Classic Cars The Puzzler Breathe Easy Engineering Lingo Kraft
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Classic Cars The Puzzler Breathe Easy Engineering Lingo Kraft
Monthly News And Entertainment Magazine For Everyone Volume 11 Issue 8 August 2009 `ç We could always be found sitting quietly together on the bank, dangling our lines in the water, not saying much at all, telling a joke now and then maybe, and just appearing to contemplate the greater meaning of life. brothers and I have always enjoyed the pastime of fishing. Since the age of five or six, we would sneak off to the creek behind the barn on our farm every chance we could get. We did this right through our teens and into early adulthood. Alas, as time went on we all went each our separate ways, and fishing together became only a special once-in-a-while event when family would gather back at the old farm for a birthday or other celebration. Of course, this didn’t mean that the only time we went fishing was when we returned to the farm, oh no - fishing was a necessary part of life and we each continued to fish on our own, with new friends and on vacation. This new twist to fishing life meant that we would have to do some serious catchingup on each other and what we were doing in our own fishing lives, and thus began the practice of the telling of the fishing stories, grand and filled with adventures and tales of all sorts. Classic Cars Put your thinking cap on and see if you can recognize any of these .... The Puzzler Sharpen your pencil and your mind with a bit of fun .....…..... 3 4 We would start the story telling listening intently to every detail as it was retold, but brothers being brothers, the stories would often become overindulged and filled with a little fantasy perhaps. Like the time my brother Tom swore that he lost a marlin off his line when a mermaid jumped up through the waves and startled him near out of his wits. If only he had the mind to have someone on the boat snap a picture, but alas no one had a camera with them. And then there was the time my other brother Jim had us in stitches as he recounted a very long and extremely detailed story of how he and his friends headed out to a lake to do some ice fishing with a borrowed shanty. It was outfitted with comfortable seating for 4, a flat screen TV and DVD player, and a small stove for heat, so they wouldn't have to keep their winter parkas on. He and his friends, never having ice-fished before, were greatly surprised when they discovered that the stove they had so cleverly stoked to keep the shack nice and cozy had actually melted and cracked the ice beneath their shanty, and mid- Breathe Easy Summer means hot muggy weather lots of allergens and more …........... Engineering Lingo What they really mean when they try to baffle you with words ……..... 5 6 fishing the entire thing started to sink into the lake with them all inside. But I would take top prize for the most outrageous story one year, and I swear it’s entirely true. I had gone down south on a business trip and the company president I met offered to take me out on his yacht to do some deep-sea fishing. I laid out the scene in great detail so that my brothers would understand—as children the most we ever caught in the creek was a stray trout. Outfitted with the very latest and most expensive gear, off we went, and in no time at all I was handed a pole and shown how to hang on for dear life, should I catch something. Of course nothing could prepare me for the fight that a 200lb fish could give. I explained to my brothers that I was nearly ripped from my seat and thrown into the ocean, that it took two of us nearly three hours to tire out and reel in that fish. With their eyes looking at me with distrust, I pulled the picture evidence from my wallet and shoved it in their direction. Jim looked over the picture and announced, that fish can’t be more than 10lbs not 200lbs…. To which I replied, well you’d loose a lot of weight after a three hour fight too, wouldn’t you! Kraft Recipes We’re always cooking up something simple and tasty! ....... A Quick Laugh Tidbits to share with friends over tea or coffee break …………. 7 8 PAGE 2 August 2009 From the Editor Kevin Estey Elvis who? OK, enough with the emails and phone calls and letters already, we made a spelling mistake - that’s all, just a spelling mistake. We’re not certain who Elvis Priestly is either, but he must be famous, because his name will go down in the annals of ATP history as the most written about celebrity of all time I think. Seriously though, to all the mega-fans out there who thought we did a “horrible thing”, a “great disservice” and or committed a “travesty” to the memory of the King, we apologise for turning your worlds upside down. Oh, and I think I’m safe in assuring one reader that Elvis is not “rolling over in his grave”, I know for a fact that he is alive and well and hiding out on the South Mountain with the Sasquatch and Paul Bunion. OK, here it is - we are only three issues away from our two special holiday issues of ATP