Any poets/writers among us?
#76
11-05-2013 | 06:44 PM
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#77
11-05-2013 | 09:28 PM
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TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2013
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#79
11-06-2013 | 09:21 AM
#80
11-06-2013 | 09:26 AM
From my 2011 Christmas Card I made at work.
A Fire Truck For Christmas
I wrote a letter to old Santa,
And asked him really nice.
To bring me a fire truck,
And that would suffice.
You see I’ve always wanted one,
For at least 43 years.
But to my disappointment,
It’s been nothing but tears.
Oh I’ve tried to be good,
But that’s been for naught.
I tried paying off witnesses,
But always got caught!
So this year I thought maybe,
I’d just hope for the best.
And smile and tell Grandma,
“Hey thanks for the green vest!”
So I’m off to bed now,
To wait for Saint Nick.
I’m still optimistic,
About what he has picked.
And as I arise,
I dash straight to the tree.
I’m overwhelmed with excitement,
To see what’s for me!
Through the thin fancy paper,
I see lights popping and flashing!
Before I pass out,
I keep feverishly thrashing!
On the box Santa has written,
“Hey Patrick, here you are!
What you have always wanted,
A shiny new Police Car!”
D’OH!!!!!!!!
A Fire Truck For Christmas
I wrote a letter to old Santa,
And asked him really nice.
To bring me a fire truck,
And that would suffice.
You see I’ve always wanted one,
For at least 43 years.
But to my disappointment,
It’s been nothing but tears.
Oh I’ve tried to be good,
But that’s been for naught.
I tried paying off witnesses,
But always got caught!
So this year I thought maybe,
I’d just hope for the best.
And smile and tell Grandma,
“Hey thanks for the green vest!”
So I’m off to bed now,
To wait for Saint Nick.
I’m still optimistic,
About what he has picked.
And as I arise,
I dash straight to the tree.
I’m overwhelmed with excitement,
To see what’s for me!
Through the thin fancy paper,
I see lights popping and flashing!
Before I pass out,
I keep feverishly thrashing!
On the box Santa has written,
“Hey Patrick, here you are!
What you have always wanted,
A shiny new Police Car!”
D’OH!!!!!!!!
#81
11-06-2013 | 09:30 AM
Christmas 2009
T’was the night before Christmas ,
And just up the street.
Was a crash and a flash,
Through the heavy snow and sleet.
A sleigh lost control,
And bounced off a post.
Then rolled several times,
(Probably six at the most)
There were packages and parcels,
And pouches and pies.
Plus a couple were for me,
It was quite the surprise!
As I approached the old driver,
He appeared rather nervous.
He was late for his worldly,
Community Service!
I screamed; “Oh my God!
I know you, you’re Santa!”
He retorted; “Keep it down!
They can hear you in Atlanta!”
He said; “I’m not fit,
To finish up my task!
I need you to help,
So hurry your…um, behind!
So I rented a van,
And filled up the tank.
Before the jolly sweet man,
Turned into a crank!
But we got the job done,
Only setting off four alarms.
But the cops let us go,
Due to Santa’s great charm.
Now we didn’t spend time,
Behind bars cold and rusted.
But it was a heck of a day,
When Santa and I got busted!
T’was the night before Christmas ,
And just up the street.
Was a crash and a flash,
Through the heavy snow and sleet.
A sleigh lost control,
And bounced off a post.
Then rolled several times,
(Probably six at the most)
There were packages and parcels,
And pouches and pies.
Plus a couple were for me,
It was quite the surprise!
As I approached the old driver,
He appeared rather nervous.
He was late for his worldly,
Community Service!
I screamed; “Oh my God!
I know you, you’re Santa!”
He retorted; “Keep it down!
They can hear you in Atlanta!”
He said; “I’m not fit,
To finish up my task!
I need you to help,
So hurry your…um, behind!
So I rented a van,
And filled up the tank.
Before the jolly sweet man,
Turned into a crank!
But we got the job done,
Only setting off four alarms.
But the cops let us go,
Due to Santa’s great charm.
Now we didn’t spend time,
Behind bars cold and rusted.
But it was a heck of a day,
When Santa and I got busted!
