A few months ago my next to the oldest son did a post on a pair of old boots. I'm not sure if he was going to throw them away, put them on or what. But as he started to looking at them it brought back a lot of memories. So I thought I would do the same with my roofing hatchet.

Over the last few weeks 2 of my sons have mentioned the times that we were roofing houses and the memories that they of those times. So you may look at the hatchet in the picture and say "thats a roofing hatchet", but its more than a roofing hatchet. It's a memory hatchet. One of the first jobs that my brother and I had, was helping my dad roof. I hated it at the time, but now that I look back on it, I have some very fond memories of our roofing times. It also taught us good work habits.

That is only the begining of the story. After we moved to Freeport, and the boys got older, we also started to roofing houses. I'm sure they did'nt like it any more than I did, but from their own testimonies, they look back on it with fond memories, just as I did. On many Saturdays we would be up at daylite, and on our way to roof a house. When we first started the 2 oldest boys and I would be roofing, while the 2 youngest would be cleaning the yard. We would stay on the roof all day, and then go home to a delicious home cooked meal that my wife and their mother had prepared for us. We always knew that she would be there to meet our needs. She always had two gallons of tea made, one for me, and one for them. Ha. I look back on those times now and have good memories of those times that I had to spend with our boys. We worked, we talked, and we laughed. They also learned what it was to work. They have always been good workers and are to this day. I did'nt tell them that at the time, because I did'nt want them to get the big head, But boys, you did a good job, and I am very proud of you for what you have become. Sweetheart, I'm glad that you were always home when we got home, and just as glad to see us as we were to see you, and always making us feel like men, and bragging on us for what we had accomplished that day. I'm sure ther are a lot of things that I will think of later, that I should have said on this blog, but I will have to say it at another time. So that is not just a picture, it's a memory.

MY SOAPBOX OFTHE DAY

I have listened for the last several days about the outrage of Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton over the remarks of Don Imas. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton both have the word reverand before their names. I have never listened to Don Imas because of the filth and vile things that comes from his mouth. However he can go on his radio show and use Gods name in vain, call christians all sorts of names, and say anything he wants to about Jesus, my Lord and Savior and not a peep from Jackson or Sharpton. How much more should they be offended by his remarks about Christ, than the girls basketball team. You will not find me using the name reverand before their names, because being a christian I'm ashamed that they even call themselves preachers. Now don't get me wrong, I think what Imas said was terrible, but he has said things before that was much more offensive to me and should have been to them if they are truly men of God.
Another thing about their outrage of Imas's remarks and calls for him to be fired. They have certianly been silent about the misjustice of the Duke Lacrosse players. In saying this, I think the boys have to take some responsibility for this themselves. They should not have the sttippers in their house at all. The Bible says that we are to abstain from the presence of evil. But my question is this, why are Jesse and Al not calling for the firing of Nifong, and punishment of the woman that made the false accusations against these boys. I can't help but wonder if the reason is because she is black and they are white.

