Month: April 2012

  • Springtime at the Salisbury Zoological Park

    Zoomobile

    The zoomobile heads out for an offsite program.

    New eshibit

    The bison exhibit has been enlarged and improved.

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  • Dorman and Smyth Hardware Company, Salisbury, MD (undated)

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    If anyone has an approximate date, it would help.

  • The azaleas are bursting out

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  • Be Aware That Much of Delmarva Is Under a Open Burning Ban Due To Drought And Windy Conditions.

  • Signs that make you smile

     

    Over a Gynecologist's Office:

    "Dr. Jones, at your cervixo."

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    In a Podiatrist's office:

    "Time wounds all heels."

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    At a
    oProctologist's door:

    "To expedite your visit, please back in."

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    At an Optometrist's Office:

    "If you don't see what you're looking for,
    you've come to the right place."

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    On a Plumber's truck:

    "We repair what your husband fixed."

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    On another Plumber's truck:

    "Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber."

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    On a Church's Billboard:

    "7 days without God makes one weak."

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    At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee :

    "Invite us to your next blowout."

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    At a Towing company:

    "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows."

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    On an Electrician's truck:

    "Let us remove your shorts."

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    In a Non-smoking Area:

    "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action."

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    On a
    oMaternity Room door:

    "Push. Push. Push."

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    On a Taxidermist's window:

    "We really know our stuff."

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    On a Fence:

    "Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!"

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    At a Car Dealership:

    "The best way to get back on your feet -
    miss a car payment."

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    Outside a Muffler Shop:

    "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."

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    In a Veterinarian's waiting room:

    "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!"

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    At the Electric Company

    "We would be delighted if you send in your payment.

    However, if you don't, you will be."

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    In a Restaurant window:

    "Don't stand there and be hungry;
    come on in and get fed up."

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    In the front yard of a Funeral Home:

    "Drive carefully. We'll wait."

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    At a Propane Filling Station:

    "Thank heaven for little grills."

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    And don't forget the sign at a

    CHICAGO RADIATOR SHOP:

    "Best place in town to take a leak."

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    Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck:

    "Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises"

     

  • THINGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME

     

    1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
    "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.. I just finished cleaning."

    2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
    "You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

    3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
    "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

    4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
    "Because I said so, that's why."

    5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
    "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

    6.. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
    "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

    7. My mother taught me IRONY.
    "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

    8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
    "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

    9. My mother taught me about CONTORTION-ISM.
    "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

    10. My mother taught me about STAMINA ..
    "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

    11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
    "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

    12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
    "If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

    13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
    "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.."

    14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
    "Stop acting like your father!"

    15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
    "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

    16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
    "Just wait until we get home."

    17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
    "You are going to get it when you get home!"

    18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
    "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

    19. My mother taught me ESP.
    "Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

    20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
    "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

    21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
    "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

    22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
    "You're just like your father."

    23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS..
    "Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

    24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
    "When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

    And my favorite:
    25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
    "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"

    Only you folks my age understand these profound statements!
    But, there is one missing from this list..often an all time favorite!

    My mother taught me about CHOICE.
    "Do you want me to stop this car?"

  • Signs of Spring around Trap Pond State Park

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    The budding cypress trees stand tall at Trussums Pond

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    Signs of the beaver near the shoreline

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    Turtles bask in the foamy waters below the Trap Pond dam.

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