The last three days we have had a bonus in the weather department. Every day in the upper 60s and sunny the first two, a bit cloudy today. Looks like we're going to lose it some starting tomorrow.
The net result is that very little got accomplished outside as I was too busy out OD (On Deck). Catching rays, listening to tunes and reading magazines. Almost like being out on the boat, only less bobbing up and down.
Yesterday, I went over to the Fox Lake McDonald's and had a McRib!!! And, I had it sitting out by the lagoon, something you just don't expect this time of the year. No boats out though. You can boat into this McD's. And, the seagulls were extremely appreciative with the pieces of fries I threw their way.
Then, I went over to the Mobil station in Ingleside and got one of my favorites, spiced pumpkin coffee, a delicious seasonal drink they only have for a few months. And, for about $1.30 for 20 ounces. try getting that at Fivebucks. I went over to the Fox Lake Lakefront Park and enjoyed it while looking out at Nippersink Lake and watching the fishermen.
Although not outside, today, on the way back from the doctor, I had praline pumpkin pancakes with pecans and whipped cream at IHOP. I strongly recommend it.
Can We Have Some More? Please? --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: At my age, Happy Hour is a nap!
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, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Pretty Good Weekend-- Part 1
This past weekend was a pretty good one.
FRIDAY-- Did some yardwork and like to froze my tail off. That cold in the wind was cutting. Bought the new Jason Aldean album and a Scorpions Greatest Hits Cd at Meijer's and then spent time in the Vinyl Frontier in McHenry looking at Cds and Lps. I actually bought two albums by Sly and the Family Stone and Jay and the Americans. I just love to flip those old albums while looking for that special one.
Met the Usual Suspects at Gasoline Alley for $1 bottles. Way too cold to sit out on the deck and overlook Grasslake, so stayed inside. Then the Usual Suspects went over to Da Bears Den in Fox Lake and each coupe got a 14-inch pizza with two toppings and a pitcher of beer for $11. That's a hard deal to beat.
SATURDAY-- In the morning, I went to the bank to cash a check and got four rolls of quarters. Some day, I would like to finish up my two sets of quarters. Those "P" Philadelphia quarters are hard to find.
I was quite excited to find that Walgreen's was selling bobble heads of my all-time favorite Christmas movie "A Christmas Story." I just love that marathon and watch it off and on all day. I bought a bobble head "Old Man" holding the infamous lamp.
More to Come. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Eat Right. And Exercise. Still Die.
FRIDAY-- Did some yardwork and like to froze my tail off. That cold in the wind was cutting. Bought the new Jason Aldean album and a Scorpions Greatest Hits Cd at Meijer's and then spent time in the Vinyl Frontier in McHenry looking at Cds and Lps. I actually bought two albums by Sly and the Family Stone and Jay and the Americans. I just love to flip those old albums while looking for that special one.
Met the Usual Suspects at Gasoline Alley for $1 bottles. Way too cold to sit out on the deck and overlook Grasslake, so stayed inside. Then the Usual Suspects went over to Da Bears Den in Fox Lake and each coupe got a 14-inch pizza with two toppings and a pitcher of beer for $11. That's a hard deal to beat.
SATURDAY-- In the morning, I went to the bank to cash a check and got four rolls of quarters. Some day, I would like to finish up my two sets of quarters. Those "P" Philadelphia quarters are hard to find.
I was quite excited to find that Walgreen's was selling bobble heads of my all-time favorite Christmas movie "A Christmas Story." I just love that marathon and watch it off and on all day. I bought a bobble head "Old Man" holding the infamous lamp.
More to Come. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Eat Right. And Exercise. Still Die.
Who Was Joe Shlabotnik?-- Part 1
I came across a Classic Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schilz in the August 22nd Chicago Tribune, a Sunday expanded strip where good ol' Charlie is trying to get a Joe Shlabotnik baseball card from Lucy, who won't make a trade.
Charlie offers to trade her some of the best players around in the early sixties, but she constantly refuses.
I was a big baseball fan back then and recognize most of the names Charlie offers, but had never heard of Joe Shlabotnik.
According to Wikipedia's List of Minor Characters in Peanuts, it turns out that Joe was a fictional minor character in the Peanuts strip. He never appeared and wasn't even a good minor league baseball player, yet Charlie Brown inexplicably admired him.
