JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. SNOW?-- The crabapple tree in the front yard is losing its white blooms, even more in all this wind today. The front yard by it looks as if it has snowed.
2. GAS PRICES, APRIL 1989-- While looking through my journal, which dates back to August, 1977, I was complaining about the rapid rise in gas prices. Back in March it had been 93 cents a gallon, and by April 8th was up to, hold on...$1.09. It eventually peaked at $1.20. Ah, bring back the good old days as the GRBs are fast raising it now.
3. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY-- I want to wish my mom a Happy Mother's Day. Hope the card gets to Goldsboro, NC, today (mailed it Wednesday). At least I don't have to worry about forgetting this date (like her birthday) as it is hard to avoid constant reminders. Happy Mother's Day, Mom.
I don't know of anybody who is more busy in retirement than her.
Later, planning on going to the Northwest suburbs and visiting Frances and Amby's graves in Arlington Hts.
4. YARDWORK, EVERDAY-- I have worked in the yard every day for the last few weeks. Lots of transplanting of perennials, weeding, and thinning. yesterday, i worked on the flower bed out by the ditch and along the west side of the house. Didn't finish either.
5. TNCW-- Last night it rained quite hard and we lost power twice. Very windy this morning and was overcast, but the sun finally broke through. Considerably cooler than the last several days.
This can only mean that the Round Lake carnival must have stuck around for an extra weekend. TNCW stands for Typical Nasty Carnival Weather, and we've had that lousy stuff almost every time since 1976. Someone needs to do something about that mean old carnival.
Just Some Stuff. --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, May 9, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
More Illinois Mom and Pop Record Stores
Enjoyed the names so well on the last list, that I went back to the website www.recordstoreday.com and found some more Illinois stores.
Champaign-- Exile on Main Street (reckon they're located on Main Street?)
It would seem that college towns are pretty-well represented by the mom and pops.
CHICAGO, as you might expect, has lots of them:
Dave's Records
Deadwax
Dr. Wax
Dusty Groove America
Gramaphone Records
Groovin' High
Permanent Record Music Experience
Raffe's Record Riot
Shake, Rattle & Read
Also, there is a chain with stores in 16 states called Half Price Books with a motto of "We buy and sell anything printed or recorded except yesterday's newspapers." They not only have books, but records, LPs, and Cds as well. Even cassettes.
I just found one in Palatine, Illinois, on US-12. Costs me some bucks to walk in that door. www.halfpricebooks.com
Support Your Mom and Pops. --RoadDog
Champaign-- Exile on Main Street (reckon they're located on Main Street?)
It would seem that college towns are pretty-well represented by the mom and pops.
CHICAGO, as you might expect, has lots of them:
Dave's Records
Deadwax
Dr. Wax
Dusty Groove America
Gramaphone Records
Groovin' High
Permanent Record Music Experience
Raffe's Record Riot
Shake, Rattle & Read
Also, there is a chain with stores in 16 states called Half Price Books with a motto of "We buy and sell anything printed or recorded except yesterday's newspapers." They not only have books, but records, LPs, and Cds as well. Even cassettes.
I just found one in Palatine, Illinois, on US-12. Costs me some bucks to walk in that door. www.halfpricebooks.com
Support Your Mom and Pops. --RoadDog
A Partial List of Mom and Pop Records Stores in Illinois
Still saddened by the sudden demise of the Record Revolution in Dekalb, Illinois. Just one more thing modern times is taking from me.
However, back in April, we celebrated National Record Store Day, and I was able to go to the great mom and pop store in Springfield, Illinois, Recycled Records.
The website also had a list of mom and pop records stores by state. I noticed, however, that Record Revolution and Recycled Records weren't on it.
Here are some of the Illinois and Wisconsin places:
Illinois
Des Plaines-- Algonquin Records
East Peoria--Co-Op Records
Geneva-- Kiss the Sky
Moline-- Co-Op Records
Normal-- Waiting Room Records
Carbondale-- P-Mac
Addison-- Platterpus Records
Barrington-- Rainbow Records
Norridge-- Rolling Stone Records
Mt. Prospect-- Sunshine Daydream Jam Band and Hippie Shop
Rockford-- Toad Hall
O'Fallon, Alton, and Glen Carbon-- Slackers
Wisconsin
There are eight Exclusive Record stores. I always go to the Exclusive in Oshkosh when visiting.
Quite a few interesting names with these stores.
Support Your Local Record Store!! --RoadDog
However, back in April, we celebrated National Record Store Day, and I was able to go to the great mom and pop store in Springfield, Illinois, Recycled Records.
The website also had a list of mom and pop records stores by state. I noticed, however, that Record Revolution and Recycled Records weren't on it.
