I found this one on one of the many sites I visit and want to leave you "youn'ens with this thought... Next time you see me THINK! THIS WILL BE YOU SOME DAY........

"I'M NOT GETTING OLD, ONLY MATURE!"

Today at the drugstore, the clerk was a gent.
From my purchase this chap took off ten percent.
I asked for the cause of a lesser amount;
And he answered, "Because of the Seniors Discount."

I went to McDonald's for a burger and fries;
And there, once again, got quite a surprise.
The clerk poured some coffee which he handed to me.
He said, "For you, Seniors, the coffee is free."

Understand---I'm not old---I'm merely mature;
But some things are changing, temporarily, I'm sure.
The newspaper print gets smaller each day,
And people speak softer---can't hear what they say.

My teeth are my own (I have the receipt.),
and my glasses identify people I meet.
Oh, I've slowed down a bit...not a lot, I am sure.
You see, I'm not old...I'm only mature.

The gold in my hair has been bleached by the sun.
You should see all the damage that chlorine has done.
Washing my hair has turned it all white,
But don't call it gray...saying "blond" is just right.

My car is all paid for...not a nickel is owed.
Yet a kid yells, "Old duffer...get off of the road!"
My car has no scratches...not even a dent.
Still I get all that guff from a punk who's "Hell bent."

My friends all get older...much faster than me.
They seem much more wrinkled, from what I can see.
I've got "character lines," not wrinkles...for sure,
But don't call me old...just call me mature.

The steps in the houses they're building today
Are so high that they take your breath all away;
And the streets are much steeper than ten years ago.
That should explain why my walking is slow.

But I'm keeping up on what's hip and what's new,
And I think I can still dance a mean boogaloo.
I'm still in the running...in this I'm secure,
I'm not really old...I'm only mature.

By the way, the "OLD MAN" will be 62! next month on the 11
All the gang are getting in tune for a "back alley bash!"
Don't worry we will be real good
we promise!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
FROM GARFIELD AND ALL THE BACK ALLEY CATS

note I do not know who the writer of this poem is
I have printed it here for your enjoyment
personal comments are my own
I welcome yours on my comment page!
YOUR FRIEND
MAN MOUNTAIN DEAN

SO YOU THINK OUR CHURCHES
AR PERRRRRRRRRRFECT?
WELL HERE IS SOME FUN STUFF FROM CHURCH BULLETINS THAT WILL
MAKE YOUR DAY:

CHURCH BULLETIN BLOOPERS

Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale.
It is a good chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house.
Bring your husbands.

The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.

The sermon this morning: Jesus Walks on the Water. The sermon tonight: Searching for Jesus.

Barbara C. remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack's sermons.

The 'Over 60s Choir' will be disbanded for the summer with the thanks of the entire church.

Missionary from Africa speaking at Calvary Memorial Church. Name: Bertha Belch. Announcement: "Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa."

NOTE FROM GARFIELD;Hope you enjoyed this one!
Me and the "BACK ALLEY BOYS SENT IT YOUR WAY"!



YES! we let this guy join the gang too!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
"GARFIELD AND THE BACK ALLEY BOYS AND
AND LULU AND HER GALS TOO!
OF COURSE LITTLE OLE ME
MAN MOUNTAIN DEAN

NOW WHO SAYS AGE HAS ANY THING TO DO WITH SEX?
THE BAD NEWS IS THAT IT IS A LITTLE HARDER TO "PERFORM"
BUT WITH ALL THE "PILLS" NOW DAYS WELL WHO KNOWS NOW LET'S LOOK IN ON A LOCAL HOTEL AND "A LITTLE OLD LADY AND THE NAKED MAN"

It was three o'clock in the morning, and the receptionist at a posh hotel was just dozing off, when a little old lady came running towards her, screaming.

"Please come quickly!" she yelled, "I just saw a naked man outside my window!!!"

The receptionist immediately rushed up to the old lady's room.

"Where is he?" asked the receptionist.

"He's over there," replied the little old lady, pointing to an apartment building opposite the hotel.

The receptionist looked over and could see a man with no shirt on, moving around his apartment. "It's probably a man who's getting ready to go to bed," she said reassuringly.

"And how do you know he's naked, you can only see him from the waist up?"

