Continued from August 27th.
11. SHE'S LIKE THE WIND-- PATRICK SWAYZE-- three weeks #3, Feb.-March 1993 (from "Dirty Dancing"-- Sure do miss him.
12. AXEL F-- HAROLD FALTERMEYER-- three weeks #3, June 1985-- from "Beverly Hills Cop."
13. I'M GONNA BE (500 MILES)-- PROCLAIMERS-- one week #3, August 1993-- one of my favorites. How can you NOT sing along. Liked it in "How I Met Your Mother."
14. HOW BIZARRE-- OMC-- six weeks #4, July-Aug. 1997. Another favorite of mine.
15. MY BODY-- LSG-- four weeks #4, Dec. 1997
16. TURN ME ON-- KEVIN LYTTLE-- two weeks #4, August 2004
17. ONE OF US-- JOAN OSBORNE-- two weeks #4, Feb. 1996-- An interesting concept.
18. GANGSTA LEAN-- D.R.S.-- two weeks #4, Nov. 1993
19. HEART AND SOUL-- T'PAU-- one week #4, Aug. 1987
20. SAVE TONIGHT-- EAGLE-EYE CHERRY-- one week #5, Jan. 1999
21. GET HERE-- OLETA ADAMS-- one week #5, March 1991
22. HEAVEN HELP ME-- DEON ESTUS-- one week #5, April 1989
There were some of these songs that I can't recall.
Remember, It's better to Have One Hit Than No Hits Like Me. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: Sometimes I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize that I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw it.
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, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Senioritis Strikes
Not to say I'm getting old or anything...BUT!
WHO STOLE MY WALLET
Yesterday, when I got up, I had a scare where I thought I had lost my wallet somewhere the day before.
When I put on my short pants, there was no familiar impression from the wallet. I reached back and it wasn't there, nor was it on the other side (not likely as the shorts only have one back pocket on the right.
I was starting to panic when I realized I had the shorts on backwards. There the wallet was in front. After I turned them around, the wallet was where it needed to be. Everything was at it should be.
WHO STOLE MY CAR
Even more embarrassing was something that happened before I left for North Carolina.
After seeing "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" I went to Subway in Fox Lake intending to try the new pulled pork sandwich. After I got it, I walked out to the car and put the key in, or should I say, tried to put the key in.
I was driving the new 2011 Malibu and that key would not go in. I also have the key to the old 2003 Malibu, so even tried that one. It still wouldn't open. Then I noticed some scratches by the lock and proceeded to try to rub them off, all the while wondering why those keys wouldn't open the car.
That's when I heard a voice, looked up and saw a woman at the door of the Subway store saying that I wouldn't be able to get into that car because it was hers. That's when I looked closer at the car. Same color, but an import. She said she would be happy to trade cars if I wanted. I apologized and said I'd keep the one I had, then walked over a few spaces to the correct car.
And, the key went right in.
I sure would have been embarrassed if I had gotten arrested for trying to steal that car. What were you arrested for? Stupidity.
In my defense, though, it was the same color and I don't drive the 2011 that often.
Well, That's My Excuse and I'm Sticking to It. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: How many of you like the All-State commercial where Mayhem is the GPS and tells the driver to turn and causes an accident?
WHO STOLE MY WALLET
Yesterday, when I got up, I had a scare where I thought I had lost my wallet somewhere the day before.
When I put on my short pants, there was no familiar impression from the wallet. I reached back and it wasn't there, nor was it on the other side (not likely as the shorts only have one back pocket on the right.
I was starting to panic when I realized I had the shorts on backwards. There the wallet was in front. After I turned them around, the wallet was where it needed to be. Everything was at it should be.
WHO STOLE MY CAR
Even more embarrassing was something that happened before I left for North Carolina.
After seeing "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" I went to Subway in Fox Lake intending to try the new pulled pork sandwich. After I got it, I walked out to the car and put the key in, or should I say, tried to put the key in.
I was driving the new 2011 Malibu and that key would not go in. I also have the key to the old 2003 Malibu, so even tried that one. It still wouldn't open. Then I noticed some scratches by the lock and proceeded to try to rub them off, all the while wondering why those keys wouldn't open the car.
That's when I heard a voice, looked up and saw a woman at the door of the Subway store saying that I wouldn't be able to get into that car because it was hers. That's when I looked closer at the car. Same color, but an import. She said she would be happy to trade cars if I wanted. I apologized and said I'd keep the one I had, then walked over a few spaces to the correct car.
And, the key went right in.
I sure would have been embarrassed if I had gotten arrested for trying to steal that car. What were you arrested for? Stupidity.
