With all the wars, political and otherwise, the awful economies, the deterioration of family and all the rest you probably think there might be a hell on earth but I'll bet you're also quite sure there is no heaven.
Well, think again. Watch this before you decide if there's a heaven on earth. Or, something very close to it.
AUGUST 2014
Saturday, November 05, 2011
AN UPDATE FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:
WINDY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE AREA TODAY AND TONIGHT...
AHEAD OF A STRONG LOW LIFTING NORTH ACROSS THE DAKOTAS. SOUTH WINDS
WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 30 MPH TODAY WITH GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH. THE
STRONGER WINDS WILL BE ACROSS THE OPEN COUNTRY AREAS OF SOUTHEAST
MINNESOTA AND NORTHEAST IOWA...AND OVER THE RIDGE TOPS ALONG AND EAST
OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. WINDS TONIGHT WILL REMAIN IN THE 15 TO 25
MPH RANGE WITH SOME GUST OF 30 TO 35 MPH DURING THE EVENING.
AHEAD OF A STRONG LOW LIFTING NORTH ACROSS THE DAKOTAS. SOUTH WINDS
WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 30 MPH TODAY WITH GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH. THE
STRONGER WINDS WILL BE ACROSS THE OPEN COUNTRY AREAS OF SOUTHEAST
MINNESOTA AND NORTHEAST IOWA...AND OVER THE RIDGE TOPS ALONG AND EAST
OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. WINDS TONIGHT WILL REMAIN IN THE 15 TO 25
MPH RANGE WITH SOME GUST OF 30 TO 35 MPH DURING THE EVENING.
HOW THE MORNING GOES WHEN YOU'RE 71:
When I took my bathrobe off to get in the shower, I discovered that half of the strawberry jam I meant to put on my toast ended up on my bathrobe. If you think stuff like that just happens to babies, wait until you're 71.
RIP
How sad to hear Andy Rooney has died at the age of 92. It was just a month ago that he retired from 60 minutes.
TALK ABOUT A WHOLE LOT OF SHAKIN' GOIN' ON!
3 earthquakes in Oklahoma this morning. Haven't heard of any injuries or damage but I'll bet there weren't very many people who needed the alarm clock to get them out of bed!
"All diseases run into one, old age."~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Art Garfunkel turns 70 today. And, remember, Peter Noone, the young kid singer with Herman's Hermits? He hits 64 today.
I'm going to quit reading this birthday calendar. It just makes me feel older than I already am.
By the way, when I get out of bed, in the morning, my joints are so stiff I can hardly walk for the first two hours. I suppose you're going to tell me that's another "perk" of living in the "golden years".
WARMER THIS MORNING
In fact, it was nearly 20 degrees warmer when I got up, this morning, compared to yesterday morning. I like it!
Rita, Roger, Carl and Kathy are heading for South Dakota today. They'll meet up with Rick and Angela in the Winner area for some hunting.
Winner is just too close to the Rosebud Reservation for Kathy to pass up dropping a few nickles into the slot machines. They have a nice casino and hotel there. Donnie and I stayed there one night. Too bad they won't be there a bit later in the month. Clint Black will be appearing at the casino on November 20.
Friday, November 04, 2011
I CHECKED IN WITH ROGER PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
He was busy getting everything ready to hit the road, heading west, around 7 in the morning. He said Carl would be taking his lap-top so he'll keep us informed on their adventures.
I TALKED TO DUANE THIS AFTERNOON
He sounded a lot better but no word on when he'll get out of the hospital. His potassium levels went sky high and nearly killed him. This is a big problem for Diabetics and people with Chronic Kidney Disease. Potassium is deadly to us but there's potassium in EVERYTHING so that pretty much limits what you can eat.
They're giving him a diet much like mine and he's not a happy camper. He said everything tasted like cardboard. I told him he'll get used to it. It didn't sound like he was convinced.
They're giving him a diet much like mine and he's not a happy camper. He said everything tasted like cardboard. I told him he'll get used to it. It didn't sound like he was convinced.
I REMEMBER THAT PLATE!
I didn't know Donnie had it.
I woke up last night remembering the Terpstra heirloom I have--a hand-painted wooden plate commemorating the Owner-Myrtle wedding, 1907 (see photo). I doubt the thing was made in 1907--probably an anniversary gift from their 40th, in 1947--that may be why I have it, my birth year...I don't recall how it came to us.
I woke up last night remembering the Terpstra heirloom I have--a hand-painted wooden plate commemorating the Owner-Myrtle wedding, 1907 (see photo). I doubt the thing was made in 1907--probably an anniversary gift from their 40th, in 1947--that may be why I have it, my birth year...I don't recall how it came to us.
I HAD FORGOTTEN HOW COLD MY HANDS GET IN 20 DEGREE WEATHER!
I went out early, this morning, while temperatures were in the 20's. In case there was any doubt, this morning confirmed that summer is gone for good for this year.
WEATHER FACTS FROM DONNIE
"I've been reporting that the Texas drought of 2011 is the most severe on record, referring to meteorological records that go back about 150 years. Now we have an even larger picture.
