Something to tickle your funny bone

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Here I am at age 12 or 13; try not to choke laughing so hard.

https://i.postimg.cc/dQyhXfXj/Joan-age-12-or-13.jpg

[Hank Rogers]

itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>
> Here I am at age 12 or 13; try not to choke laughing so hard.
>
> https://i.postimg.cc/dQyhXfXj/Joan-age-12-or-13.jpg
>

Now you've done it ... Popeye is probably already pounding his sausage!

[Bruce]

Were you already a bully in those days?

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 9:45:16 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> Were you already a bully in those days?
>

No, not until I got here and mingled with the crew and dealt with the
loonies.

[Bruce]

If that's true, I'm very surprised.

[Gary]

"itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
>
> Here I am at age 12 or 13; try not to choke laughing so hard.
>
> https://i.postimg.cc/dQyhXfXj/Joan-age-12-or-13.jpg

Don't be so hard on yourself, Joan.
That's a nice picture and you were a cutie.
Thanks for sending it.

[Leo]

On 2020 May 7, , itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote
(in article<e2101b90-103b-4b73...@googlegroups.com>):

>
> Here I am at age 12 or 13; try not to choke laughing so hard.
>
> https://i.postimg.cc/dQyhXfXj/Joan-age-12-or-13.jpg

Were it 1959, this guy would be paying attention ;)

<https://postimg.cc/z3yhpM7c>

leo

[Bruce]

On Sat, 09 May 2020 01:06:26 -0700, Leo <leobla...@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

:)

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

> Leo
>
How cute you are and how fresh-faced we looked when just barely or about
to be teenagers!

[Gary]

Leo wrote:

>
> itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
> > Here I am at age 12 or 13; try not to choke laughing so hard.
> > https://i.postimg.cc/dQyhXfXj/Joan-age-12-or-13.jpg
>
> Were it 1959, this guy would be paying attention ;)
> https://postimg.cc/z3yhpM7c

Nice pic.

Here's a picture from 1960:
- me (age 7) looking devious as always
- annoying little brother
- sister dressed as 'daddy's little princess'
- my mom with red lipstick <spit>

https://www.hostpic.org/images/2005091718490089.jpg

:-D

[dsi1]

My wife has pictures that have that look. It's square format in black and white or washed out colors. That background would be similar or they would be standing in front of an old wooden house or car. My wife's brothers would be dressed in a similar fashion. People would look like they were squinting because the sun would be in their eye. Looks like you guys were going to church.

My wife doesn't have many, if any, pictures of herself with her mom. Her mom drove off a cliff with a married couple and a guy that was not her husband. That plunge left a lot of kids without a mom or dad or both. It was a most awful event.

My brother-in-law called yesterday. He's driving from California to Montana to visit/tend to their mom's grave. The tombstone has sunken in the grave so he's going to reset it and level it off. The drive will take him 15 hours. My guess he's going to do it non-stop. My wife's brothers and sister think nothing of driving across the country. That's one of the most amazing things about them. They are wild rovers.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 7:36:55 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> Here's a picture from 1960:
> - me (age 7) looking devious as always
> - annoying little brother
> - sister dressed as 'daddy's little princess'
> - my mom with red lipstick <spit>
>
> https://www.hostpic.org/images/2005091718490089.jpg
>
> :-D
>

Let me guess, Easter or Mother's Day? Yes, you do look like a mischievous
little rascal but cute just the same.

Why don't you like red lipstick?? Personally, I wear it quite frequently.

[Sheldon Martin]

Hooker Red is my favorite.

[Bruce]

Lipstick and she looks fine! But they must have refused her at the
convent.

[Ophelia]

On Sat, 09 May 2020 08:35:48 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:

>Leo wrote:
>>
>> itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>> > Here I am at age 12 or 13; try not to choke laughing so hard.
>> > https://i.postimg.cc/dQyhXfXj/Joan-age-12-or-13.jpg
>>
>> Were it 1959, this guy would be paying attention ;)
>> https://postimg.cc/z3yhpM7c
>
>Nice pic.
>
>Here's a picture from 1960:
>- me (age 7) looking devious as always
>- annoying little brother
>- sister dressed as 'daddy's little princess'
>- my mom with red lipstick <spit>
>
>https://www.hostpic.org/images/2005091718490089.jpg

===

Your mother was a very pretty lady:)


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[Hank Rogers]

That's the shade most of the wimmens at the donkey show wear. Yoose
old mammy cathy still uses it. Makes her thin old dikfuked lips
look just like a baboon's ass hole.

Give her a smooch Popeye!

[dsi1]

Mostly, bullies are taught to be bullies by their parents. They then bully their peers, who then become bullies when they grow up.

[jmcquown]

On 5/7/2020 10:13 PM, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>
> Here I am at age 12 or 13; try not to choke laughing so hard.
>
> https://i.postimg.cc/dQyhXfXj/Joan-age-12-or-13.jpg
>

Cute, Joan!

