Home Security
Elmer was convinced that the key to a good home security system was good outside lighting. His wife was somewhat concerned about the potential rise in the power bill now that the new system was installed. . .
Tough Sledding
Kenny was often puzzled by his girlfriend Ginnie’s literal mind. When he told her that their canoe trip down the Kootenai river that spring was going to be “tough sledding,” her response was, “What happened to the canoes?” and “Do sleds float well enough . . . ?”
Rock Concert
It had been billed as a Montana Rock Concert, and true enough, the rocks were there, but it was hard to imagine where the music came in. Little rocks falling from or on big rocks may have passed for percussion, but this was to have been rock, not hip-hop/rap, both genres where not only is music not heard, it isn’t even desired . . .
Not Updated
When Louise picked up her rental car at the airport, the counter guy pressed her to take the GPS option–no way she could get lost or be late with the latest technology. Within a short time though, when she came to the bridge, she was pretty sure that the GPS or the satellite data base hadn’t had an update in recent times . . .
Waterfront Property
Jean and Robert wished they had done an on site inspection of the water front property they had bought for retirement. Yes, it was true, there was a creek that was one boundary for their property, but the creek bank was a little steeper and deeper than they had been led to believe . . .
Predictable Results
When Byron, who lives in Toronto, Canada and is an accountant, not an equipment guy, tried to save a few bucks by reprogramming the timer for his irrigation system, the results were predictable . . .