Once, Charlie spent $5 to buy 500 baseball cards (back when the cards only cost one cent apiece and you got that free rock hard piece of bubble gum that broke many a tooth and punctured many a gum with sharp edges). He didn't get Joe.
But, Lucy bought one nickle pack and got Charlie's hero. He tried to trade her, but to no avail as she thought he was "kind of cute."
Charlie even had a Joe Shlabotnik Fan Clun News paper. In he he wrote these superlatives about his beloved Joe: Joe was in the Green Grass League where he batted .143. Plus, Joe made "spectacular catches of routine fly balls" and once "threw out a runner who had fallen down between first and second."
Tomorrow, I will give you a list of the ballplayers Charlie was willing to trade for Joe.
So, That's Who Joe Shlabotnik Is!! --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: At my age..."Gettin' Any?" means sleep!!.
Charlie offers to trade her some of the best players around in the early sixties, but she constantly refuses.
I was a big baseball fan back then and recognize most of the names Charlie offers, but had never heard of Joe Shlabotnik.
According to Wikipedia's List of Minor Characters in Peanuts, it turns out that Joe was a fictional minor character in the Peanuts strip. He never appeared and wasn't even a good minor league baseball player, yet Charlie Brown inexplicably admired him.
Once, Charlie spent $5 to buy 500 baseball cards (back when the cards only cost one cent apiece and you got that free rock hard piece of bubble gum that broke many a tooth and punctured many a gum with sharp edges). He didn't get Joe.
But, Lucy bought one nickle pack and got Charlie's hero. He tried to trade her, but to no avail as she thought he was "kind of cute."
Charlie even had a Joe Shlabotnik Fan Clun News paper. In he he wrote these superlatives about his beloved Joe: Joe was in the Green Grass League where he batted .143. Plus, Joe made "spectacular catches of routine fly balls" and once "threw out a runner who had fallen down between first and second."
Tomorrow, I will give you a list of the ballplayers Charlie was willing to trade for Joe.
So, That's Who Joe Shlabotnik Is!! --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: At my age..."Gettin' Any?" means sleep!!.
My Picks for This Year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-- Part 1
Last month, I listed the 15 candidates for the Class of 2011 and said I was going to make my five choices. Of course, all belong in it and hopefully will eventually get their day. But, for now, these are my five picks and why I chose them.
Right off the bat, I have to say that the more songs I hear by the artist, the more likely I am to choose them.
FIRST PICK: ALICE COOPER
If for no other reason than the song "School's Out" which was Liz and my retirement song from teaching and the name of our last two boats, only the new one has the word "...forever" added to it.
When you saw us out in it, school was most definitely out.
And them, there were these others:
Eighteen Under My Wheels
Elected
No More Mr. Nice Guy
Billion Dollar Babies
Welcome to My Nightmare.
Alice's real name is Vincent Furnier, but he changed it to Alice Cooper from a 16th century witch. Of course, then there are all his bizarre stage antics.
Wonder If He Will Be in Full Makeup At the Ceremony? --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: I don't exercise. It makes my coffee spill.
Right off the bat, I have to say that the more songs I hear by the artist, the more likely I am to choose them.
FIRST PICK: ALICE COOPER
If for no other reason than the song "School's Out" which was Liz and my retirement song from teaching and the name of our last two boats, only the new one has the word "...forever" added to it.
When you saw us out in it, school was most definitely out.
And them, there were these others:
Eighteen Under My Wheels
Elected
No More Mr. Nice Guy
Billion Dollar Babies
Welcome to My Nightmare.
Alice's real name is Vincent Furnier, but he changed it to Alice Cooper from a 16th century witch. Of course, then there are all his bizarre stage antics.
Wonder If He Will Be in Full Makeup At the Ceremony? --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: I don't exercise. It makes my coffee spill.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Things Not Looking Good for the Lincoln Highway
The second round of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) football playoffs have been completed and the Lincoln took-a-beatin' compared to Route 66 in this round, with just two teams left. Meanwhile, Route 66 has six.
The Lincoln Highway was 2-5 for an overall 9-8 record. Route 66 was 6-4 with an overall 16-12 record.
The Quarter Final Round begins Saturday.