This is me at age 9:

https://i.postimg.cc/43tZDqSh/jill-9.jpg

Jill

[Bruce]

That's why I thought Jo-Jo must always have had somebody to bully. A
younger sibling, a neighbourhood kid, a little kitten, something. You
don't suddenly start bullying as an adult. Right, Jo-Jo?

[Bruce]

On Sun, 10 May 2020 12:43:49 -0400, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

I don't see the librarian aura yet.

[Gary]

jmcquown wrote:
>
> This is me at age 9:
> https://i.postimg.cc/43tZDqSh/jill-9.jpg

Very nice pic, Jill. A nine year old babe.
And (the best part) no red lipstick.

[jmcquown]

I wasn't allowed to wear even the least bit of makeup until I was 13.
Even then, no, I didn't wear red lipstick. I saved that for when I was
in my 20's. ;)

Jill

[Bruce]

On Sun, 10 May 2020 18:39:09 -0400, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

Now Gary thinks you're a floozy, a harlot, nay a strumpet!

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 11:43:56 AM UTC-5, jmcquown wrote:
>
> This is me at age 9:
>
> https://i.postimg.cc/43tZDqSh/jill-9.jpg
>
> Jill
>

Another cutie and look at that blonde hair!!!

[jmcquown]

Aw, shucks! Yeah, blonde. I still am. Well, reddish blonde, thanks to
L'Oreal. ;)

Jill

[Bruce]

Actually the arian aura's already there :)

[cshenk]

Love the shirt!

[jmcquown]

That was a knitted dress given to me by my aunt; she bought it when they
lived in France. I do believe it's still tucked away in the cedar
chest. Don't ask me why my mother saved it.

Jill

[John Kuthe]

Migod, what did she do to her hair?

John Kuthe...

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

They're called curls. Let's see a picture of you out of your straight
jacket in either elementary or junior high school.

[Gary]

Bruce wrote:

>
> jmcquown wrote:
> >I wasn't allowed to wear even the least bit of makeup until I was 13.
> >Even then, no, I didn't wear red lipstick. I saved that for when I was
> >in my 20's. ;)
>
> Now Gary thinks you're a floozy, a harlot, nay a strumpet!

There you go speculating about my thoughts and gossiping
again, Bruce.

That thought has never crossed my mind ever when I see a
woman with bright red (or any bold color) lipstick.
I just think it's sad that they think that makes them look
better. A little makeup can be fine and even enhance some
but please leave your lips alone.

Women have a natural beauty and, to me, leave your lips
alone. Your real lips are perfect, no need to fix what
isn't broken.

I see so many very beautiful actresses on TV or movies with
no lipstick. Then look at them on the red carpet preshows
of Oscar's, Emmy's, etc. Dressed to the hilt and most
with bright red lipstick. What a sad transformation.

You like natural food. I like natural women. That's all.

[Gary]

Have you ever tried henna? That's a nice dark reddish brown
color.

[Gary]

My mom saved everything. And so do I.
More importantly, why do you still save it?

JK there. I have my old little league baseball jersy here.
Mom brought it one visit. I can't believe how darn small
it is. I must have been very young then. Maybe 10-11?

[Bruce]

On Mon, 11 May 2020 06:58:03 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:

>Bruce wrote:
>>
>> Now Gary thinks you're a floozy, a harlot, nay a strumpet!
>
>There you go speculating about my thoughts and gossiping
>again, Bruce.
>
>That thought has never crossed my mind ever when I see a
>woman with bright red (or any bold color) lipstick.
>I just think it's sad that they think that makes them look
>better. A little makeup can be fine and even enhance some
>but please leave your lips alone.
>
>Women have a natural beauty and, to me, leave your lips
>alone. Your real lips are perfect, no need to fix what
>isn't broken.
>
>I see so many very beautiful actresses on TV or movies with
>no lipstick.

But with subtle makeup.

>Then look at them on the red carpet preshows
>of Oscar's, Emmy's, etc. Dressed to the hilt and most
>with bright red lipstick. What a sad transformation.

Too much is a bad look, I agree.

>You like natural food. I like natural women. That's all.

Natural food, but I don't mind a bit of salt.

[Gary]

I suspect we both agree mostly - food and makeup.
A little enhancement can be good but too much of anything
is usually not an improvement.




a good thing

[Cindy Hamilton]

I don't save anything. I'm hoping my mother dies in a gas
explosion that destroys her house and everything in it.

Of course, not until she's ready to go.

Cindy Hamilton

[Dave Smith]

Thank goodness my mother moved out of her house and into a condo a few
years after my father died. We got dealt with my father's stuff at that
time, taking keepsakes and valuables at the time and a number of trips
to the dump. Mom had enough to furnish her condo. When she died about 6
years later there was a lot less to dispose of.