In my defense, though, it was the same color and I don't drive the 2011 that often.
Well, That's My Excuse and I'm Sticking to It. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: How many of you like the All-State commercial where Mayhem is the GPS and tells the driver to turn and causes an accident?
Monday, August 29, 2011
Back Home Again
Aug. 24th-- Wed.-- Arrived O'Hare and caught bus to Brat Stop in Kenosha. Tommy's in Spring Grove for pizza and buck beers.
Aug. 25th-- Thurs.-- Our 38th Anniversary (Why I REALLY REALLY had to get back by today. Boating. Donovan's Reef.
Aug. 26th-- Fri.-- Cut grass, boating, Gasoline Alley on Grasslake.
Aug. 27th-- Sat.-- Boating, Captain's Quarters on Fox Lake for Selective Recall Band (80s music, even played "Video Killed the Radio Star").
Aug. 28th-- Sun.-- Enjoyed the deck and gazebo and did a little yard work. Captain's Quarters for the band Soda from 3-7. Fire on the Strand.
The Way to Unwind After a Vacation. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: How many of you actually talk to your GPS? Liz does.
Aug. 25th-- Thurs.-- Our 38th Anniversary (Why I REALLY REALLY had to get back by today. Boating. Donovan's Reef.
Aug. 26th-- Fri.-- Cut grass, boating, Gasoline Alley on Grasslake.
Aug. 27th-- Sat.-- Boating, Captain's Quarters on Fox Lake for Selective Recall Band (80s music, even played "Video Killed the Radio Star").
Aug. 28th-- Sun.-- Enjoyed the deck and gazebo and did a little yard work. Captain's Quarters for the band Soda from 3-7. Fire on the Strand.
The Way to Unwind After a Vacation. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: How many of you actually talk to your GPS? Liz does.
Down in North Carolina: Wednesday, Aug. 24th: Gettin' the Hell Out of Topsail
Sat out by the beach for a couple hours. Absolutely beautiful day, even with ol' Irene approaching the US coast. Lots (well, for Topsail Beach) of people out on the beach. If you're looking for uncrowded beaches, this is where you want to come.
Did some last minute anti-hurricane work at Graham's place and then at Mom's (more dadburn shutters).
After a lunch of left-overs from last night's feast at the Smokehouse in Holly Ridge, I was off for the Wilmington (ILM) Aitport. I took US-17 all the way past I-40 to Castle Hayne Road and then a few miles to the airport, much easier than the Wilmington traffic hassle.
Checked the Mazda 6 in at Thrifty Car Rental. If I ever were to buy a "foreign" car, this would be it. I really like the design.
They even have rocking chairs in the small airport, which was a training field name Bluethenthal during World War II (Wilmington wants to be America's first World War II city because of all the stuff that happened there during it (see my history blog.)
Nice and small also. Relaxing, if you can do that at an airport.
Flying Home. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: We call our GPS, the English-speaking gal, either Sally or Nancy, depending upon which name comes to mind first.
Did some last minute anti-hurricane work at Graham's place and then at Mom's (more dadburn shutters).
After a lunch of left-overs from last night's feast at the Smokehouse in Holly Ridge, I was off for the Wilmington (ILM) Aitport. I took US-17 all the way past I-40 to Castle Hayne Road and then a few miles to the airport, much easier than the Wilmington traffic hassle.
Checked the Mazda 6 in at Thrifty Car Rental. If I ever were to buy a "foreign" car, this would be it. I really like the design.
They even have rocking chairs in the small airport, which was a training field name Bluethenthal during World War II (Wilmington wants to be America's first World War II city because of all the stuff that happened there during it (see my history blog.)
Nice and small also. Relaxing, if you can do that at an airport.
Flying Home. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: We call our GPS, the English-speaking gal, either Sally or Nancy, depending upon which name comes to mind first.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
The Top One-Hit Wonders That Cracked the Top Five 1985-2010-- Part 1
Deejays always like to make fun of groups or singers who only have one big hit in their career. They almost sound like they're laughing when they say their names.
I don't. I sure would rather have one big thing that people remember me by than nothing. Plus, look at all those bands who never even have one. Last night, I was listening to the Beau Brummels, a 60s band best known for "Laugh, Laugh." That was a great one, but they had a lot of other good ones as well.
From the July 11th Chart Watch by Paul Grein. These songs are ranked according to the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, starting with "One-Hit Wonders" who got to #1.
1. BAD DAY-- DANIEL POWTER-- #1 for 5 weeks, April-May 2006
2. USA FOR AFRICA-- #1 for 4 weeks, April-May 1985
3. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY-- BOBBY McFERRIN-- #1 for 2 weeks, September-October 1988. (Rats, I've got that dumb song in my head now. I'll probably be humming it all day!!)
