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    The (post) DMS "Bucket List”

    MADURDAM

    Look closely and you will see me standing in the downtown courtyard. During the 1960's then later in the early 1970s
    I visited this model town in Holland every year for seven years at Tulip time (Usually first two weeks in May). This site is a modelers paradise. After visiting madurdam you can visit Twenty (20) or more model railroad exhibitions from around the world. Check right side of screen. In fact, all of the displays on this page have multiple other shows/displays. Just check on the right side of each show for many, many other shows.
    Best if viewed in "FULL SCREEN"

    Your daily Comics fix

    Click then find your favorite strip

    Radio controlled aircraft - This ain't easy folks

    I have been a modeler since 1948 when an engine cost $5 and your airplane about $3 in balsa wood and another .50 cents worth of glue.
    Today -- the plane and radio you see here runs in the $8 to 12,000 range. The type flying you will see here is called - 3-D as in 3-Dimentional
    You'll understand more after you watch the demo. Best if viewed in "FULL SCREEN"

    The Worlds largest Model Train Layout

    You do not need to be a Model Train Enthusiast as Bill Locke and others to enjoy this layout.
    Come on in, sit for a bit and wonder alone with the rest of us.
    Best if viewed in "FULL SCREEN"

    Who says DMS didn't have a Sense-of-Humor?

    I found these pictures in the Contours posted here and had to share.

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    Index to Shows

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    When HOOPs were the craze I had problems keeping one going - When the kids get out their hoops next time - try this














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    You may want to turn down the background music down when you watch this flick... This crash happened at Mile Marker (MM) 22 - where I live. I posted this short clip just to show that all boat rides are not fun. The boat is a Fountain 38 Lightning, Powered by twin Mercury Racing HP525sc's. You too can have this beauty, minus the girls for a bit over $127,000. This yellow and red boat just below is not the one in the accident...(it sank in 98' of water). I just wanted to show you what a typical 38' Fountain looks like.

    Powerboats are designed for one purpose – speed. It normally doesn't make any difference if you are in a hurry or not. The only time a powerboat is going slow is when it is stopping. Now remember speed is relative. For example, 50 MPH in a new 15' long Buick is tame but 50MPH on the water with other boat traffic close by even in a 38' twin engined, Fiberglas sweetheart of a powerboat you really need to know what you are doing... and it make no difference if your showing off or not – when flesh and bone meets Fiberglas there is always pain involved. It helps if you know how to drive it as your pain is just as bad. ----remembering that the lake is huge but there are thousands of other boats out there probable doing the same as you and they might not be as smart as you. what is the one rule in boating to know.... hint: it isn't the guy on the right has the right-away --- ”Always show the approaching boat a side” BTW...
    You will notice the driver's left hand frantically moving the two engine throttles during the time the boat was in some heavy water turbulence 'til everyone was thrown on their collective butts....the reason was to change the speed he knew he could safely maneuver – he obviously failed.
    If you play close attention to the hapless passengers you will notice the girl in pink has her sun glasses knocked off just before she gets thrown on her butt... and the skinny girl in the yellow mini-bikini that is hanging on for dear-life with her left arm and right hand actually loses her sun glasses over-board but the air turbulence is so server and they are being thrown all over the place, the glasses actually are blown back inside the boat and just as the hapless girl gets slammed hard in her face with half of the lake then unceremoniously falls on her own glasses. The hospital said she will recover but now sitting is painful on her right hip.

    7 Seconds --- How long did it take between when trouble was imminent until seven people were in need of medical attention? 7 Seconds. Enjoy the water but be careful.

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    This Gun Show is just too good NOT to post here. Few of us have ever heard a shot fired in anger but ALL of us, ladies included, get a rush and feel the adrenalin pumping when the trigger is squeezed and you send a round down-range. John Dodge sent this to me and if you know John you will better appreciate this short presentation of an Awesome gun show. Enjoy - I sure did

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    Bicycles - Sorta

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    There are OLD pilots and there are BOLD pilots but history tells us, there are NO Old Bold Pilots. That same history Should tell us, kids that do stupid things should not live through Adolescence but those reading this proves me wrong. Sooooooo having said that …. and.... you choose to watch this flick on mountain biking please attach a seat belt to your chair... take two healthy gulps from whatever it is you are drinking and press “play”. I which you all the luck in the world making it down the hill.... and if you do, then please finish your drink....maybe after you go to the rest room.