[Cindy Hamilton]

I actually hope my mother never moves out of her house. She'll never find
a more affordable place than her little two-bedroom bungalow, and a nice
quick death rather than ending up in a nursing home is "a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd".

I'll put up with sorting through all her junk in return for that.

Cindy Hamilton

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Monday, May 11, 2020 at 5:59:17 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> I see so many very beautiful actresses on TV or movies with
> no lipstick. Then look at them on the red carpet preshows
> of Oscar's, Emmy's, etc. Dressed to the hilt and most
> with bright red lipstick. What a sad transformation.
>

A statement that shows you haven't a clue about any woman's makeup. That
'no lipstick' you're seeing is a very neutral color. She's not sporting
a completely natural, no lipstick, bare lips. The makeup gurus recommend
if you are wearing strong eye makeup then you should opt for a very
neutral lipstick. If you go with an eye-catching lipstick shade then
your eye make up should be very toned down and almost appear as if you
are not wearing any.

[Gary]

"itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
>
> On Monday, May 11, 2020 at 5:59:17 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> >
> > I see so many very beautiful actresses on TV or movies with
> > no lipstick. Then look at them on the red carpet preshows
> > of Oscar's, Emmy's, etc. Dressed to the hilt and most
> > with bright red lipstick. What a sad transformation.
> >
> A statement that shows you haven't a clue about any woman's makeup.

I know what I think looks good on a woman.

> That
> 'no lipstick' you're seeing is a very neutral color. She's not sporting
> a completely natural, no lipstick, bare lips.

You don't know that unless you were a hollywood makeup artist
for every single thing shown on TV or in the movies.

> The makeup gurus recommend:

LOL! Face it Joan, you've been completely brainwashed by the
"makeup gurus" and the cosmetic industry. They all just want
your money.

"eye-catching lipstick" ;)
Yeah, bright odd colors sure do catch my eye.

Q: What's wrong with your own face? Do you really need
all that help?

[Gary]

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> I don't save anything. I'm hoping my mother dies in a gas
> explosion that destroys her house and everything in it.

Damn, Cindy! ;o

> Of course, not until she's ready to go.

Oh ok. I wouldn't mind going out that quick way
either but not until it's time.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Monday, May 11, 2020 at 10:22:08 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> "itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
> >
> > On Monday, May 11, 2020 at 5:59:17 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> > >
> > > I see so many very beautiful actresses on TV or movies with
> > > no lipstick. Then look at them on the red carpet preshows
> > > of Oscar's, Emmy's, etc. Dressed to the hilt and most
> > > with bright red lipstick. What a sad transformation.
> > >
> > A statement that shows you haven't a clue about any woman's makeup.
>
> I know what I think looks good on a woman.
>

Again, not a clue what makeup women do and do not wear.

>
> > That
> > 'no lipstick' you're seeing is a very neutral color. She's not sporting
> > a completely natural, no lipstick, bare lips.
>
> You don't know that unless you were a hollywood makeup artist
> for every single thing shown on TV or in the movies.
>

Gary, I wear makeup, I read magazines, I watch videos, I keep up with
makeup trends, I know many of their trick of the trade. You just see
VERY toned down lips and eyes and cheeks and you automatically ASSume
the woman is not wearing makeup/lipstick/blush.

>
> > The makeup gurus recommend:
>
> LOL! Face it Joan, you've been completely brainwashed by the
> "makeup gurus" and the cosmetic industry. They all just want
> your money.
>

I said the makeup gurus recommend certain do's and don't's, I did not say
I follow their advice slavishly. But you are correct, all they want is a
woman's money.

>
> "eye-catching lipstick" ;)
> Yeah, bright odd colors sure do catch my eye.
>

Ummmmmmmm, oh bright one, that's why they wear those eye-catching shades.

>
> Q: What's wrong with your own face? Do you really need
> all that help?
>

A LOT of women do. Some have a ruddy and uneven complexion. Some have
dark circles. You'd be surprised to see a lot of the women you admire
because they are 'makeup-free' actually make-up free.

Here are two pictures, extreme examples for sure, of two women wearing
makeup and *gasp* they both have on lipstick as well.

https://i.postimg.cc/JnyRyzNG/Makeup-1.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/25MPKFWS/Makeup-2.jpg

[Gary]

"itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
>
> Here are two pictures, extreme examples for sure, of two women wearing
> makeup and *gasp* they both have on lipstick as well.
>
> https://i.postimg.cc/JnyRyzNG/Makeup-1.jpg
>
> https://i.postimg.cc/25MPKFWS/Makeup-2.jpg

Bad examples. Both of each are wearing lipstick,
then the "before" pics, they have some white crap
all over their face. WTH is that?