4. BUTTERFLY-- CRAZY TOWN-- #1 for 2 weeks, March 2001
5. HOW DO YOU TALK TO AN ANGEL-- THE HEIGHTS-- #1 for 2 weeks, November 2002
6. MIAMI VICE THEME-- JAN HAMMER-- #1 for 1 week, November 1992
7. LOVEFOOL-- CARDIGANS-- #2 for 8 weeks, March-April 1997
8. PARTY LIKE A ROCK STAR-- SHOP BOYZ-- #2 for 6 weeks, June-July 2007
9. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART-- NICKI FRENCH-- #2 for one week, June 1995
10. CRUSH-- JENNIFER PAGE-- four weeks at #3, September 1993
Those groups only reaching #2 remind me of Creedence Clearwater Revival who had a whole bunch of songs get to #2, but never any to the top spot.
More to Come. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: By the way, how many of you have names for your GPS speaker?
I don't. I sure would rather have one big thing that people remember me by than nothing. Plus, look at all those bands who never even have one. Last night, I was listening to the Beau Brummels, a 60s band best known for "Laugh, Laugh." That was a great one, but they had a lot of other good ones as well.
From the July 11th Chart Watch by Paul Grein. These songs are ranked according to the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, starting with "One-Hit Wonders" who got to #1.
1. BAD DAY-- DANIEL POWTER-- #1 for 5 weeks, April-May 2006
2. USA FOR AFRICA-- #1 for 4 weeks, April-May 1985
3. DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY-- BOBBY McFERRIN-- #1 for 2 weeks, September-October 1988. (Rats, I've got that dumb song in my head now. I'll probably be humming it all day!!)
4. BUTTERFLY-- CRAZY TOWN-- #1 for 2 weeks, March 2001
5. HOW DO YOU TALK TO AN ANGEL-- THE HEIGHTS-- #1 for 2 weeks, November 2002
6. MIAMI VICE THEME-- JAN HAMMER-- #1 for 1 week, November 1992
7. LOVEFOOL-- CARDIGANS-- #2 for 8 weeks, March-April 1997
8. PARTY LIKE A ROCK STAR-- SHOP BOYZ-- #2 for 6 weeks, June-July 2007
9. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART-- NICKI FRENCH-- #2 for one week, June 1995
10. CRUSH-- JENNIFER PAGE-- four weeks at #3, September 1993
Those groups only reaching #2 remind me of Creedence Clearwater Revival who had a whole bunch of songs get to #2, but never any to the top spot.
More to Come. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: By the way, how many of you have names for your GPS speaker?
JSS: Hurricane Time Back Home-- Pretty Nice Here
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. HURRICANE TIME BACK HOME-- Just called Mom in Goldsboro, North Carolina, (around 100 miles from the coast) who said she just lost electricity. It is windy and raining, but she's seen much worse, including hurricanes Fran and Floyd as well as Hazel back in 1954.
2. PRETTY NICE HERE-- Here in northeast Illinois, (about a 1000 miles from Goldsboro) we have a beautiful day with sunny skies, light breezes and temps in the 80s. We'll be going out boating for our breakfast at McDonald's in a little bit. Tough life, but I'm just the guy to do it.
After a float, figuring on doing some yard work and later meeting friends at Captain's to listen to a band from 7 to 9.
3. GAS GOUGE CONTINUES-- Gas here in Spring Grove at $3.95 and $3.90 in Fox Lake, Illinois. It jumped 20 cents earlier this week due to a gas line problem. The GRBs decided it was time to make some money.
Of course, with Hurricane Irene, gas prices will be going up even more as more GRBs make some profit off others hardships.
I need to fill up the '85 Firebird, which unfortunately uses premium, so that will be at least $4.15 or more. But, I haven't put any gas in it since I took it out of storage back in June, so can't complain.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: I wish Google maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option. Same with GPS.
1. HURRICANE TIME BACK HOME-- Just called Mom in Goldsboro, North Carolina, (around 100 miles from the coast) who said she just lost electricity. It is windy and raining, but she's seen much worse, including hurricanes Fran and Floyd as well as Hazel back in 1954.
2. PRETTY NICE HERE-- Here in northeast Illinois, (about a 1000 miles from Goldsboro) we have a beautiful day with sunny skies, light breezes and temps in the 80s. We'll be going out boating for our breakfast at McDonald's in a little bit. Tough life, but I'm just the guy to do it.
After a float, figuring on doing some yard work and later meeting friends at Captain's to listen to a band from 7 to 9.
