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    The Kansas City to St. Charles Mo 340 race

    Well, I got up early and went down to Kaw Point in Kansas City, Kansas and watched the start of the 2nd annual 340 mile race down the Missouri River to St. Charles Mo. Single and double person Kayaks and Canoes. 100 hours is allowed for completion in order to be registered as a participant. 15...
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    Good enough to show again

    I am sure we have seen this before, but it is worth reading again ALL MY FRIENDS (SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE READ THIS BEFORE. READ IT AGAIN! LEARN FROM IT!) The first day of school our Professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up...
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    Wally world does it again

    Walmart does it again. One day, in line at the company cafeteria, Joe says to Mike behind him, "My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I'd better see a doctor. "Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Mike replies. "There's a diagnostic computer down at Wal-Mart. Just give...
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    Police humor

    A little police humor These 16 Police comments were taken off actual police car videos around the country: Police giving citations. #16 "You know, stop lights don't come any redder that the one you just went through." #15 "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll...
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    Church humor

    Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Many folks want to serve God, but only as...
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    Granpa's words of wisdom

    Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight, and bull-strong. > > Keep skunks and bankers and lawyers at a distance. > > Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. > > A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. > > Words that soak into your ears are...
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    Another blonde joke

    A highway patrolman pulled up alongside a speeding car on the freeway. As the officer peered through the driver's window, he was astounded to find that the blonde behind the wheel was knitting. The trooper cranked down his window and yelled to the driver, "Pull over!" at the top of his lungs...
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    Us old guys are goooooood

    An older, white haired man walked into a jewelry store one Friday evening with a beautiful young gal at his side. He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend. The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring. The old man said, "No, I'd like to...
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    I finally did it----

    Well, today was the day. 72 degrees, cloudy, at 3:00PM I launched my pirogue. I took it to Wyandotte county lake, (469 Acres), launched it from the sailboat ramp. I floated it out empty, no leaks. I snuck my self into the boat, and sat down on a small seat about 2 inches from the floor. I will...
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    Kansas

    Subject: Kansas RULES TO ENTER KANSAS Applies to each person as they enter Kansas. Learn &remember: East Coast and California-types pay particular attention! 1. Pull your droopy pants up. You look like an idiot. 2. Let's get this straight; it's called a "gravel road."...
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    Drawing the waterline

    I was sitting in the garage earlier today, watching the epoxy dry on the pirogue, sitting on it's cradle, thinking of a paint scheme for the when it's completed, and I thought about drawing a waterlne in some really extreme color. Problem!!! What is the best way to determine the placement of the...
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    Resin and hardner question????

    I purchased a gallon can of epoxy Resin, and I got 1 quart of hardner with it. The sales clerk said that is how it is supposed to be sold. No other information from this employee was forth-coming. Do I assume that this is a 4-1 mix? Help would be appriciated. Thanks, Tom
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    Jambalaya

    Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday, and time again to make my famous Jambalaya.(well, not really mine) Family alway threatens to be elsewhere, but they alway come over for a taste. Yield: 4 servings 1 large Onion, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup Chopped celery 1 large Bell...
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    A personal Question

    Now, I don't want anyone to get angry, and I just know that all of you are born again christian republicans, but I just have to ask... Do you cuss much when you work on these boats. I know that my parish priest is not going to be too happy about MY verbal enhancements. Things are progressing...
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    Stitch & glue question for a pirogue

    Well, I purchase the plans for an Uncle John's pirogue, Cleaned out the garage, turned on the furnace, put the wife's car in the driveway( she's now ticked, but after 43 years I am used to that). purchased the plywood, butt glued the panels, and cut out the sides. I am thinking of using stitch &...