A 2006 calendar was put out by ladies in the nude from the Winona, Minn. Area. The poses were done in such a way as to not be offensive to most people. One of the main groups behind this calendar was the Wild Women of Faith Lutheran Church in Winona.
Various groups of nude ladies posed for the twelve months of the year. They called themselves “Women of Purpose.”
All the profits from the calendar sales were used to help fund cancer and Multiple Sclerosis research, plus Winona Area Hospice. The calendars were so successful that sales warranted a second printing!
Why am I telling you about the Winona area ladies? Because I heard, from a very reliable source, that area coffee klatschers of men in the NRHEG school district were considering putting out a 2014 Men Only calendar, with the proceeds going to the NRHEG School District needs.
I managed to infiltrate one of the NRHEG informal coffee groups and this is what I found out.
The male calendar nude poser must be a resident of the NRHEG school district. He will receive no payment for posing, but the fame will be more than one could imagine, as there will be appearances on late night TV. The name of the calendar will be “Pant-Hers” after the school district “Panthers.”
All the male models must be a bit rusty around the edges. For example, bald, love handles, overweight, beer gut, farmer’s tan, etc. In other words, most of the men over 50 will qualify.
The main organizer is Torge. Baldy, Tubby, Skinny, Fats, Knobby Knees, and Nose are each in charge of the event in their town.
If you’re a member of a NRHEG male coffee klatsch, you know the details. If you’re not a member, get with the program!
A certain male New Richland police officer, on the younger side, pulled me over for no headlight on low beam. When he recognized me, he asked me not to give his name if I wrote about the incident. I agreed not to give his name. He did say it was okay to mention his wife was expecting twins! Do you suppose a certain NRPD officer will make a proud daddy?
Most of you are aware of the Farmer’s Almanac. How many of you are aware of the Farmer Wives Almanac?
The following is basically what it says for the next year: An early fall followed by less than average winter, with no late (May) snowstorms. Those alive at the end of 2013 will be one year older. The high for the year will be more than 90 degrees and the low for the year will be less than 10 below. For further info, go to the Farmer’s Almanac, says a footnote on the last page!
Many of the Beaver Lake cabins have signs on their front doors. For example: “Rest Assured,” “Our Cabin,” “Up Nort’ Now,” “Welcome,” “Come Early – Fish Late,” “Welcome to Paradise,” “Home Away From Home,” “Hi” (on the entry side) “Bye” (on the leaving side).
A classic is the sign above the bathroom stool.
“If it’s yellow
Let it mellow
If it’s brown
Flush it down.”
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Bob is a retired AAL (Aid Association for Lutherans) agent. His wife, Genie, is a retired RN, currently working on her doctor’s degree in volunteering. They have two children, Deb in North Carolina, and Dan in Vermont. This is the Hanson’s 37th summer at Beaver Lake. They leave the lake in mid-October to go south — to Albert Lea — and return in April. Bob says if you enjoy his article, let him know. If you don’t enjoy it, keep on reading, it can get worse. Words of Wisdom: There is always room for God.