Then, Jim Sohms the lead singer of the Shadows of Knight got up and sang two songs.
SHAKE-- this song is featured on the new Rock and Roll Roots CD.
GLORIA-- he really didn't even have to sing this one as everybody was standing and singing. What was her name again?
CRYAN SHAMES
Closed out the show.
I WANNA MEET YOU
IT COULD BE WE'RE IN LOVE
IF I NEEDED SOMEONE
UP ON THE ROOF
The show closed with all the bands up to sing "Sugar and Spice."
Afterwards, they signed autographs.
If you've never been to one of these and like these bands, put next November on your calendar.
Like I Said, a Great Way to Spend a Saturday Afternoon. --RoadDog
DOORMATS WITH ATTITUDES: "Nice Underwear."
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, November 18, 2010
Nirvana for 60s Chicago Rock Fans-- Part 2-- Cliff Johnson-- Buckinghams
The second act up was Cliff Johnson and part of his new band the Happy Jacks. He had been with a Chicago group called Off Broadway in the early 80s called "Stay in Time." It was a great song and their only nationally ranked song.
Unfortunately, he didn't play it, but he did give us a set. He played well, but most folks were there to see our 60s bands.
AROUND THE WORLD WITH YOU
TO SIR WITH LOVE-- he sang this acapella and did a great job.
BLUE LAVENDER
LOOK TO TOMORROW WE GOT A THING
Buckinghams
The Buckinghams were up next.
DON'T YOU CARE
MERCY, MERCY
I'LL GO CRAZY
WE WERE LIVIN' IN A DREAM
KIND OF A DRAG
Still More Great Sixties to Come. --RoadDog
DOORMATS WITH ATTITUDES: "Our Dog is Not a Biter. He's a Humper."
Unfortunately, he didn't play it, but he did give us a set. He played well, but most folks were there to see our 60s bands.
AROUND THE WORLD WITH YOU
TO SIR WITH LOVE-- he sang this acapella and did a great job.
BLUE LAVENDER
LOOK TO TOMORROW WE GOT A THING
Buckinghams
The Buckinghams were up next.
DON'T YOU CARE
MERCY, MERCY
I'LL GO CRAZY
WE WERE LIVIN' IN A DREAM
KIND OF A DRAG
Still More Great Sixties to Come. --RoadDog
DOORMATS WITH ATTITUDES: "Our Dog is Not a Biter. He's a Humper."
Nirvana for 60s Chicago Rock Fans-- Part 1-- New Colony Six
This last Saturday, Liz and I went to Bob Stroud's CD release for his Rock and Roll Roots Volume 12 part at the Schaumburg, Illinois, Borders store.
We were treated to two hours of more memories than you can imagine as the groups featured were mostly all our favorites from that great era when we were in junior and senior high. (In my case, Winston Park Junior High and Palatine Hish School.)
This was also held in honor of the 30th year Stroud has had his Rock and Roll Roots radio show.
The show started off with a dedication to Mark Eskin of the New Colony Six who died this past year. He had played with the band the last 14 years.
Bob Stroud sang "Guitar Man" with the band in his honor.
Then, the band began singing their hits:
I CONFESS
I COULD NEVER LIE TO YOU
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
THINGS I'D LIKE TO SAY
LAST NIGHT*
I WILL ALWAYS THING ABOUT YOU (Liz and My Song from when we met, along with "Massachusetts" by the Bee Gees.)
CAN'T YOU SEE ME CRY
LITTLE GIRL*
Not one of their 60s hits, but really great songs nonetheless.
From 1965 to 1973, they had more Chicago hits than any other local band.
A Great Way to Spend a Saturday Afternoon. --RoadDog
DOORMATS WITH ATTITUDE: "Got Dirt?"
We were treated to two hours of more memories than you can imagine as the groups featured were mostly all our favorites from that great era when we were in junior and senior high. (In my case, Winston Park Junior High and Palatine Hish School.)
This was also held in honor of the 30th year Stroud has had his Rock and Roll Roots radio show.
The show started off with a dedication to Mark Eskin of the New Colony Six who died this past year. He had played with the band the last 14 years.
