Individuals with higher IQs are 3 times more likely to suffer from depression because of increased brain activity.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) September 28, 2013
AUGUST 2014
Saturday, September 28, 2013
THIS IS WHY I'VE HAD TO TAKE ANTI-DEPRESSENTS MOST OF MY LIFE. I'M SO DAMN SMART!
I BELIEVE THIS IS, PROBABLY, TRUE
It would take about 76 8-hour work days for the average person to read through all the “Terms and Conditions” they agree to in a year.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) September 28, 2013
IT WILL BE A SHORTER OKTOBERFEST NEXT YEAR
The 9 day Oktoberfest will end this year. Beginning next year Oktoberfest will be a four day event.
THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE THAT OKTOBERFEST WILL TURN SOGGY BEFORE THE DAY IS OUT
There's a 90% chance for rain today and we could even see a thunderstorm later on this afternoon.
This morning there's a line of showers and thunderstorms stretching from Lubbock, Texas all the way up to Winnipeg, Canada. Rain is falling over most of eastern North and South Dakota.
It's, also, going to be a windy day. We could get up to 30 mph wind gusts.
This morning there's a line of showers and thunderstorms stretching from Lubbock, Texas all the way up to Winnipeg, Canada. Rain is falling over most of eastern North and South Dakota.
It's, also, going to be a windy day. We could get up to 30 mph wind gusts.
WOULD YOU BELIEVE THE SHAPE OF THE CHOCOLATE, YOU'RE EATING, CAN CHANGE THE TASTE OF THE CHOCOLATE?
Well, ACCORDING TO THIS INTERESTING ARTICLE it can, indeed, change the taste!
PANAMA HAS PLAYED A BIG PART IN THE LIVES OF OUR FAMILY
Donnie spent several years in Panama, Rita and I will never forget our trip to Panama so many years ago and now Eric and Bert are getting ready for a Panama Canal transit. They should be able to get glimpses of the work being done on the new canal systemDiviértete en Panamá! being built. And, to Eric and Bert: Diviertete en Panama!
Donnie sent this interesting video on the progress of that construction.
Donnie sent this interesting video on the progress of that construction.
SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF THE CAPTAIN OF UNITED FLIGHT 1603 FROM HOUSTON TO SEATTLE OVERNIGHT.
The First Officer of that flight showed how well trained and prepared cabin crews are on our commercial airlines. He should be commended for bringing the aircraft down, safely, in Boise, and getting help for the Captain as quickly as possible.
Friday, September 27, 2013
OKTOBERFEST ISN'T THE ONLY THING HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
It's cranberry harvest time! Get your fill at the Warrens (WI) Cranberry Festival this weekend. http://t.co/JugXCvWKVJ @WarrensCranfest
— Midwest Living (@MidwestLiving) September 27, 2013
RITA AND ROGER ARE OFF TO MILWAUKEE TOMORROW
HOW ABOUT A PERFECT COCKTAIL FOR AUTUMN!
CINNAMON TOAST
COCKTAIL
1 1/4 ounce of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
6 ounces apple cider
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Heat the cider and rum. Pour into a glass or mug rimmed with sugar and cinnamon.
That should warm you up!
IT WAS A VERY MILD NIGHT, AROUND HERE, AND WE DON'T HAVE MANY OF THOSE LEFT!!
5am Temperatures: http://t.co/nNC5Qg23lt #wiwx #mnwx #iawx
— Michelle Poedel (@news8michelle) September 27, 2013
THERE'S ANOTHER IMPORTANT BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER. JAYNE MEADOWS TURNS 93 today!
Talk about two classic ladies!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
BOB AND LYNNE MADE A TRIP TO VIROQUA YESTERDAY
LYNNE WROTE:
"We had a good visit with mom and she is doing fine. Very alert, as always, and feeling well.
We took her for a 30 minute ride. Just getting out for awhile is nice for her.
I took a dozen of my chocolate chip/oatmeal cookies which she always enjoys. Also took her some bags of chips, little candy bars and wafers which she loves. Remember when she wouldn't eat any of those things? She loves them all now.
We had a nice trip back home but, as always, the Madison beltline was very busy. Lot's of construction going on."
"We had a good visit with mom and she is doing fine. Very alert, as always, and feeling well.