Why not post pics of two women, before any makeup and
then with makeup? Completely natural vs makeup.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Monday, May 11, 2020 at 10:50:52 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> Bad examples. Both of each are wearing lipstick,
> then the "before" pics, they have some white crap
> all over their face. WTH is that?
>

Gary, you are so clueless, it's laughable. Are you any relation to
John Kuthe?

>
> Why not post pics of two women, before any makeup and
> then with makeup? Completely natural vs makeup.
>

I just did, dummy. Both of these women have a skin condition known as
vitiligo. It's a devastating disease and it's a lack of pigment in the
skin and affects both women and men no matter their race. These are
pictures of examples of women with and without makeup showing why many
women wear makeup. It's to even out the skin tone and correct conditions
they wish they did not have. Vitiligo not only occurs on the face, it
can be anywhere on the body.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vitiligo/symptoms-causes/syc-20355912

Here's a picture of a pretty girl with a ruddy complexion. Without makeup
she probably got tired of people asking if she was sunburned or was her
blood pressure elevated? A bit of makeup smoothed out that problem and
stopped people from staring and bombarding her with questions.

https://i.postimg.cc/QML0RXmc/Ruddy-Complexion.jpg

[Bruce]

No, it also makes everybody look the same.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Dang, you need to get out more. If your wife wears lipstick, blush,
mascara, etc. does she look every other woman you see?

[Bruce]

No, she looks like the North end of
a South bound mule.

[Bruce]

No, I meant women at the Oscars etc. Not real women.

[jmcquown]

On 5/11/2020 7:00 AM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> On 5/10/2020 8:57 PM, cshenk wrote:
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 5/7/2020 10:13 PM, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Here I am at age 12 or 13; try not to choke laughing so hard.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://i.postimg.cc/dQyhXfXj/Joan-age-12-or-13.jpg
>>>>>
>>>> Cute, Joan!
>>>>
>>>> This is me at age 9:
>>>>
>>>> https://i.postimg.cc/43tZDqSh/jill-9.jpg
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> Love the shirt!
>>>
>> That was a knitted dress given to me by my aunt; she bought it when they
>> lived in France. I do believe it's still tucked away in the cedar
>> chest. Don't ask me why my mother saved it.
>
> My mom saved everything. And so do I.
> More importantly, why do you still save it?
>

I suppose I should dig it out and put it with the pile of clothes I
intend to donate to Goodwill! I haven't actually thought about that
dress in years.

Jill

[jmcquown]

(snippage)

My mother used to tell me I didn't need to wear makeup. Then one day
when I was in my 20's we were going somewhere together and I wasn't
wearing any. Completely bare face. She looked at me and said, "You
know, really DO look better with makeup!" I busted out laughing. I'd
been trying to tell her that for years. :)

Jill

[Bruce]

On Mon, 11 May 2020 14:41:53 -0400, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

If she hadn't said that, you might have ended up with Gary :)

[Hank Rogers]

Or Popeye.

[jmcquown]

No, that would look totally unnatural on me. I have a very fair
complexion. The shade I buy is called "natural blonde" but my hair
comes out looking light red. I went to the hospital a few years back
for a colonoscopy. I was amazed at how many of the staff asked me if
I'm a natural redhead. I mentioned it to the neighbor who drove me
there. She said, "Your hair *is* red!" Could have knocked me over with
a feather. :)

Jill

[Sheldon Martin]

Gary doesn't know the difference between PTA day time meeting make up
and romantic evening makeup... that's why he's all alone... Gary
thinks the Amish look is attractive.

Most gals wear some kind of neutral hued or softly tinted lip gloss
24/7, no one wants to kiss chapped lips... in cold climes with heat on
air gets very dry so lips and all skin suffers. I wear Chap Stick,the
flavored ones are very nice, and recently I've discovered that Blistex
is better. Garish thinks women who wear parfume are trashy. My wife
mostly wears a mauve lipstick, she wears Tabu parfume, I call it
Cleavage Candy... she daubs a bit into all her nooks and crannys, I
love it. Gary has lived alone so long he wouldn't know how to be with
a woman, he's probably almost gay... he wouldn't know how to be gay
either. If Gary saw his daughter wearing make up he'd probably want
to beat her.

[Hank Rogers]

Maybe yoose can teach him Popeye!

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Monday, May 11, 2020 at 3:08:18 PM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>
> I wear Chap Stick,the
> flavored ones are very nice, and recently I've discovered that Blistex
> is better.
>

I've been wearing Blistex lip balm for years and wear it when I'm sans
lipstick. A bit on my lips before bedtime every night, too. Great stuff.

[Hank Rogers]

It must be the finest in the universe if Popeye likes it.

[jmcquown]

Blistex lip balm is great stuff. Chapstick feels too much like candle wax.

Jill

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:03:24 PM UTC-5, jmcquown wrote:
>
> Blistex lip balm is great stuff. Chapstick feels too much like candle wax.
>
> Jill
>

Ha! I always thought it was just me who thought Chapstick was a half
brother to candles. It would never 'flow' onto the lips but would just
drag along.

