Puzzle TableI needed a puzzle table that had wheels on it. I found one for $2.50 but it was longer than it was wide.
Joke: LeftoversIt's a little too little to save, and a little too much to dump . . .
Joke: Bachelors CookingTwo confirmed bachelors sat talking, their conversation drifted from politics to cooking. "I got a cookbook once," said one, "but I could never do anything with it."
Funny: Winning Is Fun!My once in a lifetime big winner! Made playing bingo worth while!I keep trying to do again but no luck yet! Oh well, maybe soon - anyway I sure hope so!
Dice Game: Frackel or GreedOur seniors group plays a dice game called Frackel or Greed. It goes like this. You start with 6 dice. Someone keeps score of all the players. To start, you roll all the dice. The points go as follows.
What is the Title of This Movie?Can anyone tell me the name of this movie? It a vampire movie filmed in a huge white house during the winter with tons of snows. They rescue the girl being held in a bedroom by making escape out a window into the snow and get away in a horse and buggy.
Name That Card Game?There is this card game we use to play a few years back. There were a bunch of sets, runs, etc. we had to get. We had to pull one card out of a bag and that's our set or run we had two get.
Fast Food Happy HoursWe save money and have fun during the summer by taking advantage of happy hours at the local restaurants (DQ and Steak 'n Shake, etc.) Between 2:00 and 4:00pm you can order any milk shake or beverage for half price.
Kitchen PoemA dear friend gave me this poem. She has gone to her reward now, but I think of her often. I hope when you read it you'll copy it and stick it on your fridge. Then smile every day.
Joke: American In The Bathroom?Question: If you're American when you go in the bathroom, and you're American when you come out of the bathroom, what are you while you're in the bathroom?
Amazing Number GameThe following is an amazing number game: Pick a number from 0 to 9 . . .
Planning a Ladies Only Outing?Where would be a good place to go with a group of 8 females ages 13 to 60? We are hoping for a nice relaxing, but exciting time.
Joke: Woman are AngelsWomen are angels. When we break a wing, we fly on our broom. We are flexible that way!
How Do You Play with These Wooden Rings?As kids we had these wooden rings and recently I ran across some of them again. I wonder if anyone out there knows how they were played with? Seems like wooden sticks may have been part of the game?
Blonde JokeA guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked the experience.
Unique Dining in the Baltimore Area?I am looking for a unique dining experience in the Baltimore, Maryland area. If you know Hausner's or Peter Pan restaurants, they are along lines of what I mean. Thank you.
Name of The Song from the Movie "This Christmas"?I saw a movie called "This Christmas". At the end all of the actors were dancing to a Soul Train line dance, what is the name of that song?
Accessing Slingo on New Computer?My computer crashed and I lost access to the game Slingo. Can I have it installed in my new computer?
Product Review: Settlers Of Catan Board GameMy brother got this board game last summer. My husband loved it so much that he ran out and bought it the very next day. People who like strategy games like Civilization, Risk or Age Of Empires would enjoy this.
"The Intern" TV Show?Does anyone remember a TV show, telecast 1970-1971 called The Interns? It starred Mike Farrell, Broderick Crawford and Chris Stone.
Joke: Beer AdvertisementMy husband's friend Harvey told me this joke and, after hearing it, I realized one more reason why Harvey is still single. It goes:
Paper Crafter's JokePaper crafters never die, they just become unglued.
Detective JokeWhat do you call a detective who solves crimes entirely by accident?
Get A Free Burger At Carl's Jr. With Your Gift CardFirst I'll admit to stopping by fast food, not that you aren't going to know in a minute anyway! When at Carl's Jr. I noticed if you purchase a $20.00 gift card, you receive a coupon for a $6.00 burger at no charge.
City Bear, Country Bear Book Title?I'm looking for a book about bears. The specific story involved city bears and mountain bears and a snowstorm. The city bears learned that the mountain bears were really the ones who had it all figured out since the mountain bears had been living off natural resources and simple comforts.
