Getting to a Bowl Game, any Bowl Game is quite an accomplishment for a Mid-Major school like Northern Illinois. At one time, like back in 2003 when Northern went 10-2 and beat Alabama, Maryland (both ranked) and Iowa State and DIDN'T go to a bowl thanks to Toledo, Mid-American teams only had one bowl, but now they get as many as four.
Granted, big-time schools may consider the bowls NIU has played in more along the lines of Toilet Bowls, but it is still a great honor to go to one and enriches the school coffers.
On Sunday, the Chicago Tribune ran the list of the six bowls we've been in.
1983 CALIFORNIA BOWL-- NIU 20, CS-Fullerton 13
2004 SILICON VALLEY BOWL-- NIU 34, Troy 21
2006 POINSETTIA BOWL-- TCU 31, NIU 7
2008 INDEPENDENCE BOWL-- Louisiana Tech 17, NIU 10
2009 INTERNATIONAL BOWL-- South Florida 27, NIU 3
2010 HUMANITARIAN BOWL-- NIU 40, Fresno State 17
Hopefully Many More to Come. --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Commodores: "Once, Twice, Three Times to the Bathroom."
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.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Way to Go Huskies!! Winners of the 2010 Humanitarian Bowl
This past Saturday, Liz and I and some other friends watched the whole Humanitarian Bowl at the Fox Lake, Illinois, American Legion.
Our interim coach did what the Most Wonderful Kill couldn't do in two years and that was to win a bowl game. Kill lost both that he coached.
It didn't bode well when Fresno State scored right away. The Huskies marched right back down the field for a TD of their own, but the point after was missed. But, in the second quarter, the Huskies scored two TDs and a field goal to the Bulldogs' field goal to take a 23-10 lead. In the second half, Northern dominated and eventually had 1 40-10 lead before FSU scored.
Final score was NIU 40 Fresnao State 17.
This was the same FSU which had beaten Illinois two weeks earlier. The Illini defeated Northern 28-22 back in September.
We finish the season 11-3, the most-ever wins by our football team.
However, I believe that Kill did built a great nucleus for the future, so I will commend him for that, but definitely not the shaft in the back after the championship game.
Go, Huskies!!! --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Paul Simon: "Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver."
Our interim coach did what the Most Wonderful Kill couldn't do in two years and that was to win a bowl game. Kill lost both that he coached.
It didn't bode well when Fresno State scored right away. The Huskies marched right back down the field for a TD of their own, but the point after was missed. But, in the second quarter, the Huskies scored two TDs and a field goal to the Bulldogs' field goal to take a 23-10 lead. In the second half, Northern dominated and eventually had 1 40-10 lead before FSU scored.
Final score was NIU 40 Fresnao State 17.
This was the same FSU which had beaten Illinois two weeks earlier. The Illini defeated Northern 28-22 back in September.
We finish the season 11-3, the most-ever wins by our football team.
However, I believe that Kill did built a great nucleus for the future, so I will commend him for that, but definitely not the shaft in the back after the championship game.
Go, Huskies!!! --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Paul Simon: "Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver."
Monday, December 20, 2010
Rockin' into the Hall of Fame
The Class of 2011 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been announced.
Tom Waits
Neil Diamond
Alice Cooper
Dr. John
Darlene Love
All five have been eligible for induction for a long time under the rule that acts can't be eligible until 25 years after their first recordings.
I picked Diamond and Cooper and three others who were passed over: Bon Jovi, Donovan and the J. Geils Band.
Neil Diamond told Rolling Stone, "I'm happy that they recognized me and my work.: He continued, "Any club that has Chuck berry and Little Richard and the Everly Brothers is a club that I want to be a part of."
Some people would like to see Hip-Hop acts included, but my own opinion is that I worry about that kind of music being the end of rock and roll.
There is always next year.
Induction will be held in March in New York.
Come On, Guys!! Bon Jovi, Donovan and the J. Geils Band Belong!! --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Johnny Nash "I Can't See Clearly Now."
Tom Waits
Neil Diamond
Alice Cooper
Dr. John
Darlene Love
All five have been eligible for induction for a long time under the rule that acts can't be eligible until 25 years after their first recordings.