#82
11-06-2013 | 09:32 AM
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Posts: 10,390
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From my 2011 Christmas Card I made at work.
A Fire Truck For Christmas
I wrote a letter to old Santa,
And asked him really nice.
To bring me a fire truck,
And that would suffice.
You see I’ve always wanted one,
For at least 43 years.
But to my disappointment,
It’s been nothing but tears.
Oh I’ve tried to be good,
But that’s been for naught.
I tried paying off witnesses,
But always got caught!
So this year I thought maybe,
I’d just hope for the best.
And smile and tell Grandma,
“Hey thanks for the green vest!”
So I’m off to bed now,
To wait for Saint Nick.
I’m still optimistic,
About what he has picked.
And as I arise,
I dash straight to the tree.
I’m overwhelmed with excitement,
To see what’s for me!
Through the thin fancy paper,
I see lights popping and flashing!
Before I pass out,
I keep feverishly thrashing!
On the box Santa has written,
“Hey Patrick, here you are!
What you have always wanted,
A shiny new Police Car!”
D’OH!!!!!!!!
A Fire Truck For Christmas
I wrote a letter to old Santa,
And asked him really nice.
To bring me a fire truck,
And that would suffice.
You see I’ve always wanted one,
For at least 43 years.
But to my disappointment,
It’s been nothing but tears.
Oh I’ve tried to be good,
But that’s been for naught.
I tried paying off witnesses,
But always got caught!
So this year I thought maybe,
I’d just hope for the best.
And smile and tell Grandma,
“Hey thanks for the green vest!”
So I’m off to bed now,
To wait for Saint Nick.
I’m still optimistic,
About what he has picked.
And as I arise,
I dash straight to the tree.
I’m overwhelmed with excitement,
To see what’s for me!
Through the thin fancy paper,
I see lights popping and flashing!
Before I pass out,
I keep feverishly thrashing!
On the box Santa has written,
“Hey Patrick, here you are!
What you have always wanted,
A shiny new Police Car!”
D’OH!!!!!!!!
Nicely done! Yer in DSG's and Dewsky's class - way above my pay grade! Glad to have ye aboard! Keep 'em comin'!
To KMACkerel - LMFAO !!!
Last edited by MGDfan; 11-06-2013 at 09:35 AM.
#84
11-06-2013 | 09:48 AM
Article I wrote for a company publication. The notes in brackets were under the pictures in the article, but did not show up after cutting and pasting here.
ATVs: Canadian Style! Part 1
Well, it doesn’t matter what time of year it is, but any day is a great day spent on an ATV with your crew enjoying the back country and the company of good friends. Here in Red Deer we have quite the group of riders who enjoy the sport and spend as much time riding as we can. I have only been seriously active since last summer when I purchased my first ATV in order to ride the mountains with Jason Wilkins and his crew, but I am addicted! Jason, the Red Deer Warehouse Manager is an avid outdoorsman and shares his passion with his wonderful wife Terri, and two adorable little girls Emily and Sarah. They graciously invited me to their mountain escape in Coleman, AB which is situated in the Crowsnest Pass for the Civic Holiday weekend in 2011. If you think the mountains are beautiful from the highway, you should see the view from up top! Laden with natural beauty and captivating history, I experienced mountain flowers that I have never seen before, witnessed animals frolicking in their forest playground as well as a visit to a tragic plane crash site from 1946.
(From left to right: Patrick Lepage, Emily Wilkins, Sarah Wilkins, Terri Wilkins. Crowsnest Mountain in the background)
On January 19, 1946 a Royal Canadian Air Force DC-3 Dakota airplane with seven souls on board was reported missing. This was to be a routine flight from Comox, BC to Greenwood, NS. Poor weather caused limited visibility and the small craft struck the top of Mount Ptolemy and broke up into the valley below. Guided by the fires of the burning plane, Crowsnest Pass Forest Rangers took five days on snowshoe to reach the site only to find all seven souls had perished. The remnants of the aircraft are still there, as well as a sign in honor of the men on this tragic flight. The site is eerily calm and tranquil now, a direct contrast of the day of the incident which ended the life story of seven of our servicemen. Another footnote in our nation’s rich history.
