By Dan Dauw
Geneseo Current
3 Hour CC Class
Myself along with 20 other men and women took the ConcealCarry (CC) Renewal Course on Thursday, April 18th. Mike Weis,Certified Firearm/Conceal Carry Instructor, conducted the classheld at JWs Shooting Parlor, Geneseo.
Besides classroom instructions including videos, each individual had to shoot 30 rounds at a silhouette target from a distance of 5, 7 and 10 yards. As it should, my 9mm P-38 punched 30 holes in the target. Kind of funny, but at no timeduring the past 5 years did I actually carry my CC pistol. I believe, and still do, in the Second Amendment. Illinois was the last state to allow CC. Mike Weis and the ‘Parlor’s owner, Wayne Peterson, did an excellent job. I suspect there will be additional CC classes in the future.
Mosquitoes
As far as I’m concerned, Noah could have just as well left the pair of mosquitoes off his ark. The worse type is the Anopheles mosquito.
It can cause four forms of human malaria. Hopefully, they do not roam our area. While mosquitoes are not a problem for us just yet, it won’t be too long.
Ticks
This can be a dangerous bug. It is actually a large size mite that is blood-sucking and can be detrimental to both humans and animals.
They can carry Lyme disease and are located in most states. It is important, for example, to check yourself after you’ve been walking through the jungles of Henry County.
One way to remove a tick is easy. Pour some rubbing alcohol or soapy water on the tick. Take a “pointed” tweezer, not the flat end type, and gently remove it. Clean the bite again with alcohol or soapy water. Use a good bug repellant before entering a grassy or wooded area.
These jokes will bug you!
What do ministers say to get rid of insects in their church?
Ans: “Let us spray!”
Why did the polar bears on Noah’s ark hang out near insects?
Ans: The were looking for the ark “tick.”
What type of drink do insects avoid?
Ans: Fly’s water (get it, Fly-swatter?)Where do insects shop at? Ans: The Flea Market.
Colona Hummer
Last week on TV they said a hummingbird was spotted in our town. I would think it is a bit early, but they like dandelions and there are plenty to be seen. Maybe I’d better get our hummingbird feeder hung up. Same goes for orioles.
Lots of Wildlife
Two weeks ago, Gary Dahlquist and I went fishing at a private lake in Henry County. While the weather and fishing were good, the wildlife we spotted made it even nicer. We saw a bald eagle, 4 wild turkeys and an owl.
Flag
Freedom of speech and so on is fine with me, but one act I just cannot stomach is seeing someone burning our American flag. So many died or had horrible, long lasting wounds defending that flag of freedom.
When I see some punk setting fire to that grand old flag I think how stupid and ignorant you are.
Funny TV Ads
Besides the ad of two ladies and a baby in a buggy saying, “Liberty,” another funny one is the two little boys playing pickleball against two adults.
Humor
Geneseo’s “DC” gave me a book on anti-gravity fishing. It’s “impossible to put down.” I recently went to a seafood disco, but I pulled a mussel.
What is a fish’s favorite musical instrument? Ans: The bass guitar.
Where do cars shop for furniture? Ans: I-Kia.
What’s a South Korean car’s favorite day of the week? Ans: Hyundai.
Quote of the Week
“Congress is so strange. A person gets up to speak and says nothing. Nobody listens and then everybody disagrees.”
- Boris Marshalov