Louis - I would agree about Sponge Bob's good qualities being a positive influence on kids - IF they even bother to catch the moral of the stories. I watched Sponge Bob when he first came out around 2000 and actually liked him for a while, but it didn't take too long before he became irritating and boring to me, whereas the old-time cartoons never seem to do that (to me). Now, I realize part of that is because I'm old(er) and stuff I grew up with has special memories for me.
I love SpongeBob and there are a few other good cartoons on today, but nothing compares to Bugs and the looney tunes.
Louis - Thanks for the comment on the fence. The cows without equipment are "steers"
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Thank you, I thought so, but I was getting confused by some old insult I had heard once about the only things in Oklahoma were Steers and ...
Seems to be talking about Concealed Carry Weapon permits, although here in Michigan it's actually CPL, Concealed Pistol License (weapons such as Bowie knives aren't covered). It also sounds like he carries without a license, a good way to lose all gun rights if he's caught at it.
The Bill of Rights, in general. NG apparently subscribes to the view that the BoR does not grant or reserve rights, but rather lists absolute natural rights that exist without reference to legislation or regulation.
Four, five years ago, only two states, Vermont and Alaska, had what is known as Constitutional Carry, where no State permits are required for virtually anything gun-related. The trend since then has been toward less regulation, nation-wide, with a few other states adopting Constitutional Carry, or leaning that way.
Note this only involves Concealed Carry, generally defined as carrying a handgun so that it is out of view. Open Carry is carrying a handgun so that it is openly visible.
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Thank you, that was well said, how you got that from his post shows an amazing ability for understanding.
My thoughts on Guns;
Guns can only hurt people if somebody pulls the trigger, so let's keep crazy people and criminals from having guns.
Personally I don't want a gun in my house, what do I need a gun for?
If they outlaw guns then only outlaws will have guns.
Knowing you are a bit of a western historian I have a question. Is it true that guns were not allowed in the city of Dodge in the time of Wyatt Earp?
Louis -
OK, a short primer on cows. First of all, cows generally refers to dairy animals, beef cows are usually referred to as cattle. BUT there is no singular for cattle, so individual cattle are also called cows.
1) A mature male cow is called a bull and is used only for breeding.
2) An altered (castrated) male cow is called a steer and is used only for beef. The removed parts when deep-fried are known as Rocky Mountain oysters or calf-fries. Mmmmh! Tasty! These cows are also sometimes called feeder calves.
3) A mature female cow is just a cow.
4) An immature (younger than three years) female cow is called a heifer.
5) Cows of both sexes that haven't been weaned are called calves, and after a year can also be referred to as yearlings.
6) An orphaned or rejected cow of either sex is known as a dogie.
7) An unbranded cow is called a maverick.
There are some other lesser used terms but these are the basics.
You sorta asked.
Willie
Thank you again and I appreciate that! Being a fan of Western TV shows and Movies I have heard all of those terms, but was never sure what they all meant.
Please accept our condolences, Louis. We are sorry for your loss.
Thank you
Louis, So sorry to hear the news about Mama, our condolences to you and yours.
Thank you and Happy Anniversary! I to had to do it twice to get it right and yes in deed it is better to be late than never!
Louis. ... sad to read your post. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Thank you and have a Happy Birthday!!!
Afternoon All,
Louis- Condolences and prayers to you, your wife and family on this very sad occasion.
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Thank you
Louis. you have my condolences.
Someday, I'll tell y'all a story of my two mothers-in-law, but today is probably not the day for that.
Thank you, I was lucky to have 2 wonderful mother-in-laws, but only 1 for 2 with wives. It's ok to go 1-2 especially if you hit a homerun, that makes it easy to forget about striking out the first time.
Louis -I am very sorry to hear about your loss. It its time to grieve, but you can also celebrate all of the happy times she brought into your life.
Thank you and Mamma filled our lives with so much Joy!
I'm sorry, Louis. Our mothers are 90 and 94, so I don't think I'll be far behind you. That is, we're all in this together.
Thank you, God willing I hope i can be there to lend some support when the time comes. My Mom is 85, I'm lucky that she is still able to go out and about. As we do every Sunday my Mom and I will go to the grocery store together tomorrow morning.
Louis, my condolenses to you and your family. It's a step in life that we aren't completely sure about, but from God's perspective, its part of his plan.
Thank you, I will never understand God's plan, but I don't need to. My faith comforts me and that is enough for me.
LOUIS- Condolences to you and your family. Always recall the good times,the laughter and the family get togethers.
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Thank you, you are so very right! I will never forget Mamma, she was a wonderful woman. I can see Mamma everyday in my wife and my youngest daughter. My son does not look like Mamma, but I can see her influence in him as well. Even my youngest grandson. He loves soup, like Mamma. Today I asked him if he wanted a sandwich for lunch. He came up from the basement saying "let me see what we have" Of all the different choices he could have made he choose soup. Soup... what kid wants soup?! Soup would be low on my list, but not Ayden. I can't make soup like Mamma, but I did learn her recipe. Mamma loved soup as well.