Hopefully, it has stopped now. But it snowed all day yesterday for the most part as well as a whole lot Tuesday. I've lost count of how many times I've been out to shovel, but the last several were by snow shovel rather than snow blower, which means it wasn't too bad.
This morning, there was maybe a half inch on the driveway. Temp was about 30 degrees and now wind. That means shovel (mostly just pushing) and music from the garage radio. I never mind doing that. We have quite a few trees and bushes like the picture above that, as I say, have been nature-painted. That's is always a great aspect of snow. Few things are prettier than a tree in its snow colors.
I have to get over to Steak 'N Shake to lose my last $5 coupon as it expires today. Tuesday, before the snow hit, I used the other coupon and had their new Steakburger Slinger breakfast platter: two steakburgers, chili on hashbrowns and biscuit for $5.99. I think they've hit on a great one.
Thinking of going to a Wisconsin fish boil at a local church Friday.
Saturday, perhaps the NIU basketball game in Dekalb and 2013 football kickoff before it (if it doesn'r snow).
That's Enough of That White Stuff. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Mahatma Gandhi walked barefoot most of the time and had an impressive set of calluses on his feet. he also ate very little which made him frail (Do you know where this is going?) and his odd diet made him have bad breath.
This made him "A super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis." So Bad!
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.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Snow, Snow and Then Some More Snow
Well, at least the snowmobilers are happy, but I'm not. I hate it when I have to suffer so they can have a good time. It's just not fair.
Yesterday morning was very windy with forecasts of 4-5 inches of snow starting in the afternoon. It started at 12:30 PM and was coming down hard and blowing on top of it. I went out to clear it off the driveway at 4 and we already had at least 5 inches and even 20 inches in one drift.
I used the snowblower on the driveway and cleared it off except for the pile the wonderful village snowplow had deposited by the street. Wonder if he can read my thoughts, especially after I've just cleared it off by the street.
Went back out at 6:15 and we had another four inches. I wasn't looking forward to attacking the now larger pile by the street and was I ever happy to see next door neighbor Rick drive up in his snow plow. THANK YOU RICK!!
Today, I cleared off another four inches and also did the driveways of two neighbors. One is on vacation in Mexico (good place to be right now). The other neighbor blew his knee out a couple months ago and can't do it.
We could, however, be in Kansas City or Oklahoma, so it could be worse.
And!! Not One Snowmobiler Came By to Clear Off My Driveway. My Aching Back. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Three friars opened up a florist shop to raise money for the church and were doing so well, a florist across town asked them to please close so he could stay in business. They refused, so the other florist hired Hugh McTaggert, one of the meanest thugs around to "persuade" them. He beat them up and trashed their shop and said he'd be back if they didn't close. They did
Thereby proving that "Only Hugh can prevent florist friars."
Yesterday morning was very windy with forecasts of 4-5 inches of snow starting in the afternoon. It started at 12:30 PM and was coming down hard and blowing on top of it. I went out to clear it off the driveway at 4 and we already had at least 5 inches and even 20 inches in one drift.
I used the snowblower on the driveway and cleared it off except for the pile the wonderful village snowplow had deposited by the street. Wonder if he can read my thoughts, especially after I've just cleared it off by the street.
Went back out at 6:15 and we had another four inches. I wasn't looking forward to attacking the now larger pile by the street and was I ever happy to see next door neighbor Rick drive up in his snow plow. THANK YOU RICK!!
Today, I cleared off another four inches and also did the driveways of two neighbors. One is on vacation in Mexico (good place to be right now). The other neighbor blew his knee out a couple months ago and can't do it.
We could, however, be in Kansas City or Oklahoma, so it could be worse.
And!! Not One Snowmobiler Came By to Clear Off My Driveway. My Aching Back. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Three friars opened up a florist shop to raise money for the church and were doing so well, a florist across town asked them to please close so he could stay in business. They refused, so the other florist hired Hugh McTaggert, one of the meanest thugs around to "persuade" them. He beat them up and trashed their shop and said he'd be back if they didn't close. They did
Thereby proving that "Only Hugh can prevent florist friars."
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Deaths: Sitars-- Country Drums
RAVI SHANKAR, 92
Died Dec. 11, 2012. Sitar virtuoso who introduced much of the Western World to Indian music in the 1960s, thanks especially to the Beatles. Estranged father of Norah Jones.