I picked Diamond and Cooper and three others who were passed over: Bon Jovi, Donovan and the J. Geils Band.
Neil Diamond told Rolling Stone, "I'm happy that they recognized me and my work.: He continued, "Any club that has Chuck berry and Little Richard and the Everly Brothers is a club that I want to be a part of."
Some people would like to see Hip-Hop acts included, but my own opinion is that I worry about that kind of music being the end of rock and roll.
There is always next year.
Induction will be held in March in New York.
Come On, Guys!! Bon Jovi, Donovan and the J. Geils Band Belong!! --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Johnny Nash "I Can't See Clearly Now."
OK, Here's a Dose of Christmas Rock and Roll
Just in case you haven't had enough yet. This is the first hour of Bob Stroud's December 20, 2009 Christmas Hootenanny.
WHITE CHRISTMAS-- Darlene Love
SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS-- Stevie Wonder
SILENT NIGHT-- Huey "Piano" Smith & the Clowns
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS-- Elton John
IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY-- Jim Croce
COMFORT AND JOY-- Simon & Garfunkel
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN-- Crystals
MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY-- Bruce Springsteen
BACK DOOR SANTA-- Clarence Carter
JINGLE BELL ROCK-- Bobby Helms
SLIPPING INTO CHRISTMAS-- Leon Russell
CHRISTMAS-- Who
CHRISTMAS SONG-- Jethro Tull
And a Ho-Ho-Ho to You. --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Roberta Flack: "The First Time I Ever Forgot Your Face."
WHITE CHRISTMAS-- Darlene Love
SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS-- Stevie Wonder
SILENT NIGHT-- Huey "Piano" Smith & the Clowns
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS-- Elton John
IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY-- Jim Croce
COMFORT AND JOY-- Simon & Garfunkel
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN-- Crystals
MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY-- Bruce Springsteen
BACK DOOR SANTA-- Clarence Carter
JINGLE BELL ROCK-- Bobby Helms
SLIPPING INTO CHRISTMAS-- Leon Russell
CHRISTMAS-- Who
CHRISTMAS SONG-- Jethro Tull
And a Ho-Ho-Ho to You. --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Roberta Flack: "The First Time I Ever Forgot Your Face."
It's Them, Not Me-- The Big Fuss Starts Today
Today marks the 150th anniversary of South Carolina's secession from the United States 150 years ago.
It also marks the beginning of what is sure sure to be five years of fussing from the NAACP and kindred groups about the big "S" word.
The fact that the Southern states wanted to keep the "S" word can not be denied. The secession movement was led by men who had the "S" and wanted to keep them. It was fought primarily by men and borne by the women of the home front who did not have the "S".
One has to wonder how the rich "S" holders were able to convince all those people without "S" to do their bidding.
Of course, in today's world, it is impossible to defend the idea of "S" unless you live in Haiti or Africa. And rightfully so. Even though it goes way back into history, it was and still is a horrible practice
However, the NAACP would do better to commemorate the war in their own way and quit attacking those who choose to commemorate the events that transpired during those fateful years in their own way.
Besides, it is my belief that they have much bigger problems facing their people than to be spending all this time on the "S" word.
Can't We All Just Get Along? --RoadDog
It also marks the beginning of what is sure sure to be five years of fussing from the NAACP and kindred groups about the big "S" word.
The fact that the Southern states wanted to keep the "S" word can not be denied. The secession movement was led by men who had the "S" and wanted to keep them. It was fought primarily by men and borne by the women of the home front who did not have the "S".
One has to wonder how the rich "S" holders were able to convince all those people without "S" to do their bidding.
Of course, in today's world, it is impossible to defend the idea of "S" unless you live in Haiti or Africa. And rightfully so. Even though it goes way back into history, it was and still is a horrible practice
However, the NAACP would do better to commemorate the war in their own way and quit attacking those who choose to commemorate the events that transpired during those fateful years in their own way.
Besides, it is my belief that they have much bigger problems facing their people than to be spending all this time on the "S" word.