Remaining teams for the LINCOLN HIGHWAY:
Class 5A
Joliet Catholic (also on Route 66) 10-1, ranked #2
Class 2A
Morrison 10-1, ranked #3
Remaining teams for Route 66
Class 5A
Joliet Catholic (also on Lincoln Highway) 10-1, ranked #2
Springfield 9-2, ranked #3
Class 4A
Pontiac 11-0, ranked #1
Class 2A
Staunton 10-1, ranked #5
Williamsville 10-1, ranked #3
Class 1A
Lexington 8-3, ranked #4
Things Aren't Looking Too Good for the Lincoln. --RoadDog
The Lincoln Highway was 2-5 for an overall 9-8 record. Route 66 was 6-4 with an overall 16-12 record.
The Quarter Final Round begins Saturday.
Remaining teams for the LINCOLN HIGHWAY:
Class 5A
Joliet Catholic (also on Route 66) 10-1, ranked #2
Class 2A
Morrison 10-1, ranked #3
Remaining teams for Route 66
Class 5A
Joliet Catholic (also on Lincoln Highway) 10-1, ranked #2
Springfield 9-2, ranked #3
Class 4A
Pontiac 11-0, ranked #1
Class 2A
Staunton 10-1, ranked #5
Williamsville 10-1, ranked #3
Class 1A
Lexington 8-3, ranked #4
Things Aren't Looking Too Good for the Lincoln. --RoadDog
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Rock and Roll Roots Vol. 11
These are the songs on Stroud's last CD:
LITTLE GIRL-- Syndicate of Sound
(LAY DOWN) CANDLES IN THE RAIN-- Melanie
CAN'T YOU SEE ME CRY-- New Colony Six
SUMMERTIME BLUES-- Blue Cheer
GIMME GIMME GOOD LOVIN'-- Crazy Elephant
CAN'T YOU SEE (THAT I REALLY LOVE HER)-- Flock
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF YOUR MIND-- Amboy Dukes
MY PLEDGE OF LOVE-- Joe Jeffrey Group
RUBY TUESDAY-- Rotary Connection
CAR HOP-- Exports
WILDFLOWER-- Skylark
FACE THE AUTUMN-- Family
Good Stuff, Maynard. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Don't worry about your health. It will go away.
LITTLE GIRL-- Syndicate of Sound
(LAY DOWN) CANDLES IN THE RAIN-- Melanie
CAN'T YOU SEE ME CRY-- New Colony Six
SUMMERTIME BLUES-- Blue Cheer
GIMME GIMME GOOD LOVIN'-- Crazy Elephant
CAN'T YOU SEE (THAT I REALLY LOVE HER)-- Flock
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF YOUR MIND-- Amboy Dukes
MY PLEDGE OF LOVE-- Joe Jeffrey Group
RUBY TUESDAY-- Rotary Connection
CAR HOP-- Exports
WILDFLOWER-- Skylark
FACE THE AUTUMN-- Family
Good Stuff, Maynard. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Don't worry about your health. It will go away.
It's Them, Not Me: Big Time Gas Gouge Yesterday
I had noticed gas in Wisconsin was up to $2.90 Thursday, but in no way was prepared for the gouge here in northeastern Illinois yesterday.
Gas in Fox Lake went from $2.78 to $2.98 IN ONE DAY!!! That's a twenty cent spike in one day. What gives?
I heard someone say it is because the stock market went up a lot. That's ridiculous. Do we have to pull for the market to do badly so that we don't get jumped by Big Oil and the GRB Hedgie-Wedgies?
There is no excuse.
And, of course, when the current round of greed subsides, it will take stations two months to drop the 20 cents. Let's see, one day to go up 20 cents. Two months to drop 20 cents.
Something Ain't Right.
Something Stinks in Denmark, Or Is It the US? --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: I'm speeding, officer, because I have to get there before I forget where I'm going.
Gas in Fox Lake went from $2.78 to $2.98 IN ONE DAY!!! That's a twenty cent spike in one day. What gives?
I heard someone say it is because the stock market went up a lot. That's ridiculous. Do we have to pull for the market to do badly so that we don't get jumped by Big Oil and the GRB Hedgie-Wedgies?
There is no excuse.
And, of course, when the current round of greed subsides, it will take stations two months to drop the 20 cents. Let's see, one day to go up 20 cents. Two months to drop 20 cents.
Something Ain't Right.
Something Stinks in Denmark, Or Is It the US? --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: I'm speeding, officer, because I have to get there before I forget where I'm going.