Those sitars were really interesting sounds the Beatles, and especially George Harrison, who would have been 70 yesterday, did a lot to bring to us.
WILLIE ACKERMAN, 73
Died Dec. 13, 2012. Born May 1, 1939. One of Nashville's A-Team drummers during the 60s to 80s. Played on thousands of recordings, live performances and television shows. Staff drummer at the Grand Ole Opry and "Hee Haw."
Played drums for Jerry Reed, Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride, Ernest Tubb, Roger Miller, Marty Robbins, Bobby Bare and Patsy Cline among many others.
I'm a big country fan.
Died Dec. 11, 2012. Sitar virtuoso who introduced much of the Western World to Indian music in the 1960s, thanks especially to the Beatles. Estranged father of Norah Jones.
Those sitars were really interesting sounds the Beatles, and especially George Harrison, who would have been 70 yesterday, did a lot to bring to us.
WILLIE ACKERMAN, 73
Died Dec. 13, 2012. Born May 1, 1939. One of Nashville's A-Team drummers during the 60s to 80s. Played on thousands of recordings, live performances and television shows. Staff drummer at the Grand Ole Opry and "Hee Haw."
Played drums for Jerry Reed, Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride, Ernest Tubb, Roger Miller, Marty Robbins, Bobby Bare and Patsy Cline among many others.
I'm a big country fan.
Original Thirteen Basketball Rules
James Naismith's Original Thirteen Rules for Basket. Ball were at auction back in 2010 starting at $2 million. He typed them on a piece of paper and put them up in the gym.
Two of interest were
#6 A foul is striking a ball with a fist.
#7 If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the opponent.
I especially like the last one. That would sure speed up the time it takes to play the last few minutes in a close college basketball game when the team behind commits foul after foul.
I Hate That. --RoadDog
Two of interest were
#6 A foul is striking a ball with a fist.
#7 If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the opponent.
I especially like the last one. That would sure speed up the time it takes to play the last few minutes in a close college basketball game when the team behind commits foul after foul.
I Hate That. --RoadDog
Ten Animals You Wouldn't Believe People Eat
Listverse. Of course, more information and pictures at the site. I'm just listing.
10. Elephant
9. Gorilla
8. Silkworms
7. Ants
6. Puffer Fish
5. Rat
4. Horse
3. Dog
2. Turtles
1. Spiders
Watch Out Spider Man. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One goes to Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to Spain and they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan send s a picture of himself to her and she says she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal.
Her husband responds, "They're twins. If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."
10. Elephant
9. Gorilla
8. Silkworms
7. Ants
6. Puffer Fish
5. Rat
4. Horse
3. Dog
2. Turtles
1. Spiders
Watch Out Spider Man. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One goes to Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to Spain and they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan send s a picture of himself to her and she says she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal.
Her husband responds, "They're twins. If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."
Monday, February 25, 2013
Mooseheart's "Very Tall Order"
From the Feb. 22, 2013, Chicago Tribune "A very tall order" by Ted Gregory.
Mooseheart, a facility operated by the Moose organization in Batavia, Illinois, on the old Lincoln Highway, has been taking in orphaned and children facing other problems of its members since 1913. It offers a place to live, guidance and school.
Of course, taking in kids like that doesn't guarantee athletes. The school's basketball team has been around since 1929, but has never been better than it is today, thanks to three kids, called "The Big Three" who transferred there from South Sudan.
They arrived at Mooseheart in May 2011, speaking almost no English and with just raw basketball skills. But, they were big: Mangisto Deng is 6'7", Makur Puou is 6'10" and Akim Nyang is 7'1".
They came over under AHOPE (African Hoop Opportunities Providing an Education). Life in their homeland of South Sudan is horrible. It's a fine thing to give these tall kids an opportunity.
But other schools who have to play Mooseheart are calling foul, and rightfully so. It seems just too much of a coincidence. Oh, and they just happen to be tall and have talent.
You Almost Have to Wonder If They'll Leave Early to Attend College? Wait, That's Something Else. --RoadDog
Mooseheart, a facility operated by the Moose organization in Batavia, Illinois, on the old Lincoln Highway, has been taking in orphaned and children facing other problems of its members since 1913. It offers a place to live, guidance and school.