We took her for a 30 minute ride. Just getting out for awhile is nice for her.
I took a dozen of my chocolate chip/oatmeal cookies which she always enjoys. Also took her some bags of chips, little candy bars and wafers which she loves. Remember when she wouldn't eat any of those things? She loves them all now.
We had a nice trip back home but, as always, the Madison beltline was very busy. Lot's of construction going on."
LOVE THIS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO FROM CARTEGENA, COLUMBIA WHERE DONNIE AND I SPENT A COUPLE OF FUN DAYS MANY YEARS AGO.
Photo of the Day: Bubbles, Cartagena http://t.co/hjmGsPDDvk #pod #photography
— Nat Geo Photography (@NatGeoPhotos) September 26, 2013
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOME GREAT WEATHER, COME TO LA CROSSE!
A sunny day with a high near 75 is pretty hard to beat. It will be a little breezy but we can live with that.
WE'RE CELEBRATING JOHNNY APPLESEED'S BIRTHDAY TODAY. BORN SEPTEMBER 26, 1774
Johnny was one of a kind who didn't believe in marriage and spent most of his life walking through the countryside planting apple orchards. The apple trees he planted didn't produce apples you could eat but they made really good hard apple cider. Hard, as in moonshine! That may have had something to do with wearing that tin pan on his head!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
NO MATTER HOW HARD THEY TRIED, SCIENTISTS COULDN'T FIND AN EFFECTIVE WEAPON AGAINST TERMITES
It just seemed that, over the eons, nothing could kill the little buggers...until now.
Finally we know what's been protecting the termites all this time. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT IS CLICK HERE
Finally we know what's been protecting the termites all this time. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT IS CLICK HERE
LOOKS LIKE SANTA HAS OPENED HIS WORKSHOP FOR THE SEASON!
☆☆☆ TODAY ITS OFFICIALLY 3 MONTHS or 13 WEEKS or 91 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS!!! ☆☆☆ #ChristmasCountdown 🎅🎁🎄⛄
— Santa Claus (@OfficialSanta) September 25, 2013
RICK AND ANGELA AREN'T ALL THAT FAR FROM JACKSON HOLE
First big snow of the year! RT @IrishEagle: Jackson Hole, Wyoming at 9,095 feet. http://t.co/Vadi97lEF2 pic.twitter.com/uklvYhi23Q
— Randy Hill (@chasetheplains) September 25, 2013
I STARTED READING "READY FOR A BRAND NEW BEAT" BY MARK KURLANSKY THIS AFTERNOON
It's a look at the music business in the 1960's, the best decade of my life when I was in the radio business of music. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in those exciting '60's.
The title of the book is a line, of course, from the 1964 hit by Martha and the Vandellas, "Dancin' in the Street".
The title of the book is a line, of course, from the 1964 hit by Martha and the Vandellas, "Dancin' in the Street".
J.C. PENNY STOCK FELL LIKE A ROCK ON WALL STREET TODAY
It doesn't look good for the company that's been around for more than a century. That makes me feel bad. I always liked Penny's.
MID-AFTERNOON WITH SUNSHINE AND TEMPERATURES IN THE LOW 70'S
You won't hear any complaints from me. Tomorrow should be even better with highs near 80. I'm lovin' it!
TAKE ME BACK TO THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Franklin Elementary School on the Northside of La Crosse is building a new school. The current school was built in 1955. The current school, when it was built, 58 years ago, cost $380,000. The new school, being built today, will cost $15 MILLION.
The old dollar ain't what she used to be!
IN LA CROSSE, ANY TIME IS A GOOD TIME FOR A BRAT (I guess).
Hey, a brat with a kraut omlette and a Bloody Mary for breakfast? Sounds good to me. Or let's say, it would have sounded good to me 50 years ago. At 23 I could have handled it. Now? I'll leave it to the younger folks.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
SAY IT ISN'T SO....STARBUCKS CUSTOMERS GOING TO McDONALDS??
McDonald's Luring Starbucks Crowd With Pumpkin Lattes - Bloomberg http://t.co/ivTRfkqyWR
— Retail News daily (@RetailNewsdaily) September 24, 2013
BRACE YOURSELF....HERE IT COMES!
