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Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:28 am
by butlersrangers
We are on an organized group trip ("Road Scholars") in beautiful Vermont.

In the group is a married couple from Springfield, Massachusetts, who actually live in a home, on the east-side of the Water Shops Mill Pond, Lake Massasoit.

Upon meeting 'Peter', I told him we had just visited his city. I asked, if he had been to the National Historic Site of Springfield Armory?

His reply seemed quite sarcastic: "No, I suppose it's OK, if you like that sort of thing".

The old fart has since told a couple of ethic jokes, in front of the group, mocking 'Scottish Thrift'.

Our group-leader was born and grew up in Edinburgh. Eight of us in the 'Road Scholar' group, have Scottish surnames.

I don't see the week turning out well for this arrogant turd.

(His wife seems nice ....poor lady)!

Re: Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 5:14 am
by Parashooter
butlersrangers wrote: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:28 am. . . a couple of ethic jokes, in front of the group, mocking 'Scottish Thrift'. . .
Was about to suggest you meant to type "ethnic" - then I realized mocking "Thrift" is definitely about ethics. :roll:

Re: Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:19 pm
by FredC
Parashooter wrote: Tue Sep 14, 2021 5:14 am
butlersrangers wrote: Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:28 am. . . a couple of ethic jokes, in front of the group, mocking 'Scottish Thrift'. . .
Was about to suggest you meant to type "ethnic" - then I realized mocking "Thrift" is definitely about ethics. :roll:
Parashooter, I guess we will find out tomorrow which was meant. I find typing on a regular keyboard to be a real pain. On a phone or a tablet has to be worse.

My parents grew up in the depression, being thrifty was never mentioned, it was just the way we lived. My 2 brothers seem to have been infected also. Never thought about it till you all brought it up.

Re: Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:34 pm
by butlersrangers
I meant Ethnic, but, I suppose Ethics also comes into play.

Thanks guys. I'm honored some members are kind enough to read and respond to my drivel!

Re: Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:41 pm
by Parashooter
butlersrangers wrote: Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:34 pm. . . I'm honored some members are kind enough to read and respond . . .
Seems like the ethnical curse of action! ;)

Re: Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 1:35 am
by butlersrangers
Dang Parashooter .... I didn't even know 'Ethnical' was a word!

Learn something new every day.

Re: Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:41 am
by King carp
Life is too short to waste time on knuckleheads. Just ignore him and enjoy your vacation.

Re: Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:20 am
by butlersrangers
Good advice!

I have been ignoring him, but, candidly snapped a picture, which I will edit and post later.

The man may very well have been Dr. Seuss' prototype for the Grinch.
The resemblance is uncanny and Dr. Seuss was from Springfield, Ma.

Re: Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:58 pm
by Dick Hosmer
Chuck, I enjoy ALL of your posts - I just don't always reply! Good luck with the turd; don't let him spoil your trip!

Re: Sorry Ax Dud

Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:01 pm
by butlersrangers
Thanks Dick!

I'm kind to the turd. It messes with his mind.