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Al Batt

I’m not lazy, I was born tired

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting The sign on the door says you’re closed. It always says we’re closed. Even when you’re open? We’re always ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 6:36 am

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Al Batt: Summer just wants to have sun

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’ve just joined the most exclusive club in the county. How exclusive is it? I’m the only member. Driving ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 7:36 am

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Al Batt: Don’t get a manicure in the butcher shop

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting That guy spends his days looking for something to be offended by. It takes all kinds. Yeah? Well, I’m ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 6:40 am

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Al Batt: Be more thankful today than yesterday

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting You dropped your phone. I know. Aren’t you going to pick it up? I’ve put it on my list ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 6:40 am

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If your alphabet soup spells out “YUCK,” don’t eat it

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting What’s that? It’s a list of things I have to do today. The paper is blank. I know. It’s ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 6:38 am

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Al Batt: Becoming shorter to please mother-in-law

Echoes from the Loafer’s Club Meeting I hate Mondays. This isn’t Monday. I hate days that pretend to be Mondays. Driving by Bruce’s drive I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 6:00 am

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Al Batt: Spring in Minnesota comes with chilly hang-ups

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I bought a house next to the railroad tracks. Aren’t you worried about the noise? The real estate guy ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 7:43 am

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Al Batt: Life is a matter of getting used to things

Minutes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting What are you moaning and groaning about? I’m sitting on a tack someone put on my chair. Why don’t ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 6:12 am

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Al Batt: Wandering mind prepared to wonder

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I just purchased a new cellphone. The salesman said everyone who bought one swears by it. How’s it working ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 6:29 am

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Al Batt: Lives measured in storms

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you know what time it is? No, I don’t. It’s 8:15. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 6:16 am

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Al Batt: There are two kinds of people

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting You’re going to have a second piece of pie? I have to eat a lot, because if my stomach ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 6:38 am

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Al Batt: Putting the horse before the restroom

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting This is the best tuna casserole I’ve ever eaten. It’s a broccoli cheese casserole. Oh, then it’s the worst ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 7:32 am

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Al Batt: Boo the beer commercials

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you have a bucket list? Nope. Isn’t there anything you want to do before you die? Yeah, I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:16 am

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Al Batt: Great value in waffles

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’m having one of those days. Everything is conspiring against you, eh? And they are showing remarkable teamwork. Driving ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 6:01 am

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Al Batt: Men don’t read owner’s manuals

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you know what smart people eat for breakfast? No. I didn’t think you’d know. Driving by Bruce’s drive ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 6:00 am

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