Good Luck, Papa Joe, But Not Today
I'll be watching the football game later this afternoon between Penn State and Northwestern when Joe Paterno goes for his 400th college victory.
I really like Joe Paterno and because of him, pull for Penn State, but Northwestern is my favorite college football team after Northern Illinois, East Carolina and Georgia.
Papa Joe can reach that plateau next week.
Hey, Papa Joe!! --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Geezer (ge-ser)--noun. slang. Not young. Not dead. Somewhere in between. Now you know.
I really like Joe Paterno and because of him, pull for Penn State, but Northwestern is my favorite college football team after Northern Illinois, East Carolina and Georgia.
Papa Joe can reach that plateau next week.
Hey, Papa Joe!! --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Geezer (ge-ser)--noun. slang. Not young. Not dead. Somewhere in between. Now you know.
Rock and Roll Roots Vol. 12 Release Tomorrow
I'll definitely be listening to Bob Stroud's Rock and Roll Roots show on the Drive in Chicago tomorrow from 7 to 10 am. He will be playing all 12 songs from the latest effort in his Rock and Roll Roots anthology.
He has his listeners pick the songs and always includes one or two that have never been on CD before and also, from time to time, ones I've never heard of before.
Afterwards, he is having a CD release party at the Borders store in Oakbrook. That will have quite a few of the famous bands from Chicago Sixties Rock and Roll. In the past, we've had Jim Peterik and the Ides of March, the New Colony 6, Mauds, Jim Sohns of the Shadows of Knight, Cryan' Shames and Buckinghams.
That's one great two hour show of memories, and, even better, it's free!! Afterwards, you can have the band members sign your CD.
You can listen live outside of the Chicago area at www.wdrv.com.
Play me Some O' Dat Music, Bob. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: I don't think about dying. It's the last thing I want to do.
He has his listeners pick the songs and always includes one or two that have never been on CD before and also, from time to time, ones I've never heard of before.
Afterwards, he is having a CD release party at the Borders store in Oakbrook. That will have quite a few of the famous bands from Chicago Sixties Rock and Roll. In the past, we've had Jim Peterik and the Ides of March, the New Colony 6, Mauds, Jim Sohns of the Shadows of Knight, Cryan' Shames and Buckinghams.
That's one great two hour show of memories, and, even better, it's free!! Afterwards, you can have the band members sign your CD.
You can listen live outside of the Chicago area at www.wdrv.com.
Play me Some O' Dat Music, Bob. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: I don't think about dying. It's the last thing I want to do.
Friday, November 5, 2010
JSS: Round 2: Route 66 vs. Lincoln Highway-- CMA AWARDS-- Boat's Put Away-- Half Price Halloween Stuff
JSS-- Just Some Sruff
1. ROUND 2: ROUTE 66 AND LINCOLN HIGHWAY-- The second weekend of the IHSA Football Playoffs starts today. I have the Route 66 teams playing the Lincoln Highway for the state Road Championship.
Right now, Route 66 is leading 10-7 with the Lincoln taking the only head-to-head contest. But, last week, 66 started with 18 teams and Lincoln with 10.
You can follow on my Roadlog Blog: http://roaddogsroadlog.blogspot.com.
2. CMA AWARDS-- Going to go out and buy the new Jason Aldean CD today. Monday, I bought the new Trace Adkins and Brad Paisley double greatest hits CDs.
I am a big country music fan and am looking forward to the CMA Awards show next week.
3. BOAT'S PUT-AWAY-- Over the weekend, I got a call from Midwest Marine and they had finished the boat. Monday, I drove over and got it and took it over to Hebron, Illinois, to be put away for the winter.
The season is officially over. We started boating in 1985, so this was our 26th season.
4. HALF PRICE HALLOWEEN STUFF-- I've been out buying half price Halloween stuff since Monday. Hard to beat those prices. I've bought candy, candles, lights and other items so far.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Young at heart...Slightly older in Other Places.
1. ROUND 2: ROUTE 66 AND LINCOLN HIGHWAY-- The second weekend of the IHSA Football Playoffs starts today. I have the Route 66 teams playing the Lincoln Highway for the state Road Championship.
Right now, Route 66 is leading 10-7 with the Lincoln taking the only head-to-head contest. But, last week, 66 started with 18 teams and Lincoln with 10.
You can follow on my Roadlog Blog: http://roaddogsroadlog.blogspot.com.
