A look back at 2011 for Liz and myself.
I deejayed my last job at George's Cedar Inn in Lake Villa, Illinois. I'm retired from that now as well.
We fully funded our education scholarship at Northern Illinois University and two students received money for student teaching.
I have now been retired 5 1/2 years. Where does the time go? Doesn't seem like it.
We bought a 2011 Malibu for trips. That joins a 2003 Malibu, 1985 Firebird, 2005 Dakota. I need to sell one, but not sure.
In addition we have a 1994 lawn tractor and a 2003 boat.
No wonder I spend so much on gas.
I went to North Carolina three times to visit family. Liz and my two major trips were to Panama City Beach and a Missouri/Illinois Route 66 trip.
I will be starting two new blogs tomorrow, one on World War II and one on the Civil War Navy.
I spend way too much time researching and typing, but enjoy it.
And a Happy New Year to You. --RoadDog
Being an account of some things I'm interested in, what I'm doing, and reflections on my past, especially music.
Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Why I Don't Go to Blackhawks Games
From the July 30, 2010, Chicago Tribune "Hawks: More red than black."
And, this was from last year.
Actually, a Blackhawk ticket is (was) one of the cheaper ones back then at $46.80 average. The Stars were at 35.66 and Maple Leafs at $114.10.
This graphic shocked me:
BLACKHAWKS FAN COST (family of four)
2 adult tickets $93.60
2 child tickets $93.60
2 small draft beers $14.00
4 small soft drinks $20.00
4 regular size hot dogs $23.00
2 game programs $10.00 (OK, save $5 and share one)
2 caps $40.00
Parking for one car $25.00
Yeah, Right. I'll Pay That Much. -- No Spring Chicken RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? No spring chicken...(not young anymore>)
And, this was from last year.
Actually, a Blackhawk ticket is (was) one of the cheaper ones back then at $46.80 average. The Stars were at 35.66 and Maple Leafs at $114.10.
This graphic shocked me:
BLACKHAWKS FAN COST (family of four)
2 adult tickets $93.60
2 child tickets $93.60
2 small draft beers $14.00
4 small soft drinks $20.00
4 regular size hot dogs $23.00
2 game programs $10.00 (OK, save $5 and share one)
2 caps $40.00
Parking for one car $25.00
Yeah, Right. I'll Pay That Much. -- No Spring Chicken RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? No spring chicken...(not young anymore>)
Friday, December 30, 2011
Anchovies and House Dressings
Whenever I go into a new restaurant and get a salad, I always inquire as to a possible house dressing. If they have one, I order it. You never know what you'll get. Some were real dogs, but many superb.
One place I used to like to go to, but can't hardly afford anymore (plus they're too far away in these days of GRB gas prices) was Carson's, the place known for their ribs, a well-deserved reputation.
We ate several times at the flagship place in Chicago. I found out their house dressing was anchovy-based. After a momentary pause, I dove right into it and ordered it on the salad. Anchovies be damned, full speed ahead!!
I got the salad and forked right into it. Hey, that's mighty good!! Actually, you didn't much taste it, but the anchovies were a nice addition.
When At Carson's, Always Get the Anchovy-Based Salad Dressing. --RoadDog
One place I used to like to go to, but can't hardly afford anymore (plus they're too far away in these days of GRB gas prices) was Carson's, the place known for their ribs, a well-deserved reputation.
We ate several times at the flagship place in Chicago. I found out their house dressing was anchovy-based. After a momentary pause, I dove right into it and ordered it on the salad. Anchovies be damned, full speed ahead!!
I got the salad and forked right into it. Hey, that's mighty good!! Actually, you didn't much taste it, but the anchovies were a nice addition.
When At Carson's, Always Get the Anchovy-Based Salad Dressing. --RoadDog
Movie Scratches: Story-- Sitter-- Eve-- Sherlock
For the year, I saw 72 movies. I think that is a record. I saw my last one Dec. 21st and would have liked to see more of the ones out right now, but have to wait until school is back in session and people off vacations.
I am not a big fan of crowded movie theaters.
69. A CHRISTMAS STORY--12-10-- WOODSTOCK $1-- My all-time favorite Christmas movie for first time on a big screen. Full theater with about half adults who did almost all the laughing. Today's kids just don't get it. "I Triple-Dog Dare You."
70. THE SITTER-- 12-14-- FOX LAKE $4-- A slacker gets and gives valuable life lessons.
71. NEW YEAR'S EVE-- 12-20-- FOX LAKE $5.50-- Lives interconnecting in New York on that day.
72. SHERLOCK HOLMES: GAME OF SHADOWS-- 12-21-- FOX LAKE $4-- What dastardly thing will the prof think of next? Dr. Watson brings a cannon to a shootout.
Sure Enjoyed This Year's Crop of Movies. --RoadDog
WHAT'S THAT AGAIN? Needs taking down a notch or two...(usually a young person who thinks too highly of himself and needs a lesson.)
I am not a big fan of crowded movie theaters.
69. A CHRISTMAS STORY--12-10-- WOODSTOCK $1-- My all-time favorite Christmas movie for first time on a big screen. Full theater with about half adults who did almost all the laughing. Today's kids just don't get it. "I Triple-Dog Dare You."
70. THE SITTER-- 12-14-- FOX LAKE $4-- A slacker gets and gives valuable life lessons.
71. NEW YEAR'S EVE-- 12-20-- FOX LAKE $5.50-- Lives interconnecting in New York on that day.
72. SHERLOCK HOLMES: GAME OF SHADOWS-- 12-21-- FOX LAKE $4-- What dastardly thing will the prof think of next? Dr. Watson brings a cannon to a shootout.
Sure Enjoyed This Year's Crop of Movies. --RoadDog
WHAT'S THAT AGAIN? Needs taking down a notch or two...(usually a young person who thinks too highly of himself and needs a lesson.)
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Scenes in a Bar: Generational Beer? and Anchovy Pizza
Last night, Liz and I were at Tommy's in Spring Grove, Illinois, enjoying their $1 domestic bottle special along with a bunch of other folks. (Earlier we had been at The Dill Pickle in the same village having 35 cent jumbo wings and $6 pitchers of beer.)
A GENERATIONAL THING?
I saw a man and his son sitting next to us having their bottles of beer (the buck bottles are Miller products, the "Big" beer here in the area). Was this a generational thing, but the father was drinking a bottle of Miller High Life. His son was drinking Miller's Genuine Draft.
MY FIRST ANCHOVY PIZZA
Later, the two men next to us on the other side of us split a pizza. When it arrived, it had a particular aroma. We heard them say that it was half anchovy. Then, there was a general discussion as to the relative merits of anchovy pizza.
I'd always heard it was REALLY bad tasting, but never had an anchovy pizza. After all, who in their right mind would order a whole one? What if you don't like it? I finally offered to pay for a piece, but the anchovy guy had finished eating with half of his half left and said I could have a piece for free.
GAME ON!!
I got my piece and it was every bit as salty and fishy tasting as I heard. OK, but I would never order a whole (or even half) pizza of it.
The guy then had the rest of the pizza put in a box and took it home. he said his son regularly scrounges through the refrigerator for food and would find the box and eat. He couldn't wait to see the expression on his son's face when he bit into it.
"Dad, What the Hell??!!" --RoadDog
A GENERATIONAL THING?
I saw a man and his son sitting next to us having their bottles of beer (the buck bottles are Miller products, the "Big" beer here in the area). Was this a generational thing, but the father was drinking a bottle of Miller High Life. His son was drinking Miller's Genuine Draft.
MY FIRST ANCHOVY PIZZA
Later, the two men next to us on the other side of us split a pizza. When it arrived, it had a particular aroma. We heard them say that it was half anchovy. Then, there was a general discussion as to the relative merits of anchovy pizza.
I'd always heard it was REALLY bad tasting, but never had an anchovy pizza. After all, who in their right mind would order a whole one? What if you don't like it? I finally offered to pay for a piece, but the anchovy guy had finished eating with half of his half left and said I could have a piece for free.
GAME ON!!
I got my piece and it was every bit as salty and fishy tasting as I heard. OK, but I would never order a whole (or even half) pizza of it.
The guy then had the rest of the pizza put in a box and took it home. he said his son regularly scrounges through the refrigerator for food and would find the box and eat. He couldn't wait to see the expression on his son's face when he bit into it.
"Dad, What the Hell??!!" --RoadDog
How's This for Some Soul for You?-- Part 2
Continuing with the WDAS Philadelphia Soul Sounds Survey of June 26, 1967.
16. HERE WE GO AGAIN-- Ray Charles
17. MORE LOVE-- Miracles
18. ALFIE-- Dionne Warwick
19. I NEED YOU SO-- Cruisers
20. SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL-- Arthur Conley
21. GOOD TIMES ROLL-- Bunny Sigler
22. ALL I NEED-- Temptations
23. DO THE THING-- Lou Courtney
24. UNCHANGING LOVE-- Marvin Gaye
25. NERVOUS DADDY-- James Thomas
26. I COULD BE SO HAPPY-- Magnificent Men
27. FOUR WALLS-- J.J. Jackson
28. FOR YOUR LOVE-- Peaches & Herb
29. IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME-- Elgins
30. WASHED ASHORE-- The Platters
Some Mighty Good Stuff On This Survey. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Madder than a wet hen...(Really Mad)
16. HERE WE GO AGAIN-- Ray Charles
17. MORE LOVE-- Miracles
18. ALFIE-- Dionne Warwick
19. I NEED YOU SO-- Cruisers
20. SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL-- Arthur Conley
21. GOOD TIMES ROLL-- Bunny Sigler
22. ALL I NEED-- Temptations
23. DO THE THING-- Lou Courtney
24. UNCHANGING LOVE-- Marvin Gaye
25. NERVOUS DADDY-- James Thomas
26. I COULD BE SO HAPPY-- Magnificent Men
27. FOUR WALLS-- J.J. Jackson
28. FOR YOUR LOVE-- Peaches & Herb
29. IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME-- Elgins
30. WASHED ASHORE-- The Platters
Some Mighty Good Stuff On This Survey. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Madder than a wet hen...(Really Mad)
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Hooked On NTN
Monday, we went to J's Sports Bar in Ingleside and had the half price pizza, BLT of course and down one-three beers pints for $1.25 and played NTN. Besides all the repeat games, judging from the extremely high scores, we had big problems answering the last question in each game and ended up with just one Top Twenty, #11.
We only play to get in the Top twenties.
Yesterday, we met friends and really good NTN players Kevin and Kelly at Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wi., and did considerably better.
We had twelve Top twenties, nine in the Top Ten.
#10, #5 DBLK #1 (10,000), #4, #7, #13, #9, #11, #7, #3 Parrot #8 Malibu #10, #10, #12 and #12 DBLK #4.
Not bad for a little old bar out in the Cheesehead Boonies.
Gotta Getta Life. --RoadDog
We only play to get in the Top twenties.
Yesterday, we met friends and really good NTN players Kevin and Kelly at Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wi., and did considerably better.
We had twelve Top twenties, nine in the Top Ten.
#10, #5 DBLK #1 (10,000), #4, #7, #13, #9, #11, #7, #3 Parrot #8 Malibu #10, #10, #12 and #12 DBLK #4.
Not bad for a little old bar out in the Cheesehead Boonies.
Gotta Getta Life. --RoadDog
A Revolting Bears Season
Just five weeks ago, things were rolling along as nice as you please, with a four-game winning streak putting Da Bears at 7-3 and looking like a trip to the playoffs was in the cards.
Now, five straight losses later, Da Bears are 7-8 with injuries galore and nothing much to play for in the season finale against the Vikings. Of course, we have had a lot of injuries (and I was just beginning to like Cutler).
Not much to play for except see how the second and third string can play. I was impressed with the way McGowan played considering last month he was coaching high school football. Then, Bell and Allen put in a very creditable running effort.
Wait Till Next Year. --RoadDog
Now, five straight losses later, Da Bears are 7-8 with injuries galore and nothing much to play for in the season finale against the Vikings. Of course, we have had a lot of injuries (and I was just beginning to like Cutler).
Not much to play for except see how the second and third string can play. I was impressed with the way McGowan played considering last month he was coaching high school football. Then, Bell and Allen put in a very creditable running effort.
