October 13 Links, 2007
Saturday, 10.13.07 @ 12:44AM 
It wasn’t long after I posted about remodeling that Sam appeared and said he would not only remodel my old bathroom, but he’d also put a new roof over my leaky bedroom. And this week, he did it! The roof is done, and the bathroom has new wiring, plumbing, ceiling, walls, tub, and subflooring. Next week, I get a toilet, closet, lighted mirror, paint, and a tile floor! Bonus: he left his extension ladder here over the weekend, so I’ll be cleaning the gutters and the rear windows for the first time in way too long. Maybe even change the outdoor lightbulbs I can’t reach! I am tickled pink about it, although with all the commotion, I’ve gotten way behind in my blogging. However, that’s now a chronic condition.
Nominations are open for the 2007 Weblog Awards, only until October 15th. Look through the list of categories and check the comments to see if your favorites have already been nominated. You can hit the + button to add a “me too” to a nomination. If you want to nominate a blog, you’ll have to register to comment.
Omegamom is participating in the Donors Choose program, and has found three teachers who are asking for what seems like piddly amounts because they don’t have enough basic supplies for their classrooms. If you want to do something good today and feel all happy insidce, check out their stories and make a pledge.
Riverdance Monkeys (via the Presurfer)
Take a music box moment. (via Grow-A-Brain)
Classic drum battle: Animal vs. Buddy Rich.
How The Simpsons got started.
Join the attempt on October 27th to set the world record for the biggest Thriller dance worldwide. Events are scheduled in 125 cities in 18 countries... so far.
Cool video: skateboarding through a bowl of balloons.
Best High School Athletic Team Name Ever!
THREE SENIOR CITIZENS
(Thanks, Rich!)
The three elderley men in the old folks home having a chat one day.
The 80 year old complains that he has trouble with his waterworks and has to keep going for a pee.
The 85 year old who has problems emptying his bowels each day, he sometimes finds it rather difficult.
The 90 year old tells them that he has absolutely no problems.
Each morning at 7:00 hrs he empties his bladder and each morning at 7:30 hrs he empties his bowels in a nice smooth movement.
You're lucky said the two youngsters.
Not really said the old timer - I don't wake up until 8:00 hrs.
The strange story of St. Wilgefortis. The statue came first, then the saint!
Australian citizenship test. (Thanks, Whitesnake!)
Spot the 5 Differences, a pretty game that is just difficult enough to hold your attention. (via Dump Trumpet)
Double Wires. This game is so fun to look at, it will take more concentration to play it!
The power of the edit menu.
11 Pictures Politicians Wish were Never taken.
Mr. Liu Yong, a Chinese who was educated in Germany, makes a comparison between German culture and Chinese culture, illustrated in international symbol style graphics.
THE ACCIDENT
(via Phil’s Phun)
A man wakes up in hospital, bandaged from head to foot. The doctor comes in and says 'Ah, I see you've regained consciousness. Now you probably won't remember, but you were in a pile-up on the motorway. You're going to be OK, you'll walk again, everything, but something happened. I'm trying to break this gently but your bits were chopped off inthe wreck and we were unable to find them.
Now the bloke groans a bit but the doctor goes on,
'You've got $9000 compensation coming to you and we have the technology now to build you a new one that will work as well as your old one did, better in fact. But the thing is, it doesn't come cheap. It's a thousand dollars an inch.
The bloke perks up at this.
'So the thing is' the doctor says, 'it's for you to decide how many inches you want. It's something you'd better discuss with your wife.I mean, if you had a five inch one before and you decide to go for a nineincher she might be a bit put out. But if you had a nine inch one before and decide only to invest in a five incher this time she might be disappointed. So it's important that she plays a role in helping you make the decision.
So the bloke agrees to talk with his wife and the doctor comes back the next day.
'So' says the doctor 'Have you spoken with your wife?
''I have.' says the fellow.
'And has she helped you in making the decision?'
'She has' says the bloke.
'And what is it?' asks the doctor.
'We're having a new kitchen'.
Drive-By Projecting (via b3ta)
Thought for today: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance.
Reader Comments (5)
And I just have to laugh at the kitty poster. So true!
Congrats on finding Sam.
I just loved those monkeys - good to see where the Irish have learned it from LoL
Thanks for the award tip - mine is nominated.
Btw: Talking of nominations: Why don't you come over and support my Peace Prize nomination?
http://www.terella.no/2007/10/12/nobel-peace-prize-to-al-gore-or-vint-cerf/
Have a wonderful day!
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