First Snowfall Of The Season At Mt. Washington Observatory: NORTH CONWAY, N.H. (CBS) — The first sign of winte... http://t.co/QDVdlIg3PE
— BostonNewsTweet (@BostonNewsTweet) September 23, 2013
Did you hear about Fred?
An old man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater.
When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the old man, "Sorry sir, but you're only allowed one seat."
The old man didn't budge.
The usher became more impatient. "Sir, if you don't get up from there I'm going to have to call the manager."
Once again, the old man just muttered and did nothing.
The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and in a moment he
returned with the manager. Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move the old disheveled man, but with no success. Finally they summoned the police.
The officer surveyed the situation briefly then asked, "All right
buddy what's your name?"
"Fred," the old man moaned.
"Where ya from, Fred?" asked the police officer.
With a terrible grunt in his voice, and without moving, Fred replied
"The balcony."
When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the old man, "Sorry sir, but you're only allowed one seat."
The old man didn't budge.
The usher became more impatient. "Sir, if you don't get up from there I'm going to have to call the manager."
Once again, the old man just muttered and did nothing.
The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and in a moment he
returned with the manager. Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move the old disheveled man, but with no success. Finally they summoned the police.
The officer surveyed the situation briefly then asked, "All right
buddy what's your name?"
"Fred," the old man moaned.
"Where ya from, Fred?" asked the police officer.
With a terrible grunt in his voice, and without moving, Fred replied
"The balcony."
Gary sent this as a friendly reminder.
Winter is coming soon.
TOO SOON!
I really hope no one was hurt but this is one of the funniest videos I've ever seen.Even if you aren't Norwegian (God forbid), you'll enjoy this video of the beautiful Stave Churches of Norway.
The sad fact is that only 28 of these masterpieces still exist in Norway.
I should mention, however, that there is a beautiful Stave Church, in Rapid City. You'll want to see it if you visit the Black Hills of South Dakota. To learn more about the Rapid City church CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE
I should mention, however, that there is a beautiful Stave Church, in Rapid City. You'll want to see it if you visit the Black Hills of South Dakota. To learn more about the Rapid City church CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE
Attention all composters (and you know who you are):
DID YOU KNOW THIS?
#teafact a few cups of tea added to your compost can speed up the rate of decomposition.
— Brian Martin (@voiceoknowledge) September 24, 2013
I tip my hat to Thomas Marrone of Murrysville, Pennsylvania!
Tom was arrested for driving drunk on his riding lawn mower.....6.4 miles away from his lawn....at 1:30 in the morning. You might remember that country singer George Jones pulled that same trick many years ago.
I was never caught doing that, mostly because a never had a riding lawn mower or a lawn. I was, however, seen riding a child's tricycle through the dining room of a popular Rapid City supper club, on my 22nd birthday, wearing, what some might call, an obscene costume. Ron and Penny might recall that night as they were there.
I hasten to add that I was not arrested or asked to leave the club. In those days I was quite well known for my "strange behavior" in more than one of the towns most popular watering holes.
I was never caught doing that, mostly because a never had a riding lawn mower or a lawn. I was, however, seen riding a child's tricycle through the dining room of a popular Rapid City supper club, on my 22nd birthday, wearing, what some might call, an obscene costume. Ron and Penny might recall that night as they were there.
I hasten to add that I was not arrested or asked to leave the club. In those days I was quite well known for my "strange behavior" in more than one of the towns most popular watering holes.
Roadtrippers.com is featuring the La Crosse Oktoberfest on their website.
CHECK OUT THE PAGE RIGHT HERE
And, if you're planning a trip anywhere, Roadtrippers.com is a great site to check first.
And, if you're planning a trip anywhere, Roadtrippers.com is a great site to check first.
Gerry Marsden is 71 years old today.
Don't know Gerry Marsden? If you're as old as I am and spent a big part of your life playing top 40 songs on the radio you do. You remember Gerry and the Pacemakers.
#RoyOrbison The #Beatles & #GerryandthePacemakers 1963! #paulmccartney #johnlennon #georgeharrison #ringo #beatlemania pic.twitter.com/ubgHU8G6
— Roy Orbison (@ROYORBISON) December 13, 2012
I just can't believe the weather this week. Wouldn't it be nice if it stayed like this all winter and then warmed up in May?
