Daryl wrote --

And, with the tactics some use to try to get out of a ticket, remind
me of the squirrel, praying "Lord, please stop the stupid people from breeding. We're being over-run down here!!". :P

Once in a great while I would hear a new excuse, something original
and I would laugh, tell the person that was a new one, saying I thought I
had heard them all and let them go, telling them I was giving them marks
for originality. This often got a chuckle from them as well, along with
a sigh of relief.
Joe

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Joe,

Once in a great while I would hear a new excuse, something original
and I would laugh, tell the person that was a new one, saying I thought I JM>had heard them all and let them go, telling them I was giving them marks JM>for originality. This often got a chuckle from them as well, along with JM>a sigh of relief.

Or, you could've given them a ticket, anyway. <G>

Years ago in south Florida, there was a huge concert or show coming to
town, and tickets to the show were a very hot item...not to mention hard
to get, and expensive!!

Well, the Florida Highway Patrol was on the lookout for "safe
drivers", as well as those who were breaking the law (speeding, etc.).
For the "safe drivers", they got a ticket...but it was to this event.
The drivers were stunned, yet very happy.

It reminds me of the joke that the late Red Skelton did. These
Canadian Highway Patrol officers had been sitting at the side of the
road all day, and that hadn't pulled a single driver over for a
violation of the traffic laws. So, they decide to follow the next one,
and pull him over.

Well, this driver is the best one could hope for. He obeys the speed
limit, uses both turn and hand signals, etc. But, they pull him over,
anyway. They walk up to the driver and say "Nothing's wrong, sir. In all
the years we've been with the Highway Patrol, we've NEVER seen such a
good, studious, careful driver as you...and you are to be commended for
it!!".

The driver says "Well, when you're crocked, you have to be careful!!"


Daryl

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Quoting Daryl Stout to Nancy Backus on 02-08-19 15:07 <=-

You could have your own tv show... <G>

Now, I know what to tell Nielsen when they contact me next time "I
watched The Joe Mackey Show". <G>

It probably would be called something more like "Horror Tales from the
Parking Office".... <G>

Now, the question is, what music to use?? <G>

Maybe we could commission someone like John Williams to write an
original score for the theme....

I'd hate to see what he'd charge for it. :P

Maybe he'd do it as a public service....? ;)

ttyl neb

... A lawyer got his client a suspended sentence...the client was hung.

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Daryl wrote --

had heard them all and let them go, telling them I was giving them

marks for originality. This often got a chuckle from them as well, along
with a sigh of relief.

Or, you could've given them a ticket, anyway. <G>

Usually, yes.
That would be for one I hadn't written/printed yet, etc.
And once in a while I was just a nice guy. Didn't happen very often
though. :)

the years we've been with the Highway Patrol, we've NEVER seen such a
good, studious, careful driver as you...and you are to be commended for it!!".

The driver says "Well, when you're crocked, you have to be careful!!"

LOL
I recall in my drinking days and I was always a very careful driver on
the way home. :)
Once after visiting a friend in Syracuse, NY I noticed a state police
car behind me. For miles and miles. I thought for sure I was in
trouble, gonna get pulled over, etc and was on my best behaviour. After
about 10 miles or so he turned and went off on another road. :)
Joe
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Quoting Joe Mackey to Nancy Backus on 02-09-19 06:00 <=-

I told a fella in parking on my last day I would have to have a
large shark fin mounted on the roof with that music playing as I cruised through. He asked what day I would do that and I said whatever day I did that would be my last day.

So you never did do it... :)

Nah, chickened out. :)
But I did hum the theme quite often. :)

Quietly, under your breath.... wouldn't do to warn the unsuspecting
"swimmers" that the shark was on their trail... ;)

ttyl neb

... Nine in Ten doctors believe Epoxy can be cured.

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Re: Re: Cell phones
By: NANCY BACKUS to JOE MACKEY on Wed Feb 13 2019 04:17 pm

... Nine in Ten doctors believe Epoxy can be cured.

TWENTY PERCENT OF ALL DENTISTS RECOMMEND GUM.
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Kurt,

... Nine in Ten doctors believe Epoxy can be cured.

TWENTY PERCENT OF ALL DENTISTS RECOMMEND GUM.

When I was growing up, I chewed the Juicy Fruit gum, but haven't had
chewed gum in years. Now, I hear that Freedent is better, and I think
that's because it limits cavities, but not sure if it won't pull your
dentures loose.

Daryl

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Mike wrote --

The camera is the only feature I use with regularity that I would likely lose

if I ever downgrade.

I never really took a lot of picture before my phone.
The hassle of dragging it around, the cost of film/developing, only so
many frames per roll, etc. Now its just slip into my pocket or holster. I use the holster most of the time, don't want to break the phone sitting on it or something.
I've had cheap cameras, SLR's and so forth.
But with the phone if a shot didn't come out right I delete and try
again.
I took a photography class in college and used to be able to develop my
own film, but never had the equipment to do it at home.
My brother had a dark room in his basement and was even able to do
colour. Don't think he has any of that now. He's the type when something new comes along the old is tossed out. (Oddly enough he's still married to his first wife for 60s years). :)

That said, when I want to be sure to get the best pictures,

I try to frame mine and all. Not just shooting helter-skelter and any
and everything. There are times I'll take multiple shots of something in case one doesn't come out.

The digital zoom just is not as good as having an actual zoom lens.

I don't think my iPhone SE has a zoom. If it does I've never found it.
I had an LG with zoom and still around somewhere. Everything works on
it, but the phone itself. :)
Joe
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