Coffee and Testicles

Sawadee Khrap

And here’s the latest one from Jerry – thanks.

A guy goes to the Post Office to apply for a job. The interviewer asks him, "Are you allergic to anything?"
 
He replies, "Yes, caffeine. I can’t drink coffee."
 
"Ok, Have you ever been in the military service?" "Yes," he says, "I was in Iraq for one tour."
 
The interviewer says, "That will give you 5 extra points toward employment."  Then he asks, "Are you disabled in any way?"
 
The guy says, "Yes. A bomb exploded near me and I lost both my testicles."
 
The interviewer grimaces and then says, "Okay. You’ve got enough points for me to hire you right now. Our normal hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00pm. You can start tomorrow at 10:00 am, and plan on starting at 10:00 am every day."
 
The guy is puzzled and asks, "If the work hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, why don’t you want me here until 10:00 am?"
 
"This is a government job", the interviewer says. "For the first two hours, we just stand around drinking coffee and scratching our balls. No point in you coming in for that."

Ciao

Immigrants are leaving Arizona

Sawadee Khrap

Thanks Jim for this update – not sure where it was published, but still good news.

“Immigrants are boycotting Arizona by the thousands, showing their outrage with Arizona’s new controversial law SB-1070 by moving elsewhere.

In the small town of Guadalupe, AZ, south of Phoenix, Manuel Renaldo is one of those who is punishing Arizona by leaving. As he loaded his stolen car with his stolen belongings and his family of ten, Renaldo told this reporter through an interpreter, "It’s a matter of principle; I refuse to be supported by a state that treats me like a criminal!"

The effects of the exodus are being felt by Arizona retailers, who are reporting dwindling sales of beer, spray paint, and ammunition. Also hit hard are the state’s hospitals, which have reported a dramatic decline in births and in emergency room visits. Tattoo parlors are in a state of panic.

Renaldo told a reporter through an interpreter, "He and his family are all moving to California,  which is a state that will support him and his family with dignity!"

It kind of brings a tear to your eyes, doesn’t it?

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Chiang Mai Camera Club meeting

Sawadee Khrap

It’s been a long time since the last post – not busy but lazy – But this coming Tuesday is the meeting of the Chiang Mai Camera Club at the Sangdee Gallery at 7 PM  – 17th .    Brian sent out this notice, but I thought I’d post it here too for those who may plan to attend and are not on the mailing list yet.

“Always trying to do something which will help learning I have found a very pretty model, 24 years old and experienced.
She will come to Sangdee and pose for us. The lights and backdrop will be supplied by me and it will be a great opportunity
to follow up on Johns example of lighting we did a couple of months back. (don’t worry if you weren’t there then!)

We have to pay the model 600 baht for an hours session  I propose those who wish to take photographs (maximum 6)
split the costs of 600 Baht: so if there are only 4 photographers, each would pay 150 Baht. It is not necessary to have
a smart camera. Flash wont be needed as adequate lighting will be provided. It will be fun to see the results the following
meeting .I hope someone uses a mobile phone camera!!! 

You don’t have to be a photographer to attend the meeting, you are welcome to come and watch without obligation.

Please confirm at this weeks meeting (with a payment) if you would like to photograph the model.

This meeting we will show a couple of short movies on composition and what attracts they eye in a  photograph.”

Hope to see everyone there – should be a great meeting and especially with the model –

Ciao