3. GAS GOUGE CONTINUES-- Gas here in Spring Grove at $3.95 and $3.90 in Fox Lake, Illinois. It jumped 20 cents earlier this week due to a gas line problem. The GRBs decided it was time to make some money.
Of course, with Hurricane Irene, gas prices will be going up even more as more GRBs make some profit off others hardships.
I need to fill up the '85 Firebird, which unfortunately uses premium, so that will be at least $4.15 or more. But, I haven't put any gas in it since I took it out of storage back in June, so can't complain.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: I wish Google maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option. Same with GPS.
Friday, August 26, 2011
It's a Gas!!
From the June 19th Chicago Tribune.
Around here, we all know it. We pay more for gas than anybody in the country.
Of course, the main factor in the price of gas at the pump is the price of a barrel of oil. The Axis of Evil (Big Oil, Speculators and Oil-producing Countries) have worked together to get the prices to their current levels. They make more money taking it out of our pockets.
In Chicago and area surrounding it, this is further made worse by the taxes and fees placed on it by ALL LEVELS of government.
Then, there is that annual kick up in price due to mandatory reformulated gas which causes a temporary shortage in the spring.
The United States imports more than half its oil and our two biggest importers are Mexico and Canada!! This really surprised me. Our two neighbors are getting rich off us!! And, of course, those who own the oil in our country are getting very rich as well.
Mexico should be sending some of this new money to the US to care for all there nationals who are here and getting free benefits.
I will have some gas tables on my history blog showing the five states with highest fuel taxes and five lowest as well as a breakdown. http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com.
It's Enough to Make You Want to Drink. --RoadDog
Still Not Funny.
Around here, we all know it. We pay more for gas than anybody in the country.
Of course, the main factor in the price of gas at the pump is the price of a barrel of oil. The Axis of Evil (Big Oil, Speculators and Oil-producing Countries) have worked together to get the prices to their current levels. They make more money taking it out of our pockets.
In Chicago and area surrounding it, this is further made worse by the taxes and fees placed on it by ALL LEVELS of government.
Then, there is that annual kick up in price due to mandatory reformulated gas which causes a temporary shortage in the spring.
The United States imports more than half its oil and our two biggest importers are Mexico and Canada!! This really surprised me. Our two neighbors are getting rich off us!! And, of course, those who own the oil in our country are getting very rich as well.
Mexico should be sending some of this new money to the US to care for all there nationals who are here and getting free benefits.
I will have some gas tables on my history blog showing the five states with highest fuel taxes and five lowest as well as a breakdown. http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com.
It's Enough to Make You Want to Drink. --RoadDog
Still Not Funny.
It's Them, Not Me: Gas Gouge Again!!
While in North Carolina, I got used to $3.58 gas in the Wilmington area. Gas in Wisconsin by the I-94 exit in Kenosha was $3.67.
Then, we got back to good ol' Illinois and yesterday I saw gas in Fox Lake at $3.90!!
It had been $3.70 until a few days ago, then jumped twenty cents overnight. A friend said it had something to do with a broken pipe somewhere. Then, someone decided there was dough to be made and raised the price like that.
It went up in minutes, but will take months to drop back down, still more money to be made.
I tell you, we really have to do something about these guys.
By the way, anything over $2.50 is TOO MUCH.
Hey guys, there is a hurricane threatening. Still more money to put in your pockets.
I Really Don't Like These Guys. --RoadDog
NOT FUNNY!!
Then, we got back to good ol' Illinois and yesterday I saw gas in Fox Lake at $3.90!!
It had been $3.70 until a few days ago, then jumped twenty cents overnight. A friend said it had something to do with a broken pipe somewhere. Then, someone decided there was dough to be made and raised the price like that.
It went up in minutes, but will take months to drop back down, still more money to be made.
I tell you, we really have to do something about these guys.
By the way, anything over $2.50 is TOO MUCH.
Hey guys, there is a hurricane threatening. Still more money to put in your pockets.
I Really Don't Like These Guys. --RoadDog
NOT FUNNY!!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Sorry, No 25 Cent Leinies and Free Hot Dogs for This Anniversary
Today marks Liz and my 38th wedding anniversary (and I counted to make sure). This was one big reason I came back from North Carolina yesterday. Not to have done so would have been too horrible to imagine.
We plan on going boating and later to Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, for NTN and our anniversary champagne.
Liz still remembers our 25th anniversary when we went to the Lily Lake Resort in Wisconsin and feasted on free hot dogs and 25 cent Leinenkugel drafts. I never let spending money get in the way of a good observance. I'll probably never live it down either as she told all her friends.