Of course, taking in kids like that doesn't guarantee athletes. The school's basketball team has been around since 1929, but has never been better than it is today, thanks to three kids, called "The Big Three" who transferred there from South Sudan.
They arrived at Mooseheart in May 2011, speaking almost no English and with just raw basketball skills. But, they were big: Mangisto Deng is 6'7", Makur Puou is 6'10" and Akim Nyang is 7'1".
They came over under AHOPE (African Hoop Opportunities Providing an Education). Life in their homeland of South Sudan is horrible. It's a fine thing to give these tall kids an opportunity.
But other schools who have to play Mooseheart are calling foul, and rightfully so. It seems just too much of a coincidence. Oh, and they just happen to be tall and have talent.
You Almost Have to Wonder If They'll Leave Early to Attend College? Wait, That's Something Else. --RoadDog
Top Ten Hints for Beating the Casinos
From the Oct. 10, 2010, Listverse
10. Know the Odds (I know mine, lose almost all of the time,)
9. Take Only what you can lose
8. Watch Your Cash.
7. Know When to Quit.
6. Watch the Clock (Well, actually your watch or cell phone, nowadays.)
5. Don't Drink (Hey, that's the only way I come out ahead.)
4. Take Breaks
3. Don't Use a System.
2. Hidden Costs (In order to win big at some machines, you have to put in maximum coins.
1. Cash Out
I Have Come Up With the Best Way Not to Lose. Don't Play. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: A group of chess enthusiasts were standing in a hotel lobby bragging about their recent tournament wins. The manager came over and told them to disperse because he couldn't stand "Chess nuts boasting in an open foyer."
10. Know the Odds (I know mine, lose almost all of the time,)
9. Take Only what you can lose
8. Watch Your Cash.
7. Know When to Quit.
6. Watch the Clock (Well, actually your watch or cell phone, nowadays.)
5. Don't Drink (Hey, that's the only way I come out ahead.)
4. Take Breaks
3. Don't Use a System.
2. Hidden Costs (In order to win big at some machines, you have to put in maximum coins.
1. Cash Out
I Have Come Up With the Best Way Not to Lose. Don't Play. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: A group of chess enthusiasts were standing in a hotel lobby bragging about their recent tournament wins. The manager came over and told them to disperse because he couldn't stand "Chess nuts boasting in an open foyer."
Hey, Gov, How About a Break for Us Regular Folks Now!!!
Came across an article in the Feb. 22nd Chicago Tribune "Ultraluxury jostles for market space in Miami" by Matha Brannigan.
Hearing that business is booming and the stock markets back on track and now that the 2% are making money again, its time to get some of those good times to the regular folks like us. The government seems to have been doing everything for the GRBs who messed up the country in the first place since 2008.
Now these GRBs can continue their living high lifestyles.
The article was about Miami Heat president Pat Riley's, he of the "Three-Peat copyright, "spectacular bayfront mansion in gated Gables Estates" that sold last March for $16.8 million. It was a mere 12,856-square feet on 2 acres with a theater, wine cellar, library huge swimming pool with water falls and aqua bar.
But....BUT....the purchaser, listed as "limited liability corporation" wants to TEAR DOWN the 1991 home and build something even more grand.
Let's see, spend $16.8 million for a home...just to tear it down. Sure sounds GRB to me.
I think about that every time I see how much interest my CDs are pulling in.
Hey, Mr. Obama, How About Us Now? --RoadDog
Hearing that business is booming and the stock markets back on track and now that the 2% are making money again, its time to get some of those good times to the regular folks like us. The government seems to have been doing everything for the GRBs who messed up the country in the first place since 2008.
Now these GRBs can continue their living high lifestyles.
The article was about Miami Heat president Pat Riley's, he of the "Three-Peat copyright, "spectacular bayfront mansion in gated Gables Estates" that sold last March for $16.8 million. It was a mere 12,856-square feet on 2 acres with a theater, wine cellar, library huge swimming pool with water falls and aqua bar.
But....BUT....the purchaser, listed as "limited liability corporation" wants to TEAR DOWN the 1991 home and build something even more grand.
Let's see, spend $16.8 million for a home...just to tear it down. Sure sounds GRB to me.
