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. . .
Take Good Care of Your Books!When reading a hard cover book, take the dust jacket off, so that it does not get damaged. To clean the dust jacket, use Pledge or other spray wax. Make sure it is spray wax, as other cleaners can damage the cover. Works on other book covers as well, but test first to make sure it doesn't harm the book.
Is The Coast Clear? - A JokeThe doorbell rings in the middle of the night, and the wife gets up to see who it is. She comes back to bed and the husband says, "Who was that?" The wife says, "Oh, it was some woman."
Listening Suggestions For Online Radio Shows?I like to listen to radio shows that are available online while I clean house. Lately, I've been wanting something new and different to listen to.
All Unescorted Children . . .Cute sign in a store: All unescorted children in this booth will receive a cup of java and a free puppy!
Moe the Monkey Board Game?While cleaning out the attic, I found a board game from the 70's called "Moe the Monkey," produced by Romper Room. Does anyone have the rules for the game or know of a web site that might have directions for nostalgic games?
Taping HDTV Programs?If I hook this HD Ready living room TV up to a converter box and an HD antenna, would VCR tapes recorded from it still play in a regular TV's vcr in the kitchen? Or do I have to convert both TV's to HD?
You Know You Are Living In 2007 When...You know you are living in 2007 when... 1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. 2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
A Better Choice - A JokeMr. John was not happy with his daughter's choice for groom. His wife asks "Why do you keep on rejecting your daughter's choice?"
Every Time I Take a Breath - JokeA man is reading a newspaper. He tells his wife, "Here in the newspaper it says that by the time I take a breath, more than 500 people die."
Save Play Money and Game PiecesWhen throwing out old board games: be sure to keep the money and playing pieces for backups in other games!
Tootie (Unknown Breed)Meet our dog Tootie. He's a stray dog my wife found deep in our back woods recently. She doesn't normally pick up strays, but she said that this dog kept staring at her like he was trying to say something.
Tiger JokeA Tiger was giving a wedding party for his friends. A Cat also came and danced with the others. Tiger asked "Who are you?
Sugar Under Your Pillow - A JokeWhat do you get if you put some sugar under your pillow?
Circus Savings For GroupsMy 5 year old loves the Circus. As you all know, it is insanely expensive to go with the cost of the tickets, drinks, snacks, toys. It really can get out of control. This year, to solve this dilemma, my daughter's class all bought tickets together which allowed us to get the group rate on the tickets (50% off!).
Thrifty Tips For GolfMy husband and I went golfing and it reminded me that he has gotten great deals on golf clubs for the both of us at thrift shops! Then we go to the municipal course, so it's within our means!
Senior Dress Code - A JokeMany of us "Old Folks" (those over 50, WAY over 50, or hovering near 50) are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We are unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to conform to current fashions. Despite what you may have seen on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together and should be avoided:
Thrifty Night OutJust had another thrifty night out! Went to a local restaurant with a coupon a friend had and then we went off to the university for a free concert. (We did pay for parking.)
Another Year Has Passed (A Poem)How true it is . . . A poem about getting older.
Comet McNaughtToday is the last day Comet McNaught will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere, it will start being visible in the Southern Hemisphere tomorrow. Look for it in the evening twilight.
What Should I Wear to the Ballet?What Should I Wear to the Ballet? I would like to go to a ballet for the first time. What type of clothing should be worn? Casual or dress?
Adding Less Dressing to Your SaladWhile dining, be careful not to slather on too much dressing on top of your salad. We like the taste of the dressing, but not all those calories they pack onto our waistlines. Ask for your dressing on the side.
Boomerang JokeBoomerang Joke. What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back?
Just For Fun - Television TriviaJust For Fun - Television Trivia. Scottish inventor John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of television in 1926 in Soho, London. Ten years later there were only 100 TV sets in the world. Today there are almost a billion TV sets in the world.
McDonald's Dollar MenuHere is a cheap lunch tip: McDonald's has a $1 menu. Order a side salad, which is small, and the 4 piece chicken nuggets. Cut the nuggets into small pieces. All for only $2!
Generation Gap JokeGeneration Gap Joke. A very self-important college freshman attending a recent football game, took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next to him why it was impossible for the older generation to understand his generation. . .
Theatre Rewards CardsIf you frequent movie theaters regularly, check and see if they have a Movie Rewards program. You get points every time you purchase tickets and when you get enough points, you get something free like popcorn, a drink or a free movie ticket.
Monogrammed Golf Balls - JokeA man staggered into a hospital with a concussion, multiple bruises, two black eyes, and a five iron wrapped tightly around his throat. Naturally, the Doctor asked him, "What happened to you?". . .
A Texan Stopped At A Local Restaurant - JokeA Texan Stopped At A Local Restaurant - Joke. A Texan stopped at a local restaurant following a day roaming around in Mexico. While sipping his tequila, he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table. . .
Drive-In MoviesIf you have a drive-in movie theatre near you it can be a fun and relatively inexpensive way to see a movie as a family.
Fine Jewelry JokeMrs. Johnson decided to have her portrait painted by a famous artist. She told the artist, "Paint me with diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets and a ruby pendant." . . .
