Waukesha, Wisconsin (AP) Bank robber (wearing ski masked) arrived at bank 6 minutes too late. The bank had closed. (Probably got caught in traffic. Just sayin'.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
To our U.S. readers, we hope God blessed you with a happy and safe Thanksgiving. To our non-U.S. readers we hope God blessed you with a happy and safe day. Denver, Col. (AP) Colorado Governor Bill Ritter woke up Thanksgiving morning to find the Governor's mansion had be toilet papered. (And where was Homeland Security? Was it an "inside" job? Just wonderin'.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-p
Lakebay, Washington (AP) Betty Corey heard hissing in her kitchen. Turned out to be a 4 foot ball python. (What the heck's a python doing in Washington state anyway? Migrated from Florida I guess.) Protect your asset, Rodger ;-)
To the person who left the comment on the riding lawn mower. That is tooooooo funny. But, I agree on not riding "nekked." Protect your assets, Rodger ;-p
Atlanta, Ga. (AP) The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that a riding lawn mower is "not" a motor vehicle. (Whew, thank goodness that's settled. Went all the way to the state supreme court. Things must have been awfully slow in Georgia.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Los Angles, Ca. (AP) An interior designer who had collect over $150,000 in disability payments while earning a $400,000 salary, was spotted on a Home and Garden T.V. show by an employee of the insurance company. (Ooooooops, Gottcha big boy. Dude had to pay restitution, a fine, and community service. They probably have him remodeling homeless shelters. Works for me, you?) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Brush, Col. (AP) A basketball size hunk of ice fell through a family's roof. No one was injured (OK, blue ice I'm thinking from an airplane. Dumped holding tanks a little early) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Seattle, Washington (AP) A man who thought he was a ninja tried to leap over a 4 ft. metal fence. The would be ninja impaled himself on the fence. Police heard him screaming and called an ambulance. The man is in serious but stable condition. (Note to self, I am not a ninja!!!) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Trenton, New Jersey (AP) Turkey causes havoc on New Jersey Turnpike. Blocks toll booth lanes and stops traffic. The bird apparently knows when to run and has, so far, escaped capture. (Go get 'em Tom. Just watch for the ones with guns.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Elizabethon, Tenn (AP) Woman mistakes cop for Sonic car hop. (Yup, reeeeally under the influence. Tweet, outta the gene pool.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
La Marque, Tx. (AP) A driver distracted by a dive bombing pelican drives million dollar Bugatti into a marsh. (OK, this is just too funny. Go get em pelicans!!!) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Dallas, Texas (CBS11) Jet loses parts in test flight over Dallas. (Did the jet pass? I don't think they fixed the jet. Just wondering.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
New Britain, Conn. (AP) Police report an increase in gum thefts. Authorities believe gum is being sold on the black market. (Hey buddy, want to buy some primo gum. We can hook you up.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Vellejo, Ca. (AP) Man steals car to make court appearance for auto theft. (Tweeeeeeeet, outta the gene pool. Report to sterilisation.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Rio de Janiero, (AP) Man killed in car crash appears suddenly at own funeral alive. (OK, so who is in the coffin? And, who supposedly identified the body? Do we have to give the life insurance money back? Hmmmm???) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Seoul, South Korea (AFP) Court rules that taxi drivers may still keep watching T.V. while driving. (Not going to the space hotel, not going to the rattle snake round-up, not going to South Korea...) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Neisville, Wisconsin (AP) Woman calls 911 to report herself as a drunk. (Finally, someone is "drinking responsibly." Didn't know that was possible.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Barcelona, Spain (Reuters) Space hotel on schedule to open in 2012. (Has construction began? Does it have a casino? So many questions, so little time.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
Jacksonville, Florida (AP) Man steals live ferret by shoving the animal down the front of his pants. (I can't even imagine why the fellow thought this was a good idea. Tweet, outta the gene pool buddy.) Protect your assets, Rodger ;-)
My favorite saying is, "you can pretend to care, but you can't pretend to be there." I have been married to Judy Curl for 42 years and we have been going steady for 46 years. The dates are much nicer now. We are both devoted christians and members of the Disciples of Christ, First Christian Church.