Instead of the dogs and Leinie, we'll have to settle for $3 Italian beefs and buck pints at Donovan's.
Who Says I'm Not Moving Up (to the East Side in a Deluxe Apartment....) --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet that on given Friday or Saturday night, more kisses begin with a Miller Lite than with one of their diamonds. This is kind of appropriate for this blog entry.
We plan on going boating and later to Donovan's Reef in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, for NTN and our anniversary champagne.
Liz still remembers our 25th anniversary when we went to the Lily Lake Resort in Wisconsin and feasted on free hot dogs and 25 cent Leinenkugel drafts. I never let spending money get in the way of a good observance. I'll probably never live it down either as she told all her friends.
Instead of the dogs and Leinie, we'll have to settle for $3 Italian beefs and buck pints at Donovan's.
Who Says I'm Not Moving Up (to the East Side in a Deluxe Apartment....) --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet that on given Friday or Saturday night, more kisses begin with a Miller Lite than with one of their diamonds. This is kind of appropriate for this blog entry.
Down in North Carolina: Tuesday-- Hurricane Prepping and Eating
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23rd
Ended up with pinched hands, sore fingers and sore toes from closing those lousy hurricane shutters. I'm sure one of the condos had never ever closed theirs, which made it even more fun.
Mom and I went to Holly Ridge, about 12 miles away from Topsail (pronounced Topsul) Beach and drove around looking for remnants of World War II Camp Davis which in 1943 had 113,000 soldiers, but no trace is up by the road. Mom says a lot of chimneys are set back in the forest that now covers the base.
Had a great senior dinner at the Smokehouse Restaurant on US-17. For $7 I got a huge order of Carolina-style bbq and two sides. Mom had a likewise piled-high plate of Calabash-style shrimp for $9.
Back at the beach place, showed Mom how to get on the internet so probably will have to start watching what I write.
The Weather Channel is going nuts with their Hurricane Irene coverage. Hurricanes=big bucks for them. They already have a guy at Wilmington getting ready to stand out in the storm.
Of course, I've already had as much of Irene as I care to have.
Goodnight Irene and Go Somewhere Else, Hopefully Out to Sea. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: I think the freezer should have a light as well.
Ended up with pinched hands, sore fingers and sore toes from closing those lousy hurricane shutters. I'm sure one of the condos had never ever closed theirs, which made it even more fun.
Mom and I went to Holly Ridge, about 12 miles away from Topsail (pronounced Topsul) Beach and drove around looking for remnants of World War II Camp Davis which in 1943 had 113,000 soldiers, but no trace is up by the road. Mom says a lot of chimneys are set back in the forest that now covers the base.
Had a great senior dinner at the Smokehouse Restaurant on US-17. For $7 I got a huge order of Carolina-style bbq and two sides. Mom had a likewise piled-high plate of Calabash-style shrimp for $9.
Back at the beach place, showed Mom how to get on the internet so probably will have to start watching what I write.
The Weather Channel is going nuts with their Hurricane Irene coverage. Hurricanes=big bucks for them. They already have a guy at Wilmington getting ready to stand out in the storm.
Of course, I've already had as much of Irene as I care to have.
Goodnight Irene and Go Somewhere Else, Hopefully Out to Sea. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: I think the freezer should have a light as well.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Down in North Carolina: Monday and Tuesday
MONDAY-- AUGUST 22nd
Enjoyed the beach and then went to the Missiles and More Museum in Topsail Beach. We got caught in a big rainstorm and had to wait in the IGA parking lot before having a delicious pizza at Max's.
Some big time flooding on the way back. Starting to hear about Hurricane Irene which might hit Topsail Beach by Sunday.
Enjoyed the sunset from the beach.
TUESDAY-- AUGUST 23rd
Enjoyed the beach again. Spent a lot of time moving outdoor furniture inside at three of the other townhomes here at the Topsail Arms as it looks more likely that the hurricane will hit here. The Weather Channel finally got the hurricane it so desperately wanted.
I have decided that I REALLY DON'T LIKE putting up the storm shutters. I had to do it on three townhomes and still have Mom's to do.
The next door neighbors asked Mom if she had felt an earthquake and she blamed it on me. I was making a lot of noise trying to get those durn storm shutters up.
Found out a short time later that there actually had been an earthquake in Virginia and that is what they had felt. I felt nothing, but was probably kicking those doggone shutters in place.
This Week Sure Went Fast. --RoadDog
Enjoyed the beach and then went to the Missiles and More Museum in Topsail Beach. We got caught in a big rainstorm and had to wait in the IGA parking lot before having a delicious pizza at Max's.
