One reason the Military has trouble operating jointly is that they
don't speak the same language. For example, if you told Navy personnel to
"secure a building," they would turn off the lights and lock the
doors. Army personnel would occupy the building so no one could enter.
Marines would assault the building, capture it, and defend it with
suppressive fire and close combat. The Air Force, on the other hand, would
take out a three-year lease with an option to
buy. ******************************************************** Two old
ladies have played bridge together for years, many decades. Naturally they
have gotten to know each other pretty well. One day, during a game, one lady
suddenly looks up at the other and says, "Now, dear, I know that we've
known each other for many years, but please don't be angry or upset by
this--could you please tell me your name? I'm trying to remember, but I just
can't bring it to mind." The other lady glares at her for a full three
minutes, and then replies, "How soon do you need to know?"
************************************************** Grandpa Cartmell was
celebrating his 100th birthday and everybody complimented him on how
athletic and well-preserved he appeared. "Gentlemen, I will tell
you the secret of my success," he cackled. "I have been in the
open air day after day for some 75 years now." The celebrants were
impressed and asked how he managed to keep up his rigorous fitness regime.
"Well, you see my wife and I were married 75 years ago. On our
wedding night, we made a solemn pledge. Whenever we had a fight, the one who
was proved wrong would go outside and take a
walk."