2. CMA AWARDS-- Going to go out and buy the new Jason Aldean CD today. Monday, I bought the new Trace Adkins and Brad Paisley double greatest hits CDs.
I am a big country music fan and am looking forward to the CMA Awards show next week.
3. BOAT'S PUT-AWAY-- Over the weekend, I got a call from Midwest Marine and they had finished the boat. Monday, I drove over and got it and took it over to Hebron, Illinois, to be put away for the winter.
The season is officially over. We started boating in 1985, so this was our 26th season.
4. HALF PRICE HALLOWEEN STUFF-- I've been out buying half price Halloween stuff since Monday. Hard to beat those prices. I've bought candy, candles, lights and other items so far.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: Young at heart...Slightly older in Other Places.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Some Scary Halloween Songs-- Part 3
THE MARTIAN BOOGIE-- BROWNSVILLE STATION-- The late great Cub Coda from 1974. (I've never heard it before, but it is a great one.)
WHITE RABBIT-- JEFFERSON AIRPLANE-- Through the looking glass with Alice. From Surrealistic Pillow.
BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN-- CREAM-- Old Albert King classic done up in Wheels of Fire back in '68.
HOCUS POCUS-- FOCUS- (Hey, that all rhymes!!)
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN-- FLEETWOOD MAC-- Giving you that VooDoo that we do so well. (Before Santana did it.)
(YOU'RE THE) DEVIL IN DISGUISE-- ELVIS PRESLEY-- The King calling her bluff.
CLAP FOR THE WOLFMAN-- GUESS WHO--
WEREWOLVES OF LONDON-- WARREN ZEVON
FRANKENSTEIN-- EDGAR WINTER GROUP
THE RAVEN-- ALAN PARSONS PROJECT
AS THE RAVEN FLIES-- DAN FOGELBERG
STORMY-- CLASSICS IV
MONSTER MASH-- BOBBY "BORIS" PICKETT
SPOOKY-- ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
Now, There's a Pretty Good Lineup of Halloween Songs If I Ever Saw One. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS:
I always cook with wine.
I sometimes even add it to the food.
WHITE RABBIT-- JEFFERSON AIRPLANE-- Through the looking glass with Alice. From Surrealistic Pillow.
BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN-- CREAM-- Old Albert King classic done up in Wheels of Fire back in '68.
HOCUS POCUS-- FOCUS- (Hey, that all rhymes!!)
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN-- FLEETWOOD MAC-- Giving you that VooDoo that we do so well. (Before Santana did it.)
(YOU'RE THE) DEVIL IN DISGUISE-- ELVIS PRESLEY-- The King calling her bluff.
CLAP FOR THE WOLFMAN-- GUESS WHO--
WEREWOLVES OF LONDON-- WARREN ZEVON
FRANKENSTEIN-- EDGAR WINTER GROUP
THE RAVEN-- ALAN PARSONS PROJECT
AS THE RAVEN FLIES-- DAN FOGELBERG
STORMY-- CLASSICS IV
MONSTER MASH-- BOBBY "BORIS" PICKETT
SPOOKY-- ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
Now, There's a Pretty Good Lineup of Halloween Songs If I Ever Saw One. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS:
I always cook with wine.
I sometimes even add it to the food.
Purty FunKnee Cartoons
Came across two funny cartoons that sort of sum up my feelings about all this new "teknolgy."
The first was a political cartoon from Mike Keefe of the Denver Post 8-20-10.
It's the first day back in school and class is in session. Two boys sitting in the back are holding books and looking puzzled. One turns to the other and says "Psst. How do you turn this thing on?"
The other was yesterday's Pickles comic strip. I'm really starting to like this one a lot because the old geezer Earl is so much like me.
FIRST PANEL Earl and wife are at the table and his wife is reading the newspaper. She says: "I notice that some hotels and eating places are starting to offer free wi-fi."
SECOND PANEL She says, "Do you have any idea what wi-fi is?" Earl replies, "No clue."
THIRD PANEL She says, "Me neither. I can't keep up with the new things anymore. I give up." (My feelings exactly.)
FOURTH PANEL Earl then says, "Maybe wi-fi is short for why fight it."
Tell It Like It Is, Earl. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS:
FISHMORE & DOLITTLE
Retirement Planning & Consulting.
The first was a political cartoon from Mike Keefe of the Denver Post 8-20-10.