[cshenk]

Gary wrote:

> "itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
> >
> > Here are two pictures, extreme examples for sure, of two women

> > wearing makeup and gasp they both have on lipstick as well.

> >
> > https://i.postimg.cc/JnyRyzNG/Makeup-1.jpg
> >
> > https://i.postimg.cc/25MPKFWS/Makeup-2.jpg
>
> Bad examples. Both of each are wearing lipstick,
> then the "before" pics, they have some white crap
> all over their face. WTH is that?
>
> Why not post pics of two women, before any makeup and
> then with makeup? Completely natural vs makeup.

It's Vitilago (Michael Jackson had it)

[Bruce]

Also on his private parts. Don't ask me how I know.

[Gary]

"itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:

>
> Gary wrote:
> > Why not post pics of two women, before any makeup and
> > then with makeup? Completely natural vs makeup.
> >
> I just did, dummy. Both of these women have a skin condition known as
> vitiligo. It's a devastating disease and it's a lack of pigment in the
> skin and affects both women and men no matter their race. These are
> pictures of examples of women with and without makeup showing why many
> women wear makeup.

You are correct in that I've never heard of vitiligo.
A very sad condition and obviously they would want to
use makeup. There are so many diseases and sydromes that
not everyone is awhere of unless they or someone they know
has the issue.

And even those 2 women were wearing lipstick in the
before and after pics and *that's* what we were talking
about. You know darn well that I refer to the average
woman wearing makeup, not some extreme cases.

Try posting a pic of a pretty woman with and without makeup.
I can do that if you're stubborn.

> Here's a picture of a pretty girl with a ruddy complexion. Without makeup
> she probably got tired of people asking if she was sunburned or was her
> blood pressure elevated? A bit of makeup smoothed out that problem and
> stopped people from staring and bombarding her with questions.
>
> https://i.postimg.cc/QML0RXmc/Ruddy-Complexion.jpg

A "bit of makeup?" She obviously sprayed her entire face
with a makeup airbrush. (only 29.95 and get a second one
for a separate fee). Even that picture is not before and
after about wearing lipstick.

And yes, she is a pretty girl. I have no problem with her
'before' picture. I would much rather date or live with her like
that than live with full fake makeup face. Her natural
look is fine with me.

And if it bothers her, she could cut her hair
into bangs to hide her forehead.
Yes Joan, even her natural looks are better than her
full face makeup deal to me. She still could lose
the damn red lipstick. That's my issue.

Bright or bold unnatural color lips definitely draw the
attention to the lips. Why? Because they are fake looking.
Reminds me of Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland."
The cat fades out leaving just the smile.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Ok, I think we've established that different people have different taste
in women (with or without makeup).

Stop the presses.

Next thing someone's going to tell me that not everybody likes cilantro.

Cindy Hamilton

[John Kuthe]

Like these?

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/roo/d/saint-louis-silvia-looking-for-420/7118225403.html

;-)

John Kuthe...

[jmcquown]

You mean to say cilantro tastes like soap?! <EBG>

Jill

[jmcquown]

That must get confusing if they're out someplace and every woman looks
like his wife! ;)

Jill

[Gary]

Bruce wrote:

>
> jmcquown wrote:
> >My mother used to tell me I didn't need to wear makeup. Then one day
> >when I was in my 20's we were going somewhere together and I wasn't
> >wearing any. Completely bare face. She looked at me and said, "You
> >know, really DO look better with makeup!" I busted out laughing. I'd
> >been trying to tell her that for years. :)
>
> If she hadn't said that, you might have ended up with Gary :)

Perhaps before makeup. Certainly not after.

The lack of makeup is what's attractive to me.

[Gary]

Sheldon Martin wrote:
>
> Gary doesn't know the difference between PTA day time meeting make up
> and romantic evening makeup... that's why he's all alone... Gary
> thinks the Amish look is attractive.

The Amish look is very attractive to me. I don't care for
human Barbie Dolls or Glamor girls. No silly perfume either.

> Most gals wear some kind of neutral hued or softly tinted lip gloss
> 24/7, no one wants to kiss chapped lips... in cold climes with heat on
> air gets very dry so lips and all skin suffers.

A lip moisturizer or very pale pink lipstick is fine
with me. Again...leave off the bold bright odd colors.

[Gary]

jmcquown wrote:
>
> Blistex lip balm is great stuff. Chapstick feels too much like candle wax.

I agree with both comments. Blistex is good. I have some.
Chapstick, not so good.
I do have another good stick made by Banana Boat.
It's a good moisturizer (aloe vera) plus it has a
SPF of 30. Good for preventing sunburned lips and
also prevents chapped lips in cold weather.

I once bought a novelty lip stick thing. It was
"Reese's Peanut Butter cup" flavored. heh heh
It sure smell exactly like the candy but I never
used it as it was an odd lip balm.