Online Game Sites?Does anyone know of a good online site that's either free or reasonably priced where you can play games against other site members, especially trivia games? (I tried pogo.com but could never get the site to load onto my computer.)
Picnic Games For Teens?I need help finding outside games for high school kids at a cookout. Can you help?
Playing a Family Feud Style Game?We will be hosting a Halloween party for about 45 adults. I would like to play a game such as Family Feud, however I would like to make it different so we can all observe and all take turns playing. I would like to skip the hit the bell round.
Joke: Who Is Your Best Friend?Is your dog or your husband your best friend?
What Book Got You Hooked?I vote for the Literacy site for free, among others, daily so those sites will receive donations for their cause . Right now the Literacy site has a question posted: "What Book Got You Hooked?"
"New in Town" Movie Question
?Does anyone know what shoes Renee Zellwelger wore in the movie "New in Town"?
Rules for Hull Gull Marble Game?Back in the 50's my grandfather played a marble game with me called hull gull. I need the rules for this game if anyone has them. I know you put marbles in your hand and said "hull gull".
Ideas for a 50s Dance?We are having a 50's dance for our Township in November. Does anyone have ideas for this? We are on a tight budget.
Post Office JokeA little boy was waiting for his mother to come out of the grocery store. As he waited, he was approached by a man who asked, "Son, can you tell me where the Post Office is?"
What is the Name of this TV Show?Does anyone remember a TV show from the seventies that starred Sam Broome as a doctor and Len Berman as a policeman?
Joke: To Be 6 AgainA man was sitting on the edge of the bed, observing his wife, looking at herself in the mirror. Since her birthday was not far off, he asked what she'd like to have for her birthday.
Rescan TV Setup To Get Digital ChannelsBefore we had the switch to digital TV on June 12, I was able to receive both analog and digital on the same TV with no problem. After the switch, all of a sudden, I could no longer receive digital ABC nor CBS TV.
"Lost Shaker of Salt" Game Instructions?What is the "lost shaker of salt" game for a Jimmy Buffet party? I am having my 4th party and need new ideas. Any new games out there to play for guests ages 22-70?
What is the Title of This Movie?I'm looking for an older horror movie I saw in the 90's. The parts I remember were that a group of teens are traveling to a house for a trip of some sort.
TV Movie "Lucky Day"?Years ago, in the late eighties or early nineties there was a made for TV movie entitled "Lucky Day". It was about a mentally challenged woman who owned a winning lottery ticket.
Digital TV Transition ReminderDo not forget that when the digital TV transition occurs on June 12, 2009, you will need to re-set your TV stations.
Food Freebies for Your BirthdayBest of all you don't have to go on your birthday. They give you about a 2 week window of time to use the coupon.
"A Mystery and Miracle" Christmas Play?I am looking for a Christmas play called "A Mystery and Miracle". Can anyone help me please?
Joke: On the Island of TridSomewhere, there's an island named Trid. On this island, the Trids were mostly very happy. But on one end of the island, was a very tall mountain. If a Trid ever dared to climb the mountain, he didn't get very far because a giant lived on the mountain and would kick the Trid off his mountain.
Eating Out Can Be Cheaper Than Eating InBecause of the cutback in people's dining out with all the economic turmoil we're in, restaurants are making some very good offers to lure diners into their establishments. I find that sometimes it is less expensive for us to eat out than to prepare some meals at home.
Make Your Own Board GameA great family bonding activity, is for each family member (or pairs) to make a board game. I taught school for over 30 years and had my students, (grades: 2, 3, 4, and 9) make their own board games, complete with cards.
Punto Card Game?Does anyone know where I can find a card game by the name of Punto? It was once sold at the Museum Store which is no longer in business.
What is the Title of This Movie?I remember a movie in B/W where a UFO is discovered in the ocean and one of our subs crashes into it. The UFO alien was a blobby thing that was in the center of the craft.
What is the Title of This Movie?What is this movie? I just remember dinosaurs on a beach-like setting. It was B/W, it must have been one of the first dinosaur movies. I saw it in late 50's or early 60's and I watched it on TV.