Mental Fitness TestMental Fitness Test. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. . .
Listening to Audio Books While Working, Exercising and CleaningListening to Audio Books While Working, Exercising, etc. I have a job that is kind of automatic so they let us use headphones to listen to music but instead I go to the library and get audiobooks. . .
Free Tennis Ball GameGame Site. This will keep you busy and drive you nuts. . .
Tomato JokeTomato Joke. How do you fix a broken tomato. . .
Snowman JokeThere are 2 snowmen standing in a field. . .
Mid Life Crisis? JokeMid Life Crisis? Joke. Well, it's not a mid-life crisis, but here's how things worked out for me. Married 25 years, took a look at my wife one day and said, "Honey, 25 years ago, we had a cheap apartment, a cheap car, slept on a sofa bed and watched a 10 inch black and white TV. .
Talk About Being Frugal... JokeI have cut so many corners...
Joke: The Joys of Having GirlsAhhhhh. The joys of having girls. My mother taught me to read when I was four years old (her first mistake). . .
Breakfast Making JokeA businessman taking a seminar on work efficiency completed a
case study of his wife's routine for fixing breakfast, and presented
the results to the class...
Be Careful What You Wish For... A JokeA man and his wife, now in their 60's, were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. On their special day, a good fairy came to them and said that because they had been so good each one of them could have one wish...
Insect JokeThe Good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose...
Getting Old JokeI've sure gotten old! I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees; fought prostate cancer and diabetes. I'm half blind, can't hear anything quieter than a jet engine...
Out of Shape JokeI feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors...
Avoiding Overeating at RestaurantsHere's a tip to keep you from overeating at restaurants or even at home. About 30 minutes before the meal, eat an apple. Apples are very rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that slows digestion so you feel fuller longer. "An apple a day, keeps the pounds away!"
Traveling on a Train JokeI don't know if this one's been posted before but I had another funny joke to share. (It's always funny to hear good ones again...)
Weekly Reader Book About A Ghost?I am looking for a Weekly Reader Book (I believe) about a little ghost who wants to go to school and his adventures. I don't know the name of the book or who wrote it.
Two DishwashersMy husband always says I have 2 dishwashers . . .
Salesman JokeA salesman knocked on the door of a house and a little boy holding a cigar answered. The salesman looked at the boy in surprise and said, "Is your mommy or daddy at home?"
Once a Baptist, Always a BaptistJohn King was a Baptist, he had moved into a large Catholic neighborhood. On the first Friday of Lent, John was outside grilling a big juicy steak on his grill.
Hosea Can You See?This is a true story but its so funny it can be considered a joke. My daughter when she was in first grade was so proud of being in school and could not wait to come home and tell me about her day.
Frog JokeWhat happens when you illegally park a frog?
Tough Chicken JokeWhere do tough chickens come from?
Rooster JokeHow do you stop a rooster from crowing on Monday?
Bee JokeWhere did Noah keep his bees?
Girl Test JokeWanda asked the obviously expecting young mother if she knew yet what she was having. The young mother sighed, "I've always wanted a girl but after four boys I finally gave up." ...
An Old Timer Is... JokeAn old timer is a person who remembers when a pie was set on the windowsill to cool - not to THAW!
Grandma Thinking Ahead JokeGrandma was walking her grandchildren down the street, when a lady said to her,"My, what charming children. How old are they?"...
Having Mom Over for Dinner? JokeBrian had invited his mother over for dinner. During the course of the meal, his mom couldn't help noticing how beautiful brian's roommate, Stephanie was. She had long been suspicious of a relationship between them and this had only made her
more curious...
Asking Parents for Money JokeA young man was having some money problems, and needed $200 to get his car fixed and road-worthy again. But had run out of people to borrow from. So, he calls his parents via the operator, and reverses the charge and says to his dad, "I need to borrow two hundred dollars."
Book About Kids Taking Over The World?I can't find title of children's book. I am looking for a 6th grade book about all adults over 12 dying and children having to take over the world and fend for themselves. It was based on a girls view.
Another Deathbed Joke A man was on his deathbed and the most wonderful smell of his favorite kind of cookie came wafting up the stairs. Ever so weakly, he crawled off the bed and somehow made it downstairs...
Prayer JokeA neighbor asked a small boy if his family said prayers before meals...
Pride JokeSwallow your pride occasionally...
Snowflake JokeWhat is white and goes up?...
Death Bed JokeWhile lying on her death bed, a woman told her husband of 60 years that he could open the chest at the foot of the bed, which had been off limits to him all the years of their marriage. The old man looked inside and found 3 ears of corn...
Peanut JokeDid you hear about the peanut that was walking down the street?
Keeping from Eating Too MuchWhenever you go out to eat, box up half of your meal. That way, you don't eat as much, and you have another meal for the next day!
What's Lost JokeThe best way to find something you have lost is...
Marriage Counseling Joke"My husband won a trip for two to Hawaii,"
Bumper Sticker Joke"Don't honk....
Frog JokeWhat is green and goes 100 mph?...
Dentist Bill JokeA woman phoned her dentist when she received a huge bill. "I'm shocked!" she complained. "This is three times what you normally charge."
