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Nonnymus wrote:
Most guys I know carry their wallets until they have virtually rotted away. I admit being like that, but eventually it's time to inaugurate a new one. For some reason, I've never been able to get an identical replacement for my favorite style, but I lucked out and came very close. Today, it was "wallet switching day," here at the Nonnyhouse. The switchover was successful and I even updated photos of the kids from high school ones to now include the grandkids. Yup- it's been that long. Well, I now look forward to my reward for having switched billfolds. If I have as much fun and success as the last time, it'll make everything worthwhile. For those of you who might be equally entertained by my ritual, here's what to do: Cut a corner off of a piece of currency. When I first started doing this, I used a $5, but now a $100 is more entertaining. Just cut enough that it can be seen "sticking out" of the wallet, but not enough that the balance of the bill cannot be used or exchanged. Glue or tape will hold the removed corner in place. Add paper to the old wallet so that it appears fairly full. Now, drive to a busy area and park your car. I prefer beside a crosswalk, but let your own circumstances dictate where you park. The important point is that the tires must be visible from where people walk. Back the car up about a foot and place the old wallet on the pavement. Pull the car forward until it is on top the wallet and the piece of currency is visible. Now, go and wait for people to spot the "lost wallet" and see what they do trying to get it. Stay close and be ready to yell at the most ambitious folks who will attempt to roll your auto back or lift if off the wallet. For any of you who might capture a snake, placing the snake in an old purse and leaving it curbside, in front of a store or "forgotten" on the back of a chair is equally entertaining. Nonny This made me laugh. Excuse me...........I meant LOL Clay |
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Most guys I know carry their wallets until they have virtually rotted
away. I admit being like that, but eventually it's time to inaugurate a new one. For some reason, I've never been able to get an identical replacement for my favorite style, but I lucked out and came very close. Today, it was "wallet switching day," here at the Nonnyhouse. The switchover was successful and I even updated photos of the kids from high school ones to now include the grandkids. Yup- it's been that long. Well, I now look forward to my reward for having switched billfolds. If I have as much fun and success as the last time, it'll make everything worthwhile. For those of you who might be equally entertained by my ritual, here's what to do: Cut a corner off of a piece of currency. When I first started doing this, I used a $5, but now a $100 is more entertaining. Just cut enough that it can be seen "sticking out" of the wallet, but not enough that the balance of the bill cannot be used or exchanged. Glue or tape will hold the removed corner in place. Add paper to the old wallet so that it appears fairly full. Now, drive to a busy area and park your car. I prefer beside a crosswalk, but let your own circumstances dictate where you park. The important point is that the tires must be visible from where people walk. Back the car up about a foot and place the old wallet on the pavement. Pull the car forward until it is on top the wallet and the piece of currency is visible. Now, go and wait for people to spot the "lost wallet" and see what they do trying to get it. Stay close and be ready to yell at the most ambitious folks who will attempt to roll your auto back or lift if off the wallet. For any of you who might capture a snake, placing the snake in an old purse and leaving it curbside, in front of a store or "forgotten" on the back of a chair is equally entertaining. Nonny -- ---Nonnymus--- Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. |
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"Nonnymus" wrote in message ... Most guys I know carry their wallets until they have virtually rotted away. I admit being like that, but eventually it's time to inaugurate a new one. For some reason, I've never been able to get an identical replacement for my favorite style, but I lucked out and came very close. Today, it was "wallet switching day," here at the Nonnyhouse. The switchover was successful and I even updated photos of the kids from high school ones to now include the grandkids. Yup- it's been that long. Well, I now look forward to my reward for having switched billfolds. If I have as much fun and success as the last time, it'll make everything worthwhile. For those of you who might be equally entertained by my ritual, here's what to do: Cut a corner off of a piece of currency. When I first started doing this, I used a $5, but now a $100 is more entertaining. Just cut enough that it can be seen "sticking out" of the wallet, but not enough that the balance of the bill cannot be used or exchanged. Glue or tape will hold the removed corner in place. Add paper to the old wallet so that it appears fairly full. Now, drive to a busy area and park your car. I prefer beside a crosswalk, but let your own circumstances dictate where you park. The important point is that the tires must be visible from where people walk. Back the car up about a foot and place the old wallet on the pavement. Pull the car forward until it is on top the wallet and the piece of currency is visible. Now, go and wait for people to spot the "lost wallet" and see what they do trying to get it. Stay close and be ready to yell at the most ambitious folks who will attempt to roll your auto back or lift if off the wallet. For any of you who might capture a snake, placing the snake in an old purse and leaving it curbside, in front of a store or "forgotten" on the back of a chair is equally entertaining. Nonny -- ---Nonnymus--- Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. For an old fart, you are a fun guy!!! |
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Stephan in Burlington wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 16:12:41 -0700, while the Captain of the mv Perfecto was guiding her to her next port, Nonnymus wrote: Now, go and wait for people to spot the "lost wallet" and see what they do trying to get it. Stay close and be ready to yell at the most ambitious folks who will attempt to roll your auto back or lift if off the wallet. Ya know, you kinda remind me of a guy from North Carolina that I met once on Celebrity cruise..... Stephan in Burlington I remember the one you mean. He was a hoot! Perhaps still is. Ermalee |
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Rog' wrote:
I don't find amusement at other people's expense to be amusing. I smell bull****. Clay |
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Naughty Nonny
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Nonnymus wrote:
Most guys I know carry their wallets until they have virtually rotted away. I admit being like that, but eventually it's time to inaugurate a new one. For some reason, I've never been able to get an identical replacement for my favorite style, but I lucked out and came very close. Today, it was "wallet switching day," here at the Nonnyhouse. The switchover was successful and I even updated photos of the kids from high school ones to now include the grandkids. Yup- it's been that long. Well, I now look forward to my reward for having switched billfolds. If I have as much fun and success as the last time, it'll make everything worthwhile. For those of you who might be equally entertained by my ritual, here's what to do: Cut a corner off of a piece of currency. When I first started doing this, I used a $5, but now a $100 is more entertaining. Just cut enough that it can be seen "sticking out" of the wallet, but not enough that the balance of the bill cannot be used or exchanged. Glue or tape will hold the removed corner in place. Add paper to the old wallet so that it appears fairly full. Now, drive to a busy area and park your car. I prefer beside a crosswalk, but let your own circumstances dictate where you park. The important point is that the tires must be visible from where people walk. Back the car up about a foot and place the old wallet on the pavement. Pull the car forward until it is on top the wallet and the piece of currency is visible. Now, go and wait for people to spot the "lost wallet" and see what they do trying to get it. Stay close and be ready to yell at the most ambitious folks who will attempt to roll your auto back or lift if off the wallet. For any of you who might capture a snake, placing the snake in an old purse and leaving it curbside, in front of a store or "forgotten" on the back of a chair is equally entertaining. Nonny You just dated yourself! They did this on Candid Camera WAY back in the days of B&W!! -- Ray Contreras =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Webmonkey for: http://www.ossystems.com http://www.bobs-garage.com http://www.coltri-usa.com http://www.rayzplace.com |
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He sounds like one heck of a great guy!