"The dresser, honey!" screamed the old lady. "Try standing on the dresser!"

as you can see "This old lady was still going strong!"
Have a great Weekend
YOUR FRIENDS
"GARFIELD AND THE BACK ALLEY GANG"
"LULU AND HER GIRLS"
AND OF COURSE LITTLE OLE ME,
MAN MOUNTAIN DEAN

I BELIEVE THE FOLLOWING LIST
WAS WRITTEN BY A WOMEN!
We think it was LULU and her gang----

"10-Top Reasons Eve Was Created"

10. God worried that Adam would frequently become lost in the garden because he would not ask for directions.

9. God knew that Adam would one day require someone to locate and hand him the TV remote.

8. God knew that Adam would never go out and get himself a new fig leaf when his seat wore out and would therefore need Eve to get one for him.

7. God knew that Adam would never be able to make a doctor's, dentist or haircut appointment for himself.

6. God knew that Adam would never be able to remember which night to put the garbage on the curb.

5. God knew that if the world was to be populated, men would never be able to handle the pain and discomfort of childbearing.

4. As Keeper of the Garden Adam would never remember where he left his tools.

3. Apparently, Adam needed someone to blame his troubles on when God caught him hiding in the garden.

2. As the Bible says, It is not good for man to be alone!

1. When God finished the creation of Adam,
He stepped back, scratched His head and said,
"I can do better than that."

NOTE:garfield and the back alley gang and me
MAN MOUNTAIN DEAN disclaim any knowlege or
blame for the above list!
We think LULU and her girls are to blame!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
MAN MOUNTAIN DEAN AND THE GANG!

GETTING OLD?.....DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN?

REMEMBER WHEN...

* Decisions were made by going "eeny-meeny-miney-mo."

* Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming, "do over!"

* "Race issue" meant arguing about who ran the fastest.

* Money issues were handled by whoever was the banker in
"Monopoly."
* Catching fireflies happily occupied an entire evening.

* It wasn't odd to have two or three "best" friends.

* Being old, referred to anyone over 20.(AH yes I do)

* The net on a tennis court was the perfect height to play volleyball and rules didn't matter.

* The worst thing you could catch from the opposite sex was cooties.

* It was magic when dad would "remove" his thumb.

* It was unbelievable that dodgeball wasn't an Olympic event.

* Having a weapon in school, meant being caught with a slingshot.

* Nobody was prettier than Mom.

* Dad was the strongest man alive.

* Scrapes and bruises were kissed and made better.

* It was a big deal to finally be tall enough to ride the "big people" rides at the amusement park.

* Getting a foot of snow was a dream come true.

* Abilities were discovered because of a "double-dog-dare."

* Saturday morning cartoons weren't 30-minute ads for action
figures.
* No shopping trip was complete, unless a new toy was brought home.
* "Oly-oly-oxen-free" made perfect sense.

* Spinning around, getting dizzy and falling down was cause for giggles.
* The worst embarrassment was being picked last for a team.

* War was a card game.

* Water balloons were the ultimate weapons.

* Baseball cards in the spokes transformed any bike into a motorcycle.

* Taking drugs meant orange-flavored chewable vitamins.

* Ice cream was considered a basic food group.

* Older siblings were the worst tormentors, but also the fiercest protectors.

AH YES, our child hood memories we may grow old but they keep us
young! don't concern yourself too much with
the pass, because each day brings a new memory
One that is filled with Joy, sorrow, worry, and pain.
but remember this, if you are lucky enough to have children,
than you can help them through the daily Bumps of life.
I have experience all that life can give. I have nevr been a
rich man, but, I must say I am the richest man on earth if you
count LOVE, I have had a wonderful women that loved me and my children for over 35 years. she gave me 4 daughers, who in turn have blessed me with 6 grandchildren and now I await the new arrival of a wonderful
great grand daughter next month.
So you see my dear readers and friends each day is a new day of memories. "I have been down and I have been up. but never knocked out"
What I am trying to say is not to give up your hopes and dreams
you can make it because God loves you and so do I!

I hope you have a GREAT DAY and I hope you enjoy my efforts
please leave your comments on the comment page and I will try and answer you I have not been feeling the best and I get tired real easy
so please understand and keep me and my family in your prayers
thanks
MAN MOUNTAIN DEAN AND
"GARFIELD AND THE BACK ALLEY BOYS"