The bulk of the plane’s parts have been left for future generations to discover, save for several pieces which have succumbed to vandalism and theft. A must see for the adventurer and historian alike.
(Tail section of the DC-3 Dakota)
(Jason investigating the wing of the DC-3 Dakota)
Also during this tour, there were numerous brooks and rivers where Jason, our resident fly fishing expert, practiced his craft in search of the elusive Alberta brook trout. They did not elude Jason for long, and he released those which he caught with a warning for the other trout; “I’m coming for you…..” His daughters have also proven themselves to be potential aquatic assassins like their father, and have reeled in a few nice fish dinners themselves! Oh the joys of summer mountain life!
(Sarah Wilkins) (Emily Wilkins)
And back at Owen Oil Tools, Red Deer, we have a select group of ATV enthusiasts who organize day trips around the western part of the province. Perhaps the most enthusiastic of our band of ATV outlaws is Darcy Ramstead, a Shift Supervisor in Production in the Red Deer plant. He is a local off road legend and participates in various off road adventures as well as organized mud bogs and the like in his modified Polaris RAZR. Absolutely fearless, and always up for adventure, he has made the local news media with his; “Oh yeah? Just watch me!” attitude and constant desire to better his skills! He’s my “go to guy” when I have concerns or questions about off roading. Helpful to a fault, he is our ATV guru and has helped me with my own personal modifications, and repairs for others.
Although almost every one of us may have their favorite place to visit, we can all agree that it’s much more rewarding to roll with our crew! Each time it seems we discover things we may have missed during the last tour.
(Darcy teaching his RAZR how to swim)
(Making the transition from local legend to media star!)
Other members of this elite group include Roger Hammer, our CNC Production Manager, Bang Tran, our Gun Production Manager, Jim Nowicki, our Production Manager, Bernie Jones, our Global Product Line Manager for X-Span Systems, even Vic Park, our retired Facilities Manager enjoys the freedom of an off road day trip. One of our last tours brought us together at Chambers Creek for a day of exploring and mayhem. The weather held out, and despite a few mechanical issues, we all had a great day. We come together as a team to deliver the greatest product in the oil patch, so it’s no wonder we have such memorable times while off the clock! And the places we go in our travel are places tucked away and hidden from through traffic which makes it all the more special.
(Chambers Creek day trip)
New to our crew after the acquisition of Innicor are our old friend Jerry Arnold, the Canadian Operations Manager, and Mike Frew, the Red Deer Assistant Warehouse Manager. We had a splendid time on Sylvan Lake in February on the Family Day weekend. No better way to spend Family Day than with your work family! Cruising across the frozen lake on our machines was the best way to enjoy the crisp, fresh air, as well as check out the Polar Bear Dips close to shore. A wonderful time was spent by all and we may just have to re-investigate this event next year! I had never been on Sylvan Lake since I moved to Red Deer from Capreol, ON back in 1997, so I was due! With Jerry as our guide pointing out various points of interest, it was a great behind the scenes look at a local “jewels” around the lake that you wouldn’t know if you didn’t know what to look for. Plus I had to pee anyway, so it was nice to stop.
(Mike & Jerry stopping for a soda and a chat) (Polar bear dips)
We are pretty proud of our nation and all of its natural beauty, and try to enjoy it at every opportunity. We are equally proud of the great team we have evolved into in Red Deer. We redefine “family” both by the way we work and the way we play.
But the story doesn’t end here! We will keep adding chapters along the way, with more events, more excursions, more pictures and more memories. There is so much to explore, so the saga will certainly continue. I will keep you posted as it unfolds so be sure to tune in here. Until next time, be sure to play safe, play hard, and be good to each other.
Coming up in Part 2…..you’ll just have to wait and see.
