The Eclectic Company: Kings in "Time Out" in My City

* "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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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Kings in "Time Out" in My City

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Today in my city, Fisherhubby is up to his old (or I guess these are new) tricks.

I keep finding my nutcrackers - - -

Or as I prefer to call them, "The Kings"

Standing in "time out."

Poor things have NO idea what they've done wrong.

And neither does their tormentor

(I asked.)

Merry Christmas to you and yours in YOUR city.

Thanks to Unknown Mami for hosting
"Sundays in My City"
To which I am linking this post.
My City is Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

23 comments:

Tami said...: I like your collection of nutcrackers. Thanks for sharing!; December 11, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Ellen aka Ellie said...: Years ago, a boy I dated (see it WAS years ago) used to swipe the sheep from my mom's Nativity set and then return them to me when he kissed me goodnight.; December 11, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Theresa said...: Oh no, not time out for the Nutcrackers:) Fisherhubby is toooooo funny! Have a blessed day my friend! HUGS!; December 11, 2011 at 12:32 PM
42N said...: They are turned facing the wall so they don't do as they are so named. Hahahaha! Its a joke.; December 11, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Keri said...: Hahahaha!!! I love him.; December 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM
podso said...: I'm guessing there's rarely a dull moment in your house.; December 11, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...: I suppose royalty can withstand a bit of humbling in the timeout spot.
You two are so silly. At least, Fisherhubs is.

Be well, friend.
xoRobyn; December 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM
May said...: Lol!!! Funny indeed. BTW, the nutcrackers all look very cute. Quite a collection you have there!!!; December 11, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Ann in the UP said...: Yeah, two posts in three days. Bravo, Keepie! Maybe the Mischief Maker is taking it easy on the bear family while he's rearranging the Kings. What a guy!

I only have a couple little nutcracker guys, but I do have a handsome Father Christmas collecting dust in my basement. Maybe I should fumigate him and put him out to celebrate-----after I put the creche up.; December 11, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Anonymous said...: Poor fellas. There they have been locked away all year round and when they finally get to come out they deserve a little slack for messin' about. I'm sure now they will spend the rest of the holiday bringing joy to everyone -- face first.; December 11, 2011 at 5:53 PM
Linda @ A La Carte said...: Fisherhubby is quite the jokester! Oh the poor Kings! :); December 11, 2011 at 7:39 PM
Claudya Martinez said...: Your husband is hilarious.; December 11, 2011 at 11:13 PM
tinajo said...: I love nutckrackers - they look so festive and yet a tiny bit scary..! :-); December 12, 2011 at 5:32 AM
Jojo said...: Hilarious!!; December 12, 2011 at 6:25 AM
Lisa said...: That is hilarious! Who knows, maybe the Nutcrackers were fighting fiercely and Fisherhusband wanted to save you from the heart ache of watching your children fight. LOL!; December 12, 2011 at 6:57 AM
Anke said...: That's too funny! I had a bunch of friends over Friday evening and two of them did the same to some of my Christmas decorations. One "king" got turned around, as well as the angel on the tree and several other things. They were all giggly waiting for me to discover what they'd been up to...; December 12, 2011 at 8:06 AM
nancygrayce said...: Poor nutcrackers. They already probably have a complex being called nuts! They're so pretty! We have a son who collects nutcrackers.; December 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM
qandlequeen said...: HA! I love it. And you just fueled my very evil inner prankster. I'm sure somebody at work will find their desk decorations on time-out! Thank you!; December 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Vidya Sury said...: :-) Cute! Are they made of wood?; December 13, 2011 at 5:32 AM
Anita Johnson said...: Suppernanny from the TV show would love this! Our older dog is afraid of nutcrackers...he might like the back of them better! Merry Christmas, Keetha!; December 13, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...: Too funny girl. Poor little Nutcrackers. Somebody else needs a time out!!!

My grown children and their spouses delight in tormenting my Type~A control freak..everything in it's place mind by switchin' my stuff around. Heck, last Christmas I even found pictures hung upside-down.

They torment me I tell ya! Heeehehehe!

God bless ya sweetie and have a magnificent day.

Pop over and enter my giveaway if ya get a chance. I'll leave the light on for ya! :o); December 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...: Heeehehe, they are just so funny. Heck, there still in 'time out'???

Sweetie, I just wanted to thank you for your visit and hoppin' on my blog. I sure hope ya enjoy the ride.

Please drop in often, the door of the Ponderosa is always open. :o)

Enjoy your day sweetie!!! :o); December 14, 2011 at 8:13 AM
lvroftiques said...: hahahahahaha!! That's too funny! Poor lil' nutcrackers always in time out. Doesn't you hubby like those sweet boys? Or are they too "nutty" for him? *winks* Vanna; December 14, 2011 at 11:54 PM