Here are some of the Illinois and Wisconsin places:
Illinois
Des Plaines-- Algonquin Records
East Peoria--Co-Op Records
Geneva-- Kiss the Sky
Moline-- Co-Op Records
Normal-- Waiting Room Records
Carbondale-- P-Mac
Addison-- Platterpus Records
Barrington-- Rainbow Records
Norridge-- Rolling Stone Records
Mt. Prospect-- Sunshine Daydream Jam Band and Hippie Shop
Rockford-- Toad Hall
O'Fallon, Alton, and Glen Carbon-- Slackers
Wisconsin
There are eight Exclusive Record stores. I always go to the Exclusive in Oshkosh when visiting.
Quite a few interesting names with these stores.
Support Your Local Record Store!! --RoadDog
JSS: NIU Fire-- North Myrtle Beach Fire-- Weeds
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. NIU FIRE-- I was glad to find out that no one was injured in that fire at the fraternity house on Greenbrier yesterday. I lived on that street back during my sophomore year at Northern Illinois University in the Delta Sig House.
At first, looking at the pictures, it appeared that the fraternity house was next door to where I lived, but Liz did some research and it appears that the fire took place across the street. So George and my old room is safe.
2. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH FIRE-- Quite a bad fire down by North Myrtle Beach a few weeks ago. This is one of our favorite places to go and especially get our fill of that good old East Coast Beach Music.
They had problems with smoke for days afterwards and even interfered with radio signals. I know that one day last week, I couldn't get the Surf, 94.9 FM, over the internet. At least I have several sources of Beach Music now, so was able
3. WEEDS-- The weed wars are in full swing. From the rampant dandelions and clover in the yard to the attacks on the flower beds, these guys mean business.
My Uncle Bo sent this and I thought it was appropriate.
WEEDS-- AUTHOR UNKNOWN
"When weeding, the best way to
make sure you are removing a weed
and not a valuable plant
is to pull on it.
If it comes out of the ground easily,
it is a valuable plant.
I know I leave some suspicious characters in the ground as I'm not sure if they're a weed or not. BUT, BOY do I know those dandies.
Just Some Stuff. RoadDog
1. NIU FIRE-- I was glad to find out that no one was injured in that fire at the fraternity house on Greenbrier yesterday. I lived on that street back during my sophomore year at Northern Illinois University in the Delta Sig House.
At first, looking at the pictures, it appeared that the fraternity house was next door to where I lived, but Liz did some research and it appears that the fire took place across the street. So George and my old room is safe.
2. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH FIRE-- Quite a bad fire down by North Myrtle Beach a few weeks ago. This is one of our favorite places to go and especially get our fill of that good old East Coast Beach Music.
They had problems with smoke for days afterwards and even interfered with radio signals. I know that one day last week, I couldn't get the Surf, 94.9 FM, over the internet. At least I have several sources of Beach Music now, so was able
3. WEEDS-- The weed wars are in full swing. From the rampant dandelions and clover in the yard to the attacks on the flower beds, these guys mean business.
My Uncle Bo sent this and I thought it was appropriate.
WEEDS-- AUTHOR UNKNOWN
"When weeding, the best way to
make sure you are removing a weed
and not a valuable plant
is to pull on it.
If it comes out of the ground easily,
it is a valuable plant.
I know I leave some suspicious characters in the ground as I'm not sure if they're a weed or not. BUT, BOY do I know those dandies.
Just Some Stuff. RoadDog
Thursday, May 7, 2009
TNCW-- Typical Nasty Carnival Weather
Last Friday, we had dentist appointments in Round Lake Beach. The weather had gotten steadily worse, until it was in the fifties, overcast, and splats of rain.
About the time we got to the dentist's office, I saw the top of a Ferris wheel and other rides on Rollins by the Big Lots (where the old Eagle grocery store was). As most any old-timer in the Round Lake Area could tell you, the carnival is here, so the weather is miserable.
With the exception of one year, weather for this early spring carnival has been horrific. Just horrible.
It all started back when I was a Jaycee in Round Lake back in 1976 or 1977. We were sponsoring the carnival and I was manning a ticket booth on an absolutely beautiful day. Then, in the space of thirty minutes, the temperature dropped at least 30 degrees and the wind blew the cold right through you.
That was the beginning of a lot of lousy weather. It continues to today, although Sunday wasn't bad at all. Saturday was only so-so.
Most people in RL equate the carnival with bad weather.
The last several years, attendance was so bad, that the carnival stayed a second weekend, resulting in a second weekend of crummy weather. The nice weather we're enjoying now drops to the 50s by Saturday with rain forecast.
I don't know for sure, but my bet is that the carnival is staying another weekend.
Let's Ban That Rotten Carnival. --RoadDog
About the time we got to the dentist's office, I saw the top of a Ferris wheel and other rides on Rollins by the Big Lots (where the old Eagle grocery store was). As most any old-timer in the Round Lake Area could tell you, the carnival is here, so the weather is miserable.
With the exception of one year, weather for this early spring carnival has been horrific. Just horrible.
