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Al Batt: ‘Don’t tree a racoon with someone else’s hound’

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Why are you so happy? I lost my wallet. Why does losing your wallet make you happy? I found ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 7:09 am

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Al Batt: Life isn’t all rainbows and pony rides

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Why do I eat too much every Thanksgiving? Man does not live by bread alone. What do you do ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 7:08 am

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Al Batt: “Only in Minnesota”

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting The neighbor had three wind turbines, but he had one taken down. Why? Was it broken beyond repair? No, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 6:50 am

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Al Batt: A thing gains importance when you can’t find it

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I had to close the office today. Everybody called in sick. What was wrong with everyone? Staff infection. Driving ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:55 am

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Al Batt: I should have been paying more attention

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting There is something wrong with this chili. That’s not chili. It’s oatmeal. Oh, well, then there’s nothing wrong with ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 7:04 am

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Al Batt: Lesson discarded

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’ve never made a dime raising cattle. Then why do you do it? I don’t know how to do ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 6:35 am

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Al Batt: Cold makes the wet wetter

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting The best part of my day might be when I first open my eyes. Because you have the whole ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 8:00 am

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Al Batt: ‘I’m so angry, I could vote’

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting It looks as if you’re wearing a toupee. It is a toupee. Well, you could never tell. Driving by ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 7:33 am

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Al Batt: “Keep Austin Weird”

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting  You went shopping and you didn’t buy anything? I looked, but my wallet remained clamped shut. I thought you ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:48 am

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Al Batt: ‘Well, I suppose it could have been worse’

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting      I thought the weekend would never get here. Why does it matter to you? You’re retired. I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 7:59 am

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‘That is what makes America what it is.’

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I love honey-roasted cashews, but I buy them only on special occasions. Like your birthday and Christmas? No, whenever ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:52 am

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‘Are you sure you can fix this?’

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting That cheap toilet paper is completely useless. Then why do you buy it? Because it doesn’t cost as much ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 8:07 am

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Al Batt: “Be sure to check out our Loser Special”

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Why so glum? My wife is going on a three-day shopping trip. So what’s the problem? She’s taking me ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 6:47 am

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Get your binoculars out for the bus migration

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My wife and I are having an argument. I’m the one that should be mad. She used my toothbrush ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 7:27 am

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Al Batt: Stop chasing it and you’ll remember it

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’m willing to give up being a billionaire if it’ll help the economy. You’re not a billionaire. I know. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:03 am

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