Frank and Ernest by Thaves for September 20, 2013

And the job was a real knock-out.

Swing down Fist Lane, then hook a left on Rocky Road until you reach the Punch Bowl (after ’bout a mile).

That goes for your manager too.

Don’t be discouraged, eight hours in the sauna and you’ll be as good as new.(I wouldn’t build a new trophy case just yet…………….)

I know this guy who makes special boxing gloves….. guaranteed to be a knock-out…… just say the word.

I think the bright lights are what’s giving you dark circles around your eyes.

A few warmup rounds before the fight would loosen things up……or is it tighten them up?

File a protest – I think my opponent was overweight and overmuscled for this fight class.

I just can’t dance around in the ring to the new songs any more. Maybe I should change my tune and learn some new steps………..like dodge and feignt………….

Nothing worse than a ref who counts- 12345678910………..before you get a chance to catch your breath.

Are vinyl punching bags still made, those with a person’s body picture on them and weighted at the bottom by sand? A long, long, loooooooong time ago I had a Joe Palooka punching bag like that. I wonder if today such things are made with the face of your choice. They might sell really big for people to use after frustrating days at work.

Don’t leave yet folks…………..that wasn’t the main event……..

I cain’t believe I was inspired to become a boxer after watching Joe Palooka fight in 1921 or was it 1930?Anyhow it’s been a long time and I’m still punching them out. Maybe I should quit while I’m still on the top of the pile or whatever it is that people say when they quit..

You still have it. Just flex your bicep, make a fist and hold it about ear height – people will still get out of your way……….. Actually, this is the latest thing for young guys to do – fighters or not. (Just don’t turn your profile to show off your flab… I mean your abs.)

It doesn’t sound like you’re hearing any little birds singing…..or any other kind of little tweets……. so you’re still good to go….. (On a limited basis of course – no texting allowed).

Ernie looks skeptical for some reason………. does he know that your medical coverage runs out next month?And that you’re almost too old to get a wheelchair street license…………….. …..no more traveling in the fast lane ….. Ernie can’t push you to take another swing………….so be sure to duck.

Ernie might be worried about what will happen to his pension when the fight winner quits. (Read – breadwinner.)

The crows are starting to gather in my branches and the sun is going down so it’s time to call it a day for me too.

Hey Frank….. maybe you could take up bagging in the checkout lane at Walmarts ??