I think about that every time I see how much interest my CDs are pulling in.
Hey, Mr. Obama, How About Us Now? --RoadDog
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Deaths: The Original "Wild Thing"
REG PRESLEY, 71
Died Feb. 4th. Lead singer of the Troggs whose "Wild Thing" has been a garage classic for these 45 years with its simple structure, basic guitar riffs and lyrics at best sophomoric. Then, there was Reg's raunchy, suggestive vocals.
It was the Cave Man approach to romance. It was written by Chip Taylor, real name James Voight, brother of actor Jon Voight. Originally released by Jordan Christopher & the Wild Ones in 1965 and quickly fell off the charts.
Then, in 1966, came the Troggs rendition, and the rest is history.
I also really liked the Troggs songs: "I Can't Control Myself," "Love Is All Around" and "With a Girl Like You."
Then, there was that movie.
Died Feb. 4th. Lead singer of the Troggs whose "Wild Thing" has been a garage classic for these 45 years with its simple structure, basic guitar riffs and lyrics at best sophomoric. Then, there was Reg's raunchy, suggestive vocals.
It was the Cave Man approach to romance. It was written by Chip Taylor, real name James Voight, brother of actor Jon Voight. Originally released by Jordan Christopher & the Wild Ones in 1965 and quickly fell off the charts.
Then, in 1966, came the Troggs rendition, and the rest is history.
I also really liked the Troggs songs: "I Can't Control Myself," "Love Is All Around" and "With a Girl Like You."
Then, there was that movie.
Music Death: Dave Clark Five Bassist
RICK HUXLEY, 72
Died Feb. 11, 2013 Played bass on the band's signature hits like "Glad All Over" and "Bits and Pieces" they briefly rivaled the Beatles in popularity.
Part of the British Invasion including the Kinks and Rolling Stones.. The band had a huge following in the United States (including myself, I didn't know if I like them of the Beatles better) especially after their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show where drummer Dave Clark kept the beat and offered up his exuberant vocals. The group broke up in 1970 after twelve years of playing together.
I can never remember if the first single I bought was their "Anyway You Want It" or the Hollies' "Look Through Any Window."
I'm a Feeling. --RoadDog
Died Feb. 11, 2013 Played bass on the band's signature hits like "Glad All Over" and "Bits and Pieces" they briefly rivaled the Beatles in popularity.
Part of the British Invasion including the Kinks and Rolling Stones.. The band had a huge following in the United States (including myself, I didn't know if I like them of the Beatles better) especially after their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show where drummer Dave Clark kept the beat and offered up his exuberant vocals. The group broke up in 1970 after twelve years of playing together.
I can never remember if the first single I bought was their "Anyway You Want It" or the Hollies' "Look Through Any Window."
I'm a Feeling. --RoadDog
Friday, February 22, 2013
Movie Scratches: Zero-- Gangster-- Django Unchained-- Silver
New year, new movies to see for the old dog.
1. ZERO DARK THIRTY-- 1-22-- FOX LAKE -- $6-- Hunting down the world's biggest coward and hidey-cat. Persistence pays off.
2. GANGSTER SQUAD-- 1-22-- FOX LAKE -- $6-- Class clown Spiccolo goes bad. Great 1940s scenery, cars, clothing, buildings and all that neon.
3. DJANGO UNCHAINED-- 1-23-- FOX LAKE--$4-- That One in 10,000 will getcha everytime.
4. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK-- 1-23-- FOX LAKE--$4-- Crazy is as crazy does till falls in love. You've got to pity the poor mother with all those nuts around.
Don't Hog the Popcorn!! --RoadDog
1. ZERO DARK THIRTY-- 1-22-- FOX LAKE -- $6-- Hunting down the world's biggest coward and hidey-cat. Persistence pays off.
2. GANGSTER SQUAD-- 1-22-- FOX LAKE -- $6-- Class clown Spiccolo goes bad. Great 1940s scenery, cars, clothing, buildings and all that neon.
3. DJANGO UNCHAINED-- 1-23-- FOX LAKE--$4-- That One in 10,000 will getcha everytime.
4. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK-- 1-23-- FOX LAKE--$4-- Crazy is as crazy does till falls in love. You've got to pity the poor mother with all those nuts around.