101 of the World's Funniest One Liners
1. Ninety-nine percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.2. Borrow money from a pessimist -- they don't expect it back.3. Time is what keeps things from happening all at once. 4. Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math. 5. I didn't fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian. 6. Never answer an anonymous letter. 7. It's lonely at the top; but you do eat better. 8. I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.9. Always go to other people's funerals, or they won't go to yours.10. Few women admit their age; few men act it. 11. If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made with meat? 12. No one is listening until you make a mistake.13. Give me ambiguity or give me something else. 14. We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "Smart"?15. He who laughs last thinks slowest.16. Campers: Nature's way of feeding mosquitoes. 17. Always remember that you are unique; just like everyone else. 18. Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 19. There are three kinds of people: Those who can count and those who can't. 20. Why is "abbreviation" such a long word? 21. Nuke the Whales. 22. I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.23. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. 24. Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. 25. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.26. As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in public schools. 27. Laugh alone and the world thinks you're an idiot. 28. Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep. 29. The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the ability to reach it.30. You can't have everything; where would you put it?31. I took an IQ test and the results were negative. 32. Okay, who stopped the payment on my reality check?
Editorial: Probably the most thought-provoking one-liner is "Eat right. Stay fit. Die anyway." It's sad but true -- no matter what you do, you will die. This is because you have sinned against God. Let's see if that's true: Have you ever lied (even once)? Ever stolen (anything)? Jesus said, "Whoever looks upon a woman to lust after her, has committed adultery already with her in his heart." Ever looked with lust? If you have said "Yes" to these three questions, by your own admission, you are a lying, thieving, adulterer at heart; and we've only looked at three of the Ten Commandments. How will you do on Judgment Day? Will you be innocent or guilty? You know that you will be guilty, and end up in Hell. That's not God's will. He provided a way for you to be forgiven. He sent His Son to take your punishment: "God commended His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Jesus then rose from the dead and defeated death. God promises everlasting life to all to all those who confess and forsake their sins, and trust in Jesus Christ. Please do that today . . . you may not have tomorrow. See John 14:21 for a wonderful promise. Then read the Bible daily and obey what you read. God will never let you down.
33. We are born naked, wet and hungry. Then things get worse. 34. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot. 35. Be nice to your kids. They'll choose your nursing home. 36. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.37. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges. 38. Eat right. Stay fit. Die anyway.39. My mind is like a steel trap, rusty and illegal in 37 states.40. Nothing is fool proof to a sufficiently talented fool. 41. On the other hand, you have different fingers. 42. I've only been wrong once, and that's when I thought I was wrong. 43. God made mankind. Sin made him evil.44. I don't find it hard to meet expenses. They're everywhere. 45. I just let my mind wander, and it didn't come back. 46. Don't steal. The government hates competition.47. Humpty Dumpty was pushed.48. National Atheist's Day April 1st. 49. All generalizations are false.50. The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.51. Work is for people who don't know how to fish.52. If you don't like the news, go out and make some.53. For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism.54. IRS: We've got what it takes to take what you have got.55. I'm out of bed and dressed. What more do you want?56. I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not too sure. 57. I can handle pain until it hurts.58. No matter where you go, you're there.59. If everything is coming your way, then you're in the wrong lane.60. It's been Monday all week.61. Gravity always gets me down.62. This statement is false.63. Eschew obfuscation.64. They told me I was gullible...and I believed them.65. It's bad luck to be superstitious.66. According to my best recollection, I don't remember.67. The word "gullible" isn't in the dictionary.68. Honk if you like peace and quiet.69. The Big Bang Theory: God Spoke and BANG! it happened. 70. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.71. Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular?72. Save the whales. Collect the whole set.73. A day without sunshine is like, night.74. The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. 75. Corduroy pillows: They're making headlines!76. Gravity: It's not just a good idea, it's the LAW!77. Life is too complicated in the morning.78. We are all part of the ultimate statistic -- ten out of ten die.79. Nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody.80. Ask me about my vow of silence.81. The hardness of butter is directly proportional to the softness of the bread.82. The last thing on earth you want to do will be the last thing you do.83. Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else get your way.84. If ignorance is bliss, then tourists are in a constant state of euphoria.85. If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving.86. If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?87. Stop repeat offenders. Don't re-elect them! 88. I intend to live forever. So far so good.89. Who is "General Failure" and why is he reading my hard disk?90. What happens if you get scared half to death twice?91. I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.92. Energizer Bunny arrested; charged with battery.93. I didn't use to finish sentences, but now I 94. I've had amnesia as long as I can remember.95. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.96. Vacation begins when Dad says, "I know a short cut."97. Evolution: True science fiction.98. What's another word for "thesaurus"? 99. Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. 100. A flashlight is a case for holding dead batteries.101. I went to the fights, and a hockey game broke out.. . . Don�t forget to read the editorial!

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