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Al Batt: The Blizzard of Oz in the Emerald City

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “Man, I love salt. I put it on almost everything I eat.” “You know, eating that much salt is ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:00 am

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Al Batt: Astrology makes economics seem exact

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: My brother thinks he’s a snowblower. Did you take him to a doctor? No, I have to wait until ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 8:39 am

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Al Batt: No separation of love and hotdish

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: Are you going to eat that? Yes. Why? Well, you’ve been putting on a little weight. You should talk. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:15 am

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Al Batt: Sometimes I feel like my shadow is casting me

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “What did you do yesterday?” “Not a thing.” “How come?” “I quit while I was ahead.” Driving by the ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 4, 2014 9:41 am

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Al Batt: Maturity is having no bubble wrap

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “You’re just wasting your time.” “How am I doing that?” “By sitting here.” “What should I be doing?” “If ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:02 am

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Al Batt: Yoga – All is well that bends well

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I’m getting nowhere fast.” “Why do you say that?” “Because the GPS is broken in my sports car.” Driving ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:47 am

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Al Batt: A blizzard in honor of my birth

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “You are one of the hardest-working men I know.” “I wish I could say the same thing about you.” ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 10:15 am

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Al Batt: Snow, salt, slush and window washer solution bond like epoxy

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I think life is like scalding hot coffee in a chipped cup.” “Why is that?” “How should I know? ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 7, 2014 9:27 am

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Batt: Age changes New Year’s Eve wishes

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “Could you tell me how to get to the highway?” “I have no idea.” “Don’t you live here?” “I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:07 am

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Santa Claus is coming, weather permitting

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I got Mom a box of those chocolate-covered cherries.” “That’s what I got her, too.” “Oh, oh.” “No worries. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 10:58 am

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Al Batt: Santa put yeti on abominable list

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I’m not getting my brother-in-law anything for Christmas this year because he didn’t like what I got him last ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:30 am

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Al Batt: You look like Al Batt … no offense

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “Has anyone ever told you that you are incredibly smart?” “No, but thank you.” “I didn’t think anyone had.” ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:33 am

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Al Batt: Sometimes, the early bird gets warm

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I have a toothache.” “Why tell me? I’m an eye doctor.” “Oh, then I guess there’s something wrong with ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 10:15 am

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Al Batt: Disappointment is in the things you didn’t do

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting in Seattle: “Does it ever stop raining here?” “It does.” “When is that?” “When it starts snowing.” Driving by ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 26, 2013 9:02 am

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Al Batt: Cheap shirt matches wallet’s contents

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “Someone stole the chicken eggs I had for sale.” “Do you know who stole them?” “I’m not sure, but ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:04 am

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