Bob Stroud sang "Guitar Man" with the band in his honor.
Then, the band began singing their hits:
I CONFESS
I COULD NEVER LIE TO YOU
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
THINGS I'D LIKE TO SAY
LAST NIGHT*
I WILL ALWAYS THING ABOUT YOU (Liz and My Song from when we met, along with "Massachusetts" by the Bee Gees.)
CAN'T YOU SEE ME CRY
LITTLE GIRL*
Not one of their 60s hits, but really great songs nonetheless.
From 1965 to 1973, they had more Chicago hits than any other local band.
A Great Way to Spend a Saturday Afternoon. --RoadDog
DOORMATS WITH ATTITUDE: "Got Dirt?"
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Animal House is Back!!
Just like my favorite sandwich, the McRib, my all-time favorite movie has returned, only, in updated version. That movie would be "Animal House" and the new TBS update is "Glory Daze."
I watched the first show last night. The follow up was a big improvement over the "Animal House" TV show called "Delta House."
Only, this time the fraternity is Omega Sigma instead of Delta Tau Delta.
Of course, one big reason I liked "Animal House" so well was that it might as well have been my old fraternity at Northern Illinois University, Delta Sigma Phi. Everything they did except the toga party and the end, was stuff we did. We even had our own Bluto called Czych, who also had been at NIU many, many years.
We would have had the toga party had we thought of it.
The only problem is that it is on at 9 pm and I have the Good Wife and Detroit 2-7-1 that I like to watch.
Definitely hard to watch three shows at the same time.
Let's Hope "Glory Daze" Makes a Run of It. --RoadDog
DOORMATS WITH ATTITUDE: "You Are Here."
I watched the first show last night. The follow up was a big improvement over the "Animal House" TV show called "Delta House."
Only, this time the fraternity is Omega Sigma instead of Delta Tau Delta.
Of course, one big reason I liked "Animal House" so well was that it might as well have been my old fraternity at Northern Illinois University, Delta Sigma Phi. Everything they did except the toga party and the end, was stuff we did. We even had our own Bluto called Czych, who also had been at NIU many, many years.
We would have had the toga party had we thought of it.
The only problem is that it is on at 9 pm and I have the Good Wife and Detroit 2-7-1 that I like to watch.
Definitely hard to watch three shows at the same time.
Let's Hope "Glory Daze" Makes a Run of It. --RoadDog
DOORMATS WITH ATTITUDE: "You Are Here."
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Congrats to Dick Biondi
He's been around since Rock and Roll began and is still chugging away at WLS-FM True Oldies at 94.7 FM here in Chicago doing his nightly show.
I just read that he has won the 2010 Carolina Beach Music Association's DJ of the year. Just one more thing to add to his list of honors and a very deserving one.
Dick, as we know, has been fired on more than one occasion and after a stint here in Chicago in the 60s, ended up at a station down in Myrtle Beach South Carolina spinning tunes, many of which were Beach Music ones. And, these aren't your Beach Boys beach songs, but that eastern Carolina sweet R&B.
These are the songs that folks along the south's east coast dance the shag to.
He also knew another one of my favorite DJs of all time, the late-great Billy Smith.
Way to Go You Italian Stallion. Put Some Peanut Butter on the Spaghetti. --RoadDog
DOORMATS WITH ATTITUDE: Come Back with a Warrant.
Thanks, Uncle Bo.
I just read that he has won the 2010 Carolina Beach Music Association's DJ of the year. Just one more thing to add to his list of honors and a very deserving one.
Dick, as we know, has been fired on more than one occasion and after a stint here in Chicago in the 60s, ended up at a station down in Myrtle Beach South Carolina spinning tunes, many of which were Beach Music ones. And, these aren't your Beach Boys beach songs, but that eastern Carolina sweet R&B.
These are the songs that folks along the south's east coast dance the shag to.
He also knew another one of my favorite DJs of all time, the late-great Billy Smith.
Way to Go You Italian Stallion. Put Some Peanut Butter on the Spaghetti. --RoadDog
DOORMATS WITH ATTITUDE: Come Back with a Warrant.
Thanks, Uncle Bo.