    Adolescence The single most important thing seems to be social acceptance. Finding a boyfriend or girlfriend and finding a way to make a living. The way these needs are expressed can range from trying to have sex with whomever will have you and making, borrowing, or stealing enough money to make a good showing, to a serious effort at creating the foundation for a lifelong partnership based on love and training for a financially and personally rewarding career. The end of adolescence is as much a social thing as a physiological thing, and hopefully not at the bottom of these hills. Here's a paraphrase of one such complaint: Where did you go? I did not go anywhere. If you did not go anywhere, why do you idle about? Go to school... Do not wander about in the street.... Don't stand about in the public square or wander about the boulevard.... You who wander about in the public square, would you achieve success?... Because my heart had been sated with weariness of you, I kept away from you and heeded not your fears and grumblings.... Because of your clamorings... I was angry with you.... Because you do not look to your humanity, my heart was carried off as if by an evil wind. Your grumblings have put an end to me, you have brought me to the point of death. This is a piece of a conversation between a Sumerian youth and his father, recorded in cuneiform some 3 or 4 thousand years ago. (From S. N. Kramer, The Sumerians, University of Chicago Press, 1963.) Funny, I could have sworn I heard this conversation just the other day!
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    This show is not pornographic, obscene, repugnant, raunchy, dirty or lewd, it is athletic, beautifully acted and my understanding is under consideration by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for inclusion into the London 2012 Summer Olympics or Games of the XXX Olympiad. The one person show is just under 5 minutes and is a joy to witness – Enjoy.

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    The Fine Art Of Kite Flying

    Some of us can not walk and chew gum at the same time. Ray Bethell an octogenarian can do that and so much more it is almost embarrassing to watch this and remember how I use to struggle to get and keep one flour paste and newspaper kite airborne. Did I mention Ray is Deaf.

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    Spirit of the Wind A Biography of Ray Bethell "Many poems and stories have been written about you, But like pieces of a broken mirror they only reflect fragments of the emotions you awaken in people when they watch you fly. Put the pieces together and you will see a true reflection of Love, Grace, Strength, Life and Beauty - You!" This mini-Biography of Ray Bethell is written in an attempt to highlight one of Ray's greatest passions: The art of Multiple Kite flying. It was also written to show Ray's love of people and his wish to bring everybody a little enjoyment through his mesmerizing performances. Ray resides in Vancouver, BC Canada, and is without a doubt the world's premier multiple kite flyer. Ray started sport kite flying in 1980 and for many years he flew in team competitions with his team “The Vancouver High Flyers”, often placing first, second or third in North American competitions. Individually Ray always was an innovator and began flying two kites around 1984. It was a long road to success since there was no one to copy or learn manoeuvres from let alone find the required accessories. Slowly but surely Ray developed and refined a kite flying technique that is now copied by many multiple kite flyers in the world. Being a craftsmen by profession it also didn't take him long to develop and manufacture special handles, kites suitable for his style of flying and find the proper lines required to achieve the perfection he is so well known for. He has built hundreds of different kites. Some his own design, others copied but modified to suit his needs.

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    Cupping and “Stupid is as Stupid does”

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    In my youth I belonged to the group on your right. Just to keep the record straight, my “youth” extended well into my 40s. I need to explain that number and the real reason these two movies are posted here. Please note as you view these, on the left are young ladies that are highly trained, well coordinated and focused on their performance. On your right, my group, are male. For the most part – young and probable had one too many brews. They have no purpose in what they are trying to accomplish other then to verify a complete lack of preparation, the absent of necessary brain-cells required to function in their present cloud of immaturity and ultimately how much pain they can endure as measured on a seismic scale in front of an ad-hoc audience.

    How can I make such a statement?I tried for over a year to ride a unicycle as I was living in PHV and had the perfect training area – a near-by NCO club, a long narrow hallway with overhead pipes for stability and insatiable appetite of the unknown (stupidity).

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    Harvey Korman, Tim Conway and Carol Burnett at their best:

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    If my Government does A Study – Can I Not Comment Here?

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    I don't care who you are, your age, your background, how sophisticated and “proper” you are.... you pass gas. A government sponsored study recently concluded states that“...on average people will pass gas (fart) up to 43 times in any 24 hour period. Now.... if MY government can spend Millions on this kind of research then it is my patriotic duty to pass (no pun intended) this video and information to you. Remember also that following the video there are more gas movies. If you don't laugh outloud more then once or at least smile – please have your pulse checked by the closest government (VA) run medical facility. OF NOTE: Attached here is the Official but simplified Study-Guide Fart Board (FB) used in determining tolerable release of Methane gases by both Illegal and legal aliens. Where numbers did not "add-up", a 22.45% increase was allows for all states South of the Mason-Dixon line as established in 1767 by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon.

    I apologize for posting these, but they were sent to me by an equally immature DMSer and I laughed so hard I had to share. I have a feeling if you love animals and TV flubs-ups as much as I do, you too will at least smile.

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    -- Yes - Pretty girls do fart -- BUT -- be careful of pranks.

