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Board: Yakking It Up
Nov 23, 2018 6:48am
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When one obituary appeared in The New Orleans Times-Picayune last year, it was quickly called one of the funniest obituaries ever — and for good reason

The obituary was for New Orleans firefighter William Ziegler, 69, and it was truly hysterical, yet it also serves its purpose in letting people know what he was like when he was alive.
You can read the full obituary here:

William Ziegler escaped this mortal realm on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the age of 69. We think he did it on purpose to avoid having to make a decision in the pending presidential election.

He leaves behind four children, five grandchildren, and the potted meat industry, for which he was an unofficial spokesman until dietary restrictions forced him to eat real food.

William volunteered for service in the United States Navy at the ripe old age of 17 and immediately realized he didn’t much enjoy being bossed around. He only stuck it out for one war.

Before his discharge, however, the government exchanged numerous ribbons and medals for various honorable acts. Upon his return to the City of New Orleans in 1971, thinking it best to keep an eye on him, government officials hired William as a fireman.

After twenty-five years, he suddenly realized that running away from burning buildings made more sense than running toward them. He promptly retired.

Looking back, William stated that there was no better group of morons and mental patients than those he had the privilege of serving with (except Bob, he never liked you, Bob).

Following his wishes, there will not be a service, but wellwishers are encouraged to write a note of farewell on a Schaefer Light beer can and drink it in his honor.

He was never one for sentiment or religiosity, but he wanted you to know that if he owes you a beer, and if you can find him in Heaven, he will gladly allow you to buy him another.

He can likely be found forwarding tasteless internet jokes (check your spam folder, but don’t open these at work). Expect to find an alcoholic dog named Judge passed out at his feet. Unlike previous times, this is not a ploy to avoid creditors or old girlfriends. He assures us that he is gone. He will be greatly missed.

Ziegler’s family certainly knew what they were doing when they wrote this. Somewhere, we certainly hope Ziegler is having a good laugh over this.
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Reply to: #967925 by Trekkie Gal
Nov 26, 2018 8:41am
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Gotta read message boards more regularly! Missed out on this one! Boo. have fun all!
Searching for grant money
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Nov 28, 2018 4:12am
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Hi,
My daughter wants to do a community service type of project. She is inspired by 'feel good' things, she did a "16 Random Acts of Kindness" when she turned 16. She did things like take cookies to the firehouse, toys to the childrens hospital, gave out kindness cards, flowers, etc.

She now wants to create a wall titled "Today will be a good day and here's the reason why" where people can write nice notes to themselves and others.

Is something like that grantworthy? Where and how exactly does one search for grant money?

She has made a list of things she needs to do, find the perfect spot for it, (in our little village somewhere), figure out what exactly to make it out of, what will withstand the cold winter months here, how to build it, research how much it will cost, find out who to talk to for permission to put it up in the village....We just have to figure out how to pay for it. I said if it was like $50 I am fine with paying for it. If its like $500 I am not. It will be somewhere in between.

I do like the idea of applying for money, I think it also validates the project. I am just not sure of where she should start searching....any ideas?

Thanks!
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Reply to: #968846 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2018 5:20am
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1st I just want to say that your daughter's projects make me so happy! I think spreading a little hope is wonderful! (and people so desperately need a little hope!). I got a case of the warm fuzzies just reading your post!

Grant worthy? I think so. Something like Go Fund Me (although that is sometimes "hit-or-miss" and if nothing comes of it, I don't want her to get disappointed/discouraged. On the same note, if she makes something like a Go Fund Me and you post that again here, sometimes AQ folks step in to help out-a member did that several years ago and offered LB Trading Cards if we let them know we donated to the cause-not necessary, but an idea).

Sometimes places like Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts or Kiwanis might help out and take it on as a project (they are often looking for community service).

I hope this helps! Please keep us posted :)
-PLP
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Reply to: #968846 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2018 5:39am
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This is when I'd put a plug in for local government. If you're in a smaller town, find out who is on town council and send them an email outlining what you want to do. They should be able to tell you all about who to contact to get the right permits and what to expect cost wise, etc.
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Reply to: #968846 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2018 6:25am
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Reply to: #968846 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2018 6:37am
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I agree with contacting the town council to get information about permits and requirements. When she knows precisely what she needs, I think contacting local non-profits and businesses to solicit donations of the materials (Home Depot has a foundation for charitable causes, as do others) as well as volunteer labor for the building part - Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, Rotary, Soroptimits, and any other civic-minded groups, many of whom look for ways to contibute to their local communities. I think that involving local people makes it more meaningful than soliciting funds from strangers through grants or social media.
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Reply to: #968846 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2018 7:09am
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In a previous time I was a contractor so I’ve done my share of dealing with municipalities. In my opinion there are things that need to be done before concerning yourself with funding. Have your daughter draft up a proposal. In it include the aim of the project, where it will be located (and if that land is legally available), the dimensions of the wall and state that she intends to fund it herself. This will need to be submitted to city (probably the building dept).

