Week III of the Born to Lose Chronicles: The Three Time Loser and the Three Legged Dog
Well, this is week three of my outrageous misfortunes in trying to win the Florida Lottery by playing the Lucky Numbers from a batch of fortune cookies. I have a total of 8 fortune slips left; so this week, I decided to buy four tickets and next week I’ll play the remainders.
Not heeding the story of Agamemnon (just because I got an “A” in Classical Mythology doesn’t mean I learned anything), I decided to manipulate the Fates by selecting four slips that would help me form a phrase/sentence with the English to Chinese words written on the back of the slips. This is what I got:
Banana [xiÄng jiÄo] Boy [nán hái] Blue [lán sè] Wine [jiÅ]
The corresponding fortunes and numbers:
Banana: “You will receive a surprising gift very soon”;
36, 7, 19, 40, 34, 37.
Boy: “Your happy heart brings joy and peace where there is none”;
16, 2, 22, 46, 3, 53
Blue: “The best times of your live have not yet been lived”;
41, 36, 22, 51, 39, 34
Wine: “There is never any harm in asking an honest question”;
35, 53, 42, 21, 51, 46
Saturday night’s numbers were: 7-12-30-48-49-51.
Oh yeah, the three-legged dog. While doing my Sunday morning run (I ran seven miles today in case you care), I usually run past this old mongrel who is dedicated to protecting his territory despite his handicap. He displays true courage. Enjoy the video.
Sorry about the fingers getting in the way, but this is known as a low-budget, on-the-run, one-take production. Till next week.
Born to Lose Chronicles:
Week I: How I Didn't Get Lucky Again
Week II: Losers Always Lose, Ibis sitting on a Fence
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Comments
I immediately thought of you.
Immediately.
But there were no numbers..:(
Rated with hugs
l"Heure Bleue, Wow! You studied the video way too closely. BTW, those cars are mostly vintage some date back to the '60s. As to Lucky, I don't think he'll share; he doesn't sound too friendly.
There was a place in San Francisco that had the winningest fortune cookie numbers, but I never went to it.
Rated and hugs.
I have never played a lottery. I think I'll give it a try, although I'll have to drive a minimum of 90 miles to buy a ticket. Believe it or not, lotteries are illegal in Las Vegas. Go figure!
I don't think you are trying hard enough. You need to need to buy a big bag of fortune cookies and buy a ticket to match each one. Come to SC and do it...our schools need the money.
I once saw a great bumper sticker: The Lottery is a Special Tax on people who can't do math.
Veronica, being able to put a smile on your face is like winning the lottery.
irishwolfhound, yeah those cars are vintage. BTW, I've been to SC; their Lotto winnings are paid in boiled peanuts. : )
I wrote a blog-post. It went to Paradise.
It went with the Editor To 3 Leg Hell.
It's where 3- legged Kangaroos Lodge.
They get in kick contest with Polecats.
Salmon,
poodles,
lame Mules?
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Ya reminded me of the music that's sad melancholy. If I feel bah bad bummed it cheers me.
Try to Play Jay Ungar and FIDDLE FEVER. Ashokan Farewell Music The soundtrack is from the
The Civil War
I hope I don't have to resign in @ Wi Fi.
I may write thee president of the USA.
Harper?