God Bless,
Patrick A. Lepage
Shipper/Receiver/Equipment Operator
Red Deer Warehouse
ATVs: Canadian Style! Part 1
Well, it doesn’t matter what time of year it is, but any day is a great day spent on an ATV with your crew enjoying the back country and the company of good friends. Here in Red Deer we have quite the group of riders who enjoy the sport and spend as much time riding as we can. I have only been seriously active since last summer when I purchased my first ATV in order to ride the mountains with Jason Wilkins and his crew, but I am addicted! Jason, the Red Deer Warehouse Manager is an avid outdoorsman and shares his passion with his wonderful wife Terri, and two adorable little girls Emily and Sarah. They graciously invited me to their mountain escape in Coleman, AB which is situated in the Crowsnest Pass for the Civic Holiday weekend in 2011. If you think the mountains are beautiful from the highway, you should see the view from up top! Laden with natural beauty and captivating history, I experienced mountain flowers that I have never seen before, witnessed animals frolicking in their forest playground as well as a visit to a tragic plane crash site from 1946.
(From left to right: Patrick Lepage, Emily Wilkins, Sarah Wilkins, Terri Wilkins. Crowsnest Mountain in the background)
On January 19, 1946 a Royal Canadian Air Force DC-3 Dakota airplane with seven souls on board was reported missing. This was to be a routine flight from Comox, BC to Greenwood, NS. Poor weather caused limited visibility and the small craft struck the top of Mount Ptolemy and broke up into the valley below. Guided by the fires of the burning plane, Crowsnest Pass Forest Rangers took five days on snowshoe to reach the site only to find all seven souls had perished. The remnants of the aircraft are still there, as well as a sign in honor of the men on this tragic flight. The site is eerily calm and tranquil now, a direct contrast of the day of the incident which ended the life story of seven of our servicemen. Another footnote in our nation’s rich history.
The bulk of the plane’s parts have been left for future generations to discover, save for several pieces which have succumbed to vandalism and theft. A must see for the adventurer and historian alike.
(Tail section of the DC-3 Dakota)
(Jason investigating the wing of the DC-3 Dakota)
Also during this tour, there were numerous brooks and rivers where Jason, our resident fly fishing expert, practiced his craft in search of the elusive Alberta brook trout. They did not elude Jason for long, and he released those which he caught with a warning for the other trout; “I’m coming for you…..” His daughters have also proven themselves to be potential aquatic assassins like their father, and have reeled in a few nice fish dinners themselves! Oh the joys of summer mountain life!
(Sarah Wilkins) (Emily Wilkins)
And back at Owen Oil Tools, Red Deer, we have a select group of ATV enthusiasts who organize day trips around the western part of the province. Perhaps the most enthusiastic of our band of ATV outlaws is Darcy Ramstead, a Shift Supervisor in Production in the Red Deer plant. He is a local off road legend and participates in various off road adventures as well as organized mud bogs and the like in his modified Polaris RAZR. Absolutely fearless, and always up for adventure, he has made the local news media with his; “Oh yeah? Just watch me!” attitude and constant desire to better his skills! He’s my “go to guy” when I have concerns or questions about off roading. Helpful to a fault, he is our ATV guru and has helped me with my own personal modifications, and repairs for others.
Although almost every one of us may have their favorite place to visit, we can all agree that it’s much more rewarding to roll with our crew! Each time it seems we discover things we may have missed during the last tour.
(Darcy teaching his RAZR how to swim)
(Making the transition from local legend to media star!)
Other members of this elite group include Roger Hammer, our CNC Production Manager, Bang Tran, our Gun Production Manager, Jim Nowicki, our Production Manager, Bernie Jones, our Global Product Line Manager for X-Span Systems, even Vic Park, our retired Facilities Manager enjoys the freedom of an off road day trip. One of our last tours brought us together at Chambers Creek for a day of exploring and mayhem. The weather held out, and despite a few mechanical issues, we all had a great day. We come together as a team to deliver the greatest product in the oil patch, so it’s no wonder we have such memorable times while off the clock! And the places we go in our travel are places tucked away and hidden from through traffic which makes it all the more special.