that regularly include extra pages of fantastic stories, news, events, games, puzzles and recipes. AND you are only two months away from the deadline to send us your personal holiday remembrances, poems, stories, vintage Christmas cards (we will photograph and return them to you at no cost) and other items to be included in these two special issues. Don’t delay—get your items in to us sooner than later. Our December issue this year will mark the end of 11 years in print for ATP. Subscriptions A lot of people have been phoning and mailing and asking about subscriptions to the magazine. As we continue to grow in popularity, it is becoming more and more difficult for people to locate copies of the magazine at their community drugstore or market after the first week of the month - they are just gone by then. We would love to be able to increase our print run, but that would mean increasing advertising fees and so on and so on. If you are not able to get your copy of the magazine the same week it hits the stands, or if you always seem to miss it for one reason or another, why not subscribe to it? It’s not difficult at all. All you have to do is fill in the form on page 7 of ANY issue and send it along with your cheque or money order for $15 to the address. You will receive in your mailbox each month for the next 12 months, one printed copy of the magazine. Never miss another issue, don’t worry that you can’t get out if the weather is bad, or if you don’t have a drive. We also offer a completely free electronic version of the magazine via email each month. To subscribe to this service, visit our website atpmagazine.ca You can use this service to send the magazine to family and friends all over the world. Share the laughs with anyone with an email address for FREE—what a great gift idea for Christmas or a birthday, or just to share some laughs. Aged To Perfection Magazine - 10 Years And Going Strong AUGUST August is First Aid Month. ► August 1-7 - World Breastfeeding Week ► August 6 - Full Moon and the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of the Americas, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. ► August 9 - National Peacekeepers' Day honours and remembers all Canadian peacekeepers who have served or who are currently serving in peace keeping operations around the world. ► August 9 - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on this Day every year during the Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (2005-2014). ► August 10 through September 4 - Saturn Without Rings. The rings of the planet Saturn will be tilted edge-on to the Earth, making them impossible to see. Viewing Saturn with a telescope will reveal the planet to appear to be without its famous rings. This rare phenomenon only occurs every 14 to 15 years. ► August 12 - International Youth Day. In 1999 the UN General Assembly endorsed a recommendation, originally proposed by young people, that this Day be declared International Youth Day. ► August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. This year's peak occurs on August 13 & 14, Look to the northeast after midnight. ► August 13 - International Left Handers Day is raising awareness of left-handedness and the challenges caused by living in such a right-handed world. ► August 14 - Jupiter at Opposition. The giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth. This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter and its moons. ► August 15 - National Acadian Day is a celebration of the Acadian people, who have contributed for centuries to Canada's economic growth and cultural and social vitality. It is also a day to learn about the rich historical and cultural heritage of Acadians. ► August 16-22 - World Water Week. Experts from 100 countries are assembled this week in a global effort to improve human, welfare and the planet's health. ► August 17 - Neptune at Opposition. The blue planet will be at its closest approach to Earth. This is the best time to view Neptune, although it will only appear as a tiny blue dot in all but the most powerful telescopes. ► August 20 - New Moon Mainstreet Video RiteSTOP Great food begins here Membership Not Required 9319 Commercial St. New Minas Open: 8:00am to 9:00pm, Mon.-Sat. 10:00am to 5:00pm Sundays Gas Bar open Weekdays 7:30am-9:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm Sundays A multi-disciplinary private practice offering: Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Massage therapy, Orthotics & Psychological Counselling 1002 Kentucky Court New Minas (902) 681-8181 Convenience Items Snacks - Pop - Movies Magazines - Lottery Groceries & More! 237 Commercial St. Berwick 538-7931 Aged To Perfection Magazine - 10 Years And Going Strong Can You Identify These Classic Cars? August 2009 PAGE 3 2 A bit of a blast-from-the-past, they may not have been fast by today's standards, but they sure did have style and grace. Here are some cars and trucks for you to identify. The answers and some history on each vehicle can be found on page 6. 