Talk of the Town Ernie Anderson
They had to make use of the Jaws of Lifesavers
A number of nights earlier than Christmas Eve, hearth crews had been referred to as out in Auburn for a teenage lady who had her fingers caught in an M&M dispenser she had gotten for Christmas. I began to snigger at this embarrassing dilemma after which I considered all the assorted issues I’VE been caught in over the years and determined it wasn’t humorous.
By the best way…
The “Jaws of Lifesavers” line isn’t my very own. Some wit shared that with me on Facebook and I outright stole it. My disgrace is nice.
Ball drop? What ball drop?
When midnight got here and 2023 become 2024, I utterly missed the massive second as a result of I used to be passionately engaged in making an attempt to get a cat to chase a dish scrubby I had hurled throughout the room. I hope Dick Clark will forgive me. If Dick Clark continues to be alive, that’s. I can by no means keep in mind.
Auburn’s drone present
I missed that massive occasion, too, as a result of I used to be passionately engaged in making an attempt to take away a dish scrubby that one way or the other obtained caught in a ceiling fan. I’ve no thought how that occurred. I hear good issues in regards to the present, although. I had no thought drones may very well be operated with that sort of precision. Tell you the reality, it freaks me out just a little bit that they will.
Flush with satisfaction
My first official act of 2024 was to repair a hissing rest room by efficiently changing a valve seal. The sense of accomplishment I obtained out of that can final me till spring. That’s solely two months away, nevertheless it’ll really feel like years, in order that works out nicely.
Not all heroes put on capes
You know, I complain about winter so much, however to this point I’ve executed completely nothing to cease it. But now, I’ve been joined by a number of others, together with a piano instructor, a brother-in-law and a longtime reader who likewise despise winter climate. With a coalition this highly effective, I’m fairly positive we are able to halt chilly spells and snowstorms of their tracks. I assume we’ll discover out at this time — snow is forecast for this Sunday, however with me and my highly effective buddies griping nonstop about it, I’ve a sense that storm wouldn’t DARE transfer in on our area. Some of us might be cussing so much, too, and that may solely assist. When you end up NOT exterior shoveling your driveway, you realize who to thank.
Lisbon theft suspect makes use of bike for getaway
Oh, inform me you didn’t hear that “Wizard of Oz” bike ridin’ music in your head if you learn this story. If you’re not acquainted, it’s the one which goes: “Neet na neet na nee nee. Neet na neet na nee nee.”
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