It all started back when I was a Jaycee in Round Lake back in 1976 or 1977. We were sponsoring the carnival and I was manning a ticket booth on an absolutely beautiful day. Then, in the space of thirty minutes, the temperature dropped at least 30 degrees and the wind blew the cold right through you.
That was the beginning of a lot of lousy weather. It continues to today, although Sunday wasn't bad at all. Saturday was only so-so.
Most people in RL equate the carnival with bad weather.
The last several years, attendance was so bad, that the carnival stayed a second weekend, resulting in a second weekend of crummy weather. The nice weather we're enjoying now drops to the 50s by Saturday with rain forecast.
I don't know for sure, but my bet is that the carnival is staying another weekend.
Let's Ban That Rotten Carnival. --RoadDog
Where Were You May 13, 1966?
More songs from this year. I was finishing up freshman year at Fremd High School in Palatine. Actually, it was still a part of Palatine High School. Freshmen and sophomores went to Fremd, while juniors and seniors went to Palatine. They were getting ready to split nthe two schools into separate entities.
The following year, sophomores and juniors who lived in the Palatine district, went to Palatine, along with all the seniors. All freshmen and sophomores and juniors in the Fremd district went to Fremd.
In other words, I ended up being low man on the totem pole two years in a row.
My comments.
SECRET AGENT MAN-- JOHNNY RIVERS-- not a cover, not a cover.
SOUL AND INSPIRATION-- RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS-- "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" Part 2 or was it part 1?
A GROOVY KIND OF LOVE-- MINDBENDERS-- before Phil.
SHAPES OF THINGS-- YARDBIRDS
EVOL NOT LOVE-- FIVE AMERICANS-- Hey, that's love spelled backwards!!!
HOW DOES THAT GRAB YOU DARLIN'?-- NANCY SINATRA-- Kiss my boots!!! Part 2.
RAINY DAY WOMEN #12 & #35-- BOB DYLAN-- "They'll stone you when you're..."
GOOD LOVIN'-- YOUNG RASCALS-- Probably the best garage rock song ever.
KICKS-- PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS-- probably the second-best garage rock song.
DID YOU EVER HAVE TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND?-- LOVIN' SPOONFUL-- This song was the one Liz kept playing in the fall of '67 back when I had to make up my mind between dating her or Roxanne.
#1 Song in Chicago-- MONDAY, MONDAY-- MAMAS AND PAPAS-- Brother Coz's song.
That Was Only 43 Years Ago. How Time Does Fly. --RoadDog
The following year, sophomores and juniors who lived in the Palatine district, went to Palatine, along with all the seniors. All freshmen and sophomores and juniors in the Fremd district went to Fremd.
In other words, I ended up being low man on the totem pole two years in a row.
My comments.
SECRET AGENT MAN-- JOHNNY RIVERS-- not a cover, not a cover.
SOUL AND INSPIRATION-- RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS-- "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" Part 2 or was it part 1?
A GROOVY KIND OF LOVE-- MINDBENDERS-- before Phil.
SHAPES OF THINGS-- YARDBIRDS
EVOL NOT LOVE-- FIVE AMERICANS-- Hey, that's love spelled backwards!!!
HOW DOES THAT GRAB YOU DARLIN'?-- NANCY SINATRA-- Kiss my boots!!! Part 2.
RAINY DAY WOMEN #12 & #35-- BOB DYLAN-- "They'll stone you when you're..."
GOOD LOVIN'-- YOUNG RASCALS-- Probably the best garage rock song ever.
KICKS-- PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS-- probably the second-best garage rock song.
DID YOU EVER HAVE TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND?-- LOVIN' SPOONFUL-- This song was the one Liz kept playing in the fall of '67 back when I had to make up my mind between dating her or Roxanne.
#1 Song in Chicago-- MONDAY, MONDAY-- MAMAS AND PAPAS-- Brother Coz's song.
That Was Only 43 Years Ago. How Time Does Fly. --RoadDog
Where Were You May 13, 1966?
Last year to on May 13th, Bob Stroud went back to the songs playing in your radio on May 13, 1966. Comments are mine.
I'LL GO CRAZY-- BUCKINGHAMS
IT'S A MAN'S MAN'S ROAD-- JAMES BROWN-- "Please, Please, Please."
COOL JERK-- CAPITOLS
TIME WON'T LET ME-- OUTSIDERS
I AM A ROCK-- SIMON & GARFUNKEL
THE SUN AIN'T GONNA SHINE (ANYMORE)-- WALKER BROTHERS
DIRTY WATER-- STANDELLS-- third greatest garage rock song
LOVE IS LIKE AN ITCHING IN MY HEART-- SUPREMES-- great vocals, but even better moves.
EIGHT MILES HIGH-- BYRDS
RHAPSODY IN THE RAIN-- LOU CHRISTIE-- Let's all sing like Frankie Valli.
SLOOP JOHN B.-- BEACH BOYS
Back to '66 Again. --RoadDog
I'LL GO CRAZY-- BUCKINGHAMS
IT'S A MAN'S MAN'S ROAD-- JAMES BROWN-- "Please, Please, Please."