Can't We All Just Get Along? --RoadDog
Saturday, December 18, 2010
JSS: "Miracle on 34th Street"-- Still Cold-- Homebound Two Days-- Bars and Movies and Christmas Lights-- Homemade Irish Cream-- Christmas Music
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. MIRACLE ON 34th STREET-- Last night, I saw the Christmas movie "Miracle on 34th Street." I had forgotten how good it was. I'll have to move it onto and up to #4 on my Christmas Movie favorites list. (See a couple days ago.)
2. STILL COLD-- We've now had below freezing temperatures for seven days. But, i do have to admit that the last several 20 degree days were "balmy."
3. HOMEBOUND TWO DAYS-- We ended up staying home all day last Sunday and Monday because of crummy weather. That is rare for me, not so much for Liz.
4. BARS AND MOVIES AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS-- Tuesday, I had an excellent Mexican omelet at Dill Pickle in Spring grove ($5 special). The hash browns were so good I didn't even have to put on A-1 like usual. In the afternoon, Liz and I went to Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin and had eight Top 20 Rankings in NTN.
Wednesday, it was Taco Bell and the movies "Unstoppable" and "Love and Drugs" in Fox Lake and 35 cent jumbo wings at the Dill Pickle.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Liz and I drove around and looked at Christmas lights. Again, the business on Johnsburg Road between Spring Grove and Johnsburg has an unbelievable display, always a highlight for viewing.
YESTERDAY, it was recording songs for Larry Logan's memorial service today and a trip to Donovan's for more NTN (another 8 Top Twenties).
5. HOMEMADE IRISH CREAM-- Thursday, we went over to friend Pam's house to make her annual homemade Irish Cream drinks which we bottled. She gives them to friends. had a great time making and drinking them. They had SOME kick.
6. CHRISTMAS MUSIC-- While typing away at this with my two busy little fingers, I am listening to Christmas tapes I made over the years. I have about fifty of them and have been listening to them over the last couple weeks while posting and researching.
Enough. --RoadDog
SIXTIES HOTS REVISED-- Bee Gees "How Can You Mend a Broken Hip."
1. MIRACLE ON 34th STREET-- Last night, I saw the Christmas movie "Miracle on 34th Street." I had forgotten how good it was. I'll have to move it onto and up to #4 on my Christmas Movie favorites list. (See a couple days ago.)
2. STILL COLD-- We've now had below freezing temperatures for seven days. But, i do have to admit that the last several 20 degree days were "balmy."
3. HOMEBOUND TWO DAYS-- We ended up staying home all day last Sunday and Monday because of crummy weather. That is rare for me, not so much for Liz.
4. BARS AND MOVIES AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS-- Tuesday, I had an excellent Mexican omelet at Dill Pickle in Spring grove ($5 special). The hash browns were so good I didn't even have to put on A-1 like usual. In the afternoon, Liz and I went to Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin and had eight Top 20 Rankings in NTN.
Wednesday, it was Taco Bell and the movies "Unstoppable" and "Love and Drugs" in Fox Lake and 35 cent jumbo wings at the Dill Pickle.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Liz and I drove around and looked at Christmas lights. Again, the business on Johnsburg Road between Spring Grove and Johnsburg has an unbelievable display, always a highlight for viewing.
YESTERDAY, it was recording songs for Larry Logan's memorial service today and a trip to Donovan's for more NTN (another 8 Top Twenties).
5. HOMEMADE IRISH CREAM-- Thursday, we went over to friend Pam's house to make her annual homemade Irish Cream drinks which we bottled. She gives them to friends. had a great time making and drinking them. They had SOME kick.
6. CHRISTMAS MUSIC-- While typing away at this with my two busy little fingers, I am listening to Christmas tapes I made over the years. I have about fifty of them and have been listening to them over the last couple weeks while posting and researching.
Enough. --RoadDog
SIXTIES HOTS REVISED-- Bee Gees "How Can You Mend a Broken Hip."
Ten Sayings and Their Strange Origins-- Part 2
5. BITE THE BULLET-- In the mid-1800s, soldiers had to bite open cartridges in order to fire their guns. Having a good set of teeth was very important for a soldier back then.
