The Gift of Friendship.

Post 593 ~ ~ ~ Monday, 27th April, 2009.

Hi Everyone ~~ It is quite cold here ~~ the top temperature was 12 C
which is about 54 F and it came down so low very suddenly AND we got
some good rain --about 1 1/2 inches. It sure freshened things up.
and the place looks better for it.

I had a lovely surprise on Saturday. My dear friend, Jeanette and her sister
Pauline came to visit and we all had a nice time. Our friend Gwen was missing
and was missed, Some photos below.



Pauline and Jeanette



Pauline and Merle.



Jeanette and Merle.

It was great to see those two, and I am glad they are going to Adelaide for 2 weeks.

I have a Helen Steiner Rice Poem tonight called The Gift of Friendship.

Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot be bought or sold,
But its value is far greater than a mountain made of gold---
For gold is cold and lifeless, it can neither see nor hear,
And in the time of trouble it is powerless to cheer...
It has no ears to listen, no heart to understand,
It cannot bring you comfort or reach out a helping hand---
So when you ask God for a gift, be thankful if He sends
Not diamonds, pearls or riches, but the love of real true friends.
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Top Twenty International Rules of Manhood. From my local paper.

1. Under no circumstances may 2 men share an umbrella.

2. Any man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed and eaten.

3. Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within
12 hours.

4. If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever unless you actually marry her.

5, Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy's fridge is forbidden, However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable.

6. No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your buddy's birthday is entirely optionable.

7. On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest.

8. When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may ask the score
but you may never ask who's playing.

9, It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you're sunning on a tropical
beach... and it's delivered by a topless model and only when it's free.

10. If a man's fly is down, that's his problem, you didn't see anything.

11. Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.

12. Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until
they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the
other sports watchers.

13. A man in the company of a hot suggestively dressed woman must remain
sober enough to fight.

14. Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last piece if pizza, but not both,
that's just greedy.

15. Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.

16. If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you'd better be talking about his choice
of beer.

17. Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on an equal footing, ie., both
urinating, both waiting in line etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible
nod is all the conversation you need,

18. It is acceptable for you to drive her car, but it is not acceptable for her to drive yours.

19. Thou should not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green, orange or sky blue

20. The girl who replies to the question "What do you want for Christmas?" with "If you
loved me, you would know what" gets an Xbox. End of story.
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I am sorry but I have to get to bed, can't keep my eyes open. I wish you all a very Happy week. I will try to do better next time. Love and best wishes to you all. Cheers, Merle,

Post 593 ~ ~ ~ Monday, 27th April, 2009.
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