COOL JERK-- CAPITOLS
TIME WON'T LET ME-- OUTSIDERS
I AM A ROCK-- SIMON & GARFUNKEL
THE SUN AIN'T GONNA SHINE (ANYMORE)-- WALKER BROTHERS
DIRTY WATER-- STANDELLS-- third greatest garage rock song
LOVE IS LIKE AN ITCHING IN MY HEART-- SUPREMES-- great vocals, but even better moves.
EIGHT MILES HIGH-- BYRDS
RHAPSODY IN THE RAIN-- LOU CHRISTIE-- Let's all sing like Frankie Valli.
SLOOP JOHN B.-- BEACH BOYS
Back to '66 Again. --RoadDog
It's Them, Not Me: GRB's Gettin' Richer and Richer
Twenty-five cents in nine days!!!
As if they didn't need to get richer, the Big Oil GRBs, also Daytraders, hedge fund folk, and investment bankers are getting RICHER again while we get poorer.
On April 29th, eight days ago, the price of regular in Fox Lake, Illinois was $2.10 for regular. May 4th, $2.30, May 7th $2.35. Today at Rock Corner, on Il-173 and Wilmot, it was $2.40!!!!
That's 30 cents in nine days. Why? Mama needs a new pair of shoes or a Lamborghini. Maybe that second McMansion.
These folk aren't happy with a lot of money. They want loads and loads of money. However, I will take this over the rip they were giving us last year this time. I would hope the new president will put a stop to this profit-mongering this year. Remember, he does not have the Big Oil/CEO background that someone else had.
By the way, a GRB is a Greedy Rich Bums. Hey guys, we're watching and aware of what you're doing.
We Could Really Use a Break, Guys!! C'mon!! --RoadDog
As if they didn't need to get richer, the Big Oil GRBs, also Daytraders, hedge fund folk, and investment bankers are getting RICHER again while we get poorer.
On April 29th, eight days ago, the price of regular in Fox Lake, Illinois was $2.10 for regular. May 4th, $2.30, May 7th $2.35. Today at Rock Corner, on Il-173 and Wilmot, it was $2.40!!!!
That's 30 cents in nine days. Why? Mama needs a new pair of shoes or a Lamborghini. Maybe that second McMansion.
These folk aren't happy with a lot of money. They want loads and loads of money. However, I will take this over the rip they were giving us last year this time. I would hope the new president will put a stop to this profit-mongering this year. Remember, he does not have the Big Oil/CEO background that someone else had.
By the way, a GRB is a Greedy Rich Bums. Hey guys, we're watching and aware of what you're doing.
We Could Really Use a Break, Guys!! C'mon!! --RoadDog
JSS: NTN-- Movie Day
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. NTN-- Played NTN/Buzztime yesterday at Hello Folks in Fox Lake, Illinois, and was happy to see the Dennis back up on the boards at Fargo Lounge in Moline, Illinois. He had been off for months when the place didn't upgrade.
He dominates the earlier national boards and was always the "guy to beat" when we played at Folks and Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
Welcome back, Dennis.
2. MOVIE DAY-- Well, it rained and rained yesterday from about 12:30 on. After doing yardwork, I went over to Hello Folks for those great 99 cent Chicago Dogs (with Vienna Beef) and then saw two movies at the Fox Lake Theatre across the street.
Each cost $4 with senior matinee. The first was "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." It is a prequel and shows how the Wolverine came to be. Lots of action and "You wanted the Animal? You got the Animal!!" I wonder who wouldwin, Freddie Krueger or the Wolverine if they got into it?
I admit that I thought the X-Men shows would be too teenagey, but on a flight to Europe, it was showing and I enjoyed it.
Then, I saw "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past." Hilarious and a takeoff on "A Christmas Tale."
1. NTN-- Played NTN/Buzztime yesterday at Hello Folks in Fox Lake, Illinois, and was happy to see the Dennis back up on the boards at Fargo Lounge in Moline, Illinois. He had been off for months when the place didn't upgrade.
He dominates the earlier national boards and was always the "guy to beat" when we played at Folks and Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
Welcome back, Dennis.
2. MOVIE DAY-- Well, it rained and rained yesterday from about 12:30 on. After doing yardwork, I went over to Hello Folks for those great 99 cent Chicago Dogs (with Vienna Beef) and then saw two movies at the Fox Lake Theatre across the street.
Each cost $4 with senior matinee. The first was "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." It is a prequel and shows how the Wolverine came to be. Lots of action and "You wanted the Animal? You got the Animal!!" I wonder who wouldwin, Freddie Krueger or the Wolverine if they got into it?
I admit that I thought the X-Men shows would be too teenagey, but on a flight to Europe, it was showing and I enjoyed it.
Then, I saw "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past." Hilarious and a takeoff on "A Christmas Tale."
