More Crazy Laws #44 is this week’s Mystery Question. I am continually amazed that I keep finding crazy state laws that are still on the books!
But first the photo and verse. I rarely catch sunlight refracting like in the photo–it’s mostly by accident. lol But I love it when I do. Every time, it reminds me of the verse. And I love the song based on that verse.
Now for last week’s Crazy State Laws #43. Three true laws and one made-up one. Can you guess which one?
- Did you know it’s illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp in this state? (GA)
- It’s illegal for women to wear pants in certain parts of this state.
- Using a firearm to fish is illegal in this state, so no leveling your gun at a fish and saying,” Give me your scales or I’ll shoot.” (WY)
- Better not hunt camels here–you could end up paying a stiff fine! (AZ)
And the answer is…#2…congrats to all who guessed correctly!
Now for this week’s Crazy State Laws #45. Three true laws and one made-up one. Can you guess which one?
- Here you can spend up to one year in jail if you’re found drunk in a mine.
- Not that I’d want to, but taking a bite out of another’s hamburger in this state is illegal.
- You better not strut down Main Street with a lunchbox in hand here.
- Even though cemeteries were built in the 19th century with picnicking near your dearly departed in mind, you can no longer bring a picnic lunch to a cemetery in this state.
Okay Super Slueths, which one did I make up? Leave your answers in the comments and I’ll enter you in a drawing for a book from my library and I’ll enter you in a drawing for a book from my library!
Crazy State Laws #45. Three true laws and one made-up one. Can you guess which one? Leave your answer in the comments on the blog and I'll enter you in a July drawing for a book from my library! Share on XNext Saturday and Sunday I’ll be signing books with these fabulous authors: Colleen Coble, Rick Acker, Denise Hunter, Lynette Eason, and Cindy Sproles! So if you’re in the area, stop by!
Here’s a schedule! I would love to see you at any of the places!
Murfreesboro, TN
Sat July 13
10 am-12 pm CDT
Christian Publishers’ Outlet
2033 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Guest Authors: Patricia Bradley, Cindy Sproles
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Shelbyville, TN
Sat July 13
1-3:00 pm CDT
New Covenant Christian Bookstore
800 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Guest Authors: Patricia Bradley, Lynette Eason, Cindy Sproles
Learn more: https://shopnewcovenant.com/events-2/
Chattanooga, TN
Sun July 14
2-4:00 pm EDT
Barnes & Noble
2100 Hamilton Place Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Learn more: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2337
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Comments 40
#4 – I kind of like the idea of visiting with loved ones and having a picnic.
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Hi Mary…me, too…
I’m going with #1.
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Hi Diana…we’ll see next Tuesday if it’s #1.
I’m also going w/ #4, & I’m glad you have those book signing opportunities AND that people in those areas can come see you!
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It’s going to be fun, Delores! And Happy Birthday!! We’ll see if the popular #4 is correct next week…
I will also go with #4. Someone was probably afraid the smell of the food would entice the corpses from their graves.
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Love your reason for choosing #4…we’ll see…
What a dazzling photo, and the perfect verse to go with it! Thank you, Pat!
I hope your book signings are well attended. I see you’re in good company, too.
And now for those crazy laws…
#1. I can see why it would be against the law to be drunk in a mine. And the further down you are, the steeper the penalty.
#2. Hey, keep your paws off my burger, and your choppers to yourself!
#3. OK on any other street, but Main street? Definitely a no-no.
#4. No more lunches with uncle Barney, I guess.
#3 is tempting, but I am going with #4 as the one you made up. Just don’t litter.
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Thank you, Tim! I’ll enjoy interacting with readers at the book signings. And as usual I’m enjoying your reasoning of the laws! We’ll see if your winning streak continues…
I got it right last week. I am picking number three.
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Yay for you, Judy! We’ll see how this week goes…
Oh! The photo brought a hearty gasp and a big smile. Just spectacular, Pat! And the verse…profound and perfect. What a blessing.
As usual, these crazy laws continue to be a challenge. I’m going to be different and go with #1
Hope the book signings go well in our fair land of Tennessee! 🙂
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Thanks, Barbara! That photo and verse are special to me. I’m glad you’re enjoying the crazy laws…we’ll see next week if it’s #1…
Another beautiful photo and amazing verse! So thankful Jesus is the Light of the world!
I’ll guess #4
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Amen, Mary G! We’ll see next week if it’s #4.
#1
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We’ll see, Patricia!
I’m gonna say #4
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Four is proving popular, Joy! We’ll find out next week…
Maybe #2…
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They’re all crazy, aren’t they Natalya! We’ll see…
#2
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We’ll see, Gail…
It’s crazy that the giraffe law is actually a law! For this week, I pick number 3 because lots of people carry their lunch to work, so lunchboxes are essential. It’d be irrational to outlaw them.
Have fun at the book signing next weekend!
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Great logic, Priscilla! I often wonder what has happened in a particular place for lawmakers to make some of these crazy laws…like did someone actually tie a giraffe to a lamp post??? We’ll see if it’s #3 next week…
I’m really looking forward to the book signing! It’s always better when there are other authors there and these are some great ones!!
i am guessing #3 this week.
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Number three is getting action, Gloria A~ we’ll see next week if it’s the one crazy lawmakers made…
That is a brilliant light. I would not want to be driving directly toward it. Wonderful verse.
I will simply say about #2 that I would have stayed in trouble when my wife were dating because there was a drive-in restaurant locally that served great cheeseburgers. We went there often. Every time we got cheeseburgers, she gave me the last bite of hers.
It’s been a long three days, so I’m taking the easy way tonight. I’m going to agree with Tim on #4 being made up. I didn’t do well last week when I picked a different one than he did.
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Yeah, Tim has quite a winning streak going, Edward…not sure if this question will break it or not…I hope the days going forward are better for you.
I just reread what I typed above. I should have done that before I hit send last night. I said, “when my wife were dating . . .” HMM! I wonder who she “were dating.” Obviously, I should have said when “my wife and I were dating.” I think I got sidetracked on whether to say wife or girlfriend. When I made my choice, I left “and I” out. I hate it when I see my own typos. I suppose that’s how authors feel as well.
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Actually, Edward, I read it as “when my wife and I were dating.” lol that’s why someone else proofreads my writing–I see what should be there…
I’m going with #3 as you might work on Main Street and need to bring your lunch. I love the refraction in the photo and a perfect verse. Blessings
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Thanks, Lucy! The refraction really gets your attention. 🙂 We’ll see next week if it’s #3.
Beautiful photo! I’m guessing #4
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Thank you, Barbie! Number 4 is very popular…
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#3
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We’ll see, Caryl!
#4, I think.
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Number 4 is very popular, Megan! We’ll see…