Take me back to summer!!!!

Keith James812 said:but let’s be honest... have you ever actually seen a shark wearing a pink swimsuit? 😁

Yeah, I saw one today.
down in Cleveland.

Sure, it was technically on land, but species are evolving, so why couldn't a shark just decide to stroll along the shoreline? 😎

nataniel said:Yeah, today.
down in Cleveland.

Truth be told, it was on land, but species continue to evolve—wouldn't you expect a shark to wander near the shoreline eventually?! 😎

I am quite certain that Keith James812 has a solid alibi for that particular window of time.😁

Arthur Martinez7 said:I'm pretty sure Keith James812 has a rock-solid alibi for that window of time.😁

He even had a Jewish symbol tattooed right there on his shoulder.😎 😁

nataniel said:Yeah, today.
down in Cleveland.

Look, sure, it was technically on land, but species evolve, right?! Why wouldn't a shark wander near the coast eventually?! 😎

Also, did you guys know that before foals are even born, they start with three toes, and then two of them basically fuse together into the shin bone? 😎 It’s basically proof that they’re carrying around leftovers from back when their ancestors crawled out of the ocean looking like little lizards using those exact same three toes. 😎

See how smart I am? Just a walking encyclopedia over here. 😎 So what if I put on a few extra pounds? What's the big deal? 😍 🤣

nataniel said:He had a Jewish symbol tattooed right on his shoulder. 😎 😁

Objection! That is nothing more than hearsay. 😁

Keith James812 said:Did you guys know that before foals are even fully formed, they actually start out with three toes, only for two of them to merge into the lower leg bone during development? 😎 It’s basically a biological souvenir from the era when their ancestors crawled out of the ocean using those same three digits like some kind of prehistoric lizard. 😎

So, since I’m clearly a walking encyclopedia, does it really matter if I’ve put on a few extra pounds lately? 😎 😍 🤣

Personally, I’ve always had a thing for curvy women, so it makes no difference to me. 😳

🙂

😎

Arthur Martinez7 said:Objectively speaking? That’s nothing more than hearsay. 😁

Not quite. I'll let the evidence speak for itself—here is Exhibit B, a photo taken at 3:06 PM.😎 😁

nataniel said:Not quite. Allow me to present Exhibit B—this photograph taken on June 15th.😎 😁

One simply cannot accept this as valid evidence unless it was captured with the explicit consent of the shark in question.😁

Arthur Martinez7 said:Objection! That’s nothing but hearsay. 😁

Oh boy.. so now we're pivoting to chauvinistic, sexist nonsense? 🙄 Why can't we just say "he said-she said"? Or at least keep it gender-neutral? 🙄

I had my doubts before, but after this little stunt, I am absolutely certain you are actually TRYING to get me to hit that ignore button... 🙄 😁

Keith James812 said:Oh boy... are we really pivoting to chauvinistic and sexist remarks now? 🙄 Why couldn't we just use gender-neutral language, like "they said," or perhaps "he or she said"? 🙄

I had my suspicions before, but after seeing this, I am absolutely certain that you actually *want* me to put you on my ignore list... 🙄 😁

Judge: Please, control your client!!! 😠

Your Honor, my client is simply under a bit of stress because she was spotted dining out on Martha's Vineyard. I ask for your patience and understanding. 🙂

Arthur Martinez7 said:We can't really call that valid evidence unless we actually got consent from the shark itself first. 😁

Well, khm... the little guy is actually in a bit of a bind right now, so he's being looked after by his foster family.
They’re making the calls for him, and I shot the photo with their blessing.

ps. He had these bright yellow paws, too; I had to zoom in just to keep us all calm.🙄 😁

Good grief, my typing skills are absolutely tragic right now. 😁

Arthur Martinez7 said:Judge: Please, control your client!!! 😠

Your Honor, my client is just feeling a bit overwhelmed after being spotted out on Martha's Vineyard. I ask for your patience. 🙂

Oh, 🙂

do you also have two different voices arguing in your head?!

do people pick on you often?

they do me too...🙂

😁 😁 😁

nataniel said:It appears we have reached a sudden impasse. Is there perhaps more to be said, or was that meant to be a singular, contemplative punctuation mark? I find myself waiting for the rest of the thought to unfold. 🙂

Do you also happen to have two different voices arguing inside your head?

Do you find yourself frequently targeted by such attacks?

Me too...🙂

😁 😁 😁

Sometimes. 😁

We’re all in this together, aren't we? Just a group of us, standing side by side. 👍 😁

I see. And now she has arrived as well. It is quite lovely, truly.

🙂

Arthur Martinez7 said:Sometimes 😁

We’re all pretty decent when we actually get along, just a bunch of us 👍 😁

The same goes for us.👍

Maybe one day we’ll all grab a beer together and call it even, right?😁

God knows how many of us there actually are...😁

Anyway, silenthawk11, how's everything going over there?🙂

Glad to see you guys finally calmed down on your own, but since I’m feeling generous today, I’ll toss this in just to help you sleep better at night:

"You're way more likely to get hit by a falling brick than to actually get attacked by a shark," Douglas says.

If it does happen, though, his advice is to stay calm—or if things look really bad, try aiming for the eye. "That's their weak spot," Douglas claims, though he wraps up by saying it’s probably best just to stay close to the shore anyway.

Well, 😎 😁

nataniel said:We are all in the same boat.👍

I truly believe that one day we will all find ourselves gathering together over some cold beers to celebrate our shared experiences, don't you think?😁

Goodness, I wonder just how many of us will actually show up...😁

Anyway, silenthawk11, how have things been treating you lately?🙂

Things are fine. 😍

Keith James812 said:It is truly heartening to see that everyone has managed to settle their nerves on their own, but since I consider myself a rather benevolent soul, I shall offer one final thought to ensure you all sleep soundly tonight:

"The odds of a brick falling from a roof onto your head are significantly higher than being attacked by a shark," Douglas points out.

Should such an unlikely encounter actually occur, he suggests that staying calm is your best course of action—unless, of course, the swimmer is in immediate peril, in which case one should attempt to strike the shark in the eye. "That is its most vulnerable spot," Douglas remarks, though he ultimately concludes that the wisest choice remains staying close to the shore while swimming. "

Well, 😎 😁

Thanks, 😍

Goodnight to you all, 👋

oh, please 🙂

Keith James812 said:Honestly, I’m just relieved you guys finally calmed down on your own, but since I’ve got a heart of gold and feel like being a saint, I’ll throw this out there just so you can all sleep better tonight:

"You're way more likely to get hit by a falling brick from your roof than to get attacked by a shark," Douglas points out.

Anyway, I hope everyone's already tucked in, because I'm about to drop a question so terrifying it might actually freeze your bones, make your hair stand on end, and if you happen to have a hangnail, it'll probably just fall right off from the sheer dread..

Ready?.. here's your prize question:

In the sentence "You're way more likely to get hit by a falling brick from your roof than to get attacked by a shark," there's something fishy going on! And that is:

a) the brick
b) the shark

A little hint for you: roof - shingles, ocean - shark, house - home.. 😉 😉 😉

Oh, and yeah... for the grand finale, I highly recommend going skinny dipping while carrying an oxygen tank and a .357 Magnum tucked into your swim trunks

😁