Wait Till Next Year. --RoadDog
How's This for Some Soul For You?-- Part 1
From Fessa John Hook's Dancing on the Edge News.
The Fessa took a look at the June 26, 1967, WDAS radio Soul Sounds survey of the Top Thirty Soul Songs in Philadelphia. Of course, the Fessa did it with Beach Songs in Mind.
I am familiar with most of them. Some of them were made more famous by someone else.
1. FUNKY BROADWAY-- Dyke & the Blazers
2. AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH-- Marvin & Tammi
3. TURN TO STONE-- Four Tops
4. I WAS MADE TO LOVE HER-- Stevie Wonder
5. YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING-- Fantastic Four
6. MAKE ME YOURS-- Betty Swan
7. SOME KINDA WONDERFUL-- Soul Brothers Six
8. I WANNA TESTIFY-- Parliament
9. TRAMP-- Otis & Carla
10. BABY, I LOVE YOU-- Howard Tate
11. BABY PLEASE COME BACK-- J.J. Barnes
12. GROOVIN'-- Young Rascals
13. RESPECT-- Aretha Franklin
14. SWEETEST THING THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN-- Chris Bartley
15. HYPNOTIZED-- Linda Jones
More to Come. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Kit and caboodle...(The whole thing)
The Fessa took a look at the June 26, 1967, WDAS radio Soul Sounds survey of the Top Thirty Soul Songs in Philadelphia. Of course, the Fessa did it with Beach Songs in Mind.
I am familiar with most of them. Some of them were made more famous by someone else.
1. FUNKY BROADWAY-- Dyke & the Blazers
2. AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH-- Marvin & Tammi
3. TURN TO STONE-- Four Tops
4. I WAS MADE TO LOVE HER-- Stevie Wonder
5. YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING-- Fantastic Four
6. MAKE ME YOURS-- Betty Swan
7. SOME KINDA WONDERFUL-- Soul Brothers Six
8. I WANNA TESTIFY-- Parliament
9. TRAMP-- Otis & Carla
10. BABY, I LOVE YOU-- Howard Tate
11. BABY PLEASE COME BACK-- J.J. Barnes
12. GROOVIN'-- Young Rascals
13. RESPECT-- Aretha Franklin
14. SWEETEST THING THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN-- Chris Bartley
15. HYPNOTIZED-- Linda Jones
More to Come. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Kit and caboodle...(The whole thing)
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Don't Surprise Me None: Worst 2011 Movies
And, if i don't get around to seeing many "Best" Movies, I make up for it in "Worst" Movies. Ones I saw with *.
10. THE HANGOVER PART II*
9. TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON*
8. MARS NEEDS MOMS
7. JUST GO WITH IT
6. THE THREE MUSKETEERS
5. LARRY CROWNE*
4. SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS*
3. ATLAS SHRUGGED: PART 1
2. A GOOD OLD FASHIONED ORGY
1. SUCKER PUNCH
I liked all four that I saw. I would have seen #6, but it was in 3D. I hate 3D. Hurts My Eyes.
Figures. --RoadDog
10. THE HANGOVER PART II*
9. TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON*
8. MARS NEEDS MOMS
7. JUST GO WITH IT
6. THE THREE MUSKETEERS
5. LARRY CROWNE*
4. SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS*
3. ATLAS SHRUGGED: PART 1
2. A GOOD OLD FASHIONED ORGY
1. SUCKER PUNCH
I liked all four that I saw. I would have seen #6, but it was in 3D. I hate 3D. Hurts My Eyes.
Figures. --RoadDog
Don't Surprise Me None: Best 2011 Movies
From Dec. 18th Chicago Tribune.
I don't know what it is about movie critics, but most of the time, when they say something is bad, it isn't. Also, most of the movies they say are the best are ones I've never heard of.
Their Top Ten:
1. POETRY
2. MONEYBALL
3. CERTIFIED COPY
4. THE DESCENDANTS
5. THE INTERRUPTORS
6. GUY AND MADELINE ON A PARK BENCH
7. A SEPARATION
8. THE TREE OF LIFE
9. TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY
10. WEEKEND
Of these, I only saw #2 and I did hear of #4, but didn't see it. And, I saw 72 movies at the theater this past year. "Moneyball" was an excellent movie, by the way.
I guess my local theater in Fox Lake, Illinois, doesn't get the others.
Been Seeing the "Wrong" Movies. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Jawing/Jawboning...(Talking or arhuing)
I don't know what it is about movie critics, but most of the time, when they say something is bad, it isn't. Also, most of the movies they say are the best are ones I've never heard of.
Their Top Ten:
1. POETRY
2. MONEYBALL
3. CERTIFIED COPY
4. THE DESCENDANTS
5. THE INTERRUPTORS
6. GUY AND MADELINE ON A PARK BENCH
7. A SEPARATION
8. THE TREE OF LIFE
9. TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY
10. WEEKEND
Of these, I only saw #2 and I did hear of #4, but didn't see it. And, I saw 72 movies at the theater this past year. "Moneyball" was an excellent movie, by the way.
I guess my local theater in Fox Lake, Illinois, doesn't get the others.
Been Seeing the "Wrong" Movies. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Jawing/Jawboning...(Talking or arhuing)
Monday, December 26, 2011
A Merry Christmas Here in Illinois
DECEMBER 24TH, SATURDAY
Last minute shopping. So did everybody else. Won't do that again. Lunch at Steak and Shake.
Later, Dawg House, American Legion and Route 12 Bar with Sue and Paul for Christmas spirit.
Fell asleep watching "A Christmas Story" so no presents or egg nog.
DECEMBER 25TH, SUNDAY
Managed to get through "A Christmas Story."
Had huge buffet at the China Buffet in Fox Lake with crab legs, roast beef, four types of shrimp and everything. Forced to return home and take a nap.
Drove around looking at Christmas lights around our old house and neighborhood in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, (none at our old house) and the Bear-Packer game at Sue and Paul's.
Too bad, but that McGowan did well as did Bell and Allen.
Last quarter at Route 12 Bar.
And a Merry, Merry. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? I reckon...I suppose.
Last minute shopping. So did everybody else. Won't do that again. Lunch at Steak and Shake.
Later, Dawg House, American Legion and Route 12 Bar with Sue and Paul for Christmas spirit.
Fell asleep watching "A Christmas Story" so no presents or egg nog.
DECEMBER 25TH, SUNDAY
Managed to get through "A Christmas Story."
Had huge buffet at the China Buffet in Fox Lake with crab legs, roast beef, four types of shrimp and everything. Forced to return home and take a nap.
Drove around looking at Christmas lights around our old house and neighborhood in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, (none at our old house) and the Bear-Packer game at Sue and Paul's.
Too bad, but that McGowan did well as did Bell and Allen.
Last quarter at Route 12 Bar.
And a Merry, Merry. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? I reckon...I suppose.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
A Holiday Hootenanny
OK, I wasn't going to blog today (it being Sunday), but got in the mood.
I listened to Bob Stroud's Rock and Roll Roots this morning on Chicago's WDRV, the Drive, where he did his annual Christmas Hootenanny show.
Some of these aren't your same-old, same-old Christmas songs.
These are the ones played the first hour:
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS-- Elton John
HEY SANTA CLAUS-- Moonglows
A CHRISTMAS SONG-- Jethro Tull
SLEIGH RIDE-- Ronettes
ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE-- Brenda Lee
CHRISTMAS-- Who
JINGLE BELLS-- Booket T. & the MGs
I WISH THAT EVERYDAY COULD BE LIKE CHRISTMAS-- Bon Jovi
SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN-- Elvis Presley
MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY-- Otis Redding
LITTLE SAINT NICK-- Beach Boys
RUN RUDOLPH RUN-- Chuck berry
SANTA CLAUS AND HIS OLD LADY-- Cheech and Chong
SLIPPING INTO CHRISTMAS-- Leon Russell
To see Them All, Go to www.wdrv.com, click on air and scroll down to Bob Stroud.
Another great Christmas show will be tonight on Chicago's WXRT, 93.1 FM, when Little Steven does his annual show. I guarantee there will be some songs you've never heard before. It streams also.
Lovin' My Christmas Music, But gettin' Tired of It. --ToadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Hoosegow...A jail.
I listened to Bob Stroud's Rock and Roll Roots this morning on Chicago's WDRV, the Drive, where he did his annual Christmas Hootenanny show.
Some of these aren't your same-old, same-old Christmas songs.
These are the ones played the first hour:
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS-- Elton John
HEY SANTA CLAUS-- Moonglows
A CHRISTMAS SONG-- Jethro Tull
SLEIGH RIDE-- Ronettes
ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE-- Brenda Lee
CHRISTMAS-- Who
JINGLE BELLS-- Booket T. & the MGs
I WISH THAT EVERYDAY COULD BE LIKE CHRISTMAS-- Bon Jovi
SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN-- Elvis Presley
MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY-- Otis Redding
LITTLE SAINT NICK-- Beach Boys
RUN RUDOLPH RUN-- Chuck berry
SANTA CLAUS AND HIS OLD LADY-- Cheech and Chong
SLIPPING INTO CHRISTMAS-- Leon Russell
To see Them All, Go to www.wdrv.com, click on air and scroll down to Bob Stroud.
Another great Christmas show will be tonight on Chicago's WXRT, 93.1 FM, when Little Steven does his annual show. I guarantee there will be some songs you've never heard before. It streams also.
Lovin' My Christmas Music, But gettin' Tired of It. --ToadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Hoosegow...A jail.
It's Them, Not Me: A Christmas Gas Gouge
Yesterday, in Fox Lake, Illinois, I noticed that the price of gas had jumped from $3.15 (still a rip-off) to $3.25.
And a Merry Christmas to You Too, GRBS!!
Coal for Youse. --RoadDog
And a Merry Christmas to You Too, GRBS!!
Coal for Youse. --RoadDog
Saturday, December 24, 2011
How's That Nog With Your Egg?/Fascinating Facts About Christmas
What's the "nog" in the egg nog.
Since I won't be posting tomorrow, it being a Sunday and Christmas at the same time, here's a Christmas-related story.
A typical cup of egg nog has 343 calories of all the worst sort of stuff for you, but, it's tradition and good-tasting as well.
This liquid doughnut consists of eggs, sugar, cream, milk, nutmeg and vanilla. The nog is for the liquor you put in it.
We like brandy, but whiskey will do in a pinch. Liz bought our egg nog yesterday. We drink out of glasses we have had since 1973 when we toasted with Liz's parents. Both of them are no longer with us and one of the four glasses broke and was thrown out a long time ago.
So, the two of us will drink out of there glasses, one for her parents.
If you go over to my history blog at http://cootershistorything.blogspot, you can see Ten Fascinating Facts About Christmas.
Figgy Pudding is Actually a Cake. Sugar Plums Are Plums Rolled in Sugar. --RoadDog
Since I won't be posting tomorrow, it being a Sunday and Christmas at the same time, here's a Christmas-related story.
A typical cup of egg nog has 343 calories of all the worst sort of stuff for you, but, it's tradition and good-tasting as well.
This liquid doughnut consists of eggs, sugar, cream, milk, nutmeg and vanilla. The nog is for the liquor you put in it.
We like brandy, but whiskey will do in a pinch. Liz bought our egg nog yesterday. We drink out of glasses we have had since 1973 when we toasted with Liz's parents. Both of them are no longer with us and one of the four glasses broke and was thrown out a long time ago.
So, the two of us will drink out of there glasses, one for her parents.
If you go over to my history blog at http://cootershistorything.blogspot, you can see Ten Fascinating Facts About Christmas.
Figgy Pudding is Actually a Cake. Sugar Plums Are Plums Rolled in Sugar. --RoadDog
It's Them, Not Me: Gas Prices
Just heard that the average American Household spent $4,155 on gas this past year, a cool 8.4% of what they took in.
Gas average $3.50 a gallon for the last year and is expected to do over $4 again this coming spring.
Big Oil likes to use the increase in Third World demand as an excuse, but we all know, it is to get richer.
And then, there are the countries in the Middle East getting unimaginable wealth above and beyond. And how about our good friends to the north and south of us raking in the money as well. Perhaps we should insist Mexico start paying for all their folks here who are receiving services they didn't earn.
And them, there are those states getting rich off oil, and of course that candidate from Texas taking credit for his state's doing well (while double dipping into a state pension).