Alfred Hitchcock's "Where the Woodbine Twineth"?I have been looking for an Alfred Hitchcock movie called "Where the Woodbine Twineth". It's about a white girl that gets a black life size doll which takes over her life and the nanny spanks her legs at the end with a switch telling her to go away.
What is the Title of This Movie?Does anyone know of a movie where there is a crazy shape-shifting guy who is obsessed with this girl and near the end he yells at the girl "Tell me you love me, I won't tell anyone!" I know it's weird but it's really bugging me.
Midnight Moon Game?I am looking for the directions to the child's game Midnight Moon. Any suggestions on where to get them? Thanks!
Review: Redbox for Cheap and Convenient MoviesIf your family likes to rent DVDs, check your area for a Redbox. They are usually located at WalMart or a local grocery store. There is a website to check for locations. It only costs $1 a night and no late charges ever.
What is the Title of This Movie? (Take Her, She's Mine)There is a classical movie, perhaps starring Jimmy Stewart. His daughter goes to Paris and he eventually goes over there to bring her back home because he can't stand her being over there. It's a comedy about an overprotective dad.
The Authentic Da Vinci Dilemma Board Game?Has anyone played the game The Authentic Da Vinci Dilemma board game? Could you tell me your view and if it would be suitable for an 18 yr old who likes good board games.
No Mess Doggie Bag!Since I have difficulty finishing a meal at a restaurant, I often take food home in a doggie bag. But doggie bags can get messy. So in order to get my leftovers home in tact, I carry one-gallon freezer bags in the car to secure the doggie bag and to prevent leakage.
Online Game: Super Obama WorldHere's a surprisingly fun online game featuring the President-elect. It's based on the old side-scrolling Super Mario Brother's games. You have to watch an ad before you get to play, but it is 100% free other than that.
Link: Restaurant.comI LOVE using the website, restaurant.com, where you can get discounted $10, $25,$50, and sometimes even $100 gift certificates for half off. This year when I went to Myrtle Beach, SC, for vacation, I made sure to see what they had to offer in that area and printed three certificates to bring with me.
Buying "The Ice Princess" Book?Does anyone know where I can get the book The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg for ten to fifteen dollars?
Coldwater JokeA man went to visit his 90 year old grandfather and while eating the breakfast of eggs and bacon prepared for him, he noticed a film-like substance on his plate. So he says, "Grandfather, are these plates clean?"
Playing "Bible Verse Prison" Game?How do you play Bible Verse Prison? I saw this in a suggestion for a church fall festival. Not sure how to get the people in jail and can they get a "get of jail free" card? Thank you.
Free Printout of Stratego?Does anybody know where I can get a free printout of Stratego?
Dog JokeI was just sent this joke by email and laughed all evening. As the mother of two grown daughters who were very close together in age, I can say that I could have written that note once upon a time! If you think your readers will enjoy it, please feel free to post it.
Hand and Foot Card Game?Does anyone know the basics to the card game Hand and Foot? I want the short version please.
Cool Sensory Toy for Kids (and Adults!)Tape a large square of sticky shelf liner (Mac Tac) to the floor, or to the wall, or a door, UPSIDE DOWN. (That's right, sticky side UP.) Kids love sticking their hair to the wall and their hands and feet to the floor! Doesn't have enough glue to really stick, just enough to have fun!
Online Game: SudokuDo you enjoy doing Sudoku puzzles in the newspaper? Here's a place where you can do Sudoku puzzles online for free. You just enter the numbers using your keyboard or print the puzzle and work on it offline.
Joke: Jewish and Catholic Wedding SongA lovely Jewish woman was to be wed to a handsome Catholic man. Traditions were equally important to both families and this made choosing a theme song for their wedding a major challenge. The groom's brother had a rich operatic voice and was especially noted for singing Ave Maria.
Questions For God: A JokeA man had a dream talking with God. He asked God TIME must be different in his dimension, to which God explained 1 second is equal to 1 year.