4 3 5 1 6 Great Things To Do For A New Grandbaby Whether you live right around the corner or just enjoy visits, you can begin bonding with new grandkids almost from the day they're born. Sing, Sing, Sing! Crooning to babies while rocking them is a perfect way to get their attention, calm them down, and maybe even put them to sleep. Any songs you know will do the trick. If you're a longdistance grandparent, record yourself singing some of your favourite lullabies and send them to the grandbaby. Write Love Letters On the day of each grandbaby’s birth, write a short letter to welcome him or her to the family. Then, every month following, write another letter on the same day. Dress up the letters with brightly-coloured animal stickers and provide a special box to keep them in. When they’re a little older, the children will love seeing the notes you wrote to them during their first year and hold them as keepsakes. Make Them Laugh Gently grab an infant’s hand and say, "Gotcha!" Then, let the child squeeze your fingers, and say, “Hey, you got me!" Pull your hand away so the baby has to work (a little) at catching it. Or try an old standby like "This Little Piggy," in which you touch each toe one at a time while singing the nursery rhyme, tickling the child after reaching the pinky toe. One more funny game: Imitate the baby's actions. The baby will be thrilled and will keep responding to keep the game going. Help Them Sign Before they learn to speak, babies learn gestures, including holding up their hands to show they want to be picked up, and pointing to what they want you to give them. You can teach them to wave bye-bye, nod their heads to say yes, and shake their heads "no." Make a game of learning the gestures. Make a Family Slide Show Put a set of photos on a CD or DVD, or even better in one of those new fangled digital picture frames. Sit babies in front of the screen or frame so they can watch a slide show starring themselves, their parents, their cousins — and, of course, you. They’ll like the movement from one photo to another and eventually come to recognize the whole cast of characters. Art for Baby's Sake When babies look at or point to a painting or other artwork, pick them up and bring them closer to it. Talk to them about it — describe the colors, talk about the subject, or point out and count repeated motifs such as flowers or boxes. Babies especially like watching things that swing from the ceiling. Blow on a mobile to get it to rotate and hold them up to see it. Pretty soon they’ll pucker their own lips to imitate the blowing. Bath-time Adventures As soon as babies can sit up, they can peel off simple toys made to stick to the side of the tub and laugh when you put them back up. It’s along the same principle as dropping spoons from a high chair, only less back strain for the retriever. You can also get floating toys: boats and balls, and plastic cups to fill and empty. Helpful supplies to keep the fun going include a simple open basket (Continued on page 6) life to the full! Dr. Tyler Jones, DC 542-LIFE (5433) 1460 Belcher Street, Port Williams 681 2284 Kings Centre Plaza New Minas PAGE 4 Aged To Perfection Magazine - 10 Years And Going Strong August 2009 Your Ticket To Fantastic Community Events & More Here’s a new one for you to try your luck at, sort of a twist on the soduko puzzle - the Strimko. The object of the puzzle is to fully fill in the given grid with missing numbers 1 through 6 following three rules. Rule #1 : Each row must contain all 6 numbers - just like you do in a soduko puzzle. Rule #2 : Each column must contain all 6 numbers again just the same as in a soduko. Rule #3 : Each stream (group of 6 circles connected by lines) must contain all 6 numbers. Fish Chowder Supper at the Hall's Harbour Fire Hall 3586 Hwy 359, Hall's Harbour on Aug 1, 2009; Sept 5; and October 3; 4:30pm-6:30pm. Menu - Fish Chowder, rolls, dessert, tea/coffee/juice Adults $10. Child $5. Takeouts available. Proceeds for the fire hall. 90th anniversary of the Windsor legion, branch #9. Sept 12th. Come help us celebrate! Open house noon till 1am. Free BBQ starting at 1pm. Live music all afternoon. Free dance at 8pm. All events open to everyone 19 and older. Hope to see you there. The Maryland State Boychoir, under the direction of Stephen Holmes, will present a concert on Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30 pm at Kings Presbyterian Church, 5563 Prospect Road, New Minas. The concert program will include classical and contemporary choral works, both sacred and secular. This concert is free and open to the public. (A freewill offering will be accepted to help defray tour costs.) Refreshments will be offered in the Great Hall following the concert. For more information, call (902) 681-1333 or visit www.kingschurch.ca The Canadian Red Cross in Kentville is seeking volunteers to support us with our annual fall Haunted House Fun Raiser at Noggin’s Farm. Volunteer opportunities are varied, but are not limited to, actors, committee work, promotion, creative development, and ticket sales. If interested, call 678-0415. Hymn Sing at Black Rock Baptist Church Sunday August 16th at 7pm. Music by Matt Balsor & Jack Neily. Mountain Breakfast at Black Rock Community Centre the first Saturday or every month May to October. Eggs, Sausages, Hashbrowns, Pancakes, Homemade Beans, Homemade Doughnuts & Muffins, Fruit, Tea and Coffee. Free will offering. Sponsored by the Jolly Workers Sewing CIrcle FREE COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Send us your OCTOBER 2009 announcements BEFORE August 21st “Old” Boy Scouts Plan For Building A Proper Campfire 1. Split dead limb into fragments and shave one fragment into slivers. 