Don't Hog the Popcorn!! --RoadDog
Sitting Here Digging on Beach Music from 1965
The last couple days I have been listening a lot to "Fessa John Hook's Top 40 Beach Songs from 1965. This includes songs most of us of that particular age know as well as a lot that those of us with a Beach Music bent are familiar with, but those of you who don't know it, wouldn't.
You can check it out at www.beachshag.com . Go to the hear all three surveys words under the top picture and click on it.
To give you an idea of the music, here are songs 20 to 11 along with Honorable mentions (HM):
HM. NOWHERE TO RUN-- Martha & the Vandellas
20. NOTHING CAN STOP ME-- Gene Chandler
19. WHEN I'M GONE-- Brenda Holloway
HM I CRIED MY LAST TEAR-- O-Jays
18. I WANNA BE-- Manhattans
17. COME OVER TO MY PLACE-- Drifters
16. OPPORTUNITY-- Jewels
15. HOT 'CHA/SHOT GUN-- Jr. Walker & the All Stars
14. ASK THE LONELY-- Four Tops
13. I'VE GOT SAND IN MY SHOES-- Drifters
12. VOICE YOUR CHOICE-- Radiants
11. HOW SWEET IT IS (TO BE LOVED BY YOU)-- Marvin Gaye
Also, tomorrow, Wendy Rice goes back to 1974 on her Saturday Morning Flashback radio show on Chicago's WXRT. It streams 8 to noon CST at www.wxrt.com . Tonight, Bob Stroud plays music from 1975 on his Ten at Ten show at 10 PM CST. Streams at www.wdrv.com ..
Sunday, it's Rock and Roll Roots with Stroud from 7 to 10 AM on WDRV (60s-70s) and Terri Hemmert's Breakfast With the Beatles from 8 to 10 AM on WXRT. Plenty of that there oldies stuff.
Give It a Listern. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.
You can check it out at www.beachshag.com . Go to the hear all three surveys words under the top picture and click on it.
To give you an idea of the music, here are songs 20 to 11 along with Honorable mentions (HM):
HM. NOWHERE TO RUN-- Martha & the Vandellas
20. NOTHING CAN STOP ME-- Gene Chandler
19. WHEN I'M GONE-- Brenda Holloway
HM I CRIED MY LAST TEAR-- O-Jays
18. I WANNA BE-- Manhattans
17. COME OVER TO MY PLACE-- Drifters
16. OPPORTUNITY-- Jewels
15. HOT 'CHA/SHOT GUN-- Jr. Walker & the All Stars
14. ASK THE LONELY-- Four Tops
13. I'VE GOT SAND IN MY SHOES-- Drifters
12. VOICE YOUR CHOICE-- Radiants
11. HOW SWEET IT IS (TO BE LOVED BY YOU)-- Marvin Gaye
Also, tomorrow, Wendy Rice goes back to 1974 on her Saturday Morning Flashback radio show on Chicago's WXRT. It streams 8 to noon CST at www.wxrt.com . Tonight, Bob Stroud plays music from 1975 on his Ten at Ten show at 10 PM CST. Streams at www.wdrv.com ..
Sunday, it's Rock and Roll Roots with Stroud from 7 to 10 AM on WDRV (60s-70s) and Terri Hemmert's Breakfast With the Beatles from 8 to 10 AM on WXRT. Plenty of that there oldies stuff.
Give It a Listern. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Deaths: Beatles Backed Him in Early Days
TONY SHERIDAN, 72
Died Feb. 9, 2013. The Beatles backed him in their early days in Hamburg, Germany. Supposedly, George Harrison improved his licks from Sheridan. Paul McCartney said he "was a good guy who we knew and worked with from the early days in Hamburg."
He was born Anthony McGinnity in Norwich, England in 1940 and went to Hamburg in 1960 with a band called The Jets. At times he was backed by the Beatles. Recently he had lived in Hamburg.
Back then, the Beatles were sometimes listed as The Beat Brothers. Sheridan is the only non-Beatle to ever sing lead on a Beatles recording single that charted.
It was at a two-day recording session that Sheridan's "My Bonnie" and "The Saints" were recorded along with the Beatles' "Ain't She Sweet" and "Cry for a Shadow." In 1962, "My Bonnie/The Saints" went to #5 in the UK and was later released in the US on the Decca label. That Decca 45 is considered one of the most expensive 45s, one in mint condition selling for $15,000 in 2007.