4. BLOW HOT AND COLD-- changing opinions.
3. BREAK A LEG-- superstition for actors.
2. BURY THE HATCHET-- create peace from an Indian custom.
1. BY HOOK OR BY CROOK-- Reaching one's goal by fair or foul play. British monarchs owned forest. gathering firewood by commoners was a crime unless they were very poor. The poor were not permitted to cut off branches unless they were withered. They could pick up limbs on the ground. They would use hooks or crooks to do this.
A Stitch in Time Saves ____. --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Ringo Starr "I Get By with a Little Help from Depends.
4. BLOW HOT AND COLD-- changing opinions.
3. BREAK A LEG-- superstition for actors.
2. BURY THE HATCHET-- create peace from an Indian custom.
1. BY HOOK OR BY CROOK-- Reaching one's goal by fair or foul play. British monarchs owned forest. gathering firewood by commoners was a crime unless they were very poor. The poor were not permitted to cut off branches unless they were withered. They could pick up limbs on the ground. They would use hooks or crooks to do this.
A Stitch in Time Saves ____. --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Ringo Starr "I Get By with a Little Help from Depends.
Top Ten Male Lead Performances in Film
From the Jan. 29, 2010 List Universe
Some of these did not win the Academy Award, But should have.
10. TOM HANKs in Big.
9. AL PACINO in Dog Day Afternoon.
8. SIR PETER O'TOOLE in Venus.
7. PETER SELLERS in Dr. Strangelove
6. SIR PAUL SCHOFIELD in A Man for All Seasons.
5. DANIEL DAY LEWIS in There Will be Blood.
4. SIR ANTHONY HOPKINS in The Silence of the Lambs.
3. MARLON BRANDO in The Godfather.
2. F. MURRAY ABRAHAM in Amadeus
1. SPENCER TRACY in Boy's Town
Of course, photos and much more information at listuniverse. Check it out.
My King for a Horse. --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Herman's Hermits: "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Walker"
Some of these did not win the Academy Award, But should have.
10. TOM HANKs in Big.
9. AL PACINO in Dog Day Afternoon.
8. SIR PETER O'TOOLE in Venus.
7. PETER SELLERS in Dr. Strangelove
6. SIR PAUL SCHOFIELD in A Man for All Seasons.
5. DANIEL DAY LEWIS in There Will be Blood.
4. SIR ANTHONY HOPKINS in The Silence of the Lambs.
3. MARLON BRANDO in The Godfather.
2. F. MURRAY ABRAHAM in Amadeus
1. SPENCER TRACY in Boy's Town
Of course, photos and much more information at listuniverse. Check it out.
My King for a Horse. --RoadDog
SIXTIES HITS REVISED-- Herman's Hermits: "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Walker"
Friday, December 17, 2010
Ten Sayings and Their Origins-- Part 1
From the August 15th List Universe.
10. ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, NEVER A BRIDE-- Actually, from a Listerine commercial. I guess if you don't use it, you'll never get married.
9. BARK UP THE WRONG TREE-- From hinting and dogs treeing raccoons.
8. BE ON A GOOD FOOTING-- It is customary for trade apprentices to take out fellow workers on their first day of employment. Drinks on them and they "FOOT" the bill.
7. BEAT AROUND THE BUSH-- Also from hunting.
6. BEST FOOT FORWARD-- Trying to make a good impression. The left foot was considered sinister, so for gosh sake, put your right foot out in front when meeting someone.
You can go to the site and get pictures and more information.
The Rest Tomorrow, Or Is It No rest for the Wicked? --RoadDog
The next week, I will be running final comments where 60s artists Revise their old hits to fit advancing age. Something I can relate to. Sixties Hits Revised.
BOBBY DARRIN: "Splish Splash, I Was Having a Flash."
10. ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, NEVER A BRIDE-- Actually, from a Listerine commercial. I guess if you don't use it, you'll never get married.
9. BARK UP THE WRONG TREE-- From hinting and dogs treeing raccoons.
8. BE ON A GOOD FOOTING-- It is customary for trade apprentices to take out fellow workers on their first day of employment. Drinks on them and they "FOOT" the bill.
7. BEAT AROUND THE BUSH-- Also from hunting.
6. BEST FOOT FORWARD-- Trying to make a good impression. The left foot was considered sinister, so for gosh sake, put your right foot out in front when meeting someone.