2. Bandage left thumb. 3. Chop other fragments into smaller fragments. 4. Bandage left foot. 5. Make a structure of slivers (including those now embedded in the hand). 6. Light match……. Light another match. 7. Repeat "A Scout is cheerful" and light match. 8. Apply match to slivers, add wood fragments, and blow gently into base of flames. 9. Apply burn ointment to nose. 10. When fire is burning, collect more wood. 11. When fire is burning well, add all remaining firewood. 12. After thunderstorm has passed, repeat the above steps. WICKWIRE PLACE Assisted - Independent Living For Seniors 30 Wickwire Avenue, Wolfville Nova Scotia 902.697.3040 www.wickwireplace.ca Amenities Include Interactive emergency call system Activities room & Beauty salon Laundry rooms on each floor Storage unit with each apartment Outdoor parking Staff presence 24 hours per day Walk-in closets with shelving Medication management Light housekeeping weekly All utilities including heat, hot water, local telephone and cable TV Organized recreation programs Furnished respite suites electricity, Aged To Perfection Magazine - 10 Years And Going Strong Breathe Easy This Summer Dian Odin: Chair Central Kings Community Health Board The number of people in Nova Scotia suffering from lung disease has been increasing over the years. Fortunately there is now more awareness of the problems associated with this disability. Hayfever is triggered mainly by airborne pollens and causes irritation of the nose, eyes, throat and lungs. Another name for this condition is allergic or seasonal rhinitus. People with hayfever should avoid exposure to the triggers that set off the symptoms. It is advisable to stay indoors when the pollen counts are high and keep the windows closed. Consider a High Efficiency Particle Arresting ( HEPA) air cleaner or air conditioning for your home. Regular pollen counts for your area are available on the Weather Network and often on the radio. Asthma is very different from hayfever. People with asthma have extra sensitive airways that are easily irritated and then over- react to the irritation. When this happens the airways become blocked making it hard to breathe. Triggers are often dust, strong fumes, inhaled irritants and smoke. Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways which produce excessive mucus, making it hard to breathe. Another chronic lung disease, emphysema breaks down the air exchange sacs which become enlarged so there is less oxygen absorbed. Both bronchitis and emphysema result in shortness of breath. While smoking is the main cause, chronic bronchitis and emphysema can also be caused from exposure to dust, fumes, air pollution and second hand smoke. Chronic bronchial disease makes life uncomfortable enough but air pollution can increase this discomfort making it harder to breathe, irritates the lungs and airways and worsens other chronic diseases such as heart disease, chronic bronchitis emphysema and asthma. Children and the elderly or those with chronic diseases are more sensitive to the effects of air pollution. Seniors are at a higher risk because of the weakening of the heart, lungs and the immune system with age. Most air pollution is caused by the burning of fossil fuels but other industrial processes also produce air pollutants. Much of the air August 2009 PAGE 5 pollution in Nova Scotia is blown in from outside of the province mostly from the eastern United States and eastern Canada. A new Air Quality Health Index ( AQHI) was launched June 3 2009 which has been designed to help protect our health from the negative effects of air pollution. The Air Quality Index can be found on the Weather Network throughout the day and is available at www.airhealth.ca Seniors and people suffering from chronic disease can find out the level of risk on any particular day and then take steps to lessen that risk. Even if you are relatively healthy, fit and active you can consult the Index to decide when and how much to exercise or work outdoors. The Health Index does not, however measure the effects of pollen on your health, those who suffer from hayfever should check the pollen count and try to avoid being outdoors when the pollen count is high. During hot, humid weather it is also a good idea to check the humidex reading for your area as high humidex readings can worsen the discomfort of chronic lung disease. Plan ahead and use the information readily available , it will help you to breathe