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1. about 5 hours ago on Dilbert Classics

   So many stories; but just one for now: Their Geology Ministry put on a banquet for us; and as a very light drinker, I was glad to see a large tumbler of water beside every plate. As you can probably guess, it was vodka. At the risk of an international incident, I stopped at the first swallow. During the initial sales visit, one of our directors had to be rescued from the police drunk tank.

2. about 5 hours ago on Frazz

   “I’d much rather get through life without multiple concussions.” But how can you judge if you haven’t experienced the game? In 5 years high-school and 2 years university, I saw only one concussion; and he had no lingering symptoms. Maybe conditioning is the answer. Back in the day we linemen were trained to lead with our helmets; thus our coach worked our necks relentlessly.

3. about 13 hours ago on Frazz

   I have little doubt that those belittling the joy of football have never played the game.

4. about 14 hours ago on Pearls Before Swine

   A sense of humor can also get you the job. The questionnaire read: “What are your physical limitations?” So I replied, “I am slower than a speeding bullet, less powerful than a locomotive, and cannot leap tall buildings in a single bound.” On my first day at work, my supervisor said, “I didn’t know we were hiring.”

5. 1 day ago on Dilbert Classics

   Are they still mourning for Buddy Holly?

6. 1 day ago on Dilbert Classics

   Indeed we did have technology export laws. Although we were a Canadian company, we had to go through a lengthy U.S. approval process. We only got approval because we sold them a large main-frame computer just as desk-tops were on the horizon, with many times the capacity. I recall rejoicing when our main-frame got a hard drive upgraded to 300 megabytes. Yes, I said megabytes.

7. 1 day ago on Frazz

   It was the possible scripting for Survivor that I was asking about. Wrasslin’ I know.

8. 1 day ago on Frazz

   This takes all the joy out of watching; thus, I have to ask if you have any evidence of scripting. P.S. What weight class was your wrestler?

9. 1 day ago on Pluggers

   Wow! All I learned was how to use a mop.

10. 1 day ago on Pluggers

    Pretty much the same – both folks worked full time – grandma was alive to babysit until I was nine – then I carried a house key.