You can go to the site and get pictures and more information.
The Rest Tomorrow, Or Is It No rest for the Wicked? --RoadDog
The next week, I will be running final comments where 60s artists Revise their old hits to fit advancing age. Something I can relate to. Sixties Hits Revised.
BOBBY DARRIN: "Splish Splash, I Was Having a Flash."
Movie Scratches: Hereafter-- Skyline-- Due-- Harry
Off to the movies.
65. HEREAFTER-- 11-3-- Fox Lake $4-- Three people brought together by death. Another great Clint Eastwood effort.
66. SKYLINE-- 11-15-- Fox Lake $5.50-- Cloverdale Part 2. This time there are more of 'em.
67. DUE DATE-- 12-7-- Fox Lake Free-- Planes, Trains and Automobiles-- Part 2. Minus the train.
68. HARRY POTTER: THE DEADLY HALLOWS-- 12-8-- Fox Lake $4-- Confusing, but all Harry. We now get to see all the Bad Guys.
Gotta Have the Popcorn Salt. --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- Sign on restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry. Come in and get fed up."
65. HEREAFTER-- 11-3-- Fox Lake $4-- Three people brought together by death. Another great Clint Eastwood effort.
66. SKYLINE-- 11-15-- Fox Lake $5.50-- Cloverdale Part 2. This time there are more of 'em.
67. DUE DATE-- 12-7-- Fox Lake Free-- Planes, Trains and Automobiles-- Part 2. Minus the train.
68. HARRY POTTER: THE DEADLY HALLOWS-- 12-8-- Fox Lake $4-- Confusing, but all Harry. We now get to see all the Bad Guys.
Gotta Have the Popcorn Salt. --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- Sign on restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry. Come in and get fed up."
Thursday, December 16, 2010
My Top Ten Christmas Movies
I mentioned in my Just Some Stuff entry earlier today that I had seen two of my favorite Christmas movies Saturday.
Moviefone recently posted their list of the Top 25 Christmas shows of all time (for their list, see today's entry on my http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com).
The number following the date is their ranking of it.
10. Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) #13
9. Elf (2003) #6
8. The Santa Clause (1984) #20
7. Scrooged (1988) #7
6. A Christmas Carol (1951) #11
5. The Polar Express (2004) #25
4. Gremlins (1984) #21
3. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1985) #10
2. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) #2
1. A Christmas Story (1983) #1
Love My Christmas Movies This Time of the Year. --RoadDog
Moviefone recently posted their list of the Top 25 Christmas shows of all time (for their list, see today's entry on my http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com).
The number following the date is their ranking of it.
10. Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) #13
9. Elf (2003) #6
8. The Santa Clause (1984) #20
7. Scrooged (1988) #7
6. A Christmas Carol (1951) #11
5. The Polar Express (2004) #25
4. Gremlins (1984) #21
3. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1985) #10
2. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) #2
1. A Christmas Story (1983) #1
Love My Christmas Movies This Time of the Year. --RoadDog
The Indiana Jones Four
In my Just Some Stuff from earlier today, I mentioned that I had seen all four of the Indiana Jones series of movies over this past weekend thanks to the USA network. I had seen them all before, but never in a group like this.
Along with Movie Scratches for the new ones that i see, I also do the same for older movies.
This is what I wrote:
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK-- For the love of snakes.
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM-- Gross food and even worse dialogue.
INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE-- Old Dad still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Indy and his father.
INDIANA JONES AND THE MOVIE TITLE THAT WENT ON FOREVER-- Well actually, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Was this where the new alcoholic product came from?
Indy battle the evil Nazis in the first three, then the Commies in the last one.
Old Harrison Ford was sure lucky to be in this great series of movies as well as the first three Star Wars and not to mention "American Graffiti." I also just saw him in "Morning Glory."
"I Hate Snakes." --RoadDog
Along with Movie Scratches for the new ones that i see, I also do the same for older movies.
This is what I wrote:
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK-- For the love of snakes.
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM-- Gross food and even worse dialogue.
INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE-- Old Dad still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Indy and his father.