My Picks for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2011-- Part 5
Even though all of the nominated are worthy, I will keep my votes to just five. So far, I have picked Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Donovan and the J. Geils Band.
My fifth pick is NEIL DIAMOND.
OK, many will say he is the king of karaoke music or schmaltz, but he has definitely had an impact on pop and rock music. I especially like his earlier music.
From 1966 to 1986, he had 56 songs make Billboard's Top 100 with 11 Top tens and three #1s.
Neil Diamond was born in 1941 in Brooklyn, NY.
Some of his GREATS:
Solitary Man-- my all-time favorite Diamond song.
Cherry, Cherry
I Got the Feelin' (Oh No No)
You Got to Me
Girl, You'll be a Woman Soon
T Thank the Lord for the Night Time
Kentucky Woman
Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show
Sweet Caroline-- OK, let's all do that thing we do whenever we hear it.
Holly Holy
Cracklin' Rosie #1
Song Sung Blue #1
Longfellow Serenade
You Don't Bring Me Flowers (with Barbra Streisand) #1
Love on the Rocks
Hello Again
America
And, that's just some of them.
A Very Deserving Person. --RoadDog
PS. My good friend Lulu says I forgot her all-time favorite ND song, "Forever in Blue Jeans." Thanks Lulu, that was one of my favorites as well, but I missed it while I was skimming the list. Thanks for pointing it out.
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Senility Ain't Bad-- I meet new people every day.
My fifth pick is NEIL DIAMOND.
OK, many will say he is the king of karaoke music or schmaltz, but he has definitely had an impact on pop and rock music. I especially like his earlier music.
From 1966 to 1986, he had 56 songs make Billboard's Top 100 with 11 Top tens and three #1s.
Neil Diamond was born in 1941 in Brooklyn, NY.
Some of his GREATS:
Solitary Man-- my all-time favorite Diamond song.
Cherry, Cherry
I Got the Feelin' (Oh No No)
You Got to Me
Girl, You'll be a Woman Soon
T Thank the Lord for the Night Time
Kentucky Woman
Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show
Sweet Caroline-- OK, let's all do that thing we do whenever we hear it.
Holly Holy
Cracklin' Rosie #1
Song Sung Blue #1
Longfellow Serenade
You Don't Bring Me Flowers (with Barbra Streisand) #1
Love on the Rocks
Hello Again
America
And, that's just some of them.
A Very Deserving Person. --RoadDog
PS. My good friend Lulu says I forgot her all-time favorite ND song, "Forever in Blue Jeans." Thanks Lulu, that was one of my favorites as well, but I missed it while I was skimming the list. Thanks for pointing it out.
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Senility Ain't Bad-- I meet new people every day.
Pretty Good Day Yesterday-- Part 3-- NTN Roadtrip
Next stop was only about five miles west of Union Grove in Kansasville, near the Wi-11/Wi-75 intersection, a place called Players Park, so-called because of the softball field located adjacent to it.
This is a free-standing structure and good-sized with a large stage. They have a machine with a boxing bag that scared us a bit when someone first hit it. After that, it just became annoying. The folks there were really into it.
They also had shots of pumpkin pie (if you've ever had an apple or cherry pie.
We had a #8 with Roadog #21.
A REAL BELLY BUSTER
If you come in for breakfast on the weekend, they have a way where you can get it for FREE!! It's called BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS and consists of a 12-egg omelet, 1 pound of hash browns and four pieces of toast (what, no bacon or sausage?!!).
If you can eat it all in thirty minutes, it's yours. Otherwise, it will cost $15.
Six people have their names on the plaque saying they were REAL hungry.
HOME PORT
We then drove on to our home NTN base, Donovan's Reef and played the game with five top twenties: #8, #5 Dblk #8, #12, #8 Parrot #14, #16 and #11 Lizard #1.
A Pretty Good Day That Veterans Day, November 11th. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Senility Ain't Bad-- I can hide my own Easter eggs.
This is a free-standing structure and good-sized with a large stage. They have a machine with a boxing bag that scared us a bit when someone first hit it. After that, it just became annoying. The folks there were really into it.
They also had shots of pumpkin pie (if you've ever had an apple or cherry pie.