I liked all of these songs after I became aware of them once the Beatles "hit" it big in 1964 here in the US.
Wondering If I Have One of Those Deccas? --RoadDog
Died Feb. 9, 2013. The Beatles backed him in their early days in Hamburg, Germany. Supposedly, George Harrison improved his licks from Sheridan. Paul McCartney said he "was a good guy who we knew and worked with from the early days in Hamburg."
He was born Anthony McGinnity in Norwich, England in 1940 and went to Hamburg in 1960 with a band called The Jets. At times he was backed by the Beatles. Recently he had lived in Hamburg.
Back then, the Beatles were sometimes listed as The Beat Brothers. Sheridan is the only non-Beatle to ever sing lead on a Beatles recording single that charted.
It was at a two-day recording session that Sheridan's "My Bonnie" and "The Saints" were recorded along with the Beatles' "Ain't She Sweet" and "Cry for a Shadow." In 1962, "My Bonnie/The Saints" went to #5 in the UK and was later released in the US on the Decca label. That Decca 45 is considered one of the most expensive 45s, one in mint condition selling for $15,000 in 2007.
I liked all of these songs after I became aware of them once the Beatles "hit" it big in 1964 here in the US.
Wondering If I Have One of Those Deccas? --RoadDog
Unluckiest Band Still Around 35 Years Later: Lynyrd Skynyrd
"Y" Music "35 Years After Definitive Tragedy" by Wendy Geller.
The October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd was on a headliner tour for their sixth album when their plane crashed near Gillsburg, Mississippi. Three of the members died and others were injured. The group's drummer staggered for help and was allegedly shot by a local farmer.
The record company scrambled to replace the new album cover which showed the group engulfed in flames.
The group, known for their hard partying offstage has had many other bad things happen to them. Even so, they play on, even with just one original member. I was glad to see they changed their mind about displaying the Confederate flag on stage. It was so much a part of their "'tude."
See What Happens When You Make Fun of Your Teacher. --RoadDog
The October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd was on a headliner tour for their sixth album when their plane crashed near Gillsburg, Mississippi. Three of the members died and others were injured. The group's drummer staggered for help and was allegedly shot by a local farmer.
The record company scrambled to replace the new album cover which showed the group engulfed in flames.
The group, known for their hard partying offstage has had many other bad things happen to them. Even so, they play on, even with just one original member. I was glad to see they changed their mind about displaying the Confederate flag on stage. It was so much a part of their "'tude."
See What Happens When You Make Fun of Your Teacher. --RoadDog
Ten Artists Not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
From the September 19, 2012, Listverse.
Believe it or not here is a list of SOME of those who are not in that august body.
10. Chubby Checker
9. Sister Rosetta Tharpe
8. Linda Ronstadt
7. Steppenwolf
6. Johnny Rivers
5. Chicago
4. Doobie Brothers
3. Guess Who/Bachman-Turner Overdrive
2. Hall and Oates
For #1, make your own choice:
#1 Deep Purple, Joe Cocker, KISS, ELO, Moody Blues. Jethro Tull, Rush, Heart, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ELP, Zombies, b-52s, Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, Bon Jovi, Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren, Bad Company, Yes, Cars, Kool and the Gang, John Mayal and Procul Harum.
Pretty Amazing, Isn't It? --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says "I've lost my electron." The other says "Are you sure?" The first replies "I'm positive."
Believe it or not here is a list of SOME of those who are not in that august body.
10. Chubby Checker
9. Sister Rosetta Tharpe
8. Linda Ronstadt
7. Steppenwolf
6. Johnny Rivers
5. Chicago
4. Doobie Brothers
3. Guess Who/Bachman-Turner Overdrive
2. Hall and Oates
For #1, make your own choice:
#1 Deep Purple, Joe Cocker, KISS, ELO, Moody Blues. Jethro Tull, Rush, Heart, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ELP, Zombies, b-52s, Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, Bon Jovi, Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren, Bad Company, Yes, Cars, Kool and the Gang, John Mayal and Procul Harum.
Pretty Amazing, Isn't It? --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says "I've lost my electron." The other says "Are you sure?" The first replies "I'm positive."
