Here’s a little fact for automotive buffs, or just to dazzle your friends.

The four Goldberg brothers, Lowell, Norman, Hiram, and Max, invented and developed the first automobile air-conditioner. On July 17, 1946 , the temperature in Detroit was 97 degrees.

The four brothers walked into old man Henry Ford’s office and sweet-talked his secretary into telling him that four gentlemen were there with the most exciting innovation in the auto industry since the electric starter.

Henry was curious and invited them into his office.

They refused and instead asked that he come out to the parking lot to their car.

They persuaded him to get into the car, which was about 130 degrees, turned on the air conditioner, and cooled the car off immediately.

The old man got very excited and invited them back to the office, where he offered them $3 million for the patent.

The brothers refused, saying they would settle for $2 million, but they wanted the recognition by having a label, ‘The Goldberg Air-Conditioner,’ on the dashboard of each car in which it was installed.

Now old man Ford was more than just a little anti-Jewish, and there was no way he was going to put the Goldberg’s name on two million Fords.

They haggled back and forth for about two hours and finally agreed on $4 million and that just their first names would be shown.

 And so to this day, all Ford air conditioners show —

Lo, Norm, Hi, and Max — on the controls.

Control yourself !

Just forward it on .

This is what happens when you are retired and have too much time on your hands !

A 2nd Grade Class had a homework assignment to find out something exciting and to relate it to the class the next day.

When the time came to present what they’d found, the first student went to the front of the class, and with a piece of chalk, made a small white dot on the blackboard and sat back down.

Puzzled, the teacher asked him what it was.  ‘It’s a period,’ he replied.

‘I can see that,’ said the teacher, ‘but what is so exciting about a period?’

‘Darned if I know,’ chirped the little boy, ‘But this morning my sister said she was missing one, my mother fainted, my dad took out his gun, and the boy next door joined the Navy.

* I’ve learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing “Silent Night.” Age 5

* I’ve learned that our dog doesn’t want to eat my broccoli either. Age 7

* I’ve learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back. Age 9

* I’ve learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up again. Age 12

* I’ve learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. Age 14

* I’ve learned that although it’s hard to admit it, I’m secretly glad my parents are strict with me. Age 15

* I’ve learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice. Age 24

* I’ve learned that brushing my child’s hair is one of life’s great pleasures.  Age 26

* I’ve learned that wherever I go, the world’s worst drivers have followed me there. Age 29

* I’ve learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it. Age 30

* I’ve learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don’t know how to show it. Age 42

* I’ve learned that you can make someone’s day by simply sending them a little note. Age 44

* I’ve learned that the greater a person’s sense of guilt, the greater his or her need to cast blame on others. Age 46

* I’ve learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 47

* I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on and it will be better tomorrow. Age 48

* I’ve learned that singing “Amazing Grace” can lift my spirits for hours. Age 49

* I’ve learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone. Age 50

* I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. Age 51

* I’ve learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine cabinet full of pills. Age 52

* I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die. Age 53

* I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. Age 58

* I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62

* I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. Age 64

* I’ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. Age 65

* I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision. Age 66

* I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. Age 74

* I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch – holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.  Age 76

* I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 78

* I’ve learned that life is what you make it, and your life is much better when you make someone happy. Age 80+

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I’ve learned that you should pass this on to someone you care about. Sometimes they just need a little something to make them smile.

If Things Get Better With Age Then I’m Approaching Excellent.

“””Old Friends are the best friends!”””

Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not try to blame others.

HOWEVER, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT senior citizens who took:

• The melody out of music,
• The pride out of appearance,
• The courtesy out of driving,
• The romance out of love,
• The commitment out of marriage,
• The responsibility out of parenthood,
• The togetherness out of the family,
• The learning out of education
• The Golden Rule from rulers,
• The nativity scene out of cities,
• The civility out of behavior,
• The refinement out of language,
• The dedication out of employment,
• The prudence out of spending,
• The ambition out of achievement.

And we certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others!

And, we DO understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for our country.

YES, I’M A SENIOR CITIZEN! 

I’m the life of the party……Even if it lasts until 8 p.m. I’m very good at opening childproof caps……

With a hammer. I’m awake many hours before my body allows me to get up. I’m smiling all the time, because I can’t hear a thing you’re saying. I’m sure everything I can’t find it in a safe secure place, somewhere. I’m wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that’s just my left leg. I’m beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

Yes, I’m a SENIOR CITIZEN and I think I am having the time of my life! Now if I could only remember who sent this to me, I wouldn’t send it back to them. Or maybe I should send it to all my friends anyway. They won’t remember, even if they did send it.

Spread the laughter and share the cheer! Let’s be happy,  while we’re still here.