We had a #8 with Roadog #21.
A REAL BELLY BUSTER
If you come in for breakfast on the weekend, they have a way where you can get it for FREE!! It's called BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS and consists of a 12-egg omelet, 1 pound of hash browns and four pieces of toast (what, no bacon or sausage?!!).
If you can eat it all in thirty minutes, it's yours. Otherwise, it will cost $15.
Six people have their names on the plaque saying they were REAL hungry.
HOME PORT
We then drove on to our home NTN base, Donovan's Reef and played the game with five top twenties: #8, #5 Dblk #8, #12, #8 Parrot #14, #16 and #11 Lizard #1.
A Pretty Good Day That Veterans Day, November 11th. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Senility Ain't Bad-- I can hide my own Easter eggs.
Monday, November 15, 2010
My Picks for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2011-- Part 4
My fourth choice would be the J. Geils Band.
How could you not like them, especially, if for no other reason than that fantastic Centerfold album.
They formed in Boston in 1967 and were led by guitarist Jerome Geils (hence the name). They also had singer Peter "Wolf" Blankfield.
Some of their great songs:
Looking for Love
Must of Got Lost
Love Stinks
Centerfold
Freeze-Frame
I Do
Land of a Thousand Dances
Mighty Good Stuff. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Senility ain't bad. I never watch reruns.
How could you not like them, especially, if for no other reason than that fantastic Centerfold album.
They formed in Boston in 1967 and were led by guitarist Jerome Geils (hence the name). They also had singer Peter "Wolf" Blankfield.
Some of their great songs:
Looking for Love
Must of Got Lost
Love Stinks
Centerfold
Freeze-Frame
I Do
Land of a Thousand Dances
Mighty Good Stuff. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Senility ain't bad. I never watch reruns.
Pretty Good Day Yesterday-- Part 2-- NTN Road Trip
Well, Actually last Thursday, Veterans Day.
We decided to go for an NTN Road Trip up to Cheesehead Land and visit two new-to-us sites.
We first drove to Union Grove, Wisconsin. Coal Miners is located right downtown on main street which is US-45 which runs from Michigan's Upper Peninsula all the way south to Mobile, Alabama. We have drive most of the road at different times, including the whole way between Mobile and part way through Illinois.
They just got it recently and have the boards sitting out on the bar as well as TVs tuned to it. Always a good sign.
The place was originally called Coal Miners Daughter after the owners mother who was from Kentucky and was a Coal Miner's Daughter. I was wondering why the name since there are no coal mines around the area.
There was one ranking glitch and we figure we were at least Top Ten both bar and individual. We did get one game to rank and the bar was #3 and DBLK #9.
The local site rankings were pretty low though so hope they get some players.
Next Stop, Players Park. -- RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Support bingo. Keep Grandma off the streets.
We decided to go for an NTN Road Trip up to Cheesehead Land and visit two new-to-us sites.
We first drove to Union Grove, Wisconsin. Coal Miners is located right downtown on main street which is US-45 which runs from Michigan's Upper Peninsula all the way south to Mobile, Alabama. We have drive most of the road at different times, including the whole way between Mobile and part way through Illinois.
They just got it recently and have the boards sitting out on the bar as well as TVs tuned to it. Always a good sign.
The place was originally called Coal Miners Daughter after the owners mother who was from Kentucky and was a Coal Miner's Daughter. I was wondering why the name since there are no coal mines around the area.
There was one ranking glitch and we figure we were at least Top Ten both bar and individual. We did get one game to rank and the bar was #3 and DBLK #9.
The local site rankings were pretty low though so hope they get some players.
Next Stop, Players Park. -- RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Support bingo. Keep Grandma off the streets.
How 'Bout Dem Huskies-- Part 2
Until Tuesday;s game, Northern's record against Toledo was 8-28 and they had won 14 of the last 16 games.
One of the worst things they ever did to us was in 2003, a really fine year by NIU standards as the Huskies were 10-1 coming into the game. Not only that, but at the beginning of the season, Northern had beaten Maryland (then ranked at #14). Two weeks later, we went to Alabama and beat the Tide (then ranked #21) and the following week had a win against Iowa State.
