Jack, flotsam is debris from a ship that is accidently overboard for instance in rough seas, where jetsam is purposely thrown overboard for instance to lighten a ship to keep it from sinking. There also also differences in ownership rights of these 2 classes of debris.
For some reason I had looked this up 2 weeks out so ago. Remembered that I did it, but no idea why ;-)
He told of a “man of audacity, quick witted, self-possessed, & equal to all occasions” who was asked to carve a turkey for a large party. “The men and women surrounded the table & the audacious man being chosen to carver whetted his great carving knife with the steel and got down to business & commenced carving the turkey, but he expended too much force & let a fart—a loud fart so that all the people heard it distinctly. As a matter of course it shocked all terribly. A deep silence reigned. However the audacious man was cool & entirely self possessed; he was curiously & keenly watched by those who knew him well, they suspecting that he would recover in the end and acquit himself with glory. The man with a kind of sublime audacity, pulled off his coat, rolled up his sleeves—put his coat deliberately on a chair—spat on his hands—took his position at the head of the table—picked up the carving knife & whetted it again, never cracking a smile nor moving a muscle of his face. It now became a wonder in the minds of all the men & women how the fellow was to get out of his dilemma; he squared himself and said loudly & distinctly—‘Now by God I’ll see if I can’t cut up this turkey without farting.’ ”
This was hilarious! I laughed throughout. The other night my oldest grandchild Megan was telling me all of the interesting information that the had found on the Ancestry website. Apparently, my mother’s and father’s families trace back to the Mayflower. Her father’s parent’s families did, too. I told my brother and he (retired attorney) said that was very interesting and he would like to see it. I told Megan to bring her children down to my home and we could print it all off for my brother and me. I must say that I am a bit skeptical, especially after having read that you are no longer Abe Lincoln’s cousin.
Bob, these allegations are false. I deny them categorically. As I do with all allegations.
Darn. What didn't you confess before I paid top dollar to mint 100,000 Jack Ohman Lincoln bitcoins?
Does Pam Bondi know about this outright fraud?
Bob wanted me to edit this. I can't do that function. So I will correct his "what" to "why".
Well, that's a relief. I was sure you'd increase your substack fee based on your Lincoln claim.
One of the great corrections of all time.
I’m so disappointed. I already told my son and my dog. They will be shattered 😅
What's your Neanderthal DNA percentage, Jack? Just curious.
Rising.
Jack, flotsam is debris from a ship that is accidently overboard for instance in rough seas, where jetsam is purposely thrown overboard for instance to lighten a ship to keep it from sinking. There also also differences in ownership rights of these 2 classes of debris.
For some reason I had looked this up 2 weeks out so ago. Remembered that I did it, but no idea why ;-)
Well that picture of Lincoln sure looks a lot like you !
It was sure fun indulging in the fantasy while it lasted!
Lincoln's humor. The man of audacity.
He told of a “man of audacity, quick witted, self-possessed, & equal to all occasions” who was asked to carve a turkey for a large party. “The men and women surrounded the table & the audacious man being chosen to carver whetted his great carving knife with the steel and got down to business & commenced carving the turkey, but he expended too much force & let a fart—a loud fart so that all the people heard it distinctly. As a matter of course it shocked all terribly. A deep silence reigned. However the audacious man was cool & entirely self possessed; he was curiously & keenly watched by those who knew him well, they suspecting that he would recover in the end and acquit himself with glory. The man with a kind of sublime audacity, pulled off his coat, rolled up his sleeves—put his coat deliberately on a chair—spat on his hands—took his position at the head of the table—picked up the carving knife & whetted it again, never cracking a smile nor moving a muscle of his face. It now became a wonder in the minds of all the men & women how the fellow was to get out of his dilemma; he squared himself and said loudly & distinctly—‘Now by God I’ll see if I can’t cut up this turkey without farting.’ ”
This was hilarious! I laughed throughout. The other night my oldest grandchild Megan was telling me all of the interesting information that the had found on the Ancestry website. Apparently, my mother’s and father’s families trace back to the Mayflower. Her father’s parent’s families did, too. I told my brother and he (retired attorney) said that was very interesting and he would like to see it. I told Megan to bring her children down to my home and we could print it all off for my brother and me. I must say that I am a bit skeptical, especially after having read that you are no longer Abe Lincoln’s cousin.
I say given the amount of detail, I think you are very much related from a past life. 😉 if you believe in any such thing…🤷♀️
Say it ain’t so !
Well at least you have a friend that's an actual Kennedy ( the good ones) as a consolation prize.
How can it go higher than 100%?
Jetsam is thrown overboard to lighten the load. Flotsam is the floating wreckage after the boat sinks. Great column.