Up Scheidt Creek

April 30, 2009

Skeeter Talk

Filed under: History — Momma @ 5:27 am

Welcome back!

TRIVIA:

The area where Washington, D.C., now stands was originally a mosquito-infested swamp. It took years to drain and clear the land before our nation’s government was moved to the city in 1800.

…yeah, that be soundin like our leaders, thousands an thousands a miles a good land Around fer t’ takin an they settle theyselves in a sKeeter swamp. An they ain’t Improved none over t’ years neither. There even be a office down Valley way what spends all it’s time passin out stuff t’ govmint wants folks ta know, sech as diet pills comparison thangs an t’ like. Don’ make no sense.

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April 20, 2009

Cool Water?

Filed under: Food — Momma @ 4:39 am

TRIVIA:

K” is an important letter to pronounce correctly when chatting with a Russian bartender. “Voda” is water, while “Vodka” is a beverage that’s just a little bit stronger.

…now woulden that be a fit iffen t’ wrong folks got hold a it. T’ same feller what sells bandages an incontinence products an sech down t’ that there fancy clinic inna valley, he brings em bottled water Too, like spring water ain’t good enuff. Woulden that jes being em up short iffen someone made that there mistake!

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