Northern doesn't beat many big-time schools, but yet here we were. At one time, Northern was ranked as high as #10 in the national rankings. Number 10.
But yet, there was still that pesky Toledo. We lost 30-49.
We finished the season 10-2 AND DID NOT GO TO A BOWL GAME BECAUSE OF TOLEDO!! Can you believe that?
No Wonder We Don't Much Like Toledo. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: The only problem with retirement is that you never get a darn day off.
One of the worst things they ever did to us was in 2003, a really fine year by NIU standards as the Huskies were 10-1 coming into the game. Not only that, but at the beginning of the season, Northern had beaten Maryland (then ranked at #14). Two weeks later, we went to Alabama and beat the Tide (then ranked #21) and the following week had a win against Iowa State.
Northern doesn't beat many big-time schools, but yet here we were. At one time, Northern was ranked as high as #10 in the national rankings. Number 10.
But yet, there was still that pesky Toledo. We lost 30-49.
We finished the season 10-2 AND DID NOT GO TO A BOWL GAME BECAUSE OF TOLEDO!! Can you believe that?
No Wonder We Don't Much Like Toledo. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: The only problem with retirement is that you never get a darn day off.
Friday, November 12, 2010
My Picks for This Year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2011-- Part 3
I am making my five choices for induction next year. All of the fifteen nominated have a right to be in it, but I am just limiting myself to my top five.
My Third Choice-- DONOVAN
If there was a guy who fit better into the 60s groove of things more than Donovan, I'd sure like to know who.
Born May 10, 1946 and named Donovan Phillip Leitch near Glasgow, Scotland. From 1965 to 1969, he had twelve songs in the Top 40 and four of those to the Top 10 with a #1 and #2.
Catch the Wind #23
Sunshine Superman #1
Mellow Yellow #2
Epistle to Dippy #19
There is a Mountain #11
Wear Your Love Like Heaven #23
Jennifer Juniper #26
Hurdy Gurdy man #5 (my favorite Donovan song)
Lalena #33
Atlantis #7
To Susan on the West Coast Waiting #35
All the songs and background information for all artists coming from Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1993.
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Senility ain't bad. I wrap my own Christmas presents.
My Third Choice-- DONOVAN
If there was a guy who fit better into the 60s groove of things more than Donovan, I'd sure like to know who.
Born May 10, 1946 and named Donovan Phillip Leitch near Glasgow, Scotland. From 1965 to 1969, he had twelve songs in the Top 40 and four of those to the Top 10 with a #1 and #2.
Catch the Wind #23
Sunshine Superman #1
Mellow Yellow #2
Epistle to Dippy #19
There is a Mountain #11
Wear Your Love Like Heaven #23
Jennifer Juniper #26
Hurdy Gurdy man #5 (my favorite Donovan song)
Lalena #33
Atlantis #7
To Susan on the West Coast Waiting #35
All the songs and background information for all artists coming from Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1993.
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Senility ain't bad. I wrap my own Christmas presents.
Every Bloomin' Thing: Mid-November 2010
This should be my last update on the outside of the house for this year.
I overdid it this year and bought too many plants in to overwinter, way more than usual. The sunroom is standing plant room only. Bur, some of them are the caladiums, New Guinea impatiens and sweet potato vines, all of which are expensive. If they make it, that will save me some dough next season (and with Big Oil and the Hedgie-Wedgie GRBs manipulating the price of oil and keeping it close to $3 this time of year, I'm sure gas will be back to $4 a gallon next spring and summer).
That means less money for plants and more expensive plants because of increased transportation and growing costs.
The yard is in its final big burst of color. All of the deciduous trees have lost their leaves except the three Bradford pears which are now just getting into their autumn crimson (always the last ones to do so).
The twenty-or-so burning bushes are also at peak crimson. Quite a few spirea are also sporting colors.
Then, there are the hundreds of mums on all sides of the house (primarily yellow) that are still in bloom, but starting to fade a bit.
I went around taking pictures yesterday.
2010, a Very Good Yard Season. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: I've been diagnosed with C.R.S.. That means I Can't Remember S___.!! Actually, I've had that so long I can't remember when I got it.