(Chambers Creek day trip)
New to our crew after the acquisition of Innicor are our old friend Jerry Arnold, the Canadian Operations Manager, and Mike Frew, the Red Deer Assistant Warehouse Manager. We had a splendid time on Sylvan Lake in February on the Family Day weekend. No better way to spend Family Day than with your work family! Cruising across the frozen lake on our machines was the best way to enjoy the crisp, fresh air, as well as check out the Polar Bear Dips close to shore. A wonderful time was spent by all and we may just have to re-investigate this event next year! I had never been on Sylvan Lake since I moved to Red Deer from Capreol, ON back in 1997, so I was due! With Jerry as our guide pointing out various points of interest, it was a great behind the scenes look at a local “jewels” around the lake that you wouldn’t know if you didn’t know what to look for. Plus I had to pee anyway, so it was nice to stop.
(Mike & Jerry stopping for a soda and a chat) (Polar bear dips)
We are pretty proud of our nation and all of its natural beauty, and try to enjoy it at every opportunity. We are equally proud of the great team we have evolved into in Red Deer. We redefine “family” both by the way we work and the way we play.
But the story doesn’t end here! We will keep adding chapters along the way, with more events, more excursions, more pictures and more memories. There is so much to explore, so the saga will certainly continue. I will keep you posted as it unfolds so be sure to tune in here. Until next time, be sure to play safe, play hard, and be good to each other.
Coming up in Part 2…..you’ll just have to wait and see.
God Bless,
Patrick A. Lepage
Shipper/Receiver/Equipment Operator
Red Deer Warehouse
#85
02-08-2015 | 11:05 AM
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Cooter the Millennial Cretin in Jawja
Cooter The Millennial Cretin in Jawja
Cooter mods his Fiddy
Sees a lifted truck
Reckons HE needs it
So tries his luck
"Whoa"! he says
Thet looks effin' great!
"Crap"! he exclaims
"Me Mileage effin' ain't"!
He Looks at th' thang
"Dang tahrs'er too small"!
Reckons th' fix be
New meats, nice'n Tall
Goes fer a drive
"Oh, what a DAWG"!
Online to th' Forum
"Chit - needs a new Cog"!
So, Regears the thang
Yeehaw do it fly
Then looks at his speedo
"Hey thet thang's too high"!
Back on th' Forum
"A Tuner ah need"!
Spends more dinero
In Search of speed
Dumb Cooter cain't cipher
Increases in mass?
Rotational inertia?
His brain takes a pass
Thousands be spent
Young Cooter moans
"What was ah thankin"?
"Shoulda left it alone"
Kids gotta look 'tough'
Want they trucks up on high
Wif Ne'er a thought
To th' question "WHY"?
Ye kin blame th' homeschoolin'
Ye can blame th' cheap beer
Whut'alls fer dang certain
This ignance ain't rare.
- Ol' Bubber
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Cooter mods his Fiddy
Sees a lifted truck
Reckons HE needs it
So tries his luck
"Whoa"! he says
Thet looks effin' great!
"Crap"! he exclaims
"Me Mileage effin' ain't"!
He Looks at th' thang
"Dang tahrs'er too small"!
Reckons th' fix be
New meats, nice'n Tall
Goes fer a drive
"Oh, what a DAWG"!
Online to th' Forum
"Chit - needs a new Cog"!
So, Regears the thang
Yeehaw do it fly
Then looks at his speedo
"Hey thet thang's too high"!
Back on th' Forum
"A Tuner ah need"!
Spends more dinero
In Search of speed
Dumb Cooter cain't cipher
Increases in mass?
Rotational inertia?
His brain takes a pass
Thousands be spent
Young Cooter moans
"What was ah thankin"?
"Shoulda left it alone"
Kids gotta look 'tough'
Want they trucks up on high
Wif Ne'er a thought
To th' question "WHY"?
Ye kin blame th' homeschoolin'
Ye can blame th' cheap beer
Whut'alls fer dang certain
This ignance ain't rare.
- Ol' Bubber
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#87
02-09-2015 | 07:17 AM
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#88
02-14-2015 | 05:47 PM
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Ode to the One Post Wonder
Ode to the One Post Wonder
I joined today
To ask a Q
You know not me
I know not you
I joined today
Not caring why
you spent the time
To give a reply
I joined today
certain I am
Answer in hand
Won't give a damn
I joined today
No need for tact
Manners? For What?
No time for that
I joined today
Focus on ME
I want it NOW
I want it for FREE
I joined today
No real chore
You do the work
That's what you're for
I joined today
You get it done
Take what I need
Then I'll be gone.