Others have mentioned various way to acquire the actual funding - all good suggestions. From my experience, given that this is a community project, permissions will be a bigger stumbling block than financing.

It sounds like a worthy goal. Kudos to your daughter and good luck to you both!

DZ
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Reply to: #968854 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Nov 28, 2018 7:18am
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Thanks for the ideas! More to add to her To Do list!
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Reply to: #968846 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2018 7:26am
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Middle school NJHS groups have mandatory community service hours. They could spend that fundraising &/or helping with the project itself.
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Reply to: #968846 by Crazyolis
Nov 28, 2018 7:59am
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In our area several of the banks have community grant programs. That might be another place to look. Maybe check the local paper. Often groups that give these types of small grants get coverage in the local paper - that might give you some other local sources to try.
Just who is this Wassamatta u person?
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Nov 28, 2018 9:21am
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Are you secretly Wassa?
No wait, I've met both of you.
But not at the same time.

Hmmm. You wear glasses, Wassa doesn't.
https://www.flickr.com//photos/83943777@N00/sets/72157615129548142/show/
See? No glasses.

Wassa claims his real name is Mark.
"The mark" is the target of someone trying to pull a fast one as in duping a person. (Red herring?)
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Reply to: #968863 by Grrly Girl
Nov 28, 2018 2:44pm
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That’s wassa demonstrating cheese racing, if I recall correctly.
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Reply to: #968871 by speedsquare
Nov 28, 2018 2:55pm
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That’s wassa demonstrating cheese racing, if I recall correctly.

As made famous in Story and Song, as well as the AQ Glossary...
Google this man. AMAZING art and photography
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Nov 29, 2018 12:16pm
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Efikz Emporio

Do it when you have time to tarry a bit.
I found myself engulfed by the beauty and oddness of the images.
Re: Google this man. AMAZING art and photography
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Reply to: #968910 by Grrly Girl
Nov 29, 2018 12:44pm
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Interesting steampunk images.
Last chance to join this year's letterboxing football staple
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Dec 1, 2018 3:33pm
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This annual tradition will close tomorrow night. Check it out for some fun and friendly competition and chance to win stamps.
https://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.php?trackerId=10025

Jeff
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Reply to: #968960 by FORAYCH
Dec 1, 2018 9:33pm
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As we’ve said before, if you watch any football during the holidays, this pool will make even the most insignificant bowl exciting. Thanks so much Foraych, for bringing joy to our lives.
YEAH - my even MORE favoritest theme!!!
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Dec 4, 2018 4:29am
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The only thing better than snowflake theme is snow flakes and snowdeer and snowmen!

Cheeks are hurting from grinning.
Another kind of stamp
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Dec 6, 2018 6:37am
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Sumo Wrestlers Sign Autographs With Their Giant Handprints
Wish I could stamp my Christmas cards that fast.
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Reply to: #969129 by Rebiccola
Dec 6, 2018 6:43am
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It is mesmerizing to watch. The rhythmic slap slap slap is oddly calming.
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Reply to: #969129 by Rebiccola
Dec 6, 2018 7:01am
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Wish I could stamp my Christmas cards that fast.

If your cards were large enough you could do exactly the same thing.

Did you notice the size of the ink pad though?
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Reply to: #969129 by Rebiccola
Dec 6, 2018 10:15am
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Talk about inky fingers!
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Reply to: #969141 by JampersandJ
Dec 6, 2018 10:57am
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If we don't have our personal stamp don't we use our thumbprint? The sumos do the same thing, but on a larger scale.
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Reply to: #969129 by Rebiccola
Dec 6, 2018 2:09pm
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Wow, my arm would be dead.
Are you Reindeer Ready?
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Dec 15, 2018 11:10am
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Not a big fan of McDonald's but I freaking love this!

https://dailycommercials.com/mcdonalds-2018-christmas-advert/

Merry Christmas!

csk
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Reply to: #969425 by Captain Slick Kitty
Dec 15, 2018 11:31am
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Ditto.

So, does McDonald's actually have this, or was it done just for the advert? Has anyone gone to verify?
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Reply to: #969425 by Captain Slick Kitty
Dec 15, 2018 12:13pm
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They look like the regular carrot sides you can get for happy meals - but repackaged and relabelled.
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Reply to: #969426 by Oberon_Kenobi
Dec 15, 2018 12:39pm
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I just poked around and McDonalds is giving away the carrot bags for free. But I think this is only in Britian, as it a British commerical.

Csk
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Reply to: #969425 by Captain Slick Kitty
Dec 15, 2018 8:03pm
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Awww! Love it.