It might have been good on a woman that I was kissing
though. Not only good kisses but flavored kisses. :)

[Bruce]

That's what I meant.

[Bruce]

On Tue, 12 May 2020 10:20:22 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:

>Sheldon Martin wrote:
>>
>> Gary doesn't know the difference between PTA day time meeting make up
>> and romantic evening makeup... that's why he's all alone... Gary
>> thinks the Amish look is attractive.
>
>The Amish look is very attractive to me. I don't care for
>human Barbie Dolls or Glamor girls. No silly perfume either.

You keep talking as if there are only 2 extremes: Amish and
prostitute.

[Sheldon Martin]

On Tue, 12 May 2020 10:20:22 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:

>Sheldon Martin wrote:
>>
>> Gary doesn't know the difference between PTA day time meeting make up
>> and romantic evening makeup... that's why he's all alone... Gary
>> thinks the Amish look is attractive.
>
>The Amish look is very attractive to me. I don't care for
>human Barbie Dolls or Glamor girls. No silly perfume either.

That's why you live alone... even ferrets don't want you.

[Cindy Hamilton]

My husband doesn't like makeup and he hasn't lived alone for more than
30 years. He managed to find a woman who doesn't wear makeup or perfume.

Cindy Hamilton

[Dave Smith]

His fetish may involve fantasies about Kelly McGillis of three and a
half decades ago. I have been through a number of different Amish
communities and most of the women were chubby, pale skinned and looked
like they were all related to each other. Amish women were never on my
bucket list.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 6:24:11 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> "itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
> >

> And even those 2 women were wearing lipstick in the
> before and after pics and *that's* what we were talking
> about. You know darn well that I refer to the average
> woman wearing makeup, not some extreme cases.
>

You griped upstream about makeup as well as lipstick that's why I stated
what I did.

>
> Try posting a pic of a pretty woman with and without makeup.
> I can do that if you're stubborn.
>

You'd not know if she did or did not have on makeup unless you were told.

>
> > Here's a picture of a pretty girl with a ruddy complexion. Without makeup
> > she probably got tired of people asking if she was sunburned or was her
> > blood pressure elevated? A bit of makeup smoothed out that problem and
> > stopped people from staring and bombarding her with questions.
> >
> > https://i.postimg.cc/QML0RXmc/Ruddy-Complexion.jpg
>
> A "bit of makeup?" She obviously sprayed her entire face
> with a makeup airbrush. (only 29.95 and get a second one
> for a separate fee). Even that picture is not before and
> after about wearing lipstick.
>

Again, you would not know if she had on makeup or not unless it was pointed
out to you. As soon as someone says 'makeup' to you you're all up in arms
scream about it. And again, I'm bringing up makeup because you griped
about the use of it earlier.

>
> And yes, she is a pretty girl. I have no problem with her
> 'before' picture. I would much rather date or live with her like
> that than live with full fake makeup face. Her natural
> look is fine with me.
>

Easy to say when you're not wearing that ruddy complexion. I would
imagine she got tired of the stares and probably rude questions as well.

>
> And if it bothers her, she could cut her hair
> into bangs to hide her forehead.
>

And then wear a Covid-19 mask or a heavy veil on the lower portion of her
face like they do in many Middle Eastern countries? Thank goodness ol'
Gary has it all figured out for us. What would we do without you sensitive
and caring attitude?

>
> Yes Joan, even her natural looks are better than her
> full face makeup deal to me. She still could lose
> the damn red lipstick. That's my issue.
>

You and I must be looking at two different pictures. She ruddy complexion
girl does not have on red lipstick. Pink perhaps, but then again that might
be her natural lip color.

>
> Bright or bold unnatural color lips definitely draw the
> attention to the lips. Why? Because they are fake looking.
> Reminds me of Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland."
> The cat fades out leaving just the smile.
>

But the cat has no lipstick on. But here's a shocker for you! Yes, bright
and/or bold lip color does draw attention to the lips. Ummmmmm, that the
point!

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 8:06:33 AM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>

> Ok, I think we've established that different people have different taste
> in women (with or without makeup).
>
> Stop the presses.
>
> Next thing someone's going to tell me that not everybody likes cilantro.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>

Raises hand.

;o)

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Sure does come across as that.

