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Al Batt

‘Most of the snow falls in the middle of the streets’

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I just found out I’m color blind. Did you suspect it? No, the eye doctor’s diagnosis came completely out ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 8:13 am

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My advice: See a medical professional yesterday

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I wouldn’t worry about the approaching blizzard. We’re supposed to get 14 feet of snow. Why wouldn’t I worry ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 7:51 am

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Taking in the sights and singing about alligator soup

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’ve resolved to lose weight this year. I’m exercising every day. What kind of exercise are you doing? I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8:06 am

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Al Batt: I was already standing in the forecast

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I can’t eat this. Do you want a doggy bag? No, thank you. I love my dog. Driving by ... Read more

by Al Batt, Thursday, January 4, 2018 8:21 am

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Al Batt: Belated Merry Christmas

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I just had a complete physical. How did that go? The doctor said that my weight is perfect, but ... Read more

by Al Batt, Thursday, December 28, 2017 8:11 am

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Thoughts turn to Christmas, shoeboxes and woodpeckers

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting What do you want for Christmas? Peace on earth. Ahhh, that’s nice. Or an annual membership to the Beef ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 7:51 am

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Sometimes, you need to consider the food

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting   I don’t remember that guy’s name.   You should try ginkgo biloba.   OK, but I think his ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 12, 2017 8:33 am

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Proud grandpa breaks his glasses

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting You’re not on Facebook. No, I’m not on Twitter either. What are you trying to hide? Driving by the ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 7:58 am

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Al Batt: I needed sweetening, anyway

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting  I wish I had my good suit to wear to the banquet. Where is your good suit? I loaned ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 8:14 am

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Grateful each day for time not promised

Echoes From the Loafers Club Meeting You’ve put on some weight, haven’t you? I have. How much? A little over 189 pounds since the day ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:42 am

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Al Batt: Live for today, hope for tomorrow

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club   Your necktie is covered in food stains. I know that. Why don’t you have it cleaned? I’d rather just ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 8:20 am

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Fattening up for winter and other things to get used to

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting Remember when I played in the school band? Band? It was a bunch of guys who made sounds by ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 7:30 am

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You’re never too old, or too small

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’ve found something that works better than exercise and a diet. What’s that? I’ve hidden all my mirrors. Mirrors ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 7:58 am

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Voles leave more visual evidence than my childhood

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting It’s frightening. What’s frightening? That sometimes when I open my mouth, my father’s words come out. Driving by the ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 7:46 am

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Listening for the good of the speaker

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting You always have a pencil over your ear. It comes in handy. Do you remove it when you get ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:43 am

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