Man, It's Enough to Make Me Start Drinking. Wait a Minute, I Do That Already. --SadDog
Gas average $3.50 a gallon for the last year and is expected to do over $4 again this coming spring.
Big Oil likes to use the increase in Third World demand as an excuse, but we all know, it is to get richer.
And then, there are the countries in the Middle East getting unimaginable wealth above and beyond. And how about our good friends to the north and south of us raking in the money as well. Perhaps we should insist Mexico start paying for all their folks here who are receiving services they didn't earn.
And them, there are those states getting rich off oil, and of course that candidate from Texas taking credit for his state's doing well (while double dipping into a state pension).
Man, It's Enough to Make Me Start Drinking. Wait a Minute, I Do That Already. --SadDog
A Music Tip Off
Today, Wendy Rice is going back to 1974 on her Saturday Morning Flashback on Chicago's WXRT. It streams until noon CST. Playing Stevie Wonder's "You Ain't Got Nothing" right now.
I'm also listening to Fessa John Hook doing his Beach Music 1969 four hour show. You can find it at the Cashbox Magazine website. Look up Beach Music. You'll hear songs you know, like "Chokin' Kind" by Joe Simon and ones you don't (unless you grew up around NC or SC like "For the First Time" by Billy Scott & the Georgia Prophets.
Tomorrow, Bob Stroud does his annual Christmas Hootenanny Show on WDRV from 7 to 10 am CST. All sorts of old rockers.
No Breakfast With the Beatles with Terri Hemmert on WXRT, though. She has the day off.
I Know What I'll be Doing. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Hold your horses...Be patient.
I'm also listening to Fessa John Hook doing his Beach Music 1969 four hour show. You can find it at the Cashbox Magazine website. Look up Beach Music. You'll hear songs you know, like "Chokin' Kind" by Joe Simon and ones you don't (unless you grew up around NC or SC like "For the First Time" by Billy Scott & the Georgia Prophets.
Tomorrow, Bob Stroud does his annual Christmas Hootenanny Show on WDRV from 7 to 10 am CST. All sorts of old rockers.
No Breakfast With the Beatles with Terri Hemmert on WXRT, though. She has the day off.
I Know What I'll be Doing. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Hold your horses...Be patient.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Not Your Father's Big Mac
From Time Magazine.
McDonald's has announced that it would be adding baguettes to its offerings in France.
here's a look at other region-specific McTreats.
CANADA-- McLobster, a creamy seafood sammy. (I remember seeing McLobster Tolls once in Maine. Sure wish I'd tried one.)
HAWAII-- Spam, Eggs and Rice for breakfast (What would Monty Python say about that?)
FRANCE-- McBaguette, a breadstick served with jam.
SINGAPORE-- McRice Burger with rice cake buns.
JAPAN-- Ebi Filet-O, a shrimp burger.
PHILIPPINES-- McSpaghetti
These last two are from me.
NEW ZEALAND-- McKiwi Burger with beets and hard-boiled egg slices.
AUSTRALIA-- You can also get vegemite as a condiment.
When I travel to other countries, I always check out the local McDonald's to see what they have. I would never, however, order a Big Mac or something I can get here in the US (well, unless maybe it was a McRib.)
Well, I Can Afford a McDouble. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Fearher in your cap...To accomplish a goal. Indian warriors receive a feather for defeating an enemy.
McDonald's has announced that it would be adding baguettes to its offerings in France.
here's a look at other region-specific McTreats.
CANADA-- McLobster, a creamy seafood sammy. (I remember seeing McLobster Tolls once in Maine. Sure wish I'd tried one.)
HAWAII-- Spam, Eggs and Rice for breakfast (What would Monty Python say about that?)
FRANCE-- McBaguette, a breadstick served with jam.
SINGAPORE-- McRice Burger with rice cake buns.
JAPAN-- Ebi Filet-O, a shrimp burger.
PHILIPPINES-- McSpaghetti
These last two are from me.
NEW ZEALAND-- McKiwi Burger with beets and hard-boiled egg slices.
AUSTRALIA-- You can also get vegemite as a condiment.
When I travel to other countries, I always check out the local McDonald's to see what they have. I would never, however, order a Big Mac or something I can get here in the US (well, unless maybe it was a McRib.)
Well, I Can Afford a McDouble. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Fearher in your cap...To accomplish a goal. Indian warriors receive a feather for defeating an enemy.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Another Day, Another Dollar-- Part II: What We're Not Spending Money On
VETERINARY AND PET SERVICES -6% (I don't know about this. Some of our friends are spending real big bucks on operations on their pets.
CLOTHING AND REPAIR ALTERATION -19% (For the most part, it is just cheaper to buy new stuff.)
POSTAL AND DELIVERY SERVICES -28%-- (Is that why the post office is having problems?)
DENTAL SERVICES -4%-- (Not life threatening, put it off)
CASINO GAMBLING -11%-- (Other than the GRBs, who has money to throw away. Plus, how about bringing back the $1 and $2 tables.)
PLEASURE BOATS -12%-- (Not to mention the price of gas on the water. Something that can easily be given up.)
NEW AUTOS -12%-- (Sticker shock!)
NURSERY SCHOOLS -5%-- (Hard to believe this is dropping. Where those kids going?)
TOBACCO -16%-- (Folks quitting I guess.)
JEWELRY -7%--
FOREIGN TRAVEL BY US RESIDENTS -4%-- (Not surprising with sorry state of US dollar.)
MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES -9%-- (I'm surprised by this one.)
I Also Have Cut Way Down on All Sorts of Travel. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Dicker: To bargain or trade.
CLOTHING AND REPAIR ALTERATION -19% (For the most part, it is just cheaper to buy new stuff.)
POSTAL AND DELIVERY SERVICES -28%-- (Is that why the post office is having problems?)
DENTAL SERVICES -4%-- (Not life threatening, put it off)
CASINO GAMBLING -11%-- (Other than the GRBs, who has money to throw away. Plus, how about bringing back the $1 and $2 tables.)
PLEASURE BOATS -12%-- (Not to mention the price of gas on the water. Something that can easily be given up.)
NEW AUTOS -12%-- (Sticker shock!)
NURSERY SCHOOLS -5%-- (Hard to believe this is dropping. Where those kids going?)
TOBACCO -16%-- (Folks quitting I guess.)
JEWELRY -7%--
FOREIGN TRAVEL BY US RESIDENTS -4%-- (Not surprising with sorry state of US dollar.)
MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES -9%-- (I'm surprised by this one.)
I Also Have Cut Way Down on All Sorts of Travel. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Dicker: To bargain or trade.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Another Day, Another Dollar-- Part 1
From the Aug. 15th Time Magazine.
In these days where I get great joy looking at how much interest my CDs are earning, here's a look back at what Time calls six months before the official beginning of the Great Recession, 2007, as they're calling it. Unemployment was 4.6% and Americans were saving less than 2%. Today, people are saving 5.4%.
Of course, this is before the GRBs had their way with us.
SINCE 2007 CONSUMERS ARE SPENDING MORE ON:
Higher education-- 6% (Not surprising with the ever-increasing tuition.)
Movie theaters-- 12%
Watches-- 13% (I'm surprised at this. Fewer and fewer folks have watches, instead using their cell phones.)
Used autos-- 4% (Used cars, however, are getting much more expensive.)
Cell-Phone services-- 31% (Big surprise here.)
Lotteries-- 16% (You just never know.)
Physician services-- 7% (I'm surprised this is so low.)
Alcohol-- 5% (Not surprising as the price of booze keeps going up, plus you can always drink to forget.)
Foreign Travel in the US-- 17% (Lots of folks from overseas are sure taking advantage of our worthless money. keep those printing presses rolling!)
What Are We Spending Less On, Next. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN: Catawampus...Something that sits crooked.
In these days where I get great joy looking at how much interest my CDs are earning, here's a look back at what Time calls six months before the official beginning of the Great Recession, 2007, as they're calling it. Unemployment was 4.6% and Americans were saving less than 2%. Today, people are saving 5.4%.
Of course, this is before the GRBs had their way with us.
SINCE 2007 CONSUMERS ARE SPENDING MORE ON:
Higher education-- 6% (Not surprising with the ever-increasing tuition.)
Movie theaters-- 12%
Watches-- 13% (I'm surprised at this. Fewer and fewer folks have watches, instead using their cell phones.)
Used autos-- 4% (Used cars, however, are getting much more expensive.)
Cell-Phone services-- 31% (Big surprise here.)
Lotteries-- 16% (You just never know.)
Physician services-- 7% (I'm surprised this is so low.)
Alcohol-- 5% (Not surprising as the price of booze keeps going up, plus you can always drink to forget.)
Foreign Travel in the US-- 17% (Lots of folks from overseas are sure taking advantage of our worthless money. keep those printing presses rolling!)
What Are We Spending Less On, Next. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN: Catawampus...Something that sits crooked.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Eleven Terrible TV Parents
From the Dec. 16th Listverse.
I found this to be very interesting, especially since I watch all of them except two. Other than #10 and the two I haven't seen, #7 and #1, I have to agree with the person who compiled the list.
11. RED FOREMAN-- That 70s Show
10. HANK HILL-- King of the Hill. He is mainly just disappointed with his son not being more like him.
9. LOIS-- Malcolm in the Middle-- (And her husband wasn't much better.)
8. FRANK AND MARIE BARONE-- Everybody Loves Raymond
7. ROCHELLE-- Everybody Hates Chris
6. EVELYN HARPER-- Two and a Half Men
5. DON AND BETTY DRAPER-- Mad Men-- (But a lot of it just has to do with the way parents were in the 50s and early 60s.)
4. PETER AND LOIS GRIFFIN-- Family Guy (This would be my choice for worst. What both, but especially Peter to his daughter is really mean.)
3. HOMER SIMPSON-- The Simpsons (Other than often choking Bart, a lot of this is Homer's preoccupation with himself.)
2. AL AND PEGGY BUNDY-- Married With Children-- (They're also mean to each other.)
1. JON AND KATE GOSSELIN-- Jon and Kate Plus 8 (I don't watch reality shows.)
And, remember, List Universe also has photos and explanations.
I Sure Enjoyed This One. --RoadDoh
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Calaboose...a jail.
I found this to be very interesting, especially since I watch all of them except two. Other than #10 and the two I haven't seen, #7 and #1, I have to agree with the person who compiled the list.
11. RED FOREMAN-- That 70s Show
10. HANK HILL-- King of the Hill. He is mainly just disappointed with his son not being more like him.
9. LOIS-- Malcolm in the Middle-- (And her husband wasn't much better.)
8. FRANK AND MARIE BARONE-- Everybody Loves Raymond
7. ROCHELLE-- Everybody Hates Chris
6. EVELYN HARPER-- Two and a Half Men
5. DON AND BETTY DRAPER-- Mad Men-- (But a lot of it just has to do with the way parents were in the 50s and early 60s.)
4. PETER AND LOIS GRIFFIN-- Family Guy (This would be my choice for worst. What both, but especially Peter to his daughter is really mean.)
3. HOMER SIMPSON-- The Simpsons (Other than often choking Bart, a lot of this is Homer's preoccupation with himself.)
2. AL AND PEGGY BUNDY-- Married With Children-- (They're also mean to each other.)
1. JON AND KATE GOSSELIN-- Jon and Kate Plus 8 (I don't watch reality shows.)
And, remember, List Universe also has photos and explanations.
I Sure Enjoyed This One. --RoadDoh
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Calaboose...a jail.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Bars...Not Saying We Hang Out In...But At Least the Beer Didn't Get Warm
Friday it was Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes for NTN. ($1.50 pints)
Saturday, it was Captain's Quarters in Antioch for a Christmas party. Since we are big-time customers (and live next to the manager) we were invited. A whole lot colder than this summer. (Free food, free drinks, Cover Story band and a DJ)
It was so crowded, we had to sit out at the outside bar (Which was enclosed for the winter, but still cold. At least the beer bottles didn't get cold.)
Sunday, it was Fire Wood in McHenry for Da Bears ($6 pitchers and $4 sandwiches) and then to the Twisted Moose in McHenry ($1 drafts, $2.50 brats) to drink our Bear sorrows away.
