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Ken
06-04-2009, 06:14 PM
Ticks. I felt one of these little critters crawling up my leg on Sunday, just before it started making a withdrawal from my blood bank.

I just learned that they are the leading carriers of diseases to humans in the United States, second only to mosquitoes worldwide.

Here's a primer on ticks:

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ticks/article_em.htm
trax
06-04-2009, 06:19 PM
I'm just always grateful that they're not the size of bears.
Rick
06-04-2009, 07:50 PM
That right there folks is why Canada should be kingdom all its own. Where else on the planet could you find that kind of insightful wisdom? Ticks are obviously a scourge in the wilderness but Trax puts it in perspective. Sort of like saying, "Yeah, they're bad but they could be a whole lot worse."

Hard to believe the Brits or the French did hang on to them. Well, that and the diamonds.
doren
06-04-2009, 08:15 PM
Ticks are the reason I wear pants year round. And poison ivy... poison oak... thorn bushes...

You get the idea.
crashdive123
06-04-2009, 08:19 PM
Nope...not gonna say it. Not gonna do it.
Rick
06-04-2009, 08:30 PM
And all this time we thought it was because you were civilized.
Ken
06-05-2009, 06:24 PM
Ticks are the reason I wear pants year round. And poison ivy... poison oak... thorn bushes...

You get the idea.

But keeping them rolled them down at your ankles doesn't count! :sneaky2:
doren
06-05-2009, 08:00 PM
I have a sign on my front door that reads, "No saggin', No Raggin', and no colors" I had enough of their kind when I was younger.

I have a belt and I know how to use it.
Ken
06-05-2009, 08:36 PM
I have a sign on my front door that reads, "No saggin', No Raggin', and no colors" I had enough of their kind when I was younger.

No COLORS? Did you know that you can't prohibit the wearing of motorcycle club jackets in a bar or other public place?

As counsel for our region's misunderstood non-violent philanthropic motorcycle owner's association, the local affiliate of a large national organization, I have already been asked to address this issue on more than one occasion.

In the case of Cohen v. California 403 U.S. 15 (1971), the United States Supreme Court ruled that individuals have the constitutional right under the First Amendment, to wear clothing which displays writing or designs. In addition, the right of an individual to freedom of association has long been recognized and protected by the United States Supreme Court. Thus, a person's right to wear the clothing of his choice, including COLORS, is protected, and persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing or club membership are subject to lawsuit and loss of license.
Rick
06-05-2009, 08:42 PM
I'm guessing AARP?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yS5jA7cLOew/SZwjyKdDKQI/AAAAAAAAAAo/T8FWKsMhfv4/s320/scoo+1.jpg
Ken
06-05-2009, 08:47 PM
I'm guessing AARP?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yS5jA7cLOew/SZwjyKdDKQI/AAAAAAAAAAo/T8FWKsMhfv4/s320/scoo+1.jpg

Uhhhhh, no.
crashdive123
06-05-2009, 08:49 PM
But ya gotta admit - with some streamers on the handle bars - shaaaaaarp.
Rick
06-05-2009, 08:53 PM
FFA?

http://www.tractorsonline.net/clients/tractor/images/tractor-side.jpg
Ken
06-05-2009, 08:54 PM
FFA?

http://www.tractorsonline.net/clients/tractor/images/tractor-side.jpg

Uhhhhh, no.
mountain mama
06-05-2009, 09:09 PM
Ticks are the reason I wear pants year round. And poison ivy... poison oak... thorn bushes...

You get the idea.

I, for one, am very glad that you wear pants, doren.
crashdive123
06-05-2009, 09:11 PM
I know, I know. It has to be that group that goes around extorting money from everday citizens.

http://bensbreakfastblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/girl_scout_cookies_1.jpg
Ken
06-05-2009, 09:12 PM
I know, I know. It has to be that group that goes around extorting money from everday citizens.

http://bensbreakfastblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/girl_scout_cookies_1.jpg

Getting warmer....
doren
06-06-2009, 01:53 AM
Jehovah's Witnesses...
Ken
06-06-2009, 02:12 AM
Jehovah's Witnesses...

Nope. That one was ice cold. Sorry, Doren.
crashdive123
06-06-2009, 07:16 AM
Well, I just read about the case of Cohen v California (I cheated with Google) and must say - I reserve the right to refuse service to anybody!
Ken
06-06-2009, 08:36 AM
Well, I just read about the case of Cohen v California (I cheated with Google) and must say - I reserve the right to refuse service to anybody!

Speaking of which, did you see today's Google opening search logo? Celebrating 25 years of Tetris! Cool COLORS, huh?