Scientists track weather by means other than direct human observation, and are able to go back much farther by studying tree rings and soil samples and ancient glacial ice samples.
I just read a report that says 2011 is the driest in the last 500 years, with the single exception of 1789. I believe that's the year the French Revolution broke out."
Scientists track weather by means other than direct human observation, and are able to go back much farther by studying tree rings and soil samples and ancient glacial ice samples.
I just read a report that says 2011 is the driest in the last 500 years, with the single exception of 1789. I believe that's the year the French Revolution broke out."
Hypocrisy: ALIVE AND WELL IN AMERICA
A priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the dinner. However, since the politician was delayed, the priest decided to say his own few words while they waited.
"I got my first impression of the parish from the first confession I heard here. I thought I had been assigned to a terrible place. The very first person who entered my confessional told me he had stolen a television set and, when questioned by the police, was able to lie his way out of it. He had stolen money from his parents, embezzled from his employer, had an affair with his boss's wife, taken illegal drugs, and gave VD to his sister. I was appalled. But as the days went on, I learned that my people were not all like that and I had, indeed, come to a fine parish full of good and loving people."
Just as the priest finished his talk, the politician arrived full of apologies at being late. He immediately began to make the presentation and gave his talk, "I'll never forget the first day our parish priest arrived,” said the politician. “In fact, I had the honor of being the first person to go to him for confession.”
A priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the dinner. However, since the politician was delayed, the priest decided to say his own few words while they waited.
"I got my first impression of the parish from the first confession I heard here. I thought I had been assigned to a terrible place. The very first person who entered my confessional told me he had stolen a television set and, when questioned by the police, was able to lie his way out of it. He had stolen money from his parents, embezzled from his employer, had an affair with his boss's wife, taken illegal drugs, and gave VD to his sister. I was appalled. But as the days went on, I learned that my people were not all like that and I had, indeed, come to a fine parish full of good and loving people."
Just as the priest finished his talk, the politician arrived full of apologies at being late. He immediately began to make the presentation and gave his talk, "I'll never forget the first day our parish priest arrived,” said the politician. “In fact, I had the honor of being the first person to go to him for confession.”
Loretta Swit from M*A*S*H is 74 today.
Interesting item on MSNBC this morning. AOL still has 3.5 million DIAL-UP subscribers.
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That clear sky really dropped the temperatures into the basement this morning. At 4 A.M. it was in the 20's. The sun will have a lot of warming to do if we're going to get into the mid 50's this afternoon.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
I got word, today, that Duane is back in the hospital and his condition has become worse. No word on how long he'll be in but it's possible he may need to go into assisted living when he's released.
Duane has diabetes and pneumonia is not uncommon and, of course, having the two conditions together complicates treatment.
Duane has diabetes and pneumonia is not uncommon and, of course, having the two conditions together complicates treatment.
Willard was hungry for peanut butter so I suggested he whip up a batch of Ghiradelli Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars. These really sound good.
Lulu ("To Sir, with Love") celebrates her 63rd birthday today.
We haven't heard much from her since her big 1967 hit record in this country but she's still working and has had several hits and appears on television in the UK. She goes by the name of Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, these days. In 2000, she received the OBE (Order of the British Empire) Award from Queen Elizabeth.
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A WARNING FROM CARL
When you drink Rum over ice, it can give you liver failure.
When you drink Whiskey over ice, it can give you heart problems.
When you drink Gin over ice, it can give you neurological problems.
Apparently, ice is really bad for you. Warn all your friends.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
The year was 1955 and they were complaining about the same thing we're complaining about today.
‘I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are,
it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $10.00."
it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $10.00."
I JUST CAUGHT A TWEET FROM THE VIROQUA FOOD CO-OP
Parts of Denver have picked up more than 7 inches of snow in the past 24 hours.
Did you know the United States has more divorce's than any other country in the world? So much for the sanctity of marriage.
Charles R. Walgreen opened his first drug store in Dixon, Illinois in 1901.
I went to Walgreen's,this morning, and they sure did a beautiful job of remodeling the store on West Avenue. It took quite a while to complete but it was worth the wait.
Rick and Angela are getting taste of winter. 22 in Worland, WY this morning.
I just read, in the La Crosse Tribune, that all new Kwik Trip stores will be equipped with charging stations for electric cars. Their new store at 5th & Cass already has the service available.
I DON'T KNOW WHO SAID IT BUT IT SURE IS TRUE: "Chicken one day, feathers the next”
Here's one I haven't heard of before now. Cinnamon Chicken. Check out the recipe from Recipe Finder here.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
EASY ACCESS TO GRANDAD BLUFF AGAIN!
It's been closed for almost a year but Bliss Road will open again at 4 PM Friday afternoon with a ribbon cutting. The repair, on the road, is finally finished.
LIMPING LIKE FESTUS~I STUBBED MY TOE THIS MORNING
Lonely Planets "Best in Travel" Top 10 cities for 2012 have been named. Shucks, La Crosse is not on the list...only one U.S. city made it. One of the citys Donnie and Linda lived in, however, is on the list! CHECK IT OUT HERE
SOME WEATHER HISTORY
On November 1, 1933 the temperature rose to 80 degrees in La Crosse. That's the latest 80 degree reading even taken here and it's also the warmest November temperature ever recorded in La Crosse.