Later today, it's to J's in Ingleside ($1.25 pints and half-price pizzas) for NTN. Last Monday, we had the best BLT pizza ever.
Too Many Bars, Too Little Time. --RoadDog
Saturday, it was Captain's Quarters in Antioch for a Christmas party. Since we are big-time customers (and live next to the manager) we were invited. A whole lot colder than this summer. (Free food, free drinks, Cover Story band and a DJ)
It was so crowded, we had to sit out at the outside bar (Which was enclosed for the winter, but still cold. At least the beer bottles didn't get cold.)
Sunday, it was Fire Wood in McHenry for Da Bears ($6 pitchers and $4 sandwiches) and then to the Twisted Moose in McHenry ($1 drafts, $2.50 brats) to drink our Bear sorrows away.
Later today, it's to J's in Ingleside ($1.25 pints and half-price pizzas) for NTN. Last Monday, we had the best BLT pizza ever.
Too Many Bars, Too Little Time. --RoadDog
JSS: Snow-- Bears-- Popeye's
JSS-- Just Some Stuff.
1. SNOW-- We got our first real snow of the season, about an inch, Friday night, after everyone was going around boasting that we hadn't had any yet. Guess we opened our mouths too soon.
Guess I'll have to go out and fire up the old snow blower. Sure hope it starts.
2. BEARS-- Another horrible game yesterday, crushing our hopes after a 14-7 lead at half. The Seahawks sure took advantage of three intercepted passes to score three TDs. That's 21 points when the Bears lost 38-14.
Playoff hopes are gone, but have to win the Christmas Day game against you-know-who. That will make the season a success.
3. POPEYE'S-- Friday, we drove to Lake Geneva and had the most-excellent fish fry at Popeye's overlooking the Riviera Docks and Geneva Lake. For December, they dropped the price from $12,49 to $9.99. Real fine fried and broiled fish as well as coleslaw (w/pineapple and beans) and some of the best potato pancakes ever.
Never Get a Two-Stage Snow blower. I Hate Mixing the Oil with the Gas. --RoadDog
1. SNOW-- We got our first real snow of the season, about an inch, Friday night, after everyone was going around boasting that we hadn't had any yet. Guess we opened our mouths too soon.
Guess I'll have to go out and fire up the old snow blower. Sure hope it starts.
2. BEARS-- Another horrible game yesterday, crushing our hopes after a 14-7 lead at half. The Seahawks sure took advantage of three intercepted passes to score three TDs. That's 21 points when the Bears lost 38-14.
Playoff hopes are gone, but have to win the Christmas Day game against you-know-who. That will make the season a success.
3. POPEYE'S-- Friday, we drove to Lake Geneva and had the most-excellent fish fry at Popeye's overlooking the Riviera Docks and Geneva Lake. For December, they dropped the price from $12,49 to $9.99. Real fine fried and broiled fish as well as coleslaw (w/pineapple and beans) and some of the best potato pancakes ever.
Never Get a Two-Stage Snow blower. I Hate Mixing the Oil with the Gas. --RoadDog
Where Were You August 19, 1965?-- Part 2
11. TAKE ME BACK-- Little Anthony & the Imperials
12. ALL I REALLY WANT TO DO-- Cher-- Doing an old Byrds song.
13. PRETTY LITTLE BABY-- Marvin Gaye
14. JU JU JAND-- Dion
15. YES, I'M READY-- Barbar Acklin
16. I WANT CANDY-- Strangeloves-- One of the best-ever garage rock/frat rock songs ever!
17. SAVE YOUR HEAR FOR ME-- Gary Lewis & the Playboys-- Daddy would be so proud.
18. (Couldn't read this one)
19. I LIKE IT LIKE THAT-- Dave Clark 5-- Glad they finally got their rightful place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
20. LOOKING THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE-- Gene Pitney-- Loved his songs.
Good Stuff, Maynard
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Blinky...Between sweet and sour as in milk. (never heard of it.)
12. ALL I REALLY WANT TO DO-- Cher-- Doing an old Byrds song.
13. PRETTY LITTLE BABY-- Marvin Gaye
14. JU JU JAND-- Dion
15. YES, I'M READY-- Barbar Acklin
16. I WANT CANDY-- Strangeloves-- One of the best-ever garage rock/frat rock songs ever!
17. SAVE YOUR HEAR FOR ME-- Gary Lewis & the Playboys-- Daddy would be so proud.
18. (Couldn't read this one)
19. I LIKE IT LIKE THAT-- Dave Clark 5-- Glad they finally got their rightful place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
20. LOOKING THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE-- Gene Pitney-- Loved his songs.
Good Stuff, Maynard
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Blinky...Between sweet and sour as in milk. (never heard of it.)
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Where Were You August 19, 1965?-- Part 1
I was a mere 14-year-old, just having graduated junior high and getting ready to go to Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois.
This Top Twenty songs comes from WAIR 1340 AM radio out of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I found this on Fessa John Hook's Beach Music Site.
1. I GOT YOU BABE-- Sonny and Cher-- Way before anyone ever thought of a "Groundhog Day" movie.
2. IT'S THE SAME OLD SONG-- Four Tops-- Some great Motown.
3. PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG-- James Brown-- The first time I'd ever heard of him.
4. I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU-- Spinners
5. HELP-- Beatles-- Wouldn't be a 1965 chart without a Beatles song on it.
6. UNCHAINED MELODY-- Righteous Brothers-- Way before anybody ever thought of a "Ghost" movie.
7. DOWN IN THE BOONDOCKS-- Billy Joe Royal-- This song and "I Got You Babe" always remind me of my graduation trip from 8th grade that my parents gave me that summer. I went on a week-long fishing trip to Canada. These songs played over and over and over.
8. NOTHING BUT HEARTACHES-- Supremes-- Some more great Motown
9. BABY, I'M YOURS-- Barbara Lewis
10. CALIFORNIA GIRLS-- Beach Boys-- What about those Illinois girls? OK, Midwest farmers' daughters.
Good Stuff. Ten More to Come. --RoadDog
This Top Twenty songs comes from WAIR 1340 AM radio out of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I found this on Fessa John Hook's Beach Music Site.
1. I GOT YOU BABE-- Sonny and Cher-- Way before anyone ever thought of a "Groundhog Day" movie.
2. IT'S THE SAME OLD SONG-- Four Tops-- Some great Motown.
3. PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG-- James Brown-- The first time I'd ever heard of him.
4. I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU-- Spinners
5. HELP-- Beatles-- Wouldn't be a 1965 chart without a Beatles song on it.
6. UNCHAINED MELODY-- Righteous Brothers-- Way before anybody ever thought of a "Ghost" movie.
7. DOWN IN THE BOONDOCKS-- Billy Joe Royal-- This song and "I Got You Babe" always remind me of my graduation trip from 8th grade that my parents gave me that summer. I went on a week-long fishing trip to Canada. These songs played over and over and over.
8. NOTHING BUT HEARTACHES-- Supremes-- Some more great Motown
9. BABY, I'M YOURS-- Barbara Lewis
10. CALIFORNIA GIRLS-- Beach Boys-- What about those Illinois girls? OK, Midwest farmers' daughters.
Good Stuff. Ten More to Come. --RoadDog
Me and Technology
From the Dec. 7th Chicago Tribune.
DUSTIN COMIC STRIP
FRAME ONE: Dustin, an unemployed, live-at-home, college grad and his dad are sitting at the table. Dustin is sitting at his laptop looking smug. His dad is reading a newspaper.
Dustin: "Admit it Dad...There are lots of things I get with the internet that don't come with the newspaper."
Dad: "Okay...I admit it."
FRAME TWO: Dad: "But who wants viruses." Dustin sits there looking a bit sheepish.
Hey, One for My Side!! --RoadDog
DUSTIN COMIC STRIP
FRAME ONE: Dustin, an unemployed, live-at-home, college grad and his dad are sitting at the table. Dustin is sitting at his laptop looking smug. His dad is reading a newspaper.
Dustin: "Admit it Dad...There are lots of things I get with the internet that don't come with the newspaper."
Dad: "Okay...I admit it."
FRAME TWO: Dad: "But who wants viruses." Dustin sits there looking a bit sheepish.
Hey, One for My Side!! --RoadDog
Goodbye Creepy Burger King
Burger King has scrapped its creepy-looking plastic king. Good, he creeped me out. They could make a great horror show using his likeness.
he was the symbol of the hamburger fast-food restaurant since 2004.
According to Time Magazine, he joins some other dropped "mascots in that great greasy restaurant in the sky."
Do you remember these:
McDonald's Hamburglar
Arby's Oven Mitt (that was just plain dumb)
Quiznos Spongemonkey (I don't remember this one, but Quiznos is fairly new to our area.)
Domino's Noid (I liked this one.)
Taco Bell Chilhuahua (I'd really love to see come back. I really liked the one where he was going to catch Godzilla in a little box and after seeing the monster said, "I think I'm going to need a bigger box" with that great accent.
OK, so it wasn't for a restaurant, but I also liked the Frito Bandito.
Guess These Last Two Aren't Very PC These Days. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Between hay and grass...Not a child or an adult. Could it be a "Tween?
he was the symbol of the hamburger fast-food restaurant since 2004.
According to Time Magazine, he joins some other dropped "mascots in that great greasy restaurant in the sky."
Do you remember these:
McDonald's Hamburglar
Arby's Oven Mitt (that was just plain dumb)
Quiznos Spongemonkey (I don't remember this one, but Quiznos is fairly new to our area.)
Domino's Noid (I liked this one.)
Taco Bell Chilhuahua (I'd really love to see come back. I really liked the one where he was going to catch Godzilla in a little box and after seeing the monster said, "I think I'm going to need a bigger box" with that great accent.
OK, so it wasn't for a restaurant, but I also liked the Frito Bandito.
Guess These Last Two Aren't Very PC These Days. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Between hay and grass...Not a child or an adult. Could it be a "Tween?
Friday, December 16, 2011
Chicago's Northwest Suburbs: CheezBorgers and Old Times
Yesterday, Liz and I drove to Palatine and Arlington Hts. as a trip back into our past.
We drove Fairfield Road south to Old McHenry Road and then to Quentin Road to US-12. We drove this road many times to Liz's parents when we live in Round Lake Beach. We stopped at Save-A-Pet Animal Shelter on the way to make a donation.
I never go to Arlington Heights that I don't make a stop at Half-Price Books in Palatine. Visited Liz's parents at the cemetery in Arlington Hts and then to the old Randhurst Shopping Mall, which has a new configuration.
Ate at Billy Goat Tavern at Randhurst Village as it is now called. I've always wanted to try a "cheezborger and cheeps, no fries, Coke, no Pepsi" but it is not likely I'll get to Chicago to go to the original what with Chicago's present rip-off all tourists program.
Walked around Carson Pirie Scott store, which was one of the origina; big three occupants of Randhurst.
Then drove to Palatine and ate at Photos, on the site of the old Burger King where I worked in high school and part of college. Before that, drove around Winston Park and looked at our old homes and those of friends.
Nice Trip back to the Past. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Been through the mill...Had a rough time of it. Grain used to be ground up in the mills.
We drove Fairfield Road south to Old McHenry Road and then to Quentin Road to US-12. We drove this road many times to Liz's parents when we live in Round Lake Beach. We stopped at Save-A-Pet Animal Shelter on the way to make a donation.
I never go to Arlington Heights that I don't make a stop at Half-Price Books in Palatine. Visited Liz's parents at the cemetery in Arlington Hts and then to the old Randhurst Shopping Mall, which has a new configuration.
Ate at Billy Goat Tavern at Randhurst Village as it is now called. I've always wanted to try a "cheezborger and cheeps, no fries, Coke, no Pepsi" but it is not likely I'll get to Chicago to go to the original what with Chicago's present rip-off all tourists program.
Walked around Carson Pirie Scott store, which was one of the origina; big three occupants of Randhurst.
Then drove to Palatine and ate at Photos, on the site of the old Burger King where I worked in high school and part of college. Before that, drove around Winston Park and looked at our old homes and those of friends.
Nice Trip back to the Past. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Been through the mill...Had a rough time of it. Grain used to be ground up in the mills.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Going Back to My Past Last Night
This past Friday, I was reading the Lake County Journal here in northeast Illinois and came across an article about the president of the Round Lake Area Library Board retiring after 35 years of being on the board.