Nonny Stephan in Burlington wrote: On Sat, 12 May 2007 16:12:41 -0700, while the Captain of the mv Perfecto was guiding her to her next port, Nonnymus wrote: Now, go and wait for people to spot the "lost wallet" and see what they do trying to get it. Stay close and be ready to yell at the most ambitious folks who will attempt to roll your auto back or lift if off the wallet. Ya know, you kinda remind me of a guy from North Carolina that I met once on Celebrity cruise..... Stephan in Burlington "I don't know, a proof is a proof. What kind of a proof is a proof? A proof is a proof and when you have a good proof it's because it's proven." - Jean Cretien, former Prime Minister of Canada -- ---Nonnymus--- Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. |
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Wow, I thought that it was an original invention of mine. I loved to
watch Allen Funk's Candid Camera and perhaps saw the trick. Another old favorite came from when I worked at a large company that sold "give-aways" for its agents to give customers and prospects. I immediately latched onto glass "diamond" stick pins. They looked amazingly like a diamond. They cost me about $.03, as I recall, and I would buy them by the gross. My father and uncle loved them as well. Dad's favorite thing to do when dragged shopping by Mom was to put a few into his pocket. He'd then hang out by a jewelry store, as Mom shopped, and flip one into the store, leave one on the counter or drop it by the store's entrance. Watching the reaction of people and how frequently they'd pocket it amazed him. Nonny RayC wrote: Nonnymus wrote: Most guys I know carry their wallets until they have virtually rotted away. I admit being like that, but eventually it's time to inaugurate a new one. For some reason, I've never been able to get an identical replacement for my favorite style, but I lucked out and came very close. Today, it was "wallet switching day," here at the Nonnyhouse. The switchover was successful and I even updated photos of the kids from high school ones to now include the grandkids. Yup- it's been that long. Well, I now look forward to my reward for having switched billfolds. If I have as much fun and success as the last time, it'll make everything worthwhile. For those of you who might be equally entertained by my ritual, here's what to do: Cut a corner off of a piece of currency. When I first started doing this, I used a $5, but now a $100 is more entertaining. Just cut enough that it can be seen "sticking out" of the wallet, but not enough that the balance of the bill cannot be used or exchanged. Glue or tape will hold the removed corner in place. Add paper to the old wallet so that it appears fairly full. Now, drive to a busy area and park your car. I prefer beside a crosswalk, but let your own circumstances dictate where you park. The important point is that the tires must be visible from where people walk. Back the car up about a foot and place the old wallet on the pavement. Pull the car forward until it is on top the wallet and the piece of currency is visible. Now, go and wait for people to spot the "lost wallet" and see what they do trying to get it. Stay close and be ready to yell at the most ambitious folks who will attempt to roll your auto back or lift if off the wallet. For any of you who might capture a snake, placing the snake in an old purse and leaving it curbside, in front of a store or "forgotten" on the back of a chair is equally entertaining. Nonny You just dated yourself! They did this on Candid Camera WAY back in the days of B&W!! -- ---Nonnymus--- Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. |
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"Nonnymus" wrote:
Wow, I thought that it was an original invention of mine. I loved to watch Allen Funk's Candid Camera and perhaps saw the trick. Another old favorite came from when I worked at a large company that sold "give-aways" for its agents to give customers and prospects. I immediately latched onto glass "diamond" stick pins. They looked amazingly like a diamond. They cost me about $.03, as I recall, and I would buy them by the gross. My father and uncle loved them as well. Dad's favorite thing to do when dragged shopping by Mom was to put a few into his pocket. He'd then hang out by a jewelry store, as Mom shopped, and flip one into the store, leave one on the counter or drop it by the store's entrance. Watching the reaction of people and how frequently they'd pocket it amazed him. It occurs to me that you must have too much time on your hands. I don't find amusement at other people's expense to be amusing. Guess that makes me an old grumpus, but Shirley, you could find some more productive liesure activity, like building birdhouses? :-/ |
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