- Ol' Bubber
Copyright @MGD
All Rights Reserved
I joined today
To ask a Q
You know not me
I know not you
I joined today
Not caring why
you spent the time
To give a reply
I joined today
certain I am
Answer in hand
Won't give a damn
I joined today
No need for tact
Manners? For What?
No time for that
I joined today
Focus on ME
I want it NOW
I want it for FREE
I joined today
No real chore
You do the work
That's what you're for
I joined today
You get it done
Take what I need
Then I'll be gone.
- Ol' Bubber
Copyright @MGD
All Rights Reserved
#89
02-15-2015 | 09:04 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
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Precious, Tender Forum Snowflakes
Precious, Tender Forum Snowflakes
I'm special, unique
I know this is true
My parents have told me
A hundred times or two
I'm one of a kind
Not someone to jilt
It's not a fault
If I speak with a lilt
Homeschooled by homophobes
And Tea Party Marms
I'm Protected by those
Who wish others harm
In 'school' I got D's
I started to shake
They changed them to A's
Said I'm a Snowflake
I don't do chores
I won't stoop so low
I do what I want
When I want to, y'know
You Will be nice
I want yer attention
I'll only allow you
To answer MY question
You can't argue with me
Just truth, be clear
But only if it jives
With what I want to hear
Don't challenge me
Or give me beef
I'll tell my parents
They'll give you grief
My truck is broke
That much is true
I want it fixed
But I'm not helping you
It's expected that serfs
Such is your luck
Bow down to me
And work on my truck
Again and again
I'll do the same spiel
Don't need to say 'Thanks'
To me you're not real.
- Ol' Bubber
Copyright @MGD
All Rights Reserved
I'm special, unique
I know this is true
My parents have told me
A hundred times or two
I'm one of a kind
Not someone to jilt
It's not a fault
If I speak with a lilt
Homeschooled by homophobes
And Tea Party Marms
I'm Protected by those
Who wish others harm
In 'school' I got D's
I started to shake
They changed them to A's
Said I'm a Snowflake
I don't do chores
I won't stoop so low
I do what I want
When I want to, y'know
You Will be nice
I want yer attention
I'll only allow you
To answer MY question
You can't argue with me
Just truth, be clear
But only if it jives
With what I want to hear
Don't challenge me
Or give me beef
I'll tell my parents
They'll give you grief
My truck is broke
That much is true
I want it fixed
But I'm not helping you
It's expected that serfs
Such is your luck
Bow down to me
And work on my truck
Again and again
I'll do the same spiel
Don't need to say 'Thanks'
To me you're not real.
- Ol' Bubber
Copyright @MGD
All Rights Reserved
Last edited by MGDfan; 02-15-2015 at 08:18 PM.
#90
02-21-2015 | 02:35 PM
Thread Starter
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TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2013
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,176
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From: Knoxville, TN
Wow! Just.... Wow! 
Been gone so long, I pert nyur fergot aboot this hyur thread. Reckon I need to turn on me reply nortificamations.
Bubber, yer recent entries remind me of a new TV show the Missus 'n ol' Horace's been a-watchin'. It's called "The Slap", and although it's absolutely ingenious and exceptionally well acted, the reviews have been less than stellar.
It's too polarizing. That's part of the genius, but unfortunately, will probably be its undoing.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_S...._TV_series%29
Ye orta check it out 'n let ol' Horace know whutche thank. I'm purty sure I know whose side you'll be on.
Again, splendidly done, Bubber!
Been gone so long, I pert nyur fergot aboot this hyur thread. Reckon I need to turn on me reply nortificamations.
Bubber, yer recent entries remind me of a new TV show the Missus 'n ol' Horace's been a-watchin'. It's called "The Slap", and although it's absolutely ingenious and exceptionally well acted, the reviews have been less than stellar.
It's too polarizing. That's part of the genius, but unfortunately, will probably be its undoing.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_S...._TV_series%29
Ye orta check it out 'n let ol' Horace know whutche thank. I'm purty sure I know whose side you'll be on.
Again, splendidly done, Bubber!