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Happened to run across some weird and wonderful laws that are really off the wall.

Hope you enjoy this.

Some laws are crazy you will agree. Read some of these laws and you will see. Some laws are funny and some just absurd. It pays to be careful how we use our words. To keep your ass in a bathtub a fine must be paid. In 1924 an Arizona law was was made. Alabama law says if a fake mustache, Causes laughter in church you'll fork over some cash. In Alaska don't wake a bear for a picture. If you live through the act to the state you're indentured. In Arkansas don't mispronounce the word. It insults them by gol and they'll give you the bird. In Georgia when you go to market, Don't put your ice cream in your back pocket. In Indiana mustaches are quite illegal, If the wearer has a tendency to kiss other people. In Kansas if two trains meet upon the same track, Neither shall proceed till the other has passed. In Michigan a woman can't cut her hair, Unless her husband says that he don't care. In Minn. they've a law that's one for the rolls. Cats can't chase dogs up telephone poles. In New Jersey a man can't knit in the fishing season. Guess he better give the cops a good reason. In N. Carolina they'll make a big deal. If you use an elephant to plow up your field. Now my personal favorite, the last is the best. This one really put me to the test. In Vermont the establishment will give you grief, Without hubby's permission to wear false teeth. I wonder where people dream up such things, Or what they smoked or ate to bring on such dreams. Some of these laws sure gave me the wincies, But I hope you enjoyed this wee bit of whimsey.

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Date: 8/30/2020 7:03:00 AM
A really enjoyable rant here Judy, bringing some amazing laws indeed. Bringing out nice rhyme and flow with good imagery too. Hope all is good, Blessings,Gordon
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/30/2020 3:18:00 PM
Thanks bunches Gordon. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/27/2020 9:31:00 AM
I like the one about Georgia and the ice cream in your back pocket and the one about the false teeth and Vermont was just hilarious - you gave me a real laugh, needed it today, had an awful day at the office. Thansk for sharing Judy. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/27/2020 3:24:00 PM
Thanks so much Jennifer. Glad you got a giggle out of it. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/26/2020 11:07:00 AM
Enjoyed, Judy Pangie
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/26/2020 1:22:00 PM
Thanks bunches Pangie. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/25/2020 2:35:00 PM
Love this one, Judy! I esp. loved the one about Kansas and those two stuck trains! Sounds like something Yogi Berra might have come up with. Thanks for the smiles, Gershon
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/25/2020 2:45:00 PM
Thanks bunches Gershon. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/25/2020 1:00:00 PM
hello Judy Ball, thank you for the laughter. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2020 3:51:00 PM
Hello Judy ,It made my day brighter. Enjoy your evenng my friend. Hugs Darlene
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/25/2020 1:05:00 PM
Thanks bunches Darlene. Glad you got a giggle from it. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/25/2020 8:21:00 AM
absolutely hilarious am so glad i love on our little Island lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/25/2020 8:47:00 AM
Thanks bunches Jan. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/25/2020 8:17:00 AM
It's a good thing I don't live in Georgia because I put ice cream in my back pocket all the time, haha! I think I'm going to have to warn Charlie Messina about knitting during fishing season up in New Jersey. Loved all of these and so impressed you were able to commit them to rhyme, Judy. God bless your day ~ John
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/25/2020 8:48:00 AM
Thanks bunches John. Glad you got a kick out of them. God Bless, JB

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