INDIANA JONES AND THE MOVIE TITLE THAT WENT ON FOREVER-- Well actually, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Was this where the new alcoholic product came from?
Indy battle the evil Nazis in the first three, then the Commies in the last one.
Old Harrison Ford was sure lucky to be in this great series of movies as well as the first three Star Wars and not to mention "American Graffiti." I also just saw him in "Morning Glory."
"I Hate Snakes." --RoadDog
JSS: Fighting the Rug Wars-- Two Down, One to Go-- Indiana Jones-- Thanks Liz-- Gas Gouge
JSS-- Just Some Stuff.
1. FIGHTING THE RUG WARS-- Ever since I got the new rugs earlier this month, I have been fighting a losing battle to get it down flat. I'm using all sorts of heavy boxes, but it just keeps popping up. But, I am not giving up.
I have them by the computer to help keep my feet warmer since I am in the basement and a concrete floor with indoor/outdoor carpet over it.
2. TWO DOWN, ONE TO GO-- This past Saturday, I got to watch two of my favorite three Christmas movies: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and It's a Wonderful Life. They will be having my favorite one Christmas Eve through Christmas night when one channel runs a 24-hour marathon. I wonder what that movie is?
3. INDIANA JONES-- In addition, this last weekend, I got to see all four of the Indiana Jones movies. I love the action, but the dialogue is about as corny as you can get. Plus, archaeology both above the water and in it was a definite job I considered while growing up.
4. THANKS, LIZ-- I have to thank Liz for getting the old 'pute up and running properly again. Tuesday night it wouldn't let me get onto the internet explorer which I use to post these. I figured some sort of virus and did what I knew how to do, which wasn't much.
She worked on it most of the morning hours of yesterday and finally got it back. She explained what she did, but it went over my head.
GAS GOUGE-- Those GRBs have gas around here, northeast Illinois, up to $3.08 and $3.10!! Sure doesn't bode well for what they have planned for us this summer. Someone really does need to stip them, right, Mr. Promise-the-World?
Now, You Know. --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- In a vet's waiting room: "Be back in 5 Minutes. Sit! Sit!!"
1. FIGHTING THE RUG WARS-- Ever since I got the new rugs earlier this month, I have been fighting a losing battle to get it down flat. I'm using all sorts of heavy boxes, but it just keeps popping up. But, I am not giving up.
I have them by the computer to help keep my feet warmer since I am in the basement and a concrete floor with indoor/outdoor carpet over it.
2. TWO DOWN, ONE TO GO-- This past Saturday, I got to watch two of my favorite three Christmas movies: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and It's a Wonderful Life. They will be having my favorite one Christmas Eve through Christmas night when one channel runs a 24-hour marathon. I wonder what that movie is?
3. INDIANA JONES-- In addition, this last weekend, I got to see all four of the Indiana Jones movies. I love the action, but the dialogue is about as corny as you can get. Plus, archaeology both above the water and in it was a definite job I considered while growing up.
4. THANKS, LIZ-- I have to thank Liz for getting the old 'pute up and running properly again. Tuesday night it wouldn't let me get onto the internet explorer which I use to post these. I figured some sort of virus and did what I knew how to do, which wasn't much.
She worked on it most of the morning hours of yesterday and finally got it back. She explained what she did, but it went over my head.
GAS GOUGE-- Those GRBs have gas around here, northeast Illinois, up to $3.08 and $3.10!! Sure doesn't bode well for what they have planned for us this summer. Someone really does need to stip them, right, Mr. Promise-the-World?
Now, You Know. --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- In a vet's waiting room: "Be back in 5 Minutes. Sit! Sit!!"
Where Were You November 21, 1973-- Part 3
FREE RIDE-- EDGAR WINTER GROUP-- This song always reminds me of driving out to Galena from Dekalb, Illinois, after a wedding August 25, 1973. We must have heard it three or four times on different stations. Driving that great old '73 Ford Pinto.
After what seemed to forever, we got to the Palace Motel and found a note taped to the office door for the "Honeymoon Couple." They were closed, but we were to go to room #3 where the door was unlocked. Guess we must have really been married."