Some big time flooding on the way back. Starting to hear about Hurricane Irene which might hit Topsail Beach by Sunday.
Enjoyed the sunset from the beach.
TUESDAY-- AUGUST 23rd
Enjoyed the beach again. Spent a lot of time moving outdoor furniture inside at three of the other townhomes here at the Topsail Arms as it looks more likely that the hurricane will hit here. The Weather Channel finally got the hurricane it so desperately wanted.
I have decided that I REALLY DON'T LIKE putting up the storm shutters. I had to do it on three townhomes and still have Mom's to do.
The next door neighbors asked Mom if she had felt an earthquake and she blamed it on me. I was making a lot of noise trying to get those durn storm shutters up.
Found out a short time later that there actually had been an earthquake in Virginia and that is what they had felt. I felt nothing, but was probably kicking those doggone shutters in place.
This Week Sure Went Fast. --RoadDog
Monday, August 22, 2011
Down in North Carolina-- Saturday and Sunday
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20th
Enjoyed the beach, just across Ocean Drive. We are on what is called The Second Row, meaning the second row of places from the ocean. If the ocean keeps coming in, soon, we might be "in the front row" as Bob Uecker likes to say.
Ate a delicious seafood dinner at the Breezeway Inn in Topsail Beach with flounder, shrimp and scallops. The hushpuppies are the best I've ever had.
Later, Bob, Judy and I took a walk down by New Topsail Inlet at the south end of the island.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21st
Attended church service at the Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel, unique in that they don't have a regular preacher. but a new one every week. They invite area clergy to speak. In return, they get a cottage for the week.
The associate pastor at Mom's church in Goldsboro, NC, gave the sermon today. I told him it had better be good since I'd come all the way from Illinois to hear it.
Later, I did some shopping and bought a 7-pack of cassette tapes. When I got back, I recorded some Beach Music shows.
Just About Time for a Beach Walk. --RoadDog
Enjoyed the beach, just across Ocean Drive. We are on what is called The Second Row, meaning the second row of places from the ocean. If the ocean keeps coming in, soon, we might be "in the front row" as Bob Uecker likes to say.
Ate a delicious seafood dinner at the Breezeway Inn in Topsail Beach with flounder, shrimp and scallops. The hushpuppies are the best I've ever had.
Later, Bob, Judy and I took a walk down by New Topsail Inlet at the south end of the island.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21st
Attended church service at the Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel, unique in that they don't have a regular preacher. but a new one every week. They invite area clergy to speak. In return, they get a cottage for the week.
The associate pastor at Mom's church in Goldsboro, NC, gave the sermon today. I told him it had better be good since I'd come all the way from Illinois to hear it.
Later, I did some shopping and bought a 7-pack of cassette tapes. When I got back, I recorded some Beach Music shows.
Just About Time for a Beach Walk. --RoadDog
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Down in North Carolina-- Thursday and Friday
I'm sitting out of the front porch, watching the Atlantic Ocean rolling into the shore just over the dunes here at Topsail Beach, NC.
Even, better, I'm in the shade and we have a nice breeze blowing by.
THURSDAY-- I was planning on a beach walk, but we had some mean-looking clouds offshore. It did rain and fartber south, at Carolina Beach, they had several waterspouts, sea tornadoes.
We had to stick around while the local cable company came out to work on out internet access.
FRIDAY-- I went to Fort Fisher, got some great Britt's Donuts at Carolina Beach, had a seagull try to zero in on me, got together with my brother and his wife and had a feast over at Julian's.
Tough Job. Somebody's Got to Do It. --RoadDog
Even, better, I'm in the shade and we have a nice breeze blowing by.
THURSDAY-- I was planning on a beach walk, but we had some mean-looking clouds offshore. It did rain and fartber south, at Carolina Beach, they had several waterspouts, sea tornadoes.
We had to stick around while the local cable company came out to work on out internet access.
FRIDAY-- I went to Fort Fisher, got some great Britt's Donuts at Carolina Beach, had a seagull try to zero in on me, got together with my brother and his wife and had a feast over at Julian's.
Tough Job. Somebody's Got to Do It. --RoadDog
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Down in North Carolina
Arrived here at Topsail Beach yesterday after taking a bus from the Brat Stop in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to O'Hare Airport in Chicago and flying American Airlines to Wilmington, North Carolina, renting a car from Thrifty Rental and getting lost in the city for awhile.Lots and lots of traffic and red light photo cameras in the city.Drove US-17 to NC-50 to Topsail Beach.
Mom had bought bbq and fried chicken from Smithfield's in Warsaw and we had that for dinner last night. Mmmmmm, Carolina barbecue, nothing could be finer.