I overdid it this year and bought too many plants in to overwinter, way more than usual. The sunroom is standing plant room only. Bur, some of them are the caladiums, New Guinea impatiens and sweet potato vines, all of which are expensive. If they make it, that will save me some dough next season (and with Big Oil and the Hedgie-Wedgie GRBs manipulating the price of oil and keeping it close to $3 this time of year, I'm sure gas will be back to $4 a gallon next spring and summer).
That means less money for plants and more expensive plants because of increased transportation and growing costs.
The yard is in its final big burst of color. All of the deciduous trees have lost their leaves except the three Bradford pears which are now just getting into their autumn crimson (always the last ones to do so).
The twenty-or-so burning bushes are also at peak crimson. Quite a few spirea are also sporting colors.
Then, there are the hundreds of mums on all sides of the house (primarily yellow) that are still in bloom, but starting to fade a bit.
I went around taking pictures yesterday.
2010, a Very Good Yard Season. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: I've been diagnosed with C.R.S.. That means I Can't Remember S___.!! Actually, I've had that so long I can't remember when I got it.
Pretty Good Day Yesterday-- Part 1
I sure was able to do things I like to do all day yesterday, and DID it in shorts and tee shirt because of 60 degree weather!!! Something you don't have around here this time of the year.
In the morning I was on the internet researching and posting to the blogs.
At 10:15, I drove to the Mobil station on Rollins Road in Ingleside for one of those great pumpkin spice coffees (lattes?). That is a great drink for this time of the year, but unfortunately for a limited time.
Then, I went to the Fox Lake Veterans Day ceremony at the train station. I have been out to these and froze, but, like I said, not today. It is sponsored by my American Legion Post 703 and the Fox Lake VFW.
I thanked a World War II veteran and, even though he was a Yankee, talked with a Civil War re-enactor from Lake Villa. He plays the role of an officer in the US Signal Corps.
We had speeches, the laying of a wreath, taps and a three volley gun salute. Good crowd in attendance and I especially liked to see all the kids.
Then, I went to McDonald's for one of those GREAT! McRib meals.
Thank a Vet. --RoadDog
In the morning I was on the internet researching and posting to the blogs.
At 10:15, I drove to the Mobil station on Rollins Road in Ingleside for one of those great pumpkin spice coffees (lattes?). That is a great drink for this time of the year, but unfortunately for a limited time.
Then, I went to the Fox Lake Veterans Day ceremony at the train station. I have been out to these and froze, but, like I said, not today. It is sponsored by my American Legion Post 703 and the Fox Lake VFW.
I thanked a World War II veteran and, even though he was a Yankee, talked with a Civil War re-enactor from Lake Villa. He plays the role of an officer in the US Signal Corps.
We had speeches, the laying of a wreath, taps and a three volley gun salute. Good crowd in attendance and I especially liked to see all the kids.
Then, I went to McDonald's for one of those GREAT! McRib meals.
Thank a Vet. --RoadDog
Thursday, November 11, 2010
My Picks for This Year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2011-- Part 2
Second Pick: BON JOVI
Actually, just yesterday, I bought the newly released Bon Jovi Greatest Hits album at Target (which had a store bonus of two live songs. Just cost $10 also. Good price.
Again, one of those great groups with lots of hit songs. One of our favorite Chicagoland local bands, Soda, also does a fantastic medley of some of their songs.
From 1986 to 1993, this New Jersey band had an amazing string of eleven top 30 songs with nine Top Tens and 4 Number Ones.
#1 Livin' on a Prayer
#7 Wanted Dead or Alive
#1 Bad Medicine
#3 Born to Be My Baby
#1 I'll Be There for You
#7 Lay Your Hands on Me
#9 Living in Sin
#1 Blaze of Glory
#12 Miracle
#29 Keep the Faith
#10 Bed of Roses
Definitely a Deserving Group. RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: At my age, the only thing that gets hard are my arteries.
Actually, just yesterday, I bought the newly released Bon Jovi Greatest Hits album at Target (which had a store bonus of two live songs. Just cost $10 also. Good price.
Again, one of those great groups with lots of hit songs. One of our favorite Chicagoland local bands, Soda, also does a fantastic medley of some of their songs.