I was also on the board and a former president of it, and knew Linda and her husband Lisle very well. He recently retired as reverend of the local Presbyterian Church. He had once taken me up in his plane and over the years, we had been at many weddings. He officiated and I deejayed.
Linda was retiring because they will be spending several months a year in their paradise, Hawaii.
The board was having a special session thanking her for all those years of service on Wednesday night. I figured to go myself and congratulate her, plus her husband and other people I knew might be there as well.
Barb, the former library director when i was on the board, was also there. I had a nice talk with Linda's husband, Lisle. Their son, Lisle Jr, is in the Ukraine right now, teaching and is a Fulbright Scholar. He has a PhD. I taught him way back in 7th grade and am quite proud of him.
Nothing Like Meeting Old Friends Again. --RoadDog
I was also on the board and a former president of it, and knew Linda and her husband Lisle very well. He recently retired as reverend of the local Presbyterian Church. He had once taken me up in his plane and over the years, we had been at many weddings. He officiated and I deejayed.
Linda was retiring because they will be spending several months a year in their paradise, Hawaii.
The board was having a special session thanking her for all those years of service on Wednesday night. I figured to go myself and congratulate her, plus her husband and other people I knew might be there as well.
Barb, the former library director when i was on the board, was also there. I had a nice talk with Linda's husband, Lisle. Their son, Lisle Jr, is in the Ukraine right now, teaching and is a Fulbright Scholar. He has a PhD. I taught him way back in 7th grade and am quite proud of him.
Nothing Like Meeting Old Friends Again. --RoadDog
Liz and My 44th Anniversary
No, not our wedding anniversary, but the one where we started "going Steady" back in high school when I gave her my ID bracelet (we were juniors at Palatine High School in Palatine, Illinois, and didn't get our class rings until the end of junior year).
We had met back in October at a party. Her parents were moving to Palatine from Chicago, where she had attended Madonna High School. They were living in a rental home until their new one could be constructed in Winston Park.
I gave her the ID bracelet while she was doing her family's laundry at a laundromat at Palatine Plaza.
The place is no longer there, but we have an idea where it was a few store fronts east of what used to be Pankau Drugs. We'll be looking for it.
We will be going back to the scene of the crime...oops, great event, today.
How's That for Being Romantic. An ID Bracelet in a Laundromat. Can't Help But Think of That Old Song, "Leader of the Laundromat." Who's That Banging on the Piano? I Don't Know. --RoadDog
We had met back in October at a party. Her parents were moving to Palatine from Chicago, where she had attended Madonna High School. They were living in a rental home until their new one could be constructed in Winston Park.
I gave her the ID bracelet while she was doing her family's laundry at a laundromat at Palatine Plaza.
The place is no longer there, but we have an idea where it was a few store fronts east of what used to be Pankau Drugs. We'll be looking for it.
We will be going back to the scene of the crime...oops, great event, today.
How's That for Being Romantic. An ID Bracelet in a Laundromat. Can't Help But Think of That Old Song, "Leader of the Laundromat." Who's That Banging on the Piano? I Don't Know. --RoadDog
Axed TV for 2011-- Part 2
Again, there were over 80 shows cancelled for one reason or another. These were just the ones I liked.
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT: USA-- I always thought a show with Gorham, Monk and Columbo as the cops would have the criminals going nuts.
LAW & ORDER: LA-- This show was getting better after a poor start.
MAD LOVE-- CBS-- Loved the best buddy and best girlfriend.
MEMPHIS BEAT-- TNT-- Blues Music and some great characters.
MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE-- TNT-- Since I am on the older side of these guys, I can relate. I was really a big fan of these last two shows on TNT.
OUTSOURCED-- NBC-- One of the funniest shows with an interesting slant on culture. Instead of a foreigner getting used to American culture, it was the other way around.
PRIME SUSPECT-- NBC-- Much too soon to yank the plug.
"S#! MY DAD SAYS-- CBS-- Of course, Shatner was great, but I really liked the married son and his wife.
Note to TV Execs Trying to Get Good Shows for Their Lineup. These Be Them. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Bee in your bonnet...To have an idea that won't let loose.
V-- ABC-- I like my sci-fi. Boy was the alien leader a mean one.
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT: USA-- I always thought a show with Gorham, Monk and Columbo as the cops would have the criminals going nuts.
LAW & ORDER: LA-- This show was getting better after a poor start.
MAD LOVE-- CBS-- Loved the best buddy and best girlfriend.
MEMPHIS BEAT-- TNT-- Blues Music and some great characters.
MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE-- TNT-- Since I am on the older side of these guys, I can relate. I was really a big fan of these last two shows on TNT.
OUTSOURCED-- NBC-- One of the funniest shows with an interesting slant on culture. Instead of a foreigner getting used to American culture, it was the other way around.
PRIME SUSPECT-- NBC-- Much too soon to yank the plug.
"S#! MY DAD SAYS-- CBS-- Of course, Shatner was great, but I really liked the married son and his wife.
Note to TV Execs Trying to Get Good Shows for Their Lineup. These Be Them. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Bee in your bonnet...To have an idea that won't let loose.
V-- ABC-- I like my sci-fi. Boy was the alien leader a mean one.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Things in Nature That Just Aren't Right
From the Dec. 11th Chicago Tribune SMACK! on Sports Page, Main Event.
Always pretty funny. They divided the Things in Nature That Just Aren't Right into two categories: non-sports related and sports-related. Pictures accompanied each item.
NON-SPORTS-RELATED
Blago's hair, platypus, Jim Belushi (hey,I like the guy) and Great Salt Lake.
SPORTS-RELATED
Joakim Noah's shot, Adam Dunn's swing (I wonder how much he earned for each strike out in 2011), Charles Barkley's golf swing and Tim Tebow's pass.
We can add, Chicago Bear coaching staff play-calling after Sunday's game.
Ya Just Gotta Wonder. --RoadDog
Always pretty funny. They divided the Things in Nature That Just Aren't Right into two categories: non-sports related and sports-related. Pictures accompanied each item.
NON-SPORTS-RELATED
Blago's hair, platypus, Jim Belushi (hey,I like the guy) and Great Salt Lake.
SPORTS-RELATED
Joakim Noah's shot, Adam Dunn's swing (I wonder how much he earned for each strike out in 2011), Charles Barkley's golf swing and Tim Tebow's pass.
We can add, Chicago Bear coaching staff play-calling after Sunday's game.
Ya Just Gotta Wonder. --RoadDog
Axed TV for 2011-- Part 1
From the Yahoo! TV Blog by Brian Waters.
Over 80 TV shows got the axe in 2011. I had never watched most of them, thankfully, as I always hate when a favorite of mine goes into the vast deadland.
These are my favorite no longer-with-us shows and some comments.
BETTER WITH YOU, ABC-- The comparisons between the three couples was hilarious. I especially liked the parents.
CHASE, NBC-- Just good old drama and action and one really tough gal.
DEFENDERS. CBS-- Love that Jim Belushi and the Chicago connection.
DETROIT 1-8-7, ABC-- One superb cop drama. Setting it in inner city Detroit was a great move. In the opening episode, two detectives went out to a bridge to find a spent bullet for a case. They found what seemed to be about ten. That pretty well summed it up. This and the next show are the two that I will miss the most.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, NBC-- Definitely "Don't Miss TV for Me." Since we don't have Direct TV, I couldn't wait to see the new episodes.
GLORY DAZE, TBS-- OK, I am an Unreconstructed Frat Rat.
More to Come. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Barking up the wrong tree...talking about something that was completely the wrong issue with the wrong person. (A hunting term when the hounds bark at the base of a tree and the animal isn't there.)
Over 80 TV shows got the axe in 2011. I had never watched most of them, thankfully, as I always hate when a favorite of mine goes into the vast deadland.
These are my favorite no longer-with-us shows and some comments.
BETTER WITH YOU, ABC-- The comparisons between the three couples was hilarious. I especially liked the parents.
CHASE, NBC-- Just good old drama and action and one really tough gal.
DEFENDERS. CBS-- Love that Jim Belushi and the Chicago connection.
DETROIT 1-8-7, ABC-- One superb cop drama. Setting it in inner city Detroit was a great move. In the opening episode, two detectives went out to a bridge to find a spent bullet for a case. They found what seemed to be about ten. That pretty well summed it up. This and the next show are the two that I will miss the most.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, NBC-- Definitely "Don't Miss TV for Me." Since we don't have Direct TV, I couldn't wait to see the new episodes.
GLORY DAZE, TBS-- OK, I am an Unreconstructed Frat Rat.
More to Come. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Barking up the wrong tree...talking about something that was completely the wrong issue with the wrong person. (A hunting term when the hounds bark at the base of a tree and the animal isn't there.)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
A Good Time Over the Weekend (Other Than the Bears)
FRIDAY, the 9th
Helped serve the annual Christmas dinner to the North Chicago VA Hospital folks at the Fox Lake American Legion in the afternoon.
Met the usual suspects at the Route 12 Bar
SATURDAY, the 10th
Saw my favorite Christmas movie, "A Christmas Story" on the big screen at the Woodstock, Illinois, Theatre for $1. An almost full theatre, about half and half kids and adults. Adults did more laughing than kids.
Then a McRib at the local McDonald's.
Lastly, the annual Army-Navy football party at the Fox Lake American Legion. I was pulling for Army to win after nine straight losses, but it was not to be. Obama there for first time. Must be coming up on election time.
SUNDAY, the 11th
Christmas party at Captain's Quarters. First half of Bears game. Route 12 Bar and second half. Overtime at friends' house.
Other Than Da Bears, Da Good. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN: Barking at a knot...meaning that your efforts were as useless as a dog barking at a knot on a tree.
Helped serve the annual Christmas dinner to the North Chicago VA Hospital folks at the Fox Lake American Legion in the afternoon.
Met the usual suspects at the Route 12 Bar
SATURDAY, the 10th
Saw my favorite Christmas movie, "A Christmas Story" on the big screen at the Woodstock, Illinois, Theatre for $1. An almost full theatre, about half and half kids and adults. Adults did more laughing than kids.
Then a McRib at the local McDonald's.
Lastly, the annual Army-Navy football party at the Fox Lake American Legion. I was pulling for Army to win after nine straight losses, but it was not to be. Obama there for first time. Must be coming up on election time.
SUNDAY, the 11th
Christmas party at Captain's Quarters. First half of Bears game. Route 12 Bar and second half. Overtime at friends' house.
Other Than Da Bears, Da Good. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN: Barking at a knot...meaning that your efforts were as useless as a dog barking at a knot on a tree.
Tebow Didn't Beat the Bears; the Bears Beat the Bears
Still overly disgusted with that Bronco-Bear game Sunday. And even more disgusted with any idea that Tim Tebow beat the Bears. He had help from the other sideline and on the field. The Bears beat the Bears.
Until the 4th quarter, the Bears defense completely had the Denver qb under control. Then, it all fell apart.
All the Bears were doing was trying to prevent any big plays. That Denver TD drive was nothing but 6-8 yard passes to WIDE OPEN RECEIVERS. Each time, there was no Chicago player anywhere around. Great call there, Tice.
Then, there was Martz calling the offense. Everyone in the stadium, everyone watching at home and in bars, and worse, everyone on the Denver sideline knew exactly what the plays would be, hand-off to Barber and a resulting two straight three and outs.
Now, Mr. Martz, I am not a super knowledgeable football coach, but everyone knows that you absolutely do not want the other team to know what plays you're going to run. That never works. A pass every so often was definitely called for.
Then, there was bonehead play by Barber who should know not to run out of bounds. And to top it off, he allowed himself to have the ball stripped out of his hands when the Bears had a great opportunity for a field goal and win in overtime.
As punishment, time to cut your hair.
So, a 10-0 lead with three minutes left became a 10-10 tie and a loss in overtime 13-10.
Sad, Sad, Sad. --RoadDog
Until the 4th quarter, the Bears defense completely had the Denver qb under control. Then, it all fell apart.
All the Bears were doing was trying to prevent any big plays. That Denver TD drive was nothing but 6-8 yard passes to WIDE OPEN RECEIVERS. Each time, there was no Chicago player anywhere around. Great call there, Tice.