A bit of rain here this morning. Hope to get out for a walk on the beach in a bit.
Good to Be Back. --RoadDog
Mom had bought bbq and fried chicken from Smithfield's in Warsaw and we had that for dinner last night. Mmmmmm, Carolina barbecue, nothing could be finer.
A bit of rain here this morning. Hope to get out for a walk on the beach in a bit.
Good to Be Back. --RoadDog
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Going to North Carolina
In a few hours, I'll be heading to the airport for a flight to Wilmington, North Carolina, to spend time at Mom's condo in Topsail Beach. Hoping to get some serious beach time and seafood.
We're planning a get-together for my brother's 58th birthday as well as a trip to Carolina Beach and the NC coast south of the Cape Fear River down to Calabash, on the SC border. Now, if you want to talk about real good seafood, this be the place.
Of course, while there, I plan to listen to as much Beach Music as I can.
Mom says she is having trouble with her laptop, so this might be the last post for a while.
The Beach and Me. Sounds Like a Plan. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: I keep some people's numbers in my phone just to know not to answer when they call.
We're planning a get-together for my brother's 58th birthday as well as a trip to Carolina Beach and the NC coast south of the Cape Fear River down to Calabash, on the SC border. Now, if you want to talk about real good seafood, this be the place.
Of course, while there, I plan to listen to as much Beach Music as I can.
Mom says she is having trouble with her laptop, so this might be the last post for a while.
The Beach and Me. Sounds Like a Plan. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: I keep some people's numbers in my phone just to know not to answer when they call.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
JSS: The Sealcoater Cometh-- Old Farts-- Half Way There
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. THE SEALCOATER COMETH-- Yesterday, we saw that two other neighbors on our street had sealcoating done as well as two on another street. They were done by the folks we had to ours this past Wednesday, Reliable Sealcoating.
Guess we started something. Stopped on the way out and they said they had gotten twenty homes in our subdivision. Perhaps I should ask for a cut.
2. OLD FARTS-- Boated over to El Puerto on Nippersink Lake yesterday and met up with about twenty retired Round Lake teachers, including two who were starting their first year of the bliss.
Enjoyed renewing old acquaintances out on the deck. Jim M. had taught with me before becoming Liz's principal and later a superintendent of a small nearby district. Jim S. worked with me and has been retired since 1994, the oldest retiree there. Barb B. and Bill E. both are new-retirees. Ruth K. worked with me and retired a year before me.
3. HALF WAY THERE-- Yesterday's boating expedition was our 20th for the season. We're still hoping for 40. Here's hoping Liz takes it out a couple times while I'm gone to North Carolina this next week.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone I wanted to impress the whole day.
1. THE SEALCOATER COMETH-- Yesterday, we saw that two other neighbors on our street had sealcoating done as well as two on another street. They were done by the folks we had to ours this past Wednesday, Reliable Sealcoating.
Guess we started something. Stopped on the way out and they said they had gotten twenty homes in our subdivision. Perhaps I should ask for a cut.
2. OLD FARTS-- Boated over to El Puerto on Nippersink Lake yesterday and met up with about twenty retired Round Lake teachers, including two who were starting their first year of the bliss.
Enjoyed renewing old acquaintances out on the deck. Jim M. had taught with me before becoming Liz's principal and later a superintendent of a small nearby district. Jim S. worked with me and has been retired since 1994, the oldest retiree there. Barb B. and Bill E. both are new-retirees. Ruth K. worked with me and retired a year before me.
3. HALF WAY THERE-- Yesterday's boating expedition was our 20th for the season. We're still hoping for 40. Here's hoping Liz takes it out a couple times while I'm gone to North Carolina this next week.
Just Some Stuff. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone I wanted to impress the whole day.
What Were You Doing July 31, 1971?-- Part 7
Coming back from commercial break, Stroud plays a song that was also out on the date. This gives you even more music from the time trip back.
MAYBE TOMORROW-- JACKSON FIVE-- (Definitely not a favorite of mine.)
YA DIG-- JAMES GANG-- From their Thirds album.
RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS-- CARPENTERS-- Karen and Richard Carpenter with one of their million-sellers.
HERE COMES THAT RAINY DAY FEELING AGAIN--FORTUNES-- A British Invasion group. (The deejay at Captain's Quarters almost always plays this as the first song when coming back on during a band break.)
WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET-- DRAMATICS-- From Philadelphia.
DON'T PULL YOUR LOVE-- HAMILTON, JOE FRANK & REYNOLDS-- The record the Grass Roots turned down. (Perhaps they shouldn't have.)
