It is I, LisaAlso, the all powerful!!

I was going to entitle this post "Lies, nothing but lies," because the freezing weather disappeared. But then I thought about how I suggested that Mother Nature go somewhere else, I figured out that She actually listened. To me!! I am drunk on the power to direct the weather!! {Insert maniacal laughter here.}

I think it all happened because of my stubborn attempts to thwart the destruction of my strawberry plants. I am, after all, nothing if not persistent! Just ask my poor husband, Stud Muffin!

And in that vein, the one of blindless persistence I give you this gem of a story, sent as usual by Singapore Cindy.

Alligator shoes


Photo by funnypictures.net.au

A young blonde woman was driving through the Florida Everglades while on vacation. She wanted to take home a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking.

After becoming very frustrated with the attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the young blonde declared, "Well then, maybe I'll just go out and catch my own alligator and get a pair of shoes for free!"

The shopkeeper said with a sly smile, "Well little lady, why don't you go on and give it a try?"

The blonde headed off to the swamp, determined to catch an alligator.

Later in the day, as the shopkeeper is driving home, he spots the same young woman standing waist deep in the murky water, shotgun in hand. As he brings his car to a stop, he sees a huge 9-foot gator swimming rapidly toward her. With lightning reflexes, the blonde takes aim, shoots the creature and hauls it up onto the slippery bank.

Nearby were 7 more dead gators, all lying belly up.

The shopkeeper stood on the bank, watching in silent amazement. The blonde struggled mightily and managed to flip the gator onto its back.

Rolling her eyes, she screamed in frustration, "Crap! this one's barefoot too!!!"

Photo by animalliberationfront.com

You are welcome! And thanks, Cyn for the giggle!