The Pope Steps Down Headlines
From the Chicago Tribune.
Much has been written about Pope Benedict retiring as it were. I was unaware that a Pope could step down like that as the last one certainly should have because of his condition.
However, some news sources had rather humorous ones:
HUFFINGTON POST-- The Holy See You Later
GAWKER-- Ex Benedict
DAILY BEST (Beast?)-- Pope Gives God Three Weeks Notice
Pretty Good Ones. --RoadDog
Much has been written about Pope Benedict retiring as it were. I was unaware that a Pope could step down like that as the last one certainly should have because of his condition.
However, some news sources had rather humorous ones:
HUFFINGTON POST-- The Holy See You Later
GAWKER-- Ex Benedict
DAILY BEST (Beast?)-- Pope Gives God Three Weeks Notice
Pretty Good Ones. --RoadDog
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Guessing the New Gas Price
Liz and I have a new game we play while driving down the road. What will the new, higher gas price be at the station. Gas around here goes up most days. I should mention that last Tuesday, gas in Fox Lake did DROP a whole penny!!!!!!! Then jumped a dime the next day.
Yesterday, on our way to Donovan's, we passed the station at the corner of Il. Highway 173 and Wilmot Road, generally referred to as Rock Corner for the big gravel pit behind it. They are usually one of the highest places in the area besides Antioch, Spring Grove and Johnsburg.
I called $4, maybe $4.06 and Liz took $3.95. It was $3.96 so she won.
Well, at least some form of enjoyment as the GRBs at Big Oil reach deeper and deeper into our pockets to get their ill-gotten profits.
You Too Can Have Fun While Getting..... --RoadDog
Yesterday, on our way to Donovan's, we passed the station at the corner of Il. Highway 173 and Wilmot Road, generally referred to as Rock Corner for the big gravel pit behind it. They are usually one of the highest places in the area besides Antioch, Spring Grove and Johnsburg.
I called $4, maybe $4.06 and Liz took $3.95. It was $3.96 so she won.
Well, at least some form of enjoyment as the GRBs at Big Oil reach deeper and deeper into our pockets to get their ill-gotten profits.
You Too Can Have Fun While Getting..... --RoadDog
Hasbro "Retiring" a Classic Monopoly Game Piece
From the Jan. 9, 2013, Yahoo! Games, Plugged In.
It has been many a year since I played Monopoly, but growing up, I remember fights could start over who got what piece. Of course, I HAD to HAVE the battleship for some reason. That was my piece. Brother Bob always wanted the race car.
Back in January, it was time to stand up for your favorite, but too late now. One of those was to be a goner. You had until Feb. 5th to vote online at their site or Facebook. Of course, this is great publicity.
They also had several replacement pieces: helicopter, diamond ring, robot, cat and guitar. I voted for the helicopter.
This is not the first time pieces have been replaced. In the 1950s, 3 original pieces were replaced: purse, lantern and rocking chair. The dog, man on horseback and wheelbarrow came aboard.
Voting to keep when I looked in January went: Scottie Dog 30%, Car 14%, battleship 13%, hat 12 %, thimble 10%, iron, shoe and wheelbarrow 7%.
I see the final results were the iron out and cat in.
Cat Lovers Rejoice. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Not surprising, the kayak sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
That was bad.
It has been many a year since I played Monopoly, but growing up, I remember fights could start over who got what piece. Of course, I HAD to HAVE the battleship for some reason. That was my piece. Brother Bob always wanted the race car.
Back in January, it was time to stand up for your favorite, but too late now. One of those was to be a goner. You had until Feb. 5th to vote online at their site or Facebook. Of course, this is great publicity.
They also had several replacement pieces: helicopter, diamond ring, robot, cat and guitar. I voted for the helicopter.
This is not the first time pieces have been replaced. In the 1950s, 3 original pieces were replaced: purse, lantern and rocking chair. The dog, man on horseback and wheelbarrow came aboard.
Voting to keep when I looked in January went: Scottie Dog 30%, Car 14%, battleship 13%, hat 12 %, thimble 10%, iron, shoe and wheelbarrow 7%.
I see the final results were the iron out and cat in.
Cat Lovers Rejoice. --RoadDog
TOO PUNNY: Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Not surprising, the kayak sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
That was bad.
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