easy! WARRANTY 4 LIFE Centrestage Theatre The Little Theatre with a Big Heart 61 River Street, Kentville www.centrestagetheatre.ca centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca Reservations: 678-8040 No Sex Please, We’re British A farce by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott. A mis-delivered parcel of pornographic postcards end up in the hands of a respectable British couple. August 6 (preview), 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 (matinee), 28, 29, 4, 5 Any Number can Die A comedy mystery by Fred Carmichael A hilarious Twenties style mystery with sliding panels, robed figures, and wills being read at midnight. September 17 (preview), 18, 19, 25, 26, October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18 (matinee), 23, 24 The King’s New Clothes A family show by Edith Weiss. A hilarious retelling of this classic story. September 26, 27, October 3, 4, 10, 11 (all 2pm matinees) For complete show info Call 678-3502 Maritime Collision Repair 681-2144 681-3311 681-3300 Evergreen Home For Special Care ONLY AT THE BARRETT GROUP www.thebarrettgroup.ca 655 Park St. Kentville 678-7355 evergreen@evergreenhome.ns.ca www.evergreenhome.ns.ca PAGE 6 Engineering Lingo/Phrases And what they really mean Customer satisfaction is believed to be assured. (We're so far behind schedule that the customer will settle for anything.) Please see me / Let's discuss it. (I need your help. I've screwed up again.) The project is in process. (It's so tied up in red tape that it's completely hopeless.) We're trying a number of different approaches. (We're still guessing, at this point.) Close project coordination. (We met together and had coffee.) Years of development. (It finally worked.) Aged To Perfection Magazine - 10 Years And Going Strong August 2009 Energy saving. (Turn off the power to save electricity.) We'll have to abandon the entire concept. (The only person who understood the thing just quit.) We had a major technological breakthrough. (It's boring, but it looks high tech.) We're preparing a report with a fresh approach. (We just hired a couple of kids out of college.) Preliminary operational tests proved inconclusive. (It blew up when we flipped the ‘on’ switch.) Test results proved extremely gratifying. (Yahoo! It actually worked.) Tell us what you are thinking. (We'll listen, but if what you Great Things To Do For A New Grandbaby to store toys and let them dry between baths, a low stool so you can sit comfortably next to the tub, and fluffy towels with hoods for the littlest bathers. Be a Poet To celebrate first birthdays, write simple verses to review your favourite activities with infants during their first year — mention cuddling, reading, and holding hands as they learned to walk. Even if you have never written a say disagrees with what we've already done or are planning to do, you can forget it.) No maintenance. (If it breaks, we can't fix it.) Low maintenance. (If it breaks, we're not likely able to fix it.) All new. (None of the parts are interchangeable with the previous design.) Rugged. (Needs major equipment to lift it.) Robust. (More than rugged.) Light weight. (A little less than rugged.) Fax it to me. (I'm too lazy to write it down.) poem, seeing the faces of your first grandchildren may inspire you. And go ahead and read the poems aloud; even before infants can understand the words, they can hear the lilt in your voice. Go Play Outside Spread a blanket outdoors. Let your grandbabies discover the smell of grass, the feel of the breeze in their hair, the sounds of birds, the colors of flowers. They don’t need to be entertained by anything called a toy. Instead, they can keep busy pulling up shoots of grass, climbing on your lap, reaching for your glasses, and moving from one position to another. Name Those Cars From Page 3 1 HUDSON The new 927 Hudson features one of the highest compression ratios on the market, thanks to a radical departure in cylinder head design. Some external changes to design have also been made, including the extension of belt moldings over the hood and cowl and the incorporation of a metal slide panel in the roof on the custom line. 2 WHIPPET The new convertible cabriolet coupe built on the standard whippet four and six cylinder chassis offer the advantages of the open sport roadster, yet are entirely waterproof when used as closed cars. This six-cylinder model lists at $875, and features snubbers, automatic windshield wiper, lighter and adjustable steering wheel. 