Riddle: Object Has Keys That Open No Locks?Can anyone help me solve this riddle? What object has keys that open no locks, space but no room, and you can enter but not go in? Thanks for your help.
Movie Review: SharkwaterHave you seen the film, SHARKWATER? This is an adventure filled film about the destruction of the Earth's shark population. It is sure to bring to your attention the possible necessity of sharks for our oceans.
Post Tips on ThriftyFun to Avoid Doing Housework : )I asked my boyfriend for tip ideas and he gave me this one! Post tips on ThriftyFun to avoid doing housework. "*grin*" As I'm on ThriftyFun all evening!
The Worst Age - A Joke"Sixty is the worse age to be," said the 60-year-old man. "You always feel like you have to pee and most of the time you stand there and nothing comes out."
Check Out Restaurants.com for Thrifty Dining OutThis site, www.restaurant.com, has gift certificates of various amounts. A certificate for $25.00 usually runs $10.00. Here is where the savings come in.
A Good Joke for an Election YearWhile walking down the street one day, a US Senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.
How Do You Get a Nintendo Wii?To score a hard to find a Nintendo Wii Console, here's what I did: First, I searched online for all stores that sell video game consoles and checked to see if they were in stock.
Oil Of Old Lady: A JokeA toddler walked into the bathroom while her Mother was putting on makeup. "I'm going to look just like you, Mommy!" she announced.
Template for Cribbage Score Board?I would like a template for a Cribbage score board.
Car Trouble: A JokeA man's car stopped dead along the old Wisconsin country road. He got out of his car, lifted the hood, and looked at the motor. Just then, a big black and white cow came along and stopped beside him.
Solitaire Variations?I was wondering if anyone has any good solitaire games they could tell me about.
Elephant Stew (Joke)Cut elephant into small, bite-size pieces. This should take about 2 months. Add enough brown gravy to cover, cook over kerosene fire for about four weeks at 465 degrees F.
Seagull JokeWhy wouldn't the Seagull fly over the bay?
Digital Television Switch Coming In 2009"Television as we know it is about to change. By law, television stations nationwide must switch from the old method of transmitting TV signals known as analog to digital television (DTV) on February 17, 2009."
Comet Holmes Now VisibleJust want to tell everybody, for the next 2 weeks you can see a comet in the sky. Look to the northeast. To the naked eye or binoculars, it will look like a big, white fuzzy ball.
Tap-Tap-Tapping in the CemeteryTwo men were walking home after a Halloween party and decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery just for laughs. Right in the middle of the cemetery, they were startled by a tap-tap-tapping noise coming from the misty shadows. Trembling with fear, they found an old man with a hammer and chisel, chipping away at one of the headstones.
How to Get HD Shows on Your HDTVThere is a nice article in the Dallas Morning News. It tells about how to get it. Easy reading. Mentions antennas, cable, satellite, dish, TIVO, etc. It sounds complicated when I re-read it, but this article is very simple and straightforward.
Entertainment Activities for Businesses?I'm responsible for spreading an entertaining culture in a multinational company to satisfy the employees. I need ideas of any kind; sports, social activities, anything. I thought of throwing a birthday party every month to celebrate the employees whose birthdays are in that month. Also I thought of starting a table tennis tournament. Please help me with more creative ideas. Thank you all for your time.
How Do You Make Game Boards With Cards?How do you make real game boards with cards?
Look for Gift Card Deals at RestaurantsIf you like to eat out, look for discount restaurant deals. Last year, Chili's ran a deal where if you bought a $25 gift card, you got a $5 free.
Sudoku TipsI have recently discovered Sudoku puzzles. Basically, you arrange numbers 1 through 9 so that all of them occur once in a line or a box made of 9 squares. No duplications. The line goes up and down and right and left.If you don't like numbers, then realize it could just as easily have been made of letters of the alphabet.
Cool Music - A JokeA boy once asked his dad why he put his radio in a refrigerator. . .
