Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Top ten ways you know it is Thanksgiving at City Hall

10) The discussion centers around the installation of a gravy fountain.

9) At least a dozen people are passed out from too much "Good-ole Boy Punch".

8) Commissioner Gemskie won't leave because there is free food.

7) The commissioners blame the sleeping audience on Tryptophan.

6) With all of the budget cuts the Thanksgiving meal consists of the attractively priced combo meals at Taco Bell.

5) Access Osceola runs Osceola County Extension office cooking special marathon.

4) The "Air Usage Fee" becomes reality with a lucky break of the wishbone.

3) The entire budget is dependent on the Black Friday sales at Walmart.

2) Consultant advises that in the current market it is better for the city to lease the turkey instead of buying one.

1) Meals-On-Wheels shortage is finally solved.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

At least when it comes down to feeding seniors, the Holiday Special "The Gemskie That Stole Christmas" is the already playing.

Anonymous said...

If the $200,000 fountain was a gravy fountain, I would not be so upset about the money being spent. It would probably even help win all American city because gravy is all American!

Anonymous said...

comments on the gravy fountain are unfair. how can the homeless clean themselves with gravy? what is jeanne "tax lady" van meters next step, a fountain in a town she knows nothing about? how about next to winn dixie?

Anonymous said...

You know it is the holiday season in Kissimmee because the Amscots take on a festive glow.