SPACE RACE-- BILLY PRESTON-- Imagine playing keyboards for a group like the Beatles. I'd even learn how to play to do that.
D'YER MAKER-- LED ZEPPELIN-- Now, that was some h-e-a-v-y stuff.
JUST YOU 'N ME-- CHICAGO-- So s-m-o-o-t-h.
ANGIE-- ROLLING STONES-- Not your typical Stones kind of a song.
RUBBER BULLETS-- 10CC--
PHOTOGRAPH-- RINGO STARR-- the #1 song in Chicago November 21, 1973. Who says Ringo can't sing?
Good Stuff, Maynard!! --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- Outside a car exhaust repair shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."
After what seemed to forever, we got to the Palace Motel and found a note taped to the office door for the "Honeymoon Couple." They were closed, but we were to go to room #3 where the door was unlocked. Guess we must have really been married."
SPACE RACE-- BILLY PRESTON-- Imagine playing keyboards for a group like the Beatles. I'd even learn how to play to do that.
D'YER MAKER-- LED ZEPPELIN-- Now, that was some h-e-a-v-y stuff.
JUST YOU 'N ME-- CHICAGO-- So s-m-o-o-t-h.
ANGIE-- ROLLING STONES-- Not your typical Stones kind of a song.
RUBBER BULLETS-- 10CC--
PHOTOGRAPH-- RINGO STARR-- the #1 song in Chicago November 21, 1973. Who says Ringo can't sing?
Good Stuff, Maynard!! --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- Outside a car exhaust repair shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Movie Scratches: You-- RED-- Network-- Secretariat
Some more movies I saw this year at the theatre.
61. YOU AGAIN-- 10-13-- Fox Lake $4-- Be careful how you treat people in high school. It may come back to bite you. Really funny.
62. RED-- 10-27-- Fox Lake $4-- Best not mess with the Retired extremely Dangerous old Folk.
63. SOCIAL NETWORK-- 10-27-- Fox Lake $4-- The Face that Launched the Face.
64. SECRETARIAT-- 10-28-- Fox Lake $5.50-- Where'd the Guy get those hats? The trials and tribulations of Big Red.
Gum on the Shoes. Now That's really Neat. --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGMS-- At a car dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet...miss a car payment."
61. YOU AGAIN-- 10-13-- Fox Lake $4-- Be careful how you treat people in high school. It may come back to bite you. Really funny.
62. RED-- 10-27-- Fox Lake $4-- Best not mess with the Retired extremely Dangerous old Folk.
63. SOCIAL NETWORK-- 10-27-- Fox Lake $4-- The Face that Launched the Face.
64. SECRETARIAT-- 10-28-- Fox Lake $5.50-- Where'd the Guy get those hats? The trials and tribulations of Big Red.
Gum on the Shoes. Now That's really Neat. --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGMS-- At a car dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet...miss a car payment."
Big Ten Divisions in 2011
As mentioned in Just Some Stuff earlier, the Big Ten, er 12, has announced the names of its two new divisions now that it will be expanding to 12 teams.
I don't know where they came up with the names Legends and Leaders, but I don't much like them.
For many years, I was no fan of the Big Two Little Eight Conference (Big Two being Michigan and Ohio State). But, I must be living up here too long as I now am a big fan.
Part of the reason I didn't like the Big Ten was that I went to Northern Illinois which really WOULD have liked to be in the conference, but that was never to be.
Anyway, here are the two division alignments:
LEGENDS
Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska and Northwestern
LEADERS
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin
Go, You Leaders!! Go, You Legends!! --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- In a radiator shop: "Best place in town to take a leak."
I don't know where they came up with the names Legends and Leaders, but I don't much like them.
For many years, I was no fan of the Big Two Little Eight Conference (Big Two being Michigan and Ohio State). But, I must be living up here too long as I now am a big fan.
Part of the reason I didn't like the Big Ten was that I went to Northern Illinois which really WOULD have liked to be in the conference, but that was never to be.
Anyway, here are the two division alignments:
LEGENDS
Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska and Northwestern
LEADERS
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin
Go, You Leaders!! Go, You Legends!! --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- In a radiator shop: "Best place in town to take a leak."