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    NOW... for your own comfort... go the the rest room...
    fasten your seat belt and just below -- press play

    As soon as you press "play" go to the lower right of your screen and press "Full Screen"...If you survive... and don't fall out of your chair or throw-up...there are a Dozen more you can choose - if you still have the need for height. ENJOY

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    Some insane young people

    DO NOT try this at home without your parents approval and supervision

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    Acrophobia (from the Greek: ?????, ákron , meaning "peak, summit, edge" and f?ß??, phóbos, "fear") is an extreme or irrational fear of heights. It belongs to a category of specific phobias, called space and motion discomfort that share both similar etiology and options for treatment. Most people experience a degree of natural fear when exposed to heights, especially if there is little or no protection. Those who are confident in such situations may be said to have a head for heights. Acrophobia sufferers can experience a panic attack in a high place and become too agitated to get themselves down safely. Between 2 and 5 percent of the general population suffer from acrophobia, with twice as many women affected than men. "Vertigo" is often used (incorrectly) to describe a fear of heights, but it is more accurately a spinning sensation that occurs when one is not actually spinning. It can be triggered by looking down from a high place, or by looking straight up at a high place or tall object, but this alone does not describe vertigo. True vertigo can be triggered by almost any type of movement (e.g. standing up, sitting down, walking) or change in visual perspective (e.g. squatting down, walking up or down stairs, looking out of the window of a moving car or train). Vertigo is qualified as height vertigo when referring to dizziness triggered by heights.

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    John Dodge sent this to me over the Christmas holidays. I have to share --- This has to be a Classic, or soon will be.
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    ROCK --- PAPER --- SCISSORS

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    How do I begin?On the Computer side, select your opponent (novice or veteran) on the left side you will notice three chooses appear ROCK --- PAPER – SCISSORS. Game on.... .Enjoy....HINT:For me, winning against the veteran player was easier.REASON: Veterans are predictable and follow the “odds”... whereas beginners play by the seat-of-their-pants and don't have a clue what the “odds” are.
    I had to be crazy to post this “game”... but to be honest, I tried it and it wasn't that bad. It was definitely a challenge as I am way to old for such “kid game” but after learning more about it... I found that even adults use it to win bets and to settle arguments, etc. A federal judge in Florida in 2009 even told the opposing lawyers to use Rock, Paper and Scissors to settle a law-suit. Honest.
    RULES More or less...The players count aloud to three, or speak the name of the game (e.g. "Rock Paper Scissors!" or "Ro! Cham! Beau!"), each time raising one hand in a fist and swinging it down on the count. After the third count (saying, "Scissors!" or "Beau!"), the players change their hands into one of three gestures, which they then "throw" by extending it towards their opponent. Variations include a version where players use a fourth count—"Shoot!"—before throwing their gesture, or a version where they only shake their hands twice before "throwing." The gestures are:
    Rock, represented by a clenched fist. Scissors, represented by two fingers extended and separated. Paper, represented by an open hand, with the fingers connected (horizontal). The objective is to select a gesture which defeats that of the opponent. Gestures are resolved as follows:
    Rock blunts or breaks scissors: that is, rock defeats scissors. Scissors cut paper: scissors defeats paper. Paper covers, sands or captures rock: paper defeats rock.
    If both players choose the same gesture, the game is tied and the players throw again.

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    "How to be Totally and Completely Embarrassed"

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    DEDICATED TO: To Gene Rudy, Don Roberts, Karl Abt, Rick Cruz, Duke Braswill, and my AF buddy, Dave Cook and those that knew me --- back when... When my health and many body parts went South many, many years ago I stopped doing … well most everything. REASON: My body would not let me. Bowling for example: My bowling ball, shoes, etc are stored in the back of a seldom used closet and actually growing mold and mushrooms in the thumb hole. My press clippings from the 1960s and '70s have all turned brown and brittle and the once energetic and consistent kegler is no more. Last week I was talked into “going bowling”. Have I mentioned that with age I am growing more senile and as a result have basically forgotten or refuge to remember what it takes to “bowl”. Standing on the approach with a semi-ill-fitting house ball, house shoes that will not slide I tried to focus – everthing was blurred (what-the-hell-was-I doing?). My brain refused to answer so I squared my shoulders and took a step toward what I kinda remembered was my “target”. I was terrified... – how many steps... – which foot do I start on...to late to worry about that now...?. I threw the ball and landed flat on my back-side three steps passed the foul-line. Damn!!. The folks in the next lane seemed to enjoy the "Old-man". I tried to throw the second ball - same results. Score for first frame = "0". This video on your left is not me – But and However it is the exact replication of my now bowling prowess – today. I got a chuckle from this video remembering all the “good times”.... and just wanted to share with ole friends. The team image above is from the November 1975 Contour . My cast is due to come off in about six-weeks.

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    "Seniors dancing"
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    There's not I can say about this video except I am extremely jealous. I have two things in life that I missed out on, Dancing and Typing. I was always the wall-flower sitting over next to the outside wall just waiting for a slow dance. I liked the idea of holding something close to smell her sweetness and feel the curve of a small exciting titillating back, and that was my downfall. Jitterbugging there was little to no contact so I never learned. The fact I have zero rhythm built into this southern frame also played into the equation. Slow I can handle and some monkey but only after more then a couple drinks. Typing? I can't type. In all my books I use the religious method – seek and yea shall find on the keyboard . Sit back and watch and enjoy. I promise if you are over 50 this clip is well worth a few of your minutes.

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    Drawing Heaven

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    I truly love talent and art – and when it comes from a very young lady with absolutely no formal training the art she produces from looking into her own soul is truly awe-inspiring and breathtaking. I hope you enjoy this presentation as much as I do.

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