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
A Dog's Flick View
Comments on movies I have seen this year.
6. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE-- 1-27-- $5.50 Fox Lake Theatre-- How to "experience" your way to $20 million. Who wants to be a millionaire, Indian-style. "Who is the third Musketeer?"
7. DEFIANCE-- 1-27-- $5.50 Fox Lake Theatre-- Living free is winning vs. the Nazis.
8. PAUL BLART; MALL COP-- 1-28-- $4 Fox Lake Theatre-- Misfit with a heart of gold becomes a hero and gets the girl. Kevin James is a REAL funny guy.
9. PUSH-- 2-10-- $4 Fox Lake Theatre- Regular folks with really extreme powers. Move over X-Men.
10. HE'S JUST NOT INTO YOU-- $4 McHenry Indoor Theatre-- Chick Flick. Falling into and out of love.
Roll the Film. --RoadDog
6. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE-- 1-27-- $5.50 Fox Lake Theatre-- How to "experience" your way to $20 million. Who wants to be a millionaire, Indian-style. "Who is the third Musketeer?"
7. DEFIANCE-- 1-27-- $5.50 Fox Lake Theatre-- Living free is winning vs. the Nazis.
8. PAUL BLART; MALL COP-- 1-28-- $4 Fox Lake Theatre-- Misfit with a heart of gold becomes a hero and gets the girl. Kevin James is a REAL funny guy.
9. PUSH-- 2-10-- $4 Fox Lake Theatre- Regular folks with really extreme powers. Move over X-Men.
10. HE'S JUST NOT INTO YOU-- $4 McHenry Indoor Theatre-- Chick Flick. Falling into and out of love.
Roll the Film. --RoadDog
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
News and Observation: A Boat and An Island
The May 4th Chicago Tribune had two interesting articles.
THE QUEEN MARY
1. A BOAT-- One was about the possibility of the Queen Mary taking to the high seas again. A small Las Vegas entertainment company would like to renovate and restore the Queen Mary ocean liner to its former glory and put it out to sea again. It has been docked in Long Beach, California, for the past 42 years as a tourist complex with hotel, restaurants, and exhibits. It is estimated the cost will be $1.5 billion and take four years to get her ship-shape again.
At least this ship LOOKS like an ocean liner. Not like the new ones which look like floating boxes.
FLORIDA VS. CUBA TOURISM
2. An Island-- With the president moving toward reestablishing relations with Cuba (about time), Florida is taking big-time notice. And starting to worry about lost revenue. Estimates say that as many as 2 million Americans would go to Florida for vacation, roughly one in five who would have gone to Florida.
Hey, there are lots of old cars in Cuba and I'm sure prices would be considerably lower.
I for one, would go to Cuba, but also will continue going to Florida. We especially like the panhandle in winter.
Boating or Driving. Not Bad. --RoadDog
THE QUEEN MARY
1. A BOAT-- One was about the possibility of the Queen Mary taking to the high seas again. A small Las Vegas entertainment company would like to renovate and restore the Queen Mary ocean liner to its former glory and put it out to sea again. It has been docked in Long Beach, California, for the past 42 years as a tourist complex with hotel, restaurants, and exhibits. It is estimated the cost will be $1.5 billion and take four years to get her ship-shape again.
At least this ship LOOKS like an ocean liner. Not like the new ones which look like floating boxes.
FLORIDA VS. CUBA TOURISM
2. An Island-- With the president moving toward reestablishing relations with Cuba (about time), Florida is taking big-time notice. And starting to worry about lost revenue. Estimates say that as many as 2 million Americans would go to Florida for vacation, roughly one in five who would have gone to Florida.
Hey, there are lots of old cars in Cuba and I'm sure prices would be considerably lower.
I for one, would go to Cuba, but also will continue going to Florida. We especially like the panhandle in winter.
Boating or Driving. Not Bad. --RoadDog
Monday, May 4, 2009
JSS: Drinkin' Cheap-- Pesky Robin-- Good Ol' Analog
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. DRINKIN' CHEAP-- I like to drink, especially on the cheap. Today ranked about as cheap as you can get. Played NTN at Pug Mahone's in Fox Lake with Bill K and enjoyed $1 draft Coors Light. Then went to the American Legion and had 50 cent 10 oz. drafts. It would be hard to drink that cheap at home. And, at the Legion, they had 50 cent hot dogs with fresh cut tomatoes, onions, and relish.
2. PESKY ROBIN-- I finally had to take the robin's nest down from the top of the deck light. I had tried to scare them by showing myself by the window and sliding door, but, they kept coming back.
Personally, I wouldn't mind them having a nest there, but, this is the main way to walk out. Every time I've gone by in the past, Mama Robin had a fit and put up quite the commotion. One year, she even abandoned the nest, dooming the little birds.
Too bad she can't understand that I obviously intend her and her brood no harm. If I haven't done anything, I'm not likely to.