[Bruce]

On Tue, 12 May 2020 14:18:05 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"
<itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:

>On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 6:24:11 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>>
>> A "bit of makeup?" She obviously sprayed her entire face
>> with a makeup airbrush. (only 29.95 and get a second one
>> for a separate fee). Even that picture is not before and
>> after about wearing lipstick.
>>
>Again, you would not know if she had on makeup or not unless it was pointed
>out to you. As soon as someone says 'makeup' to you you're all up in arms
>scream about it. And again, I'm bringing up makeup because you griped
>about the use of it earlier.
>>
>> And yes, she is a pretty girl. I have no problem with her
>> 'before' picture. I would much rather date or live with her like
>> that than live with full fake makeup face. Her natural
>> look is fine with me.
>>
>Easy to say when you're not wearing that ruddy complexion. I would
>imagine she got tired of the stares and probably rude questions as well.
>>
>> And if it bothers her, she could cut her hair
>> into bangs to hide her forehead.
>>
>And then wear a Covid-19 mask or a heavy veil on the lower portion of her
>face like they do in many Middle Eastern countries? Thank goodness ol'
>Gary has it all figured out for us. What would we do without you sensitive
>and caring attitude?

Ok, I need a new irony meter.

[jmcquown]

I think we all understand by now Gary doesn't like women who wear red
lipstick. LOL

What has Gary cooked recently? I'm heating up a homemade freezer dinner
of meat loaf with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. I know you don't
like brussels sprouts, Joan, but I bought some fresh small sprouts when
I was at the grocery store. I steamed them until fork tender and will
have some to go with dinner tonight. :)

Jill

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:53:13 PM UTC-5, jmcquown wrote:
>
> I know you don't
> like brussels sprouts, Joan, but I bought some fresh small sprouts when
> I was at the grocery store. I steamed them until fork tender and will
> have some to go with dinner tonight. :)
>
> Jill
>

Right before this virus mess started my neighbor across the alley had a
small cookout and her friend was there and brought a Brussel sprouts
'slaw.' I was polite and took a serving and it was SOOOOO good that
I went back for a second helping. It did not taste of sprouts at all.
Not sure what the recipe/dressing was but it was very tasty.

[Cindy Hamilton]

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:10:30 PM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2020-05-12 4:10 p.m., Sheldon Martin wrote:
> > On Tue, 12 May 2020 10:20:22 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> The Amish look is very attractive to me. I don't care for
> >> human Barbie Dolls or Glamor girls. No silly perfume either.
> >
> > That's why you live alone... even ferrets don't want you.
> >
>
> His fetish may involve fantasies about Kelly McGillis of three and a
> half decades ago.

Who was, of course, wearing makeup for the movie.

Cindy Hamilton

[Gary]

My 2 extremes are no makeup vs too much makeup.
Too much is not about prostitutes, just too much makeup.
As always, there are many steps inbetween the two
extremes.

I don't think black and white. Many shades of gray too.

[Gary]

The ferrets loved me and I loved them. They don't wear
makeup or perfume. Neither do I.

I wouldn't be surprised if you wear some "manly" perfume.

[Sheldon Martin]

On Tue, 12 May 2020 itsjoannotjoann wrote:

>On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> I know you don't
>> like brussels sprouts, Joan, but I bought some fresh small sprouts when
>> I was at the grocery store. I steamed them until fork tender and will
>> have some to go with dinner tonight. :)
>>
>> Jill
>>
>Right before this virus mess started my neighbor across the alley had a

Across the alley is big city lingo.

>small cookout and her friend was there and brought a Brussel sprouts
>'slaw.' I was polite and took a serving and it was SOOOOO good that
>I went back for a second helping. It did not taste of sprouts at all.
>Not sure what the recipe/dressing was but it was very tasty.

I've suggested Brussels sprouts slaw here for years, the caviar of
slaws... best with freshly picked or they can get bitter. I grow
Brussels sprouts so once a year I make somr into slaw. Easy to grow
but a lot of work to remove from the stalk and trim which is why they
are expensive. I grow regular cabbages too, large 10+ pounders, the
tender middles become slaw, the outer leaves are steamed, stuffed, or
become soup... the heart becomes cooks treat.

[John Kuthe]

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 10:11:23 AM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
> On Tue, 12 May 2020 itsjoannotjoann wrote:
> >On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 jmcquown wrote:
> >>
> >> I know you don't
> >> like brussels sprouts, Joan, but I bought some fresh small sprouts when
> >> I was at the grocery store. I steamed them until fork tender and will
> >> have some to go with dinner tonight. :)
> >>
> >> Jill
> >>
> >Right before this virus mess started my neighbor across the alley had a
>
> Across the alley is big city lingo.
>
> >small cookout and her friend was there and brought a Brussel sprouts
> >'slaw.' I was polite and took a serving and it was SOOOOO good that
> >I went back for a second helping. It did not taste of sprouts at all.
> >Not sure what the recipe/dressing was but it was very tasty.
>
> I've suggested Brussels sprouts slaw here for years, the caviar of
> slaws... best with freshly picked or they can get bitter.

...

Every Brussel Sprout I ever tried to eat was bitter to me.

But I love broccoli! GHW Bush hated broccoli, but I can't for the life of me figure out why, unless he didn't put enough butter on them, as broccolis are Butter Sponges!

John Kuthe...

[Cindy Hamilton]

Oddly enough, I never put butter on broccoli. I either stir-fry it or
brush it with oil and grill or roast it.

