Sunday, January 29, 2012

Slicka’ than a Smelt

"Once, while driving in a wagon with (Maine native) Dave Sewell, up an exceedingly wet and rocky backwoods road, with the water pouring down the middle, I asked him how in Aroostook County they were able to tell its roads from its rivers.

'No beaver dams in the roads,' Dave instantly replied..."

Theodore Roosevelt, describing his trip to Island Falls, ME

Tim’s Facebook post…

I was working at a plant and asked the operator how far he lived from the plant.  “About two beers” was the response.

There’s plenty of Maine Humor on the web  But saw an interesting article on what George Johnson learned in Maine over his 81 years

I built this house in '56. I was scared of heights, so I shingled the roof after dark.
Read his interview at http://www.esquire.com/

Lastly, somewhat dated but still displays classic Maine humor.

And don’t forget the classic Bert & I

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