No "L"
While living on the impoverished south end of Sausalito for a decade or so I used to see a lighted sign every year around Christmas. Walking the mean streets of Southern Marin County from the ferry landing to my tiny home, I would marvel at a white lighted capital "L" surrounded by a circle and slash of red lights, as in the international symbol for "No". Right there on the south end of Bridgeway for all to see.
While living on the impoverished south end of Sausalito for a decade or so I used to see a lighted sign every year around Christmas. Walking the mean streets of Southern Marin County from the ferry landing to my tiny home, I would marvel at a white lighted capital "L" surrounded by a circle and slash of red lights, as in the international symbol for "No". Right there on the south end of Bridgeway for all to see.
The "L" looking familiar, left me for years wondering what this neighbor had against the Lottery. Maybe he lost some money….maybe he hates funding education. Who knew?
Then, one evening while traveling home from the latest suare at Sausalito Yacht Club, Mrs. Rumbear commented on how clever the lighted "L" was. Being an erudite bear about town, I responded, "Huh?" She glanced at me and said "Noel", get it? Well, I did. Right at that moment. (Doh!)
Then, one evening while traveling home from the latest suare at Sausalito Yacht Club, Mrs. Rumbear commented on how clever the lighted "L" was. Being an erudite bear about town, I responded, "Huh?" She glanced at me and said "Noel", get it? Well, I did. Right at that moment. (Doh!)
I now proudly display a similar sign atop Rumbear Manor. Many still don't get it. My wife, that's what makes me smarter than the average bear. Joyeaux Noel.
2 comments:
I needed it explained to me, too. My mind just doesn't work like that.
No BS....women seem to figure it out before men. Last experience was a car pulling up in front of Rumbear Manor when I happened to be out front. Car stops, window down....Ima thinking lost, directions, etc....wife is driving and leans over "The lights on your chimney, NOEL, right?" Startled, I said Uh, yeah. She does not miss a beat and looks at the male in the passenger seat stating....."See, I told you."
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