Then, there was Martz calling the offense. Everyone in the stadium, everyone watching at home and in bars, and worse, everyone on the Denver sideline knew exactly what the plays would be, hand-off to Barber and a resulting two straight three and outs.
Now, Mr. Martz, I am not a super knowledgeable football coach, but everyone knows that you absolutely do not want the other team to know what plays you're going to run. That never works. A pass every so often was definitely called for.
Then, there was bonehead play by Barber who should know not to run out of bounds. And to top it off, he allowed himself to have the ball stripped out of his hands when the Bears had a great opportunity for a field goal and win in overtime.
As punishment, time to cut your hair.
So, a 10-0 lead with three minutes left became a 10-10 tie and a loss in overtime 13-10.
Sad, Sad, Sad. --RoadDog
Monday, December 12, 2011
Friendliest Confines: Epstein's or Wrigley's
From the Dec, 8th Chicago Tribune Sports Section.
Well, new Cubbie General manager just bought a $3.25 million Lakeview home near his job at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The SMACK! column ran a comparison between Theo Epstein's digs and his word digs.
First Epstein's new house, second Wrigley Field.
NOTABLE DIMENSIONS: 7,800 sq. feet / 400 feet to center field
BEDROOMS: 5 / 0
REPAIRS REQUIRED: Minimal / more than $200 million
STATUES: 0 / 4
FIREPLACES: 4 / 0
TROUGHS IN THE RESTROOMS: no / yes
INDOOR PARKING: yes / no
FACADE: Hand-craved limestone / big red message board
FLOORING: herringbone-design wood/ Kentucky bluegrass and rye
Pretty Funny. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Bad Egg...Someone who is not a good person.
Well, new Cubbie General manager just bought a $3.25 million Lakeview home near his job at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The SMACK! column ran a comparison between Theo Epstein's digs and his word digs.
First Epstein's new house, second Wrigley Field.
NOTABLE DIMENSIONS: 7,800 sq. feet / 400 feet to center field
BEDROOMS: 5 / 0
REPAIRS REQUIRED: Minimal / more than $200 million
STATUES: 0 / 4
FIREPLACES: 4 / 0
TROUGHS IN THE RESTROOMS: no / yes
INDOOR PARKING: yes / no
FACADE: Hand-craved limestone / big red message board
FLOORING: herringbone-design wood/ Kentucky bluegrass and rye
Pretty Funny. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Bad Egg...Someone who is not a good person.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Just Some Interesting Stuff: Looking for That Perfect Baby Name
From the Dec. 1st USA Today "What's in a name choice? Major pressure" by Sharon Jayson.
Whatever happened to the golden oldies like Mike, Tom, Don? Or, how about that little old band with John, Paul George and, well, Ringo?
These are most popular ten names according to BabyCenter.com.
BOYS
10. Logan
9. Lucas
8. Noah
7. Ethan
6. Jayden
5. Jacob
4. Liam
3. Mason
2. Jackson
1. Alden
GIRLS
10. Abigail
9. Emily
8. Madison
7. Chloe
6. Lily
5. Ava
4. Olivia
3. Isabella
2. Emma
1. Sophia
Hit Me With That Name Again. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? At Sea...Lost or Not Understanding something.
Whatever happened to the golden oldies like Mike, Tom, Don? Or, how about that little old band with John, Paul George and, well, Ringo?
These are most popular ten names according to BabyCenter.com.
BOYS
10. Logan
9. Lucas
8. Noah
7. Ethan
6. Jayden
5. Jacob
4. Liam
3. Mason
2. Jackson
1. Alden
GIRLS
10. Abigail
9. Emily
8. Madison
7. Chloe
6. Lily
5. Ava
4. Olivia
3. Isabella
2. Emma
1. Sophia
Hit Me With That Name Again. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? At Sea...Lost or Not Understanding something.
It's Them, Not Me: On Corporate Sponsorship
Is it me, or is that getting a bit too much. So many things now have the name of some corporation attached to them like Chicago's All State Arena or the Old Comiskey Park (still won't use that one).
From the Barney & Clyde comic strip in the August 7th Chicago Tribune.
FRAME 1: Either Barney or Clyde (this is a new strip to me, is in his easy chair watching a baseball game on TV. The announcers says, "It's a beautiful day for baseball at Coors Field."
FRAME 2: "The Rockies are up 3-1 according to the Mitsubishi scoreboard." "Pitcher goes into his Rolex windup..."
FRAME 3: "Tulowitzki lifts a Jell-O pudding pop fly to second base. Clyde looking perplexed, "Okay, I'm a committed capitalist..."
FRAME 4: Announcer, "And it's caught for the third out of the Red Roof Inn-ing." Clyde, "But this is getting a little out of hand."
My feelings exactly.
Na Na Hey Hey. --RoadDog
From the Barney & Clyde comic strip in the August 7th Chicago Tribune.
FRAME 1: Either Barney or Clyde (this is a new strip to me, is in his easy chair watching a baseball game on TV. The announcers says, "It's a beautiful day for baseball at Coors Field."
FRAME 2: "The Rockies are up 3-1 according to the Mitsubishi scoreboard." "Pitcher goes into his Rolex windup..."
FRAME 3: "Tulowitzki lifts a Jell-O pudding pop fly to second base. Clyde looking perplexed, "Okay, I'm a committed capitalist..."
FRAME 4: Announcer, "And it's caught for the third out of the Red Roof Inn-ing." Clyde, "But this is getting a little out of hand."
My feelings exactly.
Na Na Hey Hey. --RoadDog
Me and Technology
Not that I am completely ignorant of new technology, but practically so. Obviously, with these blogs, I must know a little something about it. I know what I know, and that "ain't" much.
I can't help but laugh in some of the comics when this awkward, backward technology comes full fore. One great comic strip I like is "Pickles" about an elderly couple, your grandparents type. I have really come to relate to the old codger of the pair, Earl.
From the Aug. 7th Chicago Tribune.
FRAME 1: Earl's wife Opal is dusting. Grandson Nelson asks, "Gramma, where's Grampa?" Opal replies, "He's on the computer trying to figure out how to send an e-mail."
FRAME 2: Nelson, "Old people aren't very good at computers, are they?"
FRAME 3: Opal, "Well, we didn't grow up with them like your generation, Nelson."
FRAME 4: Still Dusting, Opal says, "Some of us are pretty god at learning computer skills."
FRAME 5: They are now in the computer room where Earl is at the computer, an old pc unit like I use. Earl has a look of exasperation and says, "Oh, shoot! I think I just deleted the whole darn internet."
FRAME 6: Opal and Nelson walking away, and Opal says, "Others of us, not so much."
This would explain why Liz can do so much on a computer and I can't.
Well, That's My Excuse, Anyway. --RoadDog
HOW"S THAT AGAIN? One bad apple spoils the whole barrel...One corrupt or bad person can cause all others to go bad if you don't remove the bad one.
I can't help but laugh in some of the comics when this awkward, backward technology comes full fore. One great comic strip I like is "Pickles" about an elderly couple, your grandparents type. I have really come to relate to the old codger of the pair, Earl.
From the Aug. 7th Chicago Tribune.
FRAME 1: Earl's wife Opal is dusting. Grandson Nelson asks, "Gramma, where's Grampa?" Opal replies, "He's on the computer trying to figure out how to send an e-mail."
FRAME 2: Nelson, "Old people aren't very good at computers, are they?"
FRAME 3: Opal, "Well, we didn't grow up with them like your generation, Nelson."
FRAME 4: Still Dusting, Opal says, "Some of us are pretty god at learning computer skills."
FRAME 5: They are now in the computer room where Earl is at the computer, an old pc unit like I use. Earl has a look of exasperation and says, "Oh, shoot! I think I just deleted the whole darn internet."
FRAME 6: Opal and Nelson walking away, and Opal says, "Others of us, not so much."
This would explain why Liz can do so much on a computer and I can't.
Well, That's My Excuse, Anyway. --RoadDog
HOW"S THAT AGAIN? One bad apple spoils the whole barrel...One corrupt or bad person can cause all others to go bad if you don't remove the bad one.
Friday, December 9, 2011
A Shock at Virginia Tech
Sitting in Donovan's Reef yesterday, I was shocked to see news of shootings at Virginia Tech again. Four years ago they had the 30+ murders. And now, again, deaths at the college.
Not much was known at the time, but now, apparently, a university cop made a traffic stop. Someone else ran up and killed him then killed themselves. It was not another mass-slaying.
This hits home for me especially because of the Valentine's Day murders at my old school, Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, where five students were killed.
Murders on campus were something that never entered my mind when I was at college. And, I went through the Kent State Riots and anti-war movement.
Northern has since had a shooting and two murders on different occasions.
Not the Same World. --RoadDog
Not much was known at the time, but now, apparently, a university cop made a traffic stop. Someone else ran up and killed him then killed themselves. It was not another mass-slaying.
This hits home for me especially because of the Valentine's Day murders at my old school, Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, where five students were killed.
Murders on campus were something that never entered my mind when I was at college. And, I went through the Kent State Riots and anti-war movement.
Northern has since had a shooting and two murders on different occasions.
Not the Same World. --RoadDog
A McRib Reprieve
Was I ever happy to espy a sign on the McDonald's at Wis-50 and I-94, by the world famous Brat Stop, that said McRibs. I like to scared Liz to death as my very quick turn in to the place. This was while returning home from Thanksgiving in North Carolina.
This is definitely a pleasant surprise to sink my teeth once again into that absolutely wonderful tasting treat. I thought they were gone for another year back in November.
I wrote about it on the Fun on the Fox website and a couple replies came in saying McRibs were also available at some other McDonald's in the area.
I called the Fox Lake McD's and they said they had them, so I had another one this past Wednesday.
Can You see My Smile Right Now? --RoadDog
This is definitely a pleasant surprise to sink my teeth once again into that absolutely wonderful tasting treat. I thought they were gone for another year back in November.
I wrote about it on the Fun on the Fox website and a couple replies came in saying McRibs were also available at some other McDonald's in the area.
I called the Fox Lake McD's and they said they had them, so I had another one this past Wednesday.
Can You see My Smile Right Now? --RoadDog
Top Country Radio Play for the Past Decade
One part of Monday's Academy of Country Music awards I really liked was their list of the Top Ten country acts in radio play over the past ten years. I'd heard of all of them and have many, many of their albums.
10. Keith Urban
9. Brad Paisley
8. Garth Brooks
7. Rascal Flays
6. Brooks & Dunn
5. Alan Jackson
4. George Strait
3. Kenny Chesney
2. Tim McGraw
1. Toby Keith-- My Man!!
By the way, the ACM Entertainer of the Year was Jason Aldean.
Good Sing', Guys. --RoadDog
10. Keith Urban
9. Brad Paisley
8. Garth Brooks
7. Rascal Flays
6. Brooks & Dunn
5. Alan Jackson
4. George Strait
3. Kenny Chesney
2. Tim McGraw
1. Toby Keith-- My Man!!
By the way, the ACM Entertainer of the Year was Jason Aldean.
Good Sing', Guys. --RoadDog
"Buffalo Soldier"
Listening to Chicago's WXRT right now, at 8:07 am, and Lin Braemer is playing Bob Marley's "Buffalo Soldier," one of my favorite songs of all time...and one of historical significance referring to black soldiers serving out west in the US Army after the Civil War.
I used to use the instrumental part of it (on side two of the 45) to introduce myself when I was deejaying.
"Dreadlocks, Rasta" Baby. --RoadDog
I used to use the instrumental part of it (on side two of the 45) to introduce myself when I was deejaying.
"Dreadlocks, Rasta" Baby. --RoadDog
Movie Scratches: Heist-- Edgar-- Dawn-- Jack
Movie Scratches: A Dog's Eye View of Current Movies.
65. TOWER HEIST-- 11-9-- FOX LAKE $4-- A truly motley crew of break-in guys. Whatever you do, don't drop the Ferrari.
66. J. EDGAR-- 11-14-- FOX LAKE FREE-- A very complicated guy. DiCaprio should get a nomination for this one.
67. TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN-- 11-27-- GOLDSBORO, NC $6-- Marrying a vampire can be really dangerous to your health.
68. JACK AND JILL-- 12-7-- FOX LAKE $4-- Much funnier than I thought. Who'd have thought Al Pacino. I'd buy his coffee.
So, I've Seen 68 Movies So Far This Year. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? AN AXE TO GRIND-- Someone who has a hidden motive.
