 2007 Disney movie Bridge to Terabithia. And now:
"I've got a song, I ain't got no melody, I'm-a gonna sing it to my friends. I've got a song, I ain't got no melody,
I' m-a gonna sing it to my friends. __ __ __ __ __ __..." Clue: Something to do with a geometric shape.
This morning we went out very early with Third, to look at more property. We've kind of settled on the piece we want, but it never hurts to check. We saw the land, and we're staying where we are. The airport is too close. One of the things we've been very concerned about is airplane noise. We hear all the flights in and out of the airport, here at the rental house. As the city grows, and air traffic grows, it will really become an issue. So, we go for quiet.
On our way home, we came upon a huge parade. It was 9a.m. and Third's old school was doing their big parade. It would appear that every class was represented, with a theme of their own. We saw cowboy outfits, traditional Thai, Greek, sports, representing themes like ecology, stop smoking, no drinking, and we only saw a few blocks. It went on for a long time, but they closed the street to traffic. There are 4,500 students in the school. That's big. I tried to take some pics from the car, but it was difficult.
It's been getting cold at night. The early morning is also a bit nippy, and then it warms up. Now it's about dressing in layers when we go out. This afternoon we hit the main drag for supplies and then walked over to the market where we found the plastic bag store. We wandered around looking at fresh fruits and vegetables and tons of fresh cut flowers. This market is much nicer than the government market in the center of town. It's where Boot shops and we see why. We found some baking potatoes, and strawberries. Hmm, we may have to dig deeper.
The 'Funnies' are long, so I bid you good-bye. Have a Great WeekEnd and know that I appreciate the intelligence of blondes.

Peace,
Danny

A contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" had reached the final
plateau. If she answered the next question correctly, she would win
the the $1,000,000. If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket only
the $32,000 mile stone money.

As she suspected it would be, the million dollar question was no
pushover. It was, "Which of the following species of birds does not
build its own nest, but instead lays its eggs in the nests of other
birds?

Is it:
A) the condor
the buzzard
C) the cuckoo
D) the vulture

The woman was on the spot. She did not know the answer. And she was
doubly on the spot because she had used up her 50/50 Lifeline and her
Audience Poll Lifeline. All that remained was her Phone-a-Friend
Lifeline. The woman hoped she would not have to use it because her
friend was, well… blonde.

She had no alternative. She called her friend and gave her the
question and the four choices. The blonde responded unhesitatingly:
"That's easy. The answer is C: the cuckoo."

The contestant had to make a decision and make it fast. She considered
employing a reverse strategy and giving Regis any answer except the
one that her friend had given her. And considering that her friend was
a blonde, that would seem to be the logical thing to do. But her
friend had responded with such confidence, such certitude, that the
contestant could not help but be persuaded.

"I need an answer," said Regis.

Crossing her fingers, the contestant said, "C: The cuckoo."

"Is that your final answer?"

"Yes, that is my final answer."

Two minutes later, Regis said, "That answer is… Absolutely correct!!
You are now a millionaire!"

Three days later, the contestant hosted a party for her family and
friends, including the blonde who had helped her win the million
dollars.
"Jeni, I just do not know how to thank you," said the contestant. "How
did you happen to know the right answer?"

"Oh, come on," said the blonde. "Everybody knows cuckoos don't build
nests. They live in clocks."


Gettin' Funky, Thai Style

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