The Eclectic Company: Happy Hookers

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Friday, July 16, 2010

Happy Hookers

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That's what Fisherhubby and his friend Mark are - - - happy hookers. At least they've hooked into a TON of fish and are happy.

They wanted to find an infamous tackle shop by the same name which was supposedly located somewhere in this area.

We tried to find it last year, but the directions we were given were a bit iffy.

So the other day we headed out over hill and dale through some of this - - -

And even some of this. Finally, out in the middle of nowhere - - - literally nowhere - - -

We found it. The Happy Hooker. Looks like something straight out of Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss, doesn't it????

Never mind, our hookers were happy!!! Fisherhubby even found some loot to take home.

I was more interested in THIS part of the store. Do you see the hidden person in this photo???

I didn't see her when I took the picture, and you can just imagine my surprise when a lady suddenly appeared over that shirt rack when my camera flashed!!!

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16 comments:

nancygrayce said...: The hand pic is too cute! I think my husband would love this shop! He loves him some bait and tackle!; July 16, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Lynn said...: My happy hookers are on their way to the Bay right now! Gonna hook some halibut, tuna, and or salmon.

Bay; as in the one in San Francisco.
I forgot you ain't from around here.
(Smiley Face); July 16, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Sherrie said...: What a great shop! So much fun :0); July 16, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Ann in the UP said...: Oh, Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss----that's got to be the tackiest spot ANYWHERE! The frogs! the flamingos! eeeuw!

I never would have noticed the stray hand on the floor! Better that it was attached to somebody who popped up and surprised you, huh?; July 16, 2010 at 8:04 PM
Vickie said...: Looks like you are having a great time. I'm glad. I met a lady in Tree of Life the other day who asked me if I knew you when I told her I had worked at Lakeview. Don't remember her last name but her first name was Maggie and she drove a bus. Any memories? I miss you.; July 16, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: Ha! I love it! Happy Hookers LOL

Now that's some funny stuff to see a hand on the floor and then have her pop up - I'm hooting over here. (quietly as my hubbie is sleeping)

Kristin - The Goat; July 17, 2010 at 12:04 AM
Anonymous said...: Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog. It's SOOO nice to meet you.; July 17, 2010 at 12:59 AM
Angie said...: He must be a real devoted little hooker of a Fisherhubby to try so hard to find that place. Do you get to eat any of his catch yet or is EVERYTHING going back in?; July 17, 2010 at 4:17 AM
shannon i olson said...: We went on a search for a bullet and reloading store in Minneapolis, my husband was so happy when we found it.; July 17, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: Hi Keetha,
looks like your hubby is in fishing heaven!
Enjoy your time in the Northwoods!
It's going to be 90 here today, is it hot that far north?
Hugs,
Cindy; July 17, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Tonja said...: Love the sign, love the store, love the pics!

Glad you are having such fun!; July 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Doris Sturm said...: I'm a Etsy Hooker because I crochet and people who crochet are ALSO hookers ;-) and often times happy :-) I'm happy when I'm hookin'

Anyway, that video was so funny. I trust you didn't drive off with a windmill on top of your vehicle? LOL; July 17, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Martin LaBar said...: Hmmm. Picking up her contacts?; July 17, 2010 at 8:24 PM
The one with the shoes said...: Ma! Tell dad we fished off the pier this weekend and I got one massive Pan fish! hahahaha

Chris got a big catfish! and Wade caught a pretty good sized bass...

it was fun!

Then Buckley about gave me a heart attack!!! I had just put the hot dog on the hook and laid my pole down to go get buck bc he had wandered down the pier and when I set him down he smelled the hot dog, went for it, had it IN his mouth and somehow, by the grace of God, I got it out without him swallowing it or puncturing his mouth!!! I had some terrible visions of what that could have done to him....

love you and miss you!; July 19, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: So folks are hiding from yoru photos too? My kids do that all the time.
I so need a happy hooker tshirt. How funny!; July 19, 2010 at 11:56 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: So glad that you found the store!
When I first looked I just thought it was a price tag.; July 20, 2010 at 4:10 PM