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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JUNE 2023 | | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JUNE 2023 | 67 67 From Courtney, the publisher: Last month's joke was inspired by real-life combat juggling I stumbled across on the internet. Sometimes the universe hands you jokes on a platter. In May's secret column, I talked about my day at the fair with my friend Lisa. She and I were held against our will in the Zipper. After we escaped and glared angrily at the jerk who had trapped us, we decided to walk by the games of chance. Even though we were only 13, we knew they were rigged. Also we weren't very skilled at tricky games like throwing a ping pong ball into a fish bowl, knocking down milk cans, or basketball. As we walked along, one game runner started yelling, "Hey girls! Want a Rag in a Bag? Come on! Try your luck! Get a Rag in a Bag!" Rag in a bag? We looked at each other and gasped. He means drugs! It was 1984 and Nancy Reagan was saying "Just Say No" on every bus bench, television, and newspaper. We'd never been around drugs but Nancy's constant warning made us worry that drugs were around every corner and we had to always be ready with our response - which was NO. We ran to my mom, who, as I mentioned last month, was in charge of this particular fair for some reason. We told her the guy at the ring toss was a drug pusher and we were saying NO but we thought the authorities should step in. Lisa and I watched from the Ferris wheel as the police approached the booth and the Rag in a Bag man gestured wildly, no doubt denying everything. When we got off the ride, we avoided walking by the games in search of my mom to find out what happened to Mr. Rag in a Bag. Turns out, Rag in a Bag is a fun name for "doll," which also makes sense. I never saw him again but suspect after that he retired that fun little phrase and opted for "teddy bear," which is most likely not a drug nickname. But what do I know? I've been saying "no" to most things my whole life, just in case they're drugs. Now back to the Get the Joke stuff: To win a free dinner, find the ad, article or just weird, out-of- place, completely made-up (and hopefully funny) item in this month's Lifestyles. When you find it, fill out the box and email it to sunlakesnews@ yahoo.com before noon on the sixth of the month (or drop it off in the Main Clubhouse). If you are the first correct guess chosen at random, you will win a free dinner. Congratulations to this month's Dinner Winner: PATRICK SAVAGE Please call Kelly in the Admin. Office for your Sun Lakes Restaurant dinner. A hand-eye coordination test should be required to join this club! Victor G. Combat juggling? Cool. I haven't been this excited about a new sport since I went to a Dodgeknife tournament a few years ago. Gregg K. Well, doesn't this sound like great fun! I'll have to do some serious schedule juggling, but who can resist this test of hand/eye, balance and strength? ere will be a medic on site, right? Barbara C. Dear Bozo: Loved the comment about "Move over Pickleball!" and "Don't drop the TORCH!" Patrick S. Love how these jokes always make me look twice, then laugh… anks. Teresa S. Your "Combat Juggling" sounds quite challenging, but I'll bring my torches and give it a try. Janie H. Sounds like fun...But, are we allowed to wear hard hats? I guess I would need a practice run. Laurie W. ey are allowed to bark! And it's submitted by Bozo the Clown. Good joke. Suzanne P. At our age, we have trouble walking and chewing gum. Juggling we'd kill each other. Woody C. Great exercise! Jean B. Is EPAP going to be on hand in case we drop our torches? Patricia S. I can see it all now - juggling on the floor, crawling towards an opponent. Sandra D. is might be a way to knock some sense into fellow Sun Lakers. Pat C. What a great addition to Sun Lakes. Jim S. your comments: GET THE JOKE! I found the joke! Resident name (first & last): ______________________________________ This was the joke: _____________________________________________ Comments (we LOVE your notes - about anything!): ____________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Send your entry to sunlakesnews@yahoo.com or drop it at the Main Clubhouse Last month's joke: Combat Juggling

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