It's the first day back in school and class is in session. Two boys sitting in the back are holding books and looking puzzled. One turns to the other and says "Psst. How do you turn this thing on?"
The other was yesterday's Pickles comic strip. I'm really starting to like this one a lot because the old geezer Earl is so much like me.
FIRST PANEL Earl and wife are at the table and his wife is reading the newspaper. She says: "I notice that some hotels and eating places are starting to offer free wi-fi."
SECOND PANEL She says, "Do you have any idea what wi-fi is?" Earl replies, "No clue."
THIRD PANEL She says, "Me neither. I can't keep up with the new things anymore. I give up." (My feelings exactly.)
FOURTH PANEL Earl then says, "Maybe wi-fi is short for why fight it."
Tell It Like It Is, Earl. --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS:
FISHMORE & DOLITTLE
Retirement Planning & Consulting.
Decision Made
OK, yesterday, I had a dilemma. To have or not have a Crawfish Tackle Box or McRib meal.
The old mouth was definitely salivating. Did I hear a bell somewhere?
HEADS OR TAILS?
Drove into Round Lake Beach and after paying my truck insurance, went to Popeye's. They were having a free crawfish tasting, but not advertising it. You got a small cup with three fried tails in it along with that great horseradish sauce. I was going to get the Crawfish Tackle Box anyway, but not going to pass up on FREE crawfish.
I bought the Crawfish Tackle Box Combo which comes with a heaping helping of tails and sauce, biscuit, fries and drink. That really filled me up, but then I saw they had fried sweet potato pie so had to get that for dessert. Anything sweet potato is a treat.
IT'S SLOW GOOD
After watching another fantastic Clint Eastwood movie, "Hereafter" at the Fox Lake Theatre, I went over to buddy Rick's and then we went to McDonald's on US-12 where we had.........McRIBS!! It comes as a sandwich for $2.49 or meal for $4.99: sandwich, fries and drink.
My taste buds immediately were in heaven.
So, my decision was to have both. I just couldn't wait another day. Not good for me, but really good for me.
Love Those McRibs!! --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: In Dog Years...I'm Dead!!
The old mouth was definitely salivating. Did I hear a bell somewhere?
HEADS OR TAILS?
Drove into Round Lake Beach and after paying my truck insurance, went to Popeye's. They were having a free crawfish tasting, but not advertising it. You got a small cup with three fried tails in it along with that great horseradish sauce. I was going to get the Crawfish Tackle Box anyway, but not going to pass up on FREE crawfish.
I bought the Crawfish Tackle Box Combo which comes with a heaping helping of tails and sauce, biscuit, fries and drink. That really filled me up, but then I saw they had fried sweet potato pie so had to get that for dessert. Anything sweet potato is a treat.
IT'S SLOW GOOD
After watching another fantastic Clint Eastwood movie, "Hereafter" at the Fox Lake Theatre, I went over to buddy Rick's and then we went to McDonald's on US-12 where we had.........McRIBS!! It comes as a sandwich for $2.49 or meal for $4.99: sandwich, fries and drink.
My taste buds immediately were in heaven.
So, my decision was to have both. I just couldn't wait another day. Not good for me, but really good for me.
Love Those McRibs!! --RoadDog
SENIOR BUMPER SNICKERS: In Dog Years...I'm Dead!!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Some Good Halloween Songs-- Part 2
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL-- ROLLING STONES-- from the closest cousins to the Addams Family, from Beggar's Banquet.
FRIEND OF THE DEVIL-- GRATEFUL DEAD-- An American Beauty
DEVIL IN HER HEART-- BEATLES-- George singing lead vocal. In the states, we got it on the Beatles Second album.
DEVIL'S RADIO-- GEORGE HARRISON-- From his Cloud Nine release. Clapton ripping off that guitar solo.
EVIL WOMAN-- CROW-- From 1969 and on the Rock and Roll Roots Vol. 3.
THE WITCH QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS-- REDBONE--
I PUT A SPELL ON YOU-- CCR-- Great version of the old Screaming Jay Hawkins classic off their first album in '68.
SEASON OF THE WITCH-- BLOOMFIELD, KOOPER, STILLS-- My favorite version of Donovan's classic: Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Stephen Stills from the album Super Session.
EVIL WAYS-- SANTANA--
FIRE-- CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN--
Still More Scary Stuff to Come. --Roadog
THE VERY LAST MUSINGS FROM A CONFUSED MIND: Is it me-- or do buffalo wings taste like chicken?