With a sunny sky, we'll have a high around 70 today and tomorrow, 75 by Thursday and 80 on Friday. I'm lovin' it!!
I was so glad to hear that Bob Blair is having such an easy recovery from his knee surgery.
Lynne said, "Bob is doing great after his knee surgery. The doc and nurses can't believe he has had no pain and didn't have to take one pain pill. He is already walking better.
The other knee will be operated on in December. Good to get it done."
The other knee will be operated on in December. Good to get it done."
Monday, September 23, 2013
Fall in South Dakota
1st #corn field harvested here in Hutchinson Co. Field had little hail..stalks were breaking over. 16% moist pic.twitter.com/TJ1JJz7jt8
— Dave Hoff (@DAVE_HOFF11) September 23, 2013
I KNOW I would like this guy.
If I had a kid I would keep covering him in paint until he ran away.
— Jeremy Crosby (@JeremyACrosby) September 22, 2013
Who you talkin' to, lady?
A young ventriloquist is doing the New Jersey night club scene.
With his dummy on his knee, he starts going through his usual dumb, blonde jokes.
Suddenly, a blonde woman in the fourth row stands on her chair and starts shouting, "I've heard enough of your stupid blonde jokes. What makes you think you can stereotype women that way? What does the color of a person's hair have to do with her worth as a human being? It's men like you who keep women like me from being respected at work and in the community, and from reaching our full potential as people. You and your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against not only blondes, but women in general ...pathetically all in the name of humor!"
The embarrassed ventriloquist begins to apologize, and the beautiful blonde yells:
"You stay out of this! I'm talking to that little shit on your lap!"
Suddenly, a blonde woman in the fourth row stands on her chair and starts shouting, "I've heard enough of your stupid blonde jokes. What makes you think you can stereotype women that way? What does the color of a person's hair have to do with her worth as a human being? It's men like you who keep women like me from being respected at work and in the community, and from reaching our full potential as people. You and your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against not only blondes, but women in general ...pathetically all in the name of humor!"
The embarrassed ventriloquist begins to apologize, and the beautiful blonde yells:
"You stay out of this! I'm talking to that little shit on your lap!"
Save the Concordia!
The Concordia Ballroom has seen better days and needs a new roof and other repairs but where will the money come from? Click here for the story from WKBT
Don't rain on my parade!
Decaffeinated coffee is like a hairless cat... It exists, but that doesn't make it right! RT @5tevenw
— paul steele (@paul_steele) September 23, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
The latest from Lynne:
I am catching up on photo books and camcorder films which is a great feeling. When I finish ours, then I work on our kid's photo books, and have years of Sandy's home movies to edit.
Yesterday was so much fun as we went to Sandy's to celebrate her birthday. Carl's cousins from IL, who we all know, came so there had to be at least 25 - 30 adults/kids. Everyone brought food and we had a cookout.
Chris, Sandy's son, is an expert boat driver as he learned from his dad over the years, so took many for rides once the weather cleared up. It was cloudy and cold most of the day, but that didn't stop anyone from having fun.
Our hummingbirds are still here. Last Fall we had them into the first week of Oct. I think we have had more than ever this year.
This took place of the coast of Kona, Hawaii where I spent a wonderful week many years ago.
The two divers were on a dive when this dolphin swam up to them. It had a fishing line hooked around it which was making it difficult for him to swim.
The dolphin was hoping the divers could give him help and they did.
Carl found this beautiful video.
The dolphin was hoping the divers could give him help and they did.
Carl found this beautiful video.
Know anybody like this?
Power outage
We had a power outage last week and my PC, TV and games console shut down immediately, it was raining so I couldn’t golf
so I had to talk to my wife for a few hours.
She seems like a nice person.
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Looks good to me!
Gradual warming trend this week with the main rain chances coming Friday night into Saturday. Sunny w/highs in the 60s today. Enjoy!
— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) September 22, 2013
SO LONG SUMMER....FALL HAS ARRIVED!
If you want to know where the color is Check out the Wisconsin fall color report here.
What a great first day of fall!
The National Weather Service is warning of some dense fog, this morning, in the river valleys and in western and central Wisconsin, otherwise it will be a beautiful sunny day with a high near 65. Sounds good to me.
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