3. GOOD OL' ANALOG-- June 12th, analog TV, which I grew up with, is no more. I guess I should be happy as it was supposed to end back in February. We don't get Channel 26, WCIU, on cable and they show Sox and Cubs games. Tonight, the Cubs lead the Giants 3-0 after a two-run The Riot, Theriot, homer. Guess I'll have to figure out how to use the converter really soon.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
1. DRINKIN' CHEAP-- I like to drink, especially on the cheap. Today ranked about as cheap as you can get. Played NTN at Pug Mahone's in Fox Lake with Bill K and enjoyed $1 draft Coors Light. Then went to the American Legion and had 50 cent 10 oz. drafts. It would be hard to drink that cheap at home. And, at the Legion, they had 50 cent hot dogs with fresh cut tomatoes, onions, and relish.
2. PESKY ROBIN-- I finally had to take the robin's nest down from the top of the deck light. I had tried to scare them by showing myself by the window and sliding door, but, they kept coming back.
Personally, I wouldn't mind them having a nest there, but, this is the main way to walk out. Every time I've gone by in the past, Mama Robin had a fit and put up quite the commotion. One year, she even abandoned the nest, dooming the little birds.
Too bad she can't understand that I obviously intend her and her brood no harm. If I haven't done anything, I'm not likely to.
3. GOOD OL' ANALOG-- June 12th, analog TV, which I grew up with, is no more. I guess I should be happy as it was supposed to end back in February. We don't get Channel 26, WCIU, on cable and they show Sox and Cubs games. Tonight, the Cubs lead the Giants 3-0 after a two-run The Riot, Theriot, homer. Guess I'll have to figure out how to use the converter really soon.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
Dr. Pepper and Me
Earlier, I mentioned that a man had discovered a possible formula for Dr. Pepper dating back to when it was invented. I mentioned that I really liked my Dr. Pepper (remember, no diet back in the fifties and sixties) when I was younger and Diet Dr. Pepper now, although I am drinking a 12 oz regular Dr. Pepper with a football on it right now.
Personally, I like Coke and Pepsi just as well, especially whatever is on sale.
One fond memory I had growing up was when I visited my father's parents in Mt. Olive, NC. On really hot days, we would go over to my Uncle Delbert's service station. He had his soft drinks (pop here in the Midwest) in a cooler that was so cold that a little bit of ice formed at the top of the pop, indicating it was about as cold as it could get without freezing.
You then popped the top off in the built-in opener, put it up to your mouth, turned the bottom up and took a deep drag. One that was good enough for a belch if you did it right. Instant cool-down. Instant satisfaction. A real "AAHHH!" moment.
Sometimes for an encore, you'd pour a bag of Lance's Peanuts or Mr. Peanuts into it for a snack along with the blast.
Now, That Was Living. --RoadDog
Personally, I like Coke and Pepsi just as well, especially whatever is on sale.
One fond memory I had growing up was when I visited my father's parents in Mt. Olive, NC. On really hot days, we would go over to my Uncle Delbert's service station. He had his soft drinks (pop here in the Midwest) in a cooler that was so cold that a little bit of ice formed at the top of the pop, indicating it was about as cold as it could get without freezing.
You then popped the top off in the built-in opener, put it up to your mouth, turned the bottom up and took a deep drag. One that was good enough for a belch if you did it right. Instant cool-down. Instant satisfaction. A real "AAHHH!" moment.
Sometimes for an encore, you'd pour a bag of Lance's Peanuts or Mr. Peanuts into it for a snack along with the blast.
Now, That Was Living. --RoadDog
JSS: Not Much-- Dr. Pepper-- Yardwork-- Flooding
JSS-- JustSome Stuff.
1. NOT MUCH-- I didn't hear much about the 39th anniversary of Kent State today. The Chicago Tribune and Answer.com mentioned it, and Bob Stroud playes CSNY's "Ohio." Quite a big event, especially in light of the following days when itseemed to me that the end of the US was eminent.
2. DR. PEPPER-- A story on the internet about a guy who bought an old ledger book at an antique store which contained a possible early formula for Dr. Pepper. According to the company, it didn't. Dr. Pepper is one of my favorite soft drinks. I remember the old "10-2-4" advertising. You were supposed to drink it at 10 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM.
3. YARDWORK-- The last two days I've worked in the yard transplanting perennials and pulling up weeds. And, I have the sore wrist to prove it. Great weather for it.
4. FLOODING-- With all the rain we've been getting, it is no surprise that the Chain of Lakes here in Illinois is flooding some. Water is over the stationary docks and up past the benches at the Fox Lake park.
Water, Water, Everywhere. --RoadDog
1. NOT MUCH-- I didn't hear much about the 39th anniversary of Kent State today. The Chicago Tribune and Answer.com mentioned it, and Bob Stroud playes CSNY's "Ohio." Quite a big event, especially in light of the following days when itseemed to me that the end of the US was eminent.