65. TOWER HEIST-- 11-9-- FOX LAKE $4-- A truly motley crew of break-in guys. Whatever you do, don't drop the Ferrari.
66. J. EDGAR-- 11-14-- FOX LAKE FREE-- A very complicated guy. DiCaprio should get a nomination for this one.
67. TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN-- 11-27-- GOLDSBORO, NC $6-- Marrying a vampire can be really dangerous to your health.
68. JACK AND JILL-- 12-7-- FOX LAKE $4-- Much funnier than I thought. Who'd have thought Al Pacino. I'd buy his coffee.
So, I've Seen 68 Movies So Far This Year. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? AN AXE TO GRIND-- Someone who has a hidden motive.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
It's Them, Not Me: The Smirk's Gone
Is that what it takes to get that smirk off disgraced Illinois Governor Blago's face and to get the swagger out of his walk. Put him in jail for 14 years.
The Blago we saw the last several days was nothing like the cocky one that we've seen ever since he was arrested all those years ago. Then he proceeded to further embarrass the state with the circus he created about it.
How he was found innocent in the first trial because the one woman would vote to convict is highly suspicious.
He finally gets his just dessert.
Let's hope to get on with our state and forget this ugly chapter.
At least, I smugly admit, I NEVER Voted for the guy. I may not be proud of other folks I voted for, but at least not with him.
Bye, Bye Blago. Justice is Finally Done. --RoadDog
The Blago we saw the last several days was nothing like the cocky one that we've seen ever since he was arrested all those years ago. Then he proceeded to further embarrass the state with the circus he created about it.
How he was found innocent in the first trial because the one woman would vote to convict is highly suspicious.
He finally gets his just dessert.
Let's hope to get on with our state and forget this ugly chapter.
At least, I smugly admit, I NEVER Voted for the guy. I may not be proud of other folks I voted for, but at least not with him.
Bye, Bye Blago. Justice is Finally Done. --RoadDog
Academy of Country Music Awards 2011: "When Alabama Gets the Bomb"
Quote from Tom Lehrer's "Who's Next" from the album That Was the Year That Was.
Monday night I watched the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards Show on Fox. Well. actually, I recorded it on the old VHS and then watched it at 10 pm. By jumping over commercials and parts of performances, I was able to see the whole show in one hour (instead of the two).
I was glad to see the band Alabama get an award. Also happy to see they're coming back after that forever goodbye tour they had a few years ago. Judging from their facial hair, perhaps we should change their name to the "Graybeards." The three front men are still with the band. I didn't get a look at the drummer, so am not sure he is back.
I have all of Alabama's albums and on into their CD era. I liked them right out of the gate. As an Alabama bonus, we used to go to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, every year and often spent a night drinking ice cold beer, staring in amazement at how many mugs of beer the waiters could carry in one hand, and doing the hand signals to order at the wonderful old roadhouse, excuse me, boardwalk/beach house, The Bowery.
If you want some real fine country music, this is the place to go. This is where Alabama learned their chops, much like the Beatles did in Hamburg and Liverpool. The house bands play for free and depend on tips to get by. Plus, they play every night except Sunday.
There are pictures of Alabama when they were performing at The Bowery.
Love That Alabama. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Have you ever wondered what some sayings, especially by older folk, mean?
A BONE TO PICK (someone who wants to discuss a disagreement)
Monday night I watched the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards Show on Fox. Well. actually, I recorded it on the old VHS and then watched it at 10 pm. By jumping over commercials and parts of performances, I was able to see the whole show in one hour (instead of the two).
I was glad to see the band Alabama get an award. Also happy to see they're coming back after that forever goodbye tour they had a few years ago. Judging from their facial hair, perhaps we should change their name to the "Graybeards." The three front men are still with the band. I didn't get a look at the drummer, so am not sure he is back.
I have all of Alabama's albums and on into their CD era. I liked them right out of the gate. As an Alabama bonus, we used to go to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, every year and often spent a night drinking ice cold beer, staring in amazement at how many mugs of beer the waiters could carry in one hand, and doing the hand signals to order at the wonderful old roadhouse, excuse me, boardwalk/beach house, The Bowery.
If you want some real fine country music, this is the place to go. This is where Alabama learned their chops, much like the Beatles did in Hamburg and Liverpool. The house bands play for free and depend on tips to get by. Plus, they play every night except Sunday.
There are pictures of Alabama when they were performing at The Bowery.
Love That Alabama. --RoadDog
HOW'S THAT AGAIN? Have you ever wondered what some sayings, especially by older folk, mean?
A BONE TO PICK (someone who wants to discuss a disagreement)
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Seventy Years Ago Today, Pearl Harbor
An event that plunged the United States into World War II, although it was obvious by preparations that it was just a matter of time before that happened.
Along with the Alamo, this battle is one of the non-Civil War battles that I am most interested in and have several books devoted to it. I have been doing blog entries on it ever since I started, especially in my history one.
Back when I was teaching, I would at least mention it to classes in my earlier years before it became a one-day lesson and eventually a three-day one. One year, I even had a Pearl Harbor Survivor come in and give a talk. And, these lessons were considering that I did not teach that era.
I put up my three US flags once we had daylight today.
Today, every one of my blogs will be about the event, even my Civil War one.
And then there was another sneak attack that happened ten years ago.
I'll Not Forget It.
Along with the Alamo, this battle is one of the non-Civil War battles that I am most interested in and have several books devoted to it. I have been doing blog entries on it ever since I started, especially in my history one.
Back when I was teaching, I would at least mention it to classes in my earlier years before it became a one-day lesson and eventually a three-day one. One year, I even had a Pearl Harbor Survivor come in and give a talk. And, these lessons were considering that I did not teach that era.
I put up my three US flags once we had daylight today.
Today, every one of my blogs will be about the event, even my Civil War one.
And then there was another sneak attack that happened ten years ago.
I'll Not Forget It.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
"Na Na" #1 This Date 1969
The number one song in the nation this date, 42 years ago, was "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by a group called Steam.
The c-writer of the song, Paul Leka, recently died on October 12th. I wrote about him in my history blog on December 1st.
There was not a band called Steam when it was released, just Mr. Leka and his writing partner. The "Na Na Hey Hey" was added to extend the song so it wouldn't be played on radio because it was too long. It was the "B" side and they wanted the "A" side played.
See http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com
As Dear Old Andy the Clown Would Say, "G-o-o-o-o-o You W-h-i-t-e S-o-x!!!" RoadDog
The c-writer of the song, Paul Leka, recently died on October 12th. I wrote about him in my history blog on December 1st.
There was not a band called Steam when it was released, just Mr. Leka and his writing partner. The "Na Na Hey Hey" was added to extend the song so it wouldn't be played on radio because it was too long. It was the "B" side and they wanted the "A" side played.
See http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com
As Dear Old Andy the Clown Would Say, "G-o-o-o-o-o You W-h-i-t-e S-o-x!!!" RoadDog
Congrats to Ron Santo
Yesterday was great news for the family and fans of former Chicago Cub third baseman Ron Santo who FINALLY got his much deserved spot at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
Too bad they couldn't have done it while he was still alive as he died just over a year ago.
A player with stats like his should have gone in soon after retirement. And then, he was a Cubs announcer for twenty years.
Talk about a man who bled Cub blue. And I am a White Sox fan. He did play for DaSox his last year, though.
I'll never forget the time he gave a young high school kid, me, a ride home from Fremd High School in Palatine and THEN came in for coffee with my parents. What a guy!!
Way to Go No. 10!! --RoadDog
Too bad they couldn't have done it while he was still alive as he died just over a year ago.
A player with stats like his should have gone in soon after retirement. And then, he was a Cubs announcer for twenty years.
Talk about a man who bled Cub blue. And I am a White Sox fan. He did play for DaSox his last year, though.
I'll never forget the time he gave a young high school kid, me, a ride home from Fremd High School in Palatine and THEN came in for coffee with my parents. What a guy!!
Way to Go No. 10!! --RoadDog
Not Forgetting Tomorrow, 70 Years Ago
That would be Pearl Harbor and the 70th anniversary of that event that finally got the US into World War II even though we had been preparing for it many years in advance.
I'll be putting my US flags out, hoping others do as well.
I am writing nothing but Pearl Harbor on my history blog:
http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com
Sad to see all the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association chapters shutting down as their memberships fall to zero. But an 18-year-old sailor there would now be 88.
Same for all the rest of the Greatest Generation.
Not Forgetting.
I'll be putting my US flags out, hoping others do as well.
I am writing nothing but Pearl Harbor on my history blog:
http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com
Sad to see all the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association chapters shutting down as their memberships fall to zero. But an 18-year-old sailor there would now be 88.
Same for all the rest of the Greatest Generation.
Not Forgetting.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Killed a Keg, But Bears Lost Anyway
Yesterday, we had our annual Bears football game party with about 45 in attendance. We killed a full half barrel by the end of the game, or what was called a game. It was pretty pathetic. The Bears effort against KC surely does not bode well for any playoff hopes.
We even didn't have much "juice," my special concoction where shot glasses are downed for every Bear TD (there were none) and qb sack (we had a few). Plus, we did several rally shots. Even the infamous "Rally Rat" couldn't get the boys going.
Folks were really crowded along the bar, "Margaritaville," the bar area as well as the pit and "skyboxes" in the "North Woods" to watch the game. There was another group upstairs at "Key North" watching as well.
Many stuck around for the Packer-Giant game which was everything the Bear game wasn't. The Packers won on a field goal as time expired.
Of course, we had our usual "Name That Tune" contest and later listened to the "Animal House" soundtrack.
If You Can't Win, At Least have a Good Time. --RoadDog
We even didn't have much "juice," my special concoction where shot glasses are downed for every Bear TD (there were none) and qb sack (we had a few). Plus, we did several rally shots. Even the infamous "Rally Rat" couldn't get the boys going.
Folks were really crowded along the bar, "Margaritaville," the bar area as well as the pit and "skyboxes" in the "North Woods" to watch the game. There was another group upstairs at "Key North" watching as well.
Many stuck around for the Packer-Giant game which was everything the Bear game wasn't. The Packers won on a field goal as time expired.
Of course, we had our usual "Name That Tune" contest and later listened to the "Animal House" soundtrack.
If You Can't Win, At Least have a Good Time. --RoadDog
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Hey Chicago Tribune...It WAS a BIG Game
I'm running a bit behind in my newspaper reading since I got back from North Carolina Thursday, but I just read Friday's Sports Section.
I was more than a bit surprised that there WAS NO ARTICLE on Northern Illinois' Mid-American Conference Championship game later that night. Hey, I realize we are not one of the Big Guys, but even then, there are a lot of NIU grads living in your service area.
At least you did send someone to cover the game in today's paper, but that was PAGE THREE!!
At least the Daily Herald had a front page article on Northern's linebacker Pat Schiller in their Friday paper.
Ya Done Been Scooped. --RoadDog
I was more than a bit surprised that there WAS NO ARTICLE on Northern Illinois' Mid-American Conference Championship game later that night. Hey, I realize we are not one of the Big Guys, but even then, there are a lot of NIU grads living in your service area.
At least you did send someone to cover the game in today's paper, but that was PAGE THREE!!
At least the Daily Herald had a front page article on Northern's linebacker Pat Schiller in their Friday paper.
Ya Done Been Scooped. --RoadDog
The Rest of 1970
Well, since I listed most of all the songs Wendy Rice played, I might as well do the last six.
You can hear her Saturday Morning Flashback Shows every Saturday morning from 8 to noon CST on Chicago's WXRT FM, 93.1, and it streams.
BIG YELLOW TAXI-- Joni Mitchell
THE MAN WHO STOLE THE WORLD-- David Bowie
SPIRIT IN THE SKY-- Norman Greenbaum
SUMMERTIME BLUES-- Who
THE LETTER-- Joe Cocker
ALMOST CUT MY HAIR-- CSNY
Great Year. --RoadDog
You can hear her Saturday Morning Flashback Shows every Saturday morning from 8 to noon CST on Chicago's WXRT FM, 93.1, and it streams.