FRIEND OF THE DEVIL-- GRATEFUL DEAD-- An American Beauty
DEVIL IN HER HEART-- BEATLES-- George singing lead vocal. In the states, we got it on the Beatles Second album.
DEVIL'S RADIO-- GEORGE HARRISON-- From his Cloud Nine release. Clapton ripping off that guitar solo.
EVIL WOMAN-- CROW-- From 1969 and on the Rock and Roll Roots Vol. 3.
THE WITCH QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS-- REDBONE--
I PUT A SPELL ON YOU-- CCR-- Great version of the old Screaming Jay Hawkins classic off their first album in '68.
SEASON OF THE WITCH-- BLOOMFIELD, KOOPER, STILLS-- My favorite version of Donovan's classic: Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Stephen Stills from the album Super Session.
EVIL WAYS-- SANTANA--
FIRE-- CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN--
Still More Scary Stuff to Come. --Roadog
THE VERY LAST MUSINGS FROM A CONFUSED MIND: Is it me-- or do buffalo wings taste like chicken?
Decisions, Decisions!!
And we're not talking politics here.
We're talking McRib vs Crawfish Tackle Box.
They're Back, and we're not talking post-Halloween poltergeists. What I'm talking about is McDonald's wonderful McRIB!! I have to admit that I'm a big fan, no, actually an addicted FAN.
I will actually drive out of my way to get one. That is one special taste, let me tell you. The fact that it is for a limited time makes even each morsel just that more special.
Now, i see that Popeye's has their own limited time offering, the Crawfish tackle Box.
I sure do love crawfish when I don't have to shuck them.
I'm driving into Round Lake Beach in a few minutes. There is a McDonald's along the way in Fox Lake and another one in RLB and a Popeye's as well. That makes for a hard choice.
Just Which One Will I Be Attacking Today. --RoadDog
MUSINGS FROM A CONFUSED MIND: Show me a man with both feet firmly on the ground, and I'll show you a man who can't get his pants off.
We're talking McRib vs Crawfish Tackle Box.
They're Back, and we're not talking post-Halloween poltergeists. What I'm talking about is McDonald's wonderful McRIB!! I have to admit that I'm a big fan, no, actually an addicted FAN.
I will actually drive out of my way to get one. That is one special taste, let me tell you. The fact that it is for a limited time makes even each morsel just that more special.
Now, i see that Popeye's has their own limited time offering, the Crawfish tackle Box.
I sure do love crawfish when I don't have to shuck them.
I'm driving into Round Lake Beach in a few minutes. There is a McDonald's along the way in Fox Lake and another one in RLB and a Popeye's as well. That makes for a hard choice.
Just Which One Will I Be Attacking Today. --RoadDog
MUSINGS FROM A CONFUSED MIND: Show me a man with both feet firmly on the ground, and I'll show you a man who can't get his pants off.
It's Them, Not Me: Too Close to Call
Definitely some mad voters out there. Mad at the economy, mad at politicians in general and mad at the dirty campaigns and commercials we've been inundated with the last several months.
Elections were mostly close here in Illinois.
Republican Kirk beat Democrat Giannoulias for US Senate by 48.4% to 46.1%. At least we are spared another hard-to-spell and pronounce name after Der Blago. And perhaps we'll have the first bona fide US Senator there since four years ago.
This is the Senate seat held by Barack Obama while he was running for president. And then we had Blago's appointment of even less-effective Burris. Between the two of them, we have not had Illinois representation since 2006.
The governor's race is still, at 11:01 am, too close to call with less than 6,000 votes separating Quinn (who leads) and Brady.
With the Republicans capturing the US House of Representatives, hopefully both parties will see that people are tired of the same-old, same-old.
Let's Hope They're Smart Enough to Figure It All Out. --RoadDog
MUSINGS FROM A CONFUSED MIND: If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales?
Elections were mostly close here in Illinois.
Republican Kirk beat Democrat Giannoulias for US Senate by 48.4% to 46.1%. At least we are spared another hard-to-spell and pronounce name after Der Blago. And perhaps we'll have the first bona fide US Senator there since four years ago.
This is the Senate seat held by Barack Obama while he was running for president. And then we had Blago's appointment of even less-effective Burris. Between the two of them, we have not had Illinois representation since 2006.
