Sunday, July 17, 2011

Games Permitted

Note: Winning in the presence of certain people will not be permitted unless a rematch is accepted (rematch challenge is usually made by certain unnamed opponent).

Nana Code: Words for Death March

  • "Who's ready for a walk?"
  • "Are we going on a walk?"
  • "Did you use the bathroom?"
  • "Do you have your water bottle?"
  • "Do you have your tissue or napkin (to use along the way if/when mother nature calls)?"
  • "Who has the key?"
  • "Let's just go around the block."
  • "Just a short one (usually in response to the question "We're not going on the long one this time are we?")

Nana Code: Warnings for Rapid-Onset Hotflash

  • "Hand me my fan!"
  • "Nana's got da SHUE-GAH!"
  • "Can you hand me my jacket please?"
  • "I'VE GOT THE SHUGAH!"
  • "Gimme dat (envelope, birthday card, magazine, folded-over newspaper, dessert menu, wine list, napkin, tissue), please?"

Nana Code: Words for "I'll Be Cleaning Up Now"

  • "Watering the plants"
  • "Fixing lunch"
  • "Just putting some things away"
  • "Eating breakfast"
  • "Getting ready for a walk"
  • "Having some tea"
  • "Waiting for the vegetables to cook"
  • "Going to bed"

Friday, July 15, 2011

Papa Rule #256

Always put the tools away (but cigar ignition equipment does not apply).

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Papa Rule #1A

Both son-in-laws are successors to the throne (if they want it). This can be claimed at any time.