Walter Wilson
Max Has a Little of This and That
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Jul 2, 2008 - 10:47:30 AM

Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound.

 I hope everyone will be returning from the 4th of July celebration with all body parts intact. As you may be aware, new car sales are in a bit of a slump and to rebuild business, car dealerships have focused on their service departments, making them more customer friendly by adding things like High Definition TVs and coffee bars [I must add mine has not done this!].

Statistics state that those who are happy with their dealer’s maintenance service are more likely to buy a new car at that dealership when they are in the market.  As if this was not enough incentive, some dealers have added equipment that sprays the scent of  new cars into the rooms, so while you are sitting there waiting for your oil to be changed and you suddenly get an urge to buy a car, now you will know why.  

Also in the news is the continuing growing list of charges the airlines are adding to allow you the privilege of using their airplane.  Along with charges for an extra bag, I saw a notice that I have to pay $5 to be allowed to use my frequent miles, and I hear in the near future we will get charged for using the restrooms.  

And last but not least, Sears has been having problems connecting with the younger generation.  We think of washers and dryers when we speak of Sears, but clothing is not near the top of the list.  To change their image, they have teamed up with MTV to make a movie called  The American Mall, where the actors will wear Sears’s clothes and appear in various promotions and ads.  I wonder if a Saturday morning TV cartoon is far behind?

Thought for the Week
“Odd how much it hurts when a friend moves away – and leaves behind only silence.” Pam Brown

Good Point
I worked in the biology department at Buffalo State College in New York. The Great Lakes Laboratory, also stationed at the college, employed a licensed boat captain to man its research vessel. It was common knowledge that the captain couldn’t swim. When newcomers learned of this, they would approach him about it. “Is it true?” one of them asked incredulously. “You, a boat captain, can’t swim?”

“No, I can’t,” he replied. “Can pilots fly?”

Lucky Me
A man came home from the office and found his new bride sobbing convulsively. “I feel terrible,” she told him. “I was pressing your suit and I burned a big hole in the seat of your trousers.”

“Oh, just forget it,” consoled her husband. “Remember that I’ve got an extra pair of pants for that suit.”

“Yes, I know. And it’s lucky you have!” said the woman, drying her eyes. “I was able to use a piece from them to patch the hole!”

That is it for now.  As always be good, play safe, and remember it’s the little things that add up.  

JR and Max


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