BIG YELLOW TAXI-- Joni Mitchell
THE MAN WHO STOLE THE WORLD-- David Bowie
SPIRIT IN THE SKY-- Norman Greenbaum
SUMMERTIME BLUES-- Who
THE LETTER-- Joe Cocker
ALMOST CUT MY HAIR-- CSNY
Great Year. --RoadDog
NIU Huskies Going Bowling
It's a good thing we've got over a month to recover now, but Northern Illinois' Huskies will be going south to the Go Daddy Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, January 8th. It looks like we'll be playing Arkansas State.
This comes about after last night's come-from-behind 23-20 victory in the Mid-American Conference's Championship team over the University of Ohio.
As a matter of fact, the Huskies have been winning about as ugly as you can the last several games and this was no different. There was no offense in the first half and a so-so defense, even so, we were down just 20-0 at half time.
The second half didn't start too well either. But then Northern finally scored. A second TD had a missed PAT to make it 20-13. A drive with about five minutes left resulted in a tie score 20-20. The defense held and Northern drove down the field and had a field goal as time expired for a Northern victory.
We watched the game at the new Route 12 Bar and Grill on US-12 in Fox Lake, Illinois. The owners were nice enough to put the game on several TVs and keep the sound up. The majority of the patrons could have cared less, but, believe me, when the Huskies won at the end, they got a spirited rendition of the Huskie Fight Song.
The owner said next year he would be willing to make the bar Huskie Football Headquarters.
At age 60, my heart doesn't need these kinds of games.
So, now, Liz and I will be making plans to go to Mobile in a month. Warmer weather and the Gulf Coast beckons.
Go Huskies!! --RoadDog
This comes about after last night's come-from-behind 23-20 victory in the Mid-American Conference's Championship team over the University of Ohio.
As a matter of fact, the Huskies have been winning about as ugly as you can the last several games and this was no different. There was no offense in the first half and a so-so defense, even so, we were down just 20-0 at half time.
The second half didn't start too well either. But then Northern finally scored. A second TD had a missed PAT to make it 20-13. A drive with about five minutes left resulted in a tie score 20-20. The defense held and Northern drove down the field and had a field goal as time expired for a Northern victory.
We watched the game at the new Route 12 Bar and Grill on US-12 in Fox Lake, Illinois. The owners were nice enough to put the game on several TVs and keep the sound up. The majority of the patrons could have cared less, but, believe me, when the Huskies won at the end, they got a spirited rendition of the Huskie Fight Song.
The owner said next year he would be willing to make the bar Huskie Football Headquarters.
At age 60, my heart doesn't need these kinds of games.
So, now, Liz and I will be making plans to go to Mobile in a month. Warmer weather and the Gulf Coast beckons.
Go Huskies!! --RoadDog
WXRT's Flashback to 1970-- Part 2
I've been writing down the songs as they play, but the website also has them. There is just shy of thirty minutes left right now and the station, WXRT does stream.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER-- Canned Heat
BOX OF RAIN-- Grateful Dead
CARAVAN-- Van Morrison
THANK YOU FOR LETTIN' ME BE MYSELF-- Sly & the Family Stone
ANGEL-- Jimi Hendrix
LOLA-- Kinks
LET IT RAIN-- Eric Clapton
SWEET JANE-- Lou Reed
RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE-- CCR
ROADHOUSE BLUES-- Doors
BEWARE OF DARKNESS-- George Harrison
SOUTHERN MAN-- Neil Young-- Remember what Lynyrd said to you.
WAR-- Edwin Starr
MEMO FROM TURNER-- Ry Cooder
ALL RIGHT NOW-- Free-- One of my all-time favorites.
MAYBE I'M AMAZED-- Paul McCartney & Wings
GALLOWS POLE-- Led Zeppelin
OYE COMO VA-- Santana
NO MATTER WHAT-- Badfinger
THEM CHANGES-- Buddy Miles
I CAN'T GET NEXT TO YOU-- Al Green
The Tempts Would be So Proud, Al. --RoadDog
You Never Know What Might be Followin' You in a Jungle. --RoadDog
LET'S WORK TOGETHER-- Canned Heat
BOX OF RAIN-- Grateful Dead
CARAVAN-- Van Morrison
THANK YOU FOR LETTIN' ME BE MYSELF-- Sly & the Family Stone
ANGEL-- Jimi Hendrix
LOLA-- Kinks
LET IT RAIN-- Eric Clapton
SWEET JANE-- Lou Reed
RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE-- CCR
ROADHOUSE BLUES-- Doors
BEWARE OF DARKNESS-- George Harrison
SOUTHERN MAN-- Neil Young-- Remember what Lynyrd said to you.
WAR-- Edwin Starr
MEMO FROM TURNER-- Ry Cooder
ALL RIGHT NOW-- Free-- One of my all-time favorites.
MAYBE I'M AMAZED-- Paul McCartney & Wings
GALLOWS POLE-- Led Zeppelin
OYE COMO VA-- Santana
NO MATTER WHAT-- Badfinger
THEM CHANGES-- Buddy Miles
I CAN'T GET NEXT TO YOU-- Al Green
The Tempts Would be So Proud, Al. --RoadDog
You Never Know What Might be Followin' You in a Jungle. --RoadDog
WXRT"S Flashback to 1970-- Part 1
Since 8 am, I have been listening to Wendy Rice's Saturday Morning Flashback to the year 1970, one of my good old college days. I was at Northern Illinois at the time and had joined Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.
Lots of memories in these songs.
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN-- CCR-- I was voting in the animal rescue site and the security numbers and letters was ccr3x. Liked the first three letters.
MIDNIGHT RIDER-- Allman Brothers
TAKE ME TO THE PILOT-- Elton John
WORKING CLASS HERO-- John Lennon
LAKE SHORE DRIVE-- Alliota, Haynes & Jeremiah
SWEET BABY JAMES-- James Taylor
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED-- Stevie Wonder
IF NOT FOR YOU-- Bob Dylan
NATURE'S WAY-- Spirit
VENUS-- Shocking Blue
BELL BOTTOM BLUES-- Derek & the Dominos
I HEAR YOU KNOCKING-- Dave Edmunds
WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY-- Cat Stevens-- From his Tea for the Tillerman album. I played the grooves out on this one.
GET BACK-- Beatles
ARE YOU READY-- Pacific Gas & Electric
Were They Saying "I'm Your Venus" Or Something Else? --RoadDoh
A DOG IS BETTER THAN A KID BECAUSE it doesn't ask for money all the time.
Lots of memories in these songs.
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN-- CCR-- I was voting in the animal rescue site and the security numbers and letters was ccr3x. Liked the first three letters.
MIDNIGHT RIDER-- Allman Brothers
TAKE ME TO THE PILOT-- Elton John
WORKING CLASS HERO-- John Lennon
LAKE SHORE DRIVE-- Alliota, Haynes & Jeremiah
SWEET BABY JAMES-- James Taylor
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED-- Stevie Wonder
IF NOT FOR YOU-- Bob Dylan
NATURE'S WAY-- Spirit
VENUS-- Shocking Blue
BELL BOTTOM BLUES-- Derek & the Dominos
I HEAR YOU KNOCKING-- Dave Edmunds
WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY-- Cat Stevens-- From his Tea for the Tillerman album. I played the grooves out on this one.
GET BACK-- Beatles
ARE YOU READY-- Pacific Gas & Electric
Were They Saying "I'm Your Venus" Or Something Else? --RoadDoh
A DOG IS BETTER THAN A KID BECAUSE it doesn't ask for money all the time.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Just Got Back
Yesterday, I flew out of Raleigh-Durham Airport to Atlanta's Hartsfield then on to Milwaukee where Liz picked me up.
I had been visiting family in Goldsboro, NC, since Nov. 21st for Thanksgiving. Stayed at my mom's. My brother and his wife live next door, a good thing because Mom is 81.
My sister, her two kids and grandchild also visited. We got to visit with my cousin and his wife several times in Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Always good to visit with family as well as getting home.
Preparing for our big Bears party Sunday.
Too Much Fun. --RoadDog
THIS JUST IN:
The Supreme Court has ruled that there will be no Nativity Scene in the nation's capital this year. This is not for any religious reason. They can't find any Wise Men and have about given up finding a Virgin.
I had been visiting family in Goldsboro, NC, since Nov. 21st for Thanksgiving. Stayed at my mom's. My brother and his wife live next door, a good thing because Mom is 81.
My sister, her two kids and grandchild also visited. We got to visit with my cousin and his wife several times in Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Always good to visit with family as well as getting home.
Preparing for our big Bears party Sunday.
Too Much Fun. --RoadDog
THIS JUST IN:
The Supreme Court has ruled that there will be no Nativity Scene in the nation's capital this year. This is not for any religious reason. They can't find any Wise Men and have about given up finding a Virgin.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Number One Songs This Date, December 1st-- Part 2
1969 NA NA HEY HEY KISS HIM GOODBYE-- Steam
1968 LOVE CHILD-- Diana Ross & the Supremes
1967 DAYDREAM BELIEVER-- Monkees
1966 WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL-- New Vaudeville Band
1965 TURN! TURN! TURN!-- Byrds
1964 RINGO-- Lorne Green
1963 DOMINIQUE-- The Singing Nun
1962 BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY-- Four Seasons
1961 BIG BAD JOHN-- Jimmy Dean
1960 ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT-- Elvis Presley
1951 COLD, COLD HEART-- Tony Bennett
1941 CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO-- Glenn Miller
1931 GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART-- Guy Lombardo
1921 SAY IT WITH MUSIC-- Pail Whiteman
1911 LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART-- Columbia Male Quartet
1901 GOOD EVENING CARRIE-- Dan Comma
Good Stuff Maynard. --RoadDog
1968 LOVE CHILD-- Diana Ross & the Supremes
1967 DAYDREAM BELIEVER-- Monkees
1966 WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL-- New Vaudeville Band
1965 TURN! TURN! TURN!-- Byrds
1964 RINGO-- Lorne Green
1963 DOMINIQUE-- The Singing Nun
1962 BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY-- Four Seasons
1961 BIG BAD JOHN-- Jimmy Dean
1960 ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT-- Elvis Presley
1951 COLD, COLD HEART-- Tony Bennett
1941 CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO-- Glenn Miller
1931 GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART-- Guy Lombardo
1921 SAY IT WITH MUSIC-- Pail Whiteman
1911 LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART-- Columbia Male Quartet
1901 GOOD EVENING CARRIE-- Dan Comma
Good Stuff Maynard. --RoadDog
Number One Songs This Date, December 1st-- Part 1
As usual, big thanks to Josh Hosler for making this list available.
2011 WE FOUND LOVE-- Rihanna
2001 FAMILY AFFAIR-- Mary K. Blige
1991 BLACK OR WHITE-- Michael Jackson
1981 PHYSICAL-- ONJ
1980 LADY-- Kenny Rogers
1979 NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH)-- Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer
1978 YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS-- Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond
1977 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE-- Debby Boone
1976 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT (GONNA BE ALRIGHT)-- Rod Stewart
1975 FLY, ROBIN, FLY-- Silver Connection
1974 KUNG FU FIGHTING-- Carl Douglas
1973 TOP OF THE WORLD-- Carpenters
1972 PAPA WAS A ROLLIN STONE-- Temptations
1971 FAMILY AFFAIR-- Sly & the Family Stone
1970 I THINK I LOVE YOU-- Partridge Family
Sixties and Earlier Up Next. --RoadDog
A DOG IS BETTER THAN A KID BECAUSE...they eat less.
2011 WE FOUND LOVE-- Rihanna
2001 FAMILY AFFAIR-- Mary K. Blige
1991 BLACK OR WHITE-- Michael Jackson
1981 PHYSICAL-- ONJ
1980 LADY-- Kenny Rogers
1979 NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH)-- Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer
1978 YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS-- Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond
1977 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE-- Debby Boone
1976 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT (GONNA BE ALRIGHT)-- Rod Stewart
1975 FLY, ROBIN, FLY-- Silver Connection
1974 KUNG FU FIGHTING-- Carl Douglas
1973 TOP OF THE WORLD-- Carpenters
1972 PAPA WAS A ROLLIN STONE-- Temptations
1971 FAMILY AFFAIR-- Sly & the Family Stone
1970 I THINK I LOVE YOU-- Partridge Family
Sixties and Earlier Up Next. --RoadDog
A DOG IS BETTER THAN A KID BECAUSE...they eat less.
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