QBall’s Tales

Aircraft Quiz

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This should be an easy quiz for those who have even a modicum of knowledge about aircraft.  The answer may surprise you. “What is the primary advantage of rotary-winged aircraft over fixed-winged aircraft?” Answer… I got it wrong, too!

The Rant #1

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Here are a few things that have bothered me this week.  Agree or disagree with me.  These are my opinions and no one else’s. Steve Jobs – dead While this should come as no surprise considering Steve’s long battle with cancer, news of his death has rocked the nation.  If ever there was one man … Read more

Misc Pics

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These pictures are just a few of the more interesting ones that presented themselves this week. —@QBall45

Billy Bob’s Tractor

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Cletus is passing by Billy Bob’s hay barn one day when, through a gap in the door, he sees Billy Bob doing a slow and sensual striptease in front of an old green John Deere. Buttocks clenched, he performs a slow pirouette, and gently slides off first the right strap of his overalls, followed by … Read more

Letter To Husband

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Letter to husband – you’ll love the p.s. My darling husband, Before you return …from your business trip, I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pick up truck when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately it’s not too bad and I really didn’t get hurt, so please … Read more

Did I Write It?

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Did I write it?  The simple answer is did I sign it?  If and when I write something I always sign it.  If there’s no signature you can bet what you are looking at is not an original @QBall45 piece. Most of the funny stuff you find here arrived in my “inbox” at one time … Read more

Think Before You Speak

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Here are six reasons why you should think before you speak – the last one is great! Have you ever spoken and wished that you could immediately take the words back… or that you could crawl into a hole?  Here are the Testimonials of a few people who did… FIRST TESTIMONY: I walked into a … Read more

Cowboy Wages

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The Montana Department of Employment, Division of Labor Standards claimed a small rancher was not paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent out to investigate him. GOV’T AGENT: “I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them.” RANCHER: “Well, there’s my hired hand that’s been with me for … Read more

On Spelling And Grammar

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Anyone who knows me well, knows all too well the struggle I have with spelling.  This is a fact of life which I have learned to overcome.  As a student, I detested reading and writing.  Papers, projects, book reports, I detested it all. Not due to laziness but rather a struggle with spelling. My turn … Read more