From 1986 to 1993, this New Jersey band had an amazing string of eleven top 30 songs with nine Top Tens and 4 Number Ones.
#1 Livin' on a Prayer
#7 Wanted Dead or Alive
#1 Bad Medicine
#3 Born to Be My Baby
#1 I'll Be There for You
#7 Lay Your Hands on Me
#9 Living in Sin
#1 Blaze of Glory
#12 Miracle
#29 Keep the Faith
#10 Bed of Roses
Definitely a Deserving Group. RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: At my age, the only thing that gets hard are my arteries.
And They Get the Publicity
I've been following the the story about the 4,500 people on board the cruise ship Carnival Splendor which had a fire in the engine room and is now being towed back to port by Mexican tugboats. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Navy helicopters have been shuttling in food and water. A fire in the engine room shuts down power and that means you can't flush toilets and there is no air conditioning. However, auxiliary power is now on so those little stinkers can be flushed.
Air conditioning shouldn't be a problem for those with balconies, but inside rooms would be a problem
IT HAPPENED TO ME
In June 2009, my family was on board the Royal Princess when we had an engine room fire and had similar experiences. Fortunately, we had just lefty Port Said, Egypt, and were just a few miles out in the Mediterranean, but we had to go through a night of no air conditioning and no-flush. Also, we were all fortunate to be on balconies so had the breezes.
But, strangely, there were no news reports of our plight the whole time. It was definitely kept hush-hush. Why, I don't know. Yet, they get all the publicity.
You can read my experiences at the http://roaddogsroadlog.blogspot.com by going back to June and July 2009 or check out the Mediterranean Cruising 2009 tag below.
I Wonder Why? --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Be nice to your kids. They will be the ones who choose your nursing home.
Navy helicopters have been shuttling in food and water. A fire in the engine room shuts down power and that means you can't flush toilets and there is no air conditioning. However, auxiliary power is now on so those little stinkers can be flushed.
Air conditioning shouldn't be a problem for those with balconies, but inside rooms would be a problem
IT HAPPENED TO ME
In June 2009, my family was on board the Royal Princess when we had an engine room fire and had similar experiences. Fortunately, we had just lefty Port Said, Egypt, and were just a few miles out in the Mediterranean, but we had to go through a night of no air conditioning and no-flush. Also, we were all fortunate to be on balconies so had the breezes.
But, strangely, there were no news reports of our plight the whole time. It was definitely kept hush-hush. Why, I don't know. Yet, they get all the publicity.
You can read my experiences at the http://roaddogsroadlog.blogspot.com by going back to June and July 2009 or check out the Mediterranean Cruising 2009 tag below.
I Wonder Why? --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Be nice to your kids. They will be the ones who choose your nursing home.
Getting Ready to Observe Veterans Day
In about 45 minutes, I will be leaving for Fox Lake to see the American Legion Post 703 commemoration of Veterans Day at 11 am by the train station. I go most years regardless of the weather.
I also have to turn in some more raffle tickets to the Sons of the American Legion fundraiser for the 40 and 19-inch LCD TVs to the commander. Liz did a great job selling them to our friends. I stink at that.
Thank You Veterans. --RoadDog
I also have to turn in some more raffle tickets to the Sons of the American Legion fundraiser for the 40 and 19-inch LCD TVs to the commander. Liz did a great job selling them to our friends. I stink at that.
Thank You Veterans. --RoadDog
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
How 'Bout Dem Huskies!!!!-- Part 1
This was one game I was really fearing. I really hate it when we have to play Toledo because they have such a major whammy on us. let's face it, we haven't beaten them often.
I was once at a Toledo-NIU game where we had a 28-0 lead near the end of the half and lost 35-28. So, I know the Rockets can definitely come from behind. It's like the Sox playing the Twins. They just do it to us.
A REALLY SAD STORY
I should mention that even in defeat, Toledo can be dangerous. I was at the Toledo game back in 1983 where we absolutely had to beat them to cinch the MAC (Mid-American Conference).
I had just taken my seat when Northern scored a quick touchdown causing everyone to jump to their feet. It was a really cold day and I had stopped at a liquor store on the way and gotten a half pint of blackberry brandy to keep me warm.