2. DR. PEPPER-- A story on the internet about a guy who bought an old ledger book at an antique store which contained a possible early formula for Dr. Pepper. According to the company, it didn't. Dr. Pepper is one of my favorite soft drinks. I remember the old "10-2-4" advertising. You were supposed to drink it at 10 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM.
3. YARDWORK-- The last two days I've worked in the yard transplanting perennials and pulling up weeds. And, I have the sore wrist to prove it. Great weather for it.
4. FLOODING-- With all the rain we've been getting, it is no surprise that the Chain of Lakes here in Illinois is flooding some. Water is over the stationary docks and up past the benches at the Fox Lake park.
Water, Water, Everywhere. --RoadDog
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Kent State Anniversary Tomorrow
Today Bob Stroud Time Warped back to May 3, 1970 for part of his Rock and Roll Roots show. I was a freshman at Northern Illinois University and pledging Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. I was trying to remember if May 3rd was before or after the shootings at Kent State.
Liz said she thought it was May 4th and looked it up and was correct.
The aftermath of Kent State, with all the riots at college campuses across the country, including a rather bad one at NIU. I thought I was witnessing the end of the United States.
Mighty Scary Times. --RoadDog
Liz said she thought it was May 4th and looked it up and was correct.
The aftermath of Kent State, with all the riots at college campuses across the country, including a rather bad one at NIU. I thought I was witnessing the end of the United States.
Mighty Scary Times. --RoadDog
Saturday, May 2, 2009
JSS: Transplanting Perennials-- A Very Derby Day-- A'wrasslin' I Did Go
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. TRANSPLANTING PERENNIALS-- Temps in 60s and partly sunny, so spent the day out in the yard transplanting daisies, mums, lillies, and hostas. The neighbor across the street came over and said she had dug up some hostas and sedum and I was welcome to get some, which I did. I'm always looking for new varieties of hostas.
2. A VERY DERBY DAY-- Went to Baja Benny's on Fox Lake for the Kentucky Derby. Several ladies were wearing those strange Derby hats. Missy made me a mint julip for $5.50. I've always wanted to try one. I wasn't too impressed the first sip, but by the time I finished, it was tasting much better. We had two horses in the pool. One came in third.
3. A'WRASSLIN' I DID GO-- Yesterday, my buddy Rick mentioned that he had an extra ticket to the wrestling show at the American Legion tonight. I picked him up and saw my very first ever pro wrestling event and must admit that I enjoyed it a lot.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
1. TRANSPLANTING PERENNIALS-- Temps in 60s and partly sunny, so spent the day out in the yard transplanting daisies, mums, lillies, and hostas. The neighbor across the street came over and said she had dug up some hostas and sedum and I was welcome to get some, which I did. I'm always looking for new varieties of hostas.
2. A VERY DERBY DAY-- Went to Baja Benny's on Fox Lake for the Kentucky Derby. Several ladies were wearing those strange Derby hats. Missy made me a mint julip for $5.50. I've always wanted to try one. I wasn't too impressed the first sip, but by the time I finished, it was tasting much better. We had two horses in the pool. One came in third.
3. A'WRASSLIN' I DID GO-- Yesterday, my buddy Rick mentioned that he had an extra ticket to the wrestling show at the American Legion tonight. I picked him up and saw my very first ever pro wrestling event and must admit that I enjoyed it a lot.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
Friday, May 1, 2009
Every Blooming Thing-- May 1st
It's that time of the year again, and none too soon,
All this rain has brought spring upon us in a major way.
The last two weekends, I've been down south, April 18th in Springfield and Litchfield, Illinois. April 25th in Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Got a good dose of spring down there, but now, it's here.
The grass is completely green and I even had to cut it Wednesday.
All the bushes and trees are budding. The two Japanese lilacs already have their leaves. The three Bradford pear trees are getting ready to bud.
All the daffodils are in full bloom as are a few of the tulips and the rest have already set their buds. Creeping phlox are starting to bloom as are the goldens. The hyacinths and grape hyacinths are out as well.
Rhododendrons are gloriously purple. The chick and hen type plants are gray and gold.
It's Good to Have You Back, Spring. --RoadDog
All this rain has brought spring upon us in a major way.
The last two weekends, I've been down south, April 18th in Springfield and Litchfield, Illinois. April 25th in Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Got a good dose of spring down there, but now, it's here.
The grass is completely green and I even had to cut it Wednesday.
All the bushes and trees are budding. The two Japanese lilacs already have their leaves. The three Bradford pear trees are getting ready to bud.
All the daffodils are in full bloom as are a few of the tulips and the rest have already set their buds. Creeping phlox are starting to bloom as are the goldens. The hyacinths and grape hyacinths are out as well.
Rhododendrons are gloriously purple. The chick and hen type plants are gray and gold.
It's Good to Have You Back, Spring. --RoadDog
Number One on This Date
Let's get ready to take atrip back in time and bring back the memories of former #1 songs. Thanks to www.joshhosley.biz for the list based on Billboard charts, the ONLY correct list of national songs.
