JSS-- Just Some Stuff.
1, ROBINS-- Things are getting mighty crowded in that little nest as the four robins continue to get bigger. I don't think it is going to be too long before they fly away now. Those feathers must really itch as they are constantly scratching.
I always wondered why there wasn't bird excrement in the nest when I take it down. Like with cats and dogs, the mother (and possibly father) take it in their mouths and out of the nest. The babies present their rear end which causes the parents to bend over and accept it.
2. TNCW CONTINUES-- This morning it was 44 degrees with a high forecast today of 50 and a 40% chance of rain. essentially a repeat of yesterday. Even though the carnival must have left Round Lake, it continues with the TYPICAL NASTY CARNIVAL WEATHER.
Maybe the carnival decided to stay for another weekend. That would sure explain it.
3. HEBRON, ANTIOCH AND WOODSTOCK-- Any way, better weather is forecast for this weekend. Hopefully I'll get out to Hebron and pick up the boat and get it into the Chain by next week.
Saturday, there will be a plant sale in Antioch to pay for the upkeep of the village landscaping. Sunday, historic Woodstock Square hosts the annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show with 300 vendors attending.
Good Times in the Area Once We get Rid of the TNCW. --RoadDog
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
JSS: That Nasty Carnival-- NTN in Bloomington-- That Rod Argent--
JSS-- Just Some Stuff I'be been up to.
1. THAT NASTY CARNIVAL-- If you're living in the Midwest and wondering why the weather has been so bad and unpredictable since Friday, I know the answer. That horrible Round Lake (Il) carnival is back in town. Since 1976, they have been coming and with the exception of one time, the weather has been horrendous.
It opened last weekend and runs through to this Sunday. Whoever it is that keeps having them back should stop.
2. NTN IN BLOOMINGTON-- This past weekend, we were on a Route 66 trip for the Red Carpet Corridor, a ninety mile stretch of the Mother Road from Joliet to Towanda, and played at two NTN Buzztime sites in Bloomington, Illinois: Maguire's and BW# (Buffalo Wild Wings).
They weren't new places to us though. We played at Maguire's back on our first Route 66 trip in March 2002. This is not one of your standard cookie cutter chains. Quite unique and claim to be THE PLACE FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY and with a name like that, no big surprise.
BW3 was B-Dub as usual and even more crowded because of the Kentucky Derby
3. THAT ROD ARGENT-- I am listening to WNCT 1070 AM playing Beach, Boogie and Blues right now with Allan Vick on the internet. I'm also listening to the Zombies Greatest Hits, most famous for "She's Not there," "Tell Her No" and "Time of the Season." But, their other songs are pure Second Wave British Invasion 60s music and worth a listen. Especially "Don't Cry for Me," "I Can't Make Up My Mind" and "You Make Me Feel So Good."
I didn't know that Rod Argent was the keyboardest. he later went on to found the British band Argent in 1968, along with fellow Zombies Russ Ballard and Chris White and they had the big hit "Hold Your Head Up" which went to #5 in the US.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
OXYMORON-- If a word is misspelled in a dictionary, how would we ever know?
1. THAT NASTY CARNIVAL-- If you're living in the Midwest and wondering why the weather has been so bad and unpredictable since Friday, I know the answer. That horrible Round Lake (Il) carnival is back in town. Since 1976, they have been coming and with the exception of one time, the weather has been horrendous.
It opened last weekend and runs through to this Sunday. Whoever it is that keeps having them back should stop.
2. NTN IN BLOOMINGTON-- This past weekend, we were on a Route 66 trip for the Red Carpet Corridor, a ninety mile stretch of the Mother Road from Joliet to Towanda, and played at two NTN Buzztime sites in Bloomington, Illinois: Maguire's and BW# (Buffalo Wild Wings).
They weren't new places to us though. We played at Maguire's back on our first Route 66 trip in March 2002. This is not one of your standard cookie cutter chains. Quite unique and claim to be THE PLACE FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY and with a name like that, no big surprise.
BW3 was B-Dub as usual and even more crowded because of the Kentucky Derby
3. THAT ROD ARGENT-- I am listening to WNCT 1070 AM playing Beach, Boogie and Blues right now with Allan Vick on the internet. I'm also listening to the Zombies Greatest Hits, most famous for "She's Not there," "Tell Her No" and "Time of the Season." But, their other songs are pure Second Wave British Invasion 60s music and worth a listen. Especially "Don't Cry for Me," "I Can't Make Up My Mind" and "You Make Me Feel So Good."
I didn't know that Rod Argent was the keyboardest. he later went on to found the British band Argent in 1968, along with fellow Zombies Russ Ballard and Chris White and they had the big hit "Hold Your Head Up" which went to #5 in the US.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
OXYMORON-- If a word is misspelled in a dictionary, how would we ever know?
Saturday, May 1, 2010
The Carnival Strikes Again
Call it a curse or a coincidence, but yesterday we had powerful storms come through the area and, the Round Lake spring carnival opened. For the past 34 years, with one exception, this event has brought on the horrible weather.
Yesterday, Liz and I driove into Round Lake Beach for our dentist appointments. While she was in the chair, I drove over to our insurance agent to pay some car premiums. Inside, I saw a poster for the carnival and uttered, "Oh, no!" The agent said, "Right, the carnival has come to town. You know what that means."
This curse dates back to 1976 when I was a Round Lake Jaycee and we were sponsoring the carnival. I had to man a ticket booth and drove to it. It was a perfect day in April with temps in the upper 70s and sun. Within an hour, temps had dropped 30 degrees and a stiff north wind and clouds made it miserable to be in that booth.
Ever since them, with one exception, we have had horrible and lousy weather whenever that confounded thing has showed up. Most people also know of the curse.
So, if the rest of this weekend turns out bad, you know the reason why. And, i should add, the carnival is still in town next weekend, so, don't be surprised.
Hate That Old Carnival. --RoadDog
Yesterday, Liz and I driove into Round Lake Beach for our dentist appointments. While she was in the chair, I drove over to our insurance agent to pay some car premiums. Inside, I saw a poster for the carnival and uttered, "Oh, no!" The agent said, "Right, the carnival has come to town. You know what that means."
This curse dates back to 1976 when I was a Round Lake Jaycee and we were sponsoring the carnival. I had to man a ticket booth and drove to it. It was a perfect day in April with temps in the upper 70s and sun. Within an hour, temps had dropped 30 degrees and a stiff north wind and clouds made it miserable to be in that booth.
Ever since them, with one exception, we have had horrible and lousy weather whenever that confounded thing has showed up. Most people also know of the curse.
So, if the rest of this weekend turns out bad, you know the reason why. And, i should add, the carnival is still in town next weekend, so, don't be surprised.
Hate That Old Carnival. --RoadDog
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