It was in my pocket and as I jumped to my feet, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the bottle go airborne from my pocket. It was all slow motion and I let out one of those loud "Oh, NO!!" also in slow motion.
I made a valiant lunge for it, but the bottle just eluded my grasp and floated down to the concrete floor and shattered.
And, even worse, I had not yet even taken a sip out of it.
So, even in defeat, those pesky Rockets can still beat you.
Final Score at last night's game: Northern 65--Toledo 30. And, I'm not finished yet.
I Missed That Warm Tingling Sensation That Day. --RoadDog
I was once at a Toledo-NIU game where we had a 28-0 lead near the end of the half and lost 35-28. So, I know the Rockets can definitely come from behind. It's like the Sox playing the Twins. They just do it to us.
A REALLY SAD STORY
I should mention that even in defeat, Toledo can be dangerous. I was at the Toledo game back in 1983 where we absolutely had to beat them to cinch the MAC (Mid-American Conference).
I had just taken my seat when Northern scored a quick touchdown causing everyone to jump to their feet. It was a really cold day and I had stopped at a liquor store on the way and gotten a half pint of blackberry brandy to keep me warm.
It was in my pocket and as I jumped to my feet, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the bottle go airborne from my pocket. It was all slow motion and I let out one of those loud "Oh, NO!!" also in slow motion.
I made a valiant lunge for it, but the bottle just eluded my grasp and floated down to the concrete floor and shattered.
And, even worse, I had not yet even taken a sip out of it.
So, even in defeat, those pesky Rockets can still beat you.
Final Score at last night's game: Northern 65--Toledo 30. And, I'm not finished yet.
I Missed That Warm Tingling Sensation That Day. --RoadDog
Who Was Joe Shlabotnik? --Part 2
Poor old Charlie Brown was trying valiantly to trade his cards for one Joe Shlabotnik. And what a group of cards that he was trying to trade. The names sure brought back memories, especially in these days where I hardly know any players outside of the Sox and Cubs.
Maybe these guys will bring back memories for those of us who tend to be a bit older.
The List:
Whitey Ford
Mickey Mantle
Robin Roberts
Luis Aparicio (Sox)
Juan Pizarro (Sox)
Nellie Fox (Sox)
Frank Lary
Al Kaline
Jerry Lumpe
Harmon Killebrew
Willie Mays
Orlando Cepada
Maury Wills
Sandy Koufax
Frank Robinson
Bill Mazeroski
Warren Spahn
Hank Aaron
Duke Snider
Stan Musial
Ernie Banks (Cubs)
Lucy kept turning him down. Poor Charlie throws most of his cards down and, head down with disappointment, walks away saying, "For five years I've been trying to get a Joe Shlabotnik! My favorite baseball player, and I can't get him on a bubble gum card...Five years! My favorite player..."
Lucy walks away looking at her Joe Shlabotnik card. The last panel, she says, "He's not as cute as I thought he was," and throws it in the trash can.
Poor Charlie Just Can't get a Break. --RoadDog
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Maybe these guys will bring back memories for those of us who tend to be a bit older.
The List:
Whitey Ford
Mickey Mantle
Robin Roberts
Luis Aparicio (Sox)
Juan Pizarro (Sox)
Nellie Fox (Sox)
Frank Lary
Al Kaline
Jerry Lumpe
Harmon Killebrew
Willie Mays
Orlando Cepada
Maury Wills
Sandy Koufax
Frank Robinson
Bill Mazeroski
Warren Spahn
Hank Aaron
Duke Snider
Stan Musial
Ernie Banks (Cubs)
Lucy kept turning him down. Poor Charlie throws most of his cards down and, head down with disappointment, walks away saying, "For five years I've been trying to get a Joe Shlabotnik! My favorite baseball player, and I can't get him on a bubble gum card...Five years! My favorite player..."
Lucy walks away looking at her Joe Shlabotnik card. The last panel, she says, "He's not as cute as I thought he was," and throws it in the trash can.
Poor Charlie Just Can't get a Break. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Goodbye Tension. Hello Pension!!
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