tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post166185147669730460..comments2024-03-06T11:07:23.753-05:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: Phi Beta KappaPhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-35438935667502710192014-06-07T15:59:56.517-04:002014-06-07T15:59:56.517-04:00Hm, I can easily believe this situation happened, ...Hm, I can easily believe this situation happened, but that maybe you read the Greek letters wrong (and the students could have laughed out of politeness). Just can't find that decal anywhere--I've wanted to purchase it for some time since the society's an honor of which to be a part. In any case, I guess my sense of humor doesn't encompass the kind of humor in this story. I was pretty embarrassed when *I* did something stupid with my car and a nice person helped me; joking about my intelligence wouldn't have helped my embarrassment in that situation, but we are all different people.<br /><br />Most importantly, it was nice of you to help these students and that everyone involved was a good sport. Kudos to you for that.YTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-1872909085833373642012-06-18T17:57:50.963-04:002012-06-18T17:57:50.963-04:00This is a true story. They had the Greek letters (...This is a true story. They had the Greek letters (phi, beta, kappa) in the rear window. Of course, you are correct...getting stuck in the sand has absolutely no relation to a person's qualifications to be in Phi Beta Kappa. <br /><br />Nor is a sense of humor a qualification to be in that elite fraternity. Nevertheless, even those students thought it was funny.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-60794960056565887972012-06-18T17:04:44.661-04:002012-06-18T17:04:44.661-04:00Is this a true story? Phi Beta Kappa does not prod...Is this a true story? Phi Beta Kappa does not produce or sell decals with its logo, and from a quick Google search, I can't find third-party vendors selling them either. <br /><br />And by the way, getting your car out of such a situation has absolutely no relation to a person's qualifications to be in PBK. It's like making fun of professors who are no doubt intelligent people and experts in their fields, but have trouble with the latest technology. Irrelevant and unfair.YTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-15114368887241144212010-01-19T16:17:16.526-05:002010-01-19T16:17:16.526-05:00Some people forget the stress the young people of ...Some people forget the stress the young people of today have in getting through school. Some teachers are just marking time then there are those dedicated souls that help students and inspire students. ( Need I mention Columbine and Virginia tech) Everyday is an education for anybody. my hats off to those students who achieved such academic goals. THE SAT and the ACT did not exist several decades ago and in Abe Lincolns time to be a lawyer you just had to have a lawyer take you under their wing --as to the Decline of higher education it is with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-14248289595768470502010-01-19T09:16:08.570-05:002010-01-19T09:16:08.570-05:00Phi Beta Kappa? Not them goofs;
I'll take my ...Phi Beta Kappa? Not them goofs;<br />I'll take my orders from the Whiffenpoofs.<br />--Old Yale song.Clemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13275239433901992909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-82690754717460693402010-01-18T19:26:08.974-05:002010-01-18T19:26:08.974-05:00I can remember visiting and living other places (G...I can remember visiting and living other places (Guatemala, Hungary, Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation in Montana) and making faux pas because I was so unfamiliar with the customs, traditions, weather, food, geography, etc. So I didn't really mean to make any negative statement about the two college kids (after all how were they supposed to know...maybe they'd never been to the beach before). They were actually very cordial and even smiled when I made the comment about the Phi Beta Kappa decal (I have to admit I just thought I was being rather clever!). I'm sure they learned from their mistake, just like I learned never again to dance with a costumed drunk at a street fiesta in a small village in Guatemala (though I never did learn why I shouldn't have done it)!Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-29704351931240376432010-01-18T11:44:04.856-05:002010-01-18T11:44:04.856-05:00Happens on this end of the state also, Snow Skiers...Happens on this end of the state also, Snow Skiers come to the mtns wanting snow on the slopes, but don't know how to drive in it on the roads!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-26854781301224283422010-01-18T09:53:56.738-05:002010-01-18T09:53:56.738-05:00They could have been sociology students and were t...They could have been sociology students and were testing the willingness of Island residents in the Random Act of Kindness department. This talk of neighborliness and such they wanted to see if it was lip service or not.<br /><br /><br />For example teenagers and KnivesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-73195698358917532372010-01-18T09:51:16.448-05:002010-01-18T09:51:16.448-05:00I guess they did not have AAA and if they did is ...I guess they did not have AAA and if they did is there a AAA affiliate on the Island?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-9409512878667288702010-01-18T09:25:51.922-05:002010-01-18T09:25:51.922-05:00They probably walk down Back Road in the raodway a...They probably walk down Back Road in the raodway and will not get out of your way also. Now that was one of those things that Sigma would go on about among other things. Have a good week Phillip. DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-76459334132621882632010-01-18T09:24:48.854-05:002010-01-18T09:24:48.854-05:00That is hilarious - all the "book learning&qu...That is hilarious - all the "book learning" in the world can't make up for a lack of common sense!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-53069723727907076292010-01-18T08:25:55.083-05:002010-01-18T08:25:55.083-05:00Dingbatters......Dingbatters......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07740367613270605149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-60183420951358114382010-01-18T07:55:23.794-05:002010-01-18T07:55:23.794-05:00Funny story!Funny story!Debbie Leonardnoreply@blogger.com