Mississippi River

Shot taken while crossing the bridge over the Mississippi River in Marquette, Iowa.

Lightning Storm (II)

That's another shot taken last night by my brother... of course, it happened again in Houston, TX

Today's joke:

A guy goes to the Government to interview for a job. The interviewer asks him:
- Are you a veteran?
The guy says:
- Why yes, in fact, I served two tours in Vietnam.
- Good, says the interviewer, that counts in your favor. Do you have any service-related disabilities?
The guy says:
- In fact I am 100% disabled. During a battle, an explosion removed my private parts so they declared me disabled, it doesn't affect my ability to work, though.
- Sorry to hear about the damage, but I have some good news for you, I can hire you right now! Our working hours are 8 to 4. Come on in about 10, and we'll get you started.
The guy says:
- If working hours are from 8 to 4, why do you want me to come at 10?
- Well, here at the government, we don't do anything but sit around and scratch our balls for the first two hours. No point of your coming in for that!

Ihop

A night shot at IHOP (Int'l House Of Pancakes) just minutes after the rain stopped.

Pilot

Pilot - my favorite gas station - the best gas you can get!

Here's one of those road monsters, a pretty cool Peterbilt, and I might add, Peterbilt is the best truck in America.

Field Thistle

While I was pumping gas to my car, I saw these beautiful field thistles and I'm sure you realize what was the next move... that's another shot from Virginia.

Today's joke is from a french friend:

L'institutrice fait l'appel:
- Ben Larbi ?
- Présent !
- Ben Youssef ?
- Présent !
- Ben Ali ?
- Présent !
- Ben Kahoul ?
- Présent !
- Ben Mahmound ?
- Présent !
- Ben Oît ?
Pas de réponse.
- Ben Oît ?
Alors un petit garçon blond dit timidement :
- Je m'appelle Benoît, madame...

And translated:

The teacher checks the students presence:
- Ben Larbi?
- Present!
- Ben Youssef?
- Present!
- Ben Ali?
- Present!
- Ben Kahoul?
- Present!
- Ben Mahmound?
- Present!
- Ben Oit?
No response.
- Ben Oit?
Then a little blond boy said shyly
- My name is Benoit, Madame ...

James River

I took this shot while crossing the bridge over James River. Unfortunately, the memory card didn't play fair, and I lost many pictures during this trip to Virginia (over 60 pics). What's worse, I lost all the pictures with my grandsons... :((

Today's joke:

Noddy is 90 years old. He's played golf every day since his retirement 35 years ago. One day he arrives home looking downcast. "That's it," he tells his wife. "I'm giving up golf. My eyesight has become so bad that once I hit the ball I can't see where it went."
His wife sympathises and makes him a cup of tea. As they sit down she says, "Why don't you take you old mate Milton, and give it one more try."
"That's no good" sighs Noddy, "Milton's a hundred and three. He can't help."
"He may be a hundred and three", says Noddy's wife, "but his eyesight is perfect."
So the next day Noddy heads off to the golf course with Milton. He tees up, takes a mighty swing and squints down the fairway.
He turns to Milton and says, "Did you see the ball?"
"Of course I did!" replied Milton. "I have perfect eyesight".
"Where did it go?" says Noddy.
"I don't remember."

Heavily Guarded

A shot from Indiana... they were pretty far away, but I think the image is ok...

Today's joke:

As I lay on my bed, thinking about you, I feel this strong urge to grab you and squeeze you, because I can't forget last night. You came to me unexpectedly during the balmy and calm night, and what happened in my bed still leaves a tingling sensation in me. You appeared from nowhere and shamelessly, without any reservations, you laid on my naked body...you sensed my indifference, so you applied your hungry mouth to me without any guilt or humiliation, and you drove me near crazy while you drained me. Finally I went to sleep. Today when I woke up, you were gone, I searched for you but to no avail, only the sheets bore witness to last night's events. My body still bears faint marks of your enthusiastic ravishing, making it harder to forget you. Tonight I will remain awake waiting for you... ....you stupid mosquito!

Country USA

A shot taken two days ago in Wisconsin. Well, actually there are three different shots, then combined into a single image, but all of them are from Wisconsin!

Today's joke:

New medications for women only !

DAMNITOL, Take 2 and the rest of the world can go to hell for up to 8 hours.
ST. MOMMA'S WORTH, Plant extract that treats mom's depression by rendering preschoolers unconscious for up to six hours.
EMPTYNESTROGEN, Highly effective suppository that eliminates melancholy by enhancing the memory of how awful they were as teenagers and how you couldn't wait till they moved out.
PEPTOBIMBO, Liquid silicone for single women. Two full cups swallowed before an evening out increases breast size, decreases intelligence, and improves flirting.
DUMBEROL, When taken with Peptobimbo, can cause dangerously low IQ, resulting in enjoyment of country western music.
FLIPITOR, Increases life expectancy of commuters by controlling road rage and the urge to flip off other drivers.
PENISCILLIN, Potent antiboyotic for older women. Increases resistance to such lines as,"You make me want to be a better person ... can we get naked now?"
BUYAGRA, Injectable stimulant taken prior to shopping. Increases potency and duration of spending spree.
Extra Strength BUY-ONE-AL, When combined with Buyagra, can cause an indiscriminate buying frenzy so severe the victim may even come home with a Donnie Osmond CD or a book by Dr. Laura.
JACKASSPIRIN, Relieves headache caused by a man who can't remember your birthday, anniversary or phone number.
ANTI-TALKSIDENT, A spray carried in a purse or wallet to be used on anyone too eager to share their life stories with total strangers.
SEXCEDRIN, More effective than Excedrin in creating the, "Not now, dear, I have a headache" syndrome.

Ready For Landing

A landing bee... another shot from the sunny Texas!

Today's joke:

Two countrymen and their dog are coming to town and they're tryin' to enter into a store, but the security guy tells 'em:
-Sorry, but pets are not allowed inside.
-Well Johnny, you go inside, says one of them, me and Spike will wait outside.