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DaveMcK
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November 6, 2017

Funny Stories and Life Experiences

  • November 6, 2017
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New topic featuring funny stories. 

This is something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade…
So remember this story the next time …

A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband..
She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded:
" Rome? Why would anyone want to go there? It's crowded and dirty.
You're crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?"

"We're taking Continental," was the reply. "We got a great rate!"

Continental?" exclaimed the hairdresser. "That's a terrible airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they're always late. So, where are you staying in Rome?"

"We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome's Tiber River called Teste."

"Don't go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks it’s going to be something special and exclusive, but it's really a dump."

"We're going to go to see the Vatican and maybe get to see the Pope."

"That's rich," laughed the hairdresser. "You and a million other people trying to see him. He'll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it."

A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome.

"It was wonderful," explained the woman, "not only were we on time in one of Continental's brand new planes, but it was overbooked,
and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome 28-year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot..
And the hotel was great! They'd just finished a $5 million remodeling job,
and now it's a jewel, the finest hotel in the city.
They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us their owner's suite at no extra charge!"

"Well," muttered the hairdresser, "that's all well and good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope."

"Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder, and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors, and if I'd be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet me. Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door
and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me.."

"Oh, really! What'd he say?"

He said: “Who screwed up your hair?”

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DaveMcK
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December 31, 2025

Your right.Most likely I'll be asleep before midnight so I will HAPPY NEW YEAR ON JAN 1ST 2026....

 

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DaveMcK
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January 25, 2026

 

Historic Winter Storm March 5th, 1959 photos in the Ripon area. Ripon, Wisconsin is my home town  and I lived there at the time as I was in high-school.

What's the story behind these photos?

This black and white photo appears to capture a moment from Ripon, Wisconsin's history, specifically during a historic winter storm. The image shows people trudging through deep snow uphill, dressed in dark winter clothing, while a steam train emits smoke in the background. Given the era suggested by the steam train and the style of clothing, this photo might date back to the early 20th century. The scene likely depicts residents navigating the harsh winter conditions, possibly after arriving by train. The photo's sepia tone adds to its nostalgic and vintage feel.

Ripon, Wisconsin is my

 

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DaveMcK
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March 14, 2026

NATIONAL PI DAY           

National Pi Day on March 14th recognizes the mathematical constant π. Also known as pi, the first three and most recognized digits are 3.14. The day is celebrated by pi enthusiasts and pie lovers alike!

 

 

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
SereneSeagull
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March 14, 2026

Yes! And some Pizza places celebrate it with deals.  Yummy day! 🍕

DaveMcK
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March 16, 2026

 

 I was born in 1943!

 

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
DaveMcK
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April 16, 2026

 

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
DaveMcK
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May 1, 2026

MAY DAY

May Day ushers in a traditional celebration of flowers and spring. In many ancient calendars, May 1  welcomed the first day of summer, which was truly a cause for celebration.

#MAYDAY

May Day has been a traditional day of celebration for centuries, with some of the earliest appearing in pre-Christian times. One of the more popular rituals was harvesting flowers and giving them to neighbors and strangers in cone-shaped baskets. These May Baskets become more commonly known as May Day Baskets. The current tradition is observed by hanging a cone-shaped basket full of flowers or other gifts on the outside doorknob, then knocking or ringing the doorbell and running away.

Did you and your kids  celebrate MAY DAY?
 
 

 

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
SereneSeagull
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May 1, 2026

Thank you for that history behind the day.  👍🙂