The best cruciferous vegetable I've had recently was oven-roasted savoy
cabbage. It was sweet (from the vegetable's natural sugars) and delicious.

Cindy Hamilton

[Gary]

"itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
> Right before this virus mess started my neighbor across the alley had a
> small cookout and her friend was there and brought a Brussel sprouts
> 'slaw.' I was polite and took a serving and it was SOOOOO good that
> I went back for a second helping. It did not taste of sprouts at all.
> Not sure what the recipe/dressing was but it was very tasty.

I've never forgotten one quote from many years ago and have
mentioned it here before.

"Heck, I'd eat a turd if it was properly prepared."

[Gary]

jmcquown wrote:
>
> What has Gary cooked recently?

If you read all posts you wouldn't ask that. I can name at
least 4-5 things I've mentioned in the past 2 months.

> I'm heating up a homemade freezer dinner
> of meat loaf with mashed potatoes and brown gravy.

Add some corn and that sounds like a Banquet dinner. lol
And it might even be better than your "homemade" one.

My homemade meatloaf has never seen the inside of a freezer.
So damn tasty that I'll eat it all long before it needs
to be frozen.

[Gary]

Sheldon Martin wrote:
>
> I grow
> Brussels sprouts so once a year I make somr into slaw. Easy to grow
> but a lot of work to remove from the stalk and trim which is why they
> are expensive.

I still have a pic of your brussel spouts on the stalks.
Nicely done. I'll bet they really are tasty when fresh
cut like that.

> I grow regular cabbages too, large 10+ pounders,

Want to see some really large ones?
Do an image search for "Alaska cabbage"
With all the constant summer sunlight, they grow
obscenely gigantic cabbages.

[Bruce]

On Wed, 13 May 2020 08:28:03 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
<angelica...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-4, John Kuthe wrote:
>> On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 10:11:23 AM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>> > On Tue, 12 May 2020 itsjoannotjoann wrote:
>> > >On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 jmcquown wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> I know you don't
>> > >> like brussels sprouts, Joan, but I bought some fresh small sprouts when
>> > >> I was at the grocery store. I steamed them until fork tender and will
>> > >> have some to go with dinner tonight. :)
>> > >>
>> > >> Jill
>> > >>
>> > >Right before this virus mess started my neighbor across the alley had a
>> >
>> > Across the alley is big city lingo.
>> >
>> > >small cookout and her friend was there and brought a Brussel sprouts
>> > >'slaw.' I was polite and took a serving and it was SOOOOO good that
>> > >I went back for a second helping. It did not taste of sprouts at all.
>> > >Not sure what the recipe/dressing was but it was very tasty.
>> >
>> > I've suggested Brussels sprouts slaw here for years, the caviar of
>> > slaws... best with freshly picked or they can get bitter.
>> ...
>>
>> Every Brussel Sprout I ever tried to eat was bitter to me.
>>
>> But I love broccoli! GHW Bush hated broccoli, but I can't for the life of me figure out why, unless he didn't put enough butter on them, as broccolis are Butter Sponges!
>
>Oddly enough, I never put butter on broccoli.

That's odd? I've never done it either.

[Bruce]

But you've been talking black and white.

[Bruce]

On Wed, 13 May 2020 14:22:18 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:

>jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> What has Gary cooked recently?
>
>If you read all posts you wouldn't ask that. I can name at
>least 4-5 things I've mentioned in the past 2 months.
>
>> I'm heating up a homemade freezer dinner
>> of meat loaf with mashed potatoes and brown gravy.
>
>Add some corn and that sounds like a Banquet dinner. lol

Americans and their corn. I'll never get it.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Sweet corn is a fine, if somewhat starchy, vegetable. I generally
eat it as the starch in the meal, but I'm a little odd that way.

What's your objection to corn?

Cindy Hamilton

[Bruce]

I don't hate it, but if I'd never eat it again, that would be ok too.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Ok. There I'm the same way about some foods, although none of them
come to mind at the moment.

Cindy Hamilton

[jmcquown]

There ya go! I've always loved brussels sprouts. Then again, I love
nearly every member of the cabbage family. :)

Jill

[Bruce]

On Wed, 13 May 2020 13:03:24 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton

In the US corn and corn products seem to be a big deal. A bit like soy
beans in Asia.

[Cindy Hamilton]

It's a native crop. Of course it's popular and useful.

Cindy Hamilton

[Bruce]

On Wed, 13 May 2020 16:14:47 -0400, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:

How about a kale salad?

[Bruce]

On Wed, 13 May 2020 13:24:46 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton

That doesn't mean anything. Chilli peppers are huge in Asia, but come
from Mexico. Corn is just as available in Europe as in the US, but is
a minor vegetable in Europe. Pigs don't come from the US but every
American has a pork chop behind their ear. Etc.