The governor's race is still, at 11:01 am, too close to call with less than 6,000 votes separating Quinn (who leads) and Brady.
With the Republicans capturing the US House of Representatives, hopefully both parties will see that people are tired of the same-old, same-old.
Let's Hope They're Smart Enough to Figure It All Out. --RoadDog
MUSINGS FROM A CONFUSED MIND: If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales?
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Some Good Halloween Songs-- Part 1
This past Sunday, October 31st, Halloween, Bob Stroud had his annual really scary Rock and Roll Roots show devoted to all things frightening.
Unfortunately, I missed the first 30 minutes as 7 am is just TOO early to get up on a Sunday.
Prepare to have your wig scared off:
SPOOKY-- CLASSICS IV
WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE-- ALICE COOPER
BAD MOON RISING-- CCR
I HAD TOO MUCH TO DREAM LAST NIGHT-- ELECTRIC PRUNES
STRANGE BREW-- CREAM
Coming off break, Stroud played "Spiders and Snakes" by Jim Stafford to introduce the next two songs.
BORIS THE SPIDER-- WHO-- From album Happy Jack.
THE SNAKE-- AL WILSON-- On Rock and Roll Roots Vol. 4
SUPERSTITION-- STEVIE WONDER-- Creepy, crawly and look out for that black cat crossing your path. From his 1974 release Talking Book.
WITCHY WOMAN-- EAGLES--
Scared Yet? --RoadDog
MUSING FROM A CONFUSED MIND: How can there be self-help groups?
Unfortunately, I missed the first 30 minutes as 7 am is just TOO early to get up on a Sunday.
Prepare to have your wig scared off:
SPOOKY-- CLASSICS IV
WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE-- ALICE COOPER
BAD MOON RISING-- CCR
I HAD TOO MUCH TO DREAM LAST NIGHT-- ELECTRIC PRUNES
STRANGE BREW-- CREAM
Coming off break, Stroud played "Spiders and Snakes" by Jim Stafford to introduce the next two songs.
BORIS THE SPIDER-- WHO-- From album Happy Jack.
THE SNAKE-- AL WILSON-- On Rock and Roll Roots Vol. 4
SUPERSTITION-- STEVIE WONDER-- Creepy, crawly and look out for that black cat crossing your path. From his 1974 release Talking Book.
WITCHY WOMAN-- EAGLES--
Scared Yet? --RoadDog
MUSING FROM A CONFUSED MIND: How can there be self-help groups?
Number One Songs This Date-- November 1, 2010-- Part 2
1973 MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA-- Gladys Knight & the Pips
1972 I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW-- Johnny Nash
1971 GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES-- Cher
1970 I'LL BE THERE-- Jackson 5
1960 SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME-- Drifters
1950 GOODNIGHT IRENE-- Gordon Jenkins & the Weavers
1940 ONLY FOREVER-- Bing Crosby
1930 BODY AND SOUL-- Paul Whiteman
1920 WHISPERING-- Paul Whiteman (Must have been a major performer with #1 songs ten years apart.)
1910 EVERY LITTLE MOMENT-- Harry MacDonough & Lucy Isabelle Marsh
1900 BECAUSE-- Haydn Quartet (I've seen these people on other #1 songs before 1940.)
To check out any date and #1s: www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneinHistory/SelectMonth.htm.
Taking a Look Back. --RoadDog
MUSINGS FROM A CONFUSED MIND: The cost of living hasn't affected its popularity.
1972 I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW-- Johnny Nash
1971 GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES-- Cher
1970 I'LL BE THERE-- Jackson 5
1960 SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME-- Drifters
1950 GOODNIGHT IRENE-- Gordon Jenkins & the Weavers
1940 ONLY FOREVER-- Bing Crosby
1930 BODY AND SOUL-- Paul Whiteman
1920 WHISPERING-- Paul Whiteman (Must have been a major performer with #1 songs ten years apart.)
1910 EVERY LITTLE MOMENT-- Harry MacDonough & Lucy Isabelle Marsh
1900 BECAUSE-- Haydn Quartet (I've seen these people on other #1 songs before 1940.)
To check out any date and #1s: www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneinHistory/SelectMonth.htm.
Taking a Look Back. --RoadDog
MUSINGS FROM A CONFUSED MIND: The cost of living hasn't affected its popularity.
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