JSS: Crummy Winter-- NTN Rankings-- Adios Larrys-- Dumb Big Ten
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. CRUMMY WINTER-- This rotten weather continues, even though we'll be getting up to a balmy 25 degrees today. It will seem like its a heat wave after the last two days. Monday and Tuesday, the highs were around 10 degrees.
Yesterday, at one point, the temp was 5 degrees with winds putting it down to -20 degrees.
2. NTN RANKINGS-- I just happened to be on the NTN site and saw that my two sites are ranked pretty well in their respective states.
Hello Folks in Fox Lake is #10 in Illinois. Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes ranks #6 i Wisconsin.
Definitely not too bad for two back waters like we have.
3. ADIOS LARRYS-- Two good friends named Larry have passed away in the last three weeks. One Larry played NTN with us at Hello Folks and died the day after Thanksgiving. The other Larry was at our Bears game on December 5th and died six days later.
Both went fast which is a preferred way to go.
4. DUMB BIG TEN-- The Big Ten, Going On 12, has to have come up with the dumbest names I've ever heard of for their two new divisions once Nebraska joins next year.
This is instead of East or West that came about so Michigan and Ohio State aren't in the same division primarily.
New Divisions are Leaders and Legends.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- Sign in the front yard of a funeral home: "Drive Carefully. We'll Wait."
1. CRUMMY WINTER-- This rotten weather continues, even though we'll be getting up to a balmy 25 degrees today. It will seem like its a heat wave after the last two days. Monday and Tuesday, the highs were around 10 degrees.
Yesterday, at one point, the temp was 5 degrees with winds putting it down to -20 degrees.
2. NTN RANKINGS-- I just happened to be on the NTN site and saw that my two sites are ranked pretty well in their respective states.
Hello Folks in Fox Lake is #10 in Illinois. Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes ranks #6 i Wisconsin.
Definitely not too bad for two back waters like we have.
3. ADIOS LARRYS-- Two good friends named Larry have passed away in the last three weeks. One Larry played NTN with us at Hello Folks and died the day after Thanksgiving. The other Larry was at our Bears game on December 5th and died six days later.
Both went fast which is a preferred way to go.
4. DUMB BIG TEN-- The Big Ten, Going On 12, has to have come up with the dumbest names I've ever heard of for their two new divisions once Nebraska joins next year.
This is instead of East or West that came about so Michigan and Ohio State aren't in the same division primarily.
New Divisions are Leaders and Legends.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGNS-- Sign in the front yard of a funeral home: "Drive Carefully. We'll Wait."
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Movie Scratches: Distance-- Expendables-- The American-- The Town
A look at recent movies I have seen.
57. GOING THE DISTANCE--9-8-- Fox Lake $4-- True love wins over all those miles. No f-in' way!!
58. EXPENDABLES-- 9-15-- Fox Lake $4-- Rambo's Back!! This time with lots of stars.
59. THE AMERICAN-- 9-15-- Fox Lake $4-- George Gettin' Down and Dirty. Not a good one to see after all the action in "Expendables." That is, action other than in bed." Almost put me to sleep.
60. THE TOWN-- 9-22-- Fox Lake $4-- See what happens when you try to rob Fenway Park and get the "Mad Man" mad at you.
Hey, Pass the Popcorn!! --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGN-- Sign on back of another septic tank truck: "CAUTION!! This Truck is Full of Political Promises."
57. GOING THE DISTANCE--9-8-- Fox Lake $4-- True love wins over all those miles. No f-in' way!!
58. EXPENDABLES-- 9-15-- Fox Lake $4-- Rambo's Back!! This time with lots of stars.
59. THE AMERICAN-- 9-15-- Fox Lake $4-- George Gettin' Down and Dirty. Not a good one to see after all the action in "Expendables." That is, action other than in bed." Almost put me to sleep.
60. THE TOWN-- 9-22-- Fox Lake $4-- See what happens when you try to rob Fenway Park and get the "Mad Man" mad at you.
Hey, Pass the Popcorn!! --RoadDog
FUNNY SIGN-- Sign on back of another septic tank truck: "CAUTION!! This Truck is Full of Political Promises."
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