Posted by John_NorCal on 3/4/06 9:22am
Msg #101878

OT Let's hear it for the old roosters!

Rooster in His Declining Years

An old farmer decided it was time to get a new rooster for his hens. The current rooster was still doing an okay job, but he was getting on in years and the farmer figured getting a new rooster couldn't hurt. So he buys a new cock from the local rooster emporium, and turns him loose in the barnyard. Well, the old rooster sees the young one strutting around and he's a little worried about being replaced. He walks up to the new bird. "So you're the new stud in town? I bet you really think you're hot stuff don't you? Well I'm not ready for the chopping block yet. I'll bet I'm still the better bird. And to prove it, I challenge you to a race around that hen house over there. We'll run around it ten times and whoever finishes first gets to have all the hens for himself." Well, the young rooster was a proud sort, and he definitely thought he was more than a match for the old guy. "You're on," he said, "and since I'm so great, I'll even give you a head start of half a lap. I'll still win easy!" So the two roosters go over to the henhouse to start the race with all the hens gathering to watch. The race begins and all the hens start cheering the old rooster on. After the first lap, the old rooster is still maintaining his lead. After the second lap, the old guy's lead has slipped a little -- but he's still hanging in there. Unfortunately, the old rooster's lead continues to slip each time around, and by the fifth lap he's just barely in front of the young fella. By now the farmer has heard the commotion. He runs into the house, gets his shotgun and runs into the barnyard figuring a fox or something is after his chickens. When he gets there, he sees the two roosters running around the henhouse, with the old rooster still slightly in the lead. He immediately takes his shotgun, aims, fires, and blows the young rooster away. "Damn. That's the third gay rooster I've bought this month."

Reply by Teddog_CO on 3/4/06 9:26am
Msg #101880

No Fox like an Old Fox! lol

Reply by LilyMD on 3/4/06 9:31am
Msg #101884

Re: OT LOVE IT..LOL n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/4/06 11:23am
Msg #101904

Re: OT LOVE IT..LOL . Lke I've always said...

Old age and treachery overcome youth and skill everytime. LOL

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 3/4/06 11:39am
Msg #101907

Re: OT LOVE IT..LOL . Lke I've always said...

I love telling these jokes to my hubby. At first Mr. Funnyman looks at me like "oh goody another one". Then he laughs his butt off at the punch line. It gave me great satisfaction to have him do the "how steady is your hand" game. Yes I did risk the horrid feeling I get from that thing just to nail him. BTW he got a good laugh out of this one.

Reply by PAW on 3/4/06 12:19pm
Msg #101912

Re: OT LOVE IT..LOL . Lke I've always said...

Boy, can I attest to that. I am a member of ... http://home.swbell.net/atrltd/

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/4/06 12:51pm
Msg #101913

Talk about a trip down memory lane, Thanks PAW

In a time shrouded by the fogs of antiquity I was a member of the Cumberland Motor Club in Maine and had a passion for H production Sprites. I notice that ATR has a chapter into bug-eyed Sprites. Do you have a hunk of British metal yourself? I've always loved the British cars. When I was racing I used to drive a Jaguar sedan wihc was outstanding. I sold two Jaguar sedans just before my daughter was born to cover hospital expenses they were his and hers matching XJ12's (that 12 is a marvel of mechanical engineering). I still tease her about her costing my Jaguars. Right now my stable has an XK-120 roadster and an MG TC roadster both of which I love to take out and unwind on the curvy mountainous roads around where I live. The Jag is black and the MG is BRG. I've always wanted a Morgan +4 but haven't been able to be in the position to get one, they are either real dogs or when one comes along I don't have the extra cash. Love to feel that wind blowing through where my hair used to be. Thanks again PAW

Reply by PAW on 3/4/06 1:43pm
Msg #101921

Re: Talk about a trip down memory lane, Thanks PAW

I used to own a 1955 Jaguar XK-120. Rebuilt it in 63 and sold it in 64. Now, my primary notary ride is a '99 Mazda MX-5 Roadster (which I also have been known to race at places like Texas Motor Speedway, Daytona, Sebring, Road Atlanta, as well as many, many autocross courses on the east coast). Age and finances are starting to put a major dampener on the racing, but the car is still a blast to drive. Best thing since European (including British) sports cars. Besides, the lights always work and never drips oil.

Reply by PAW on 3/4/06 1:46pm
Msg #101922

Forgot the link to a picture (from 2001)

http://www.pawnotary.com/images/At_Daytona.jpg

Reply by TitleGalCA on 3/4/06 2:05pm
Msg #101925

A Chick-magnet Paul! very nice n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/4/06 2:45pm
Msg #101932

Re: Forgot the link to a picture (from 2001) that's way cool

Paul. I can really relate to the dripping oil. However one really has not been properly broken in to dealing with cars until you've tried balancing out triple SU downdrafts. In the old MG owners manuals say you can do it by ear but I though I had died and gone to heaven when I bought my first vacuum gage: the rotameter type that fits over the mouth of the carb. I am so glad that I don't live in a cold clime anymore: using the crank on a cold engine at -20 is not a mean feat. Thanks again, it's brought back a lot of memories some very pleasant and some a little less so.

Reply by PAW on 3/4/06 3:09pm
Msg #101940

Re: Forgot the link to a picture (from 2001) that's way cool

Every time we drove the Jag, the carbs had to be rebalanced. It too had triple deuces that were a pain to get synced. Vacuum guages were indeed a wonderful addition to the tool box. Just wish they had duck tape back then.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/4/06 3:59pm
Msg #101945

Duct tape: man's greatest evloutionary step since fire!;-) n/m