3 ELCAR A low priced eight-in-line sedan selling for $1,395 has been introduced by the Elcar Motor Company. Mounted on a chassis of 123-inch wheelbase, this model features a larger motor, giving it an elongated hood, a decorative cowl and a tilted spare tire for a more streamlined look. 4 VELIE This year, Velie Motors Corporation of Moline, Illinois has introduced several new body types on both the 50 and 60 chassis. This particular model is a new addition to the Standard Six line, a four passenger roadster. A rumble seat is just one of the features of this attractive 1927 vehicle which lists at a price of $1,165 5 FRANKLIN Substantial changes in the engine of this Franklin sport touring car are designed to give it more power in 1927. While the bore of the engine remains 3 1/4”, the stroke has been increased to 4 3/4”. The type T2 Stromsburg carburetor has replaced the OE, and a closed circuit Northeast ignition is also featured 6 ESSEX Attracting much interest among automobile enthusiasts this year is the Essex 70 M.P.H. Speedster which, equipped with a lower axle ratio, is guaranteed by the manufacturer to do 70 miles per hour. Equally attractive is its list price of $700, which includes instrument board, gasoline gage and traffic signals. Aged To Perfection Magazine - 10 Years And Going Strong Grilled Mozza Chicken Sandwich Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 38 min Makes: 4 What You Need! 1/2 cup sliced onions 1/2 cup green pepper strips 1 Tbsp. oil 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb./ 500 g) 1/3 cup KRAFT BarBQ Sauce 3/4 cup KRAFT Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese 4 kaiser rolls, split, grilled August 2009 In The Kitchen Never Miss A Single Exciting Issue! PREHEAT barbecue to medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions and peppers in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until tender; cover. Set aside; keep warm. GRILL chicken 8 min.; turn over. Brush with barbecue sauce. 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Preparing for just such a family vacation, my sister-in-law and her husband explained to their young children that they would be sitting in the car for a very long time. The kids were told they would not be arriving at their final destination until after dark, and were warned not to keep asking, "Are we there yet?" every five minutes. PAGE 7 Cochrane’s Pharmasave Sole Provider Custom Orthotics and Medical Supplies Serving Your Family’s Needs Since 1924 Wolfville Canning Hantsport Live well with Pharmasave! OVER 50 YEARS 213 COMMERCIAL ST. BERWICK N.S. TEL: 902 538-3185 70 Exhibition St. Kentville Phone/Fax 902 678-0020 www.soleproviders.com FAX: 902 538-2950 Consultations available in-store or at home, offering easy access to the finest in affordably priced Home Health Care Products A Quick Laugh Along The Way Jokes & tid-bits to share with friends over coffee or tea Aphorisms Scratch a cat and you will have a permanent job. The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow. Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail. If you don't have a sense of humour, you probably don't have any sense at all. A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water. How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night? Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without. Why is it that at class reunions you always feel younger than everyone else looks? No one has more driving ambition than the boy who wants to buy a car. There are no new sins; the old ones just get more publicity. There are worse things than getting a call for the wrong number at 4am - it could be the right number. No one ever says "It's only a game." when their team is winning. old ladies running around with crazy tattoos, and rap music will be the “Golden Oldies!” now she's using her own judgement!" Money can't buy happiness, but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than in a Yugo. Absent Minded After 60, if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you are probably dead! Always be yourself. Because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind, don't matter. I've reached the age where the happy hour is a nap. Judgement Day Be careful reading the fine print. There's no way you're going to like it. The trouble with bucket seats is that not Everybody has the same size bucket. A elderly gentleman was strolling through a quiet residential neighbourhood when he came upon a little boy sitting on the curb, crying. "What's the trouble, son?" he asked. "Are you lost?" Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have thousands of old men and "Worse than that," the youngster sobbed. "Mom lost her book on child rearing and Upstairs Community Room 9064 Commercial Street New Minas, NS B4N 3E4 We offer: Kids Theme Birthday Parties, Adult and Children’s Cooking Classes, Nutrition Classes, and Charity Fundraisers Need a meeting space for an Office Meeting – Why not call for more information on our Rental Fees! Pamela D. Sansom – Community Room Coordinator Phone: 681-0665 Ext: 116 Fax: 681-0758 Email: pam.sansom@loblaw.ca Web: www.atlanticsuperstore.ca An absent-minded gentleman was on board a train heading for Ottawa, but he was unable to find his ticket. Seeing he was somewhat frantic and embarrassed, the conductor said, "Take it easy. You'll find it." When the conductor returned, the man still couldn't find the ticket he knew he had purchased, because he had his credit card receipt. The conductor said, "It’s OK sir, I'm sure you bought a ticket. 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