I took the entire decades of the sixties and seventies because that is MY ERA.
2009-- BOOM BOOM POW-- BLACKEYED PEAS-- ????, I don't know this one. Reckon I'll have to listen to American Top Forty soon.
1999-- NO SCRUBS-- TLC
1989-- LIKE A PRAYER-- MADONNA--
1979-- REUNITED-- PEACHES & HERB--
1978-- NIGHT FEVER-- BEE GEES-- Disco, anybody?
1977-- HOTEL CALIFORNIA-- EAGLES-- You can check in, but never leave, like the Roach Motel.
1976-- LET YOU LOVE FLOW-- BELLAMY BROTHERS-- Country, in the top 40?
1975-- HE DON'T LOVE YOU (LIKE I DO)-- TONY ORLANDO & DAWN
1974-- THE LOCOMOTION-- GFR-- Was Little Eva ever mad.
1973-- TIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLD OAK TREE-- TONY ORLANDO & DAWN-- Two number ones in three years? Who'd have figured?
1972-- THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE-- ROBERTA FLACK--
1971-- JOY TO THE WORLD-- THREE DOG NIGHT-- What was the name of that bullfrog we used to get drunk with?
1970-- ABC-- JACKSON FIVE-- Before bthe weird.
1969-- AQAURIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN-- FIFTH DIMENSION-- From the rock musical "Hair."
1968-- HONEY-- BOBBY GOLDSBORO-- Totally gag.
1967-- SOMETHING STUPID-- NANCY & FRANK SINATRA--
1966-- MONDAY, MONDAY-- MAMAS AND PAPAS--
1965-- MRS. BROWN, YOU'VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER-- HERMAN'S HERMITS--
1964-- CAN'T BUY ME LOVE-- BEATLES-- Beatle mania reigns.
1963-- I WILL FOLLOW HIM-- LITTLE PEGGY MARCH-- Give us some estrogen.
1962-- SOLDIER BOY-- SHIRELLES- More estrogen
1961-- RUNAWAY-- DEL SHANNON-- One of the greats. "I wonder, why, why, why, she ran away." I can hear some of you singing right now.
1960-- STUCK ON YOU-- ELVIS PRESLEY--
1959-- COME SOFTLY TO ME-- FLEETWOODS--
1949-- CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER-- RUSS MORGAN
1939-- OUR LOVE-- TOMMY JAMES--
Any Memories? --RoadDog
I took the entire decades of the sixties and seventies because that is MY ERA.
2009-- BOOM BOOM POW-- BLACKEYED PEAS-- ????, I don't know this one. Reckon I'll have to listen to American Top Forty soon.
1999-- NO SCRUBS-- TLC
1989-- LIKE A PRAYER-- MADONNA--
1979-- REUNITED-- PEACHES & HERB--
1978-- NIGHT FEVER-- BEE GEES-- Disco, anybody?
1977-- HOTEL CALIFORNIA-- EAGLES-- You can check in, but never leave, like the Roach Motel.
1976-- LET YOU LOVE FLOW-- BELLAMY BROTHERS-- Country, in the top 40?
1975-- HE DON'T LOVE YOU (LIKE I DO)-- TONY ORLANDO & DAWN
1974-- THE LOCOMOTION-- GFR-- Was Little Eva ever mad.
1973-- TIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLD OAK TREE-- TONY ORLANDO & DAWN-- Two number ones in three years? Who'd have figured?
1972-- THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE-- ROBERTA FLACK--
1971-- JOY TO THE WORLD-- THREE DOG NIGHT-- What was the name of that bullfrog we used to get drunk with?
1970-- ABC-- JACKSON FIVE-- Before bthe weird.
1969-- AQAURIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN-- FIFTH DIMENSION-- From the rock musical "Hair."
1968-- HONEY-- BOBBY GOLDSBORO-- Totally gag.
1967-- SOMETHING STUPID-- NANCY & FRANK SINATRA--
1966-- MONDAY, MONDAY-- MAMAS AND PAPAS--
1965-- MRS. BROWN, YOU'VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER-- HERMAN'S HERMITS--
1964-- CAN'T BUY ME LOVE-- BEATLES-- Beatle mania reigns.
1963-- I WILL FOLLOW HIM-- LITTLE PEGGY MARCH-- Give us some estrogen.
1962-- SOLDIER BOY-- SHIRELLES- More estrogen
1961-- RUNAWAY-- DEL SHANNON-- One of the greats. "I wonder, why, why, why, she ran away." I can hear some of you singing right now.
1960-- STUCK ON YOU-- ELVIS PRESLEY--
1959-- COME SOFTLY TO ME-- FLEETWOODS--
1949-- CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER-- RUSS MORGAN
1939-- OUR LOVE-- TOMMY JAMES--
Any Memories? --RoadDog
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