Part 4 of Stroud's trip back will be Sunday, September 4th from 7 to 10 am, CSDT. Give it a listen at www.wdrv.com.
Been a Great Trip. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: I hate it when I miss a call on the last ring. But when I call back, it rings nine times before going to voice mail. What did you do when I didn't answer, drop the phone and run away?
MAYBE TOMORROW-- JACKSON FIVE-- (Definitely not a favorite of mine.)
YA DIG-- JAMES GANG-- From their Thirds album.
RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS-- CARPENTERS-- Karen and Richard Carpenter with one of their million-sellers.
HERE COMES THAT RAINY DAY FEELING AGAIN--FORTUNES-- A British Invasion group. (The deejay at Captain's Quarters almost always plays this as the first song when coming back on during a band break.)
WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET-- DRAMATICS-- From Philadelphia.
DON'T PULL YOUR LOVE-- HAMILTON, JOE FRANK & REYNOLDS-- The record the Grass Roots turned down. (Perhaps they shouldn't have.)
Part 4 of Stroud's trip back will be Sunday, September 4th from 7 to 10 am, CSDT. Give it a listen at www.wdrv.com.
Been a Great Trip. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: I hate it when I miss a call on the last ring. But when I call back, it rings nine times before going to voice mail. What did you do when I didn't answer, drop the phone and run away?
What Were You Doing July 31, 1971?-- Part 6
Why, 40 years ago I hadn't even started teaching yet. At the time I was a fresh-scrubbed, essentially hairless guy in Virginia trying to avoid the drill instructors as much as possible and learning that "Forced Hikes or Marches" were even worse than PT. Running them would have been MUCH easier.
Continuing with Bob Stroud's Rock and Roll Roots salute to the Summer of 1971, Part 3.
THE STORY IN YOUR EYES-- MOODY BLUES-- They had just released their new album, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour.
NEVERENDING SONG OF LOVE-- DELANEY & BONNIE-- In the Top Ten.
LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH-- STEVE STILLS-- Earlier in the year we had gotten it from Stephen Stills. Brand new and debuting on Chicago charts.
MOONSHADOW-- CAT STEVENS-- From Teaser and the Firecat. (This past week, I was looking out the window at night, and with the full moon and no clouds, I sure could see you-know-what.)
SOONER OR LATER-- GRASS ROOTS-- From the late-great Rob Grill (who died a couple months ago.)
HIGH TIME WE WENT-- JOE COCKER-- current release. (Still can't sing.)
MOTHER FREEDOM-- BREAD-- brand new. (Not always schmaltzy ballads.)
WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN-- WHO--This was issued as a single mix before the album came out, a couple weeks away. The 45 was an edit of the eight-minute song from Who's Next. Making its debut on the Chicago radio charts.
HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART-- BEE GEES-- If you're listening to the Summer of '71, you've got your songs, you've got your albums that just scream that summer. This is one of those songs for me, maybe because it was actually number one on this date, forty years ago. (I liked their 60s stuff better, especially when I was trying to figure out if they were the Beatles in disguise.)
Wait, There's More. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this-ever. (How do you turn on the machine anyway?)
Continuing with Bob Stroud's Rock and Roll Roots salute to the Summer of 1971, Part 3.
THE STORY IN YOUR EYES-- MOODY BLUES-- They had just released their new album, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour.
NEVERENDING SONG OF LOVE-- DELANEY & BONNIE-- In the Top Ten.
LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH-- STEVE STILLS-- Earlier in the year we had gotten it from Stephen Stills. Brand new and debuting on Chicago charts.
MOONSHADOW-- CAT STEVENS-- From Teaser and the Firecat. (This past week, I was looking out the window at night, and with the full moon and no clouds, I sure could see you-know-what.)
SOONER OR LATER-- GRASS ROOTS-- From the late-great Rob Grill (who died a couple months ago.)
HIGH TIME WE WENT-- JOE COCKER-- current release. (Still can't sing.)
MOTHER FREEDOM-- BREAD-- brand new. (Not always schmaltzy ballads.)
WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN-- WHO--This was issued as a single mix before the album came out, a couple weeks away. The 45 was an edit of the eight-minute song from Who's Next. Making its debut on the Chicago radio charts.
HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART-- BEE GEES-- If you're listening to the Summer of '71, you've got your songs, you've got your albums that just scream that summer. This is one of those songs for me, maybe because it was actually number one on this date, forty years ago. (I liked their 60s stuff better, especially when I was trying to figure out if they were the Beatles in disguise.)
Wait, There's More. --RoadDog
UNIVERSAL TRUTH: "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this-ever. (How do you turn on the machine anyway?)
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