IN 2008, 1.2 BILLION CELLPHONES WERE SOLD AROUND THE WORLD. NOT ONE OF THEM WAS MADE IN THE USA.
The celebration of an All Saints Day goes back to the first century but it was probably first celebrated on November first in Germany during the reign of Pope Gregory III {741}.
If you have taken a photo that you think is really good, why not enter the Van Gogh Photo Contest? Get details here. With luck, you could have your picture hanging in one of the most famous art museums in the world.
WISCONSIN CHEESEMAN's web site is updated for this coming holiday season and they've got some great looking gifts this year. Click this link to take you there.
WHAT A GREAT DAY!
With sunshine and temperatures pushing 65, it's a far cry from what it was like 20 years ago today.
This is the 20th anniversary of the Great Halloween Blizzard.
According to the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:
During the evening of November 1st, arctic air moved into the region, changing the precipitation to all snow. The snow continued until midday on November 2nd. 6 to 10" fell across Winona and Houston counties in southeast Minnesota, and La Crosse county in southwest Wisconsin. Meanwhile, 3 to 6" of snow fell across the remainder of southeast Minnesota, portions of western Wisconsin, and a small portion of northeast Iowa. These amounts are small in comparison to the snowfall from Red Wing, MN northward to the Duluth, MN area. This winter storm dropped 28.4" of snow on the Twin Cities (single storm record for the metropolitan record) while Duluth received 36.9" of snow (the largest single storm total in MN history).
Wind speeds of 30 to 50 mph, and gusts to 60 mph on November 1st and 2nd, created blizzard conditions across eastern South Dakota, Minnesota, western Iowa, and extreme western Wisconsin. This storm closed schools, businesses, bridges, and public transportation systems for several days. Clean up was hindered by numerous accidents and abandoned vehicles.
At least 20 people died in Minnesota due to traffic accidents or heart attacks from digging out after the storm. In addition, two Wisconsin hunters died when their boat was capsized in Lake Onalaska during the storm.
With sunshine and temperatures pushing 65, it's a far cry from what it was like 20 years ago today.
This is the 20th anniversary of the Great Halloween Blizzard.
According to the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:
During the evening of November 1st, arctic air moved into the region, changing the precipitation to all snow. The snow continued until midday on November 2nd. 6 to 10" fell across Winona and Houston counties in southeast Minnesota, and La Crosse county in southwest Wisconsin. Meanwhile, 3 to 6" of snow fell across the remainder of southeast Minnesota, portions of western Wisconsin, and a small portion of northeast Iowa. These amounts are small in comparison to the snowfall from Red Wing, MN northward to the Duluth, MN area. This winter storm dropped 28.4" of snow on the Twin Cities (single storm record for the metropolitan record) while Duluth received 36.9" of snow (the largest single storm total in MN history).
Wind speeds of 30 to 50 mph, and gusts to 60 mph on November 1st and 2nd, created blizzard conditions across eastern South Dakota, Minnesota, western Iowa, and extreme western Wisconsin. This storm closed schools, businesses, bridges, and public transportation systems for several days. Clean up was hindered by numerous accidents and abandoned vehicles.
At least 20 people died in Minnesota due to traffic accidents or heart attacks from digging out after the storm. In addition, two Wisconsin hunters died when their boat was capsized in Lake Onalaska during the storm.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Lynne reviews the TEXAS ROADHOUSE.
"I see, on your blog, that you have a Texas Roadhouse going in. We ate there once and it was so noisy we couldn't even talk to Jennifer's mom and dad who were sitting across from us. We prefer eating out at places where we can have a conversation. We drive by it and it is busy all the time but we won't go again."
"I see, on your blog, that you have a Texas Roadhouse going in. We ate there once and it was so noisy we couldn't even talk to Jennifer's mom and dad who were sitting across from us. We prefer eating out at places where we can have a conversation. We drive by it and it is busy all the time but we won't go again."
Gladys remembers we did do some trick or treating when we were kids but she added, "Certainly not to the degree it is done today. I live on main street and usually have a hundred kids. They come with big bags, grab and go.
I think you kids were in school before we took you trick or treating. Now, the kids are so much younger when they come out. I remember Lee always dressed up in a costume. It did spook some of the kids!"
I think you kids were in school before we took you trick or treating. Now, the kids are so much younger when they come out. I remember Lee always dressed up in a costume. It did spook some of the kids!"
Another restaurant is coming to town and will open in mid-November in the Mall. It's the TEXAS ROADHOUSE which, of course, will feature Texas size steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs. And, If you click here you can print out some coupons to save you money. Or, Click here and check out the menu. I might even be tempted to go off my diet just this one time.
The DNR is hoping trick or treaters will "go green" this halloween. Sounds like a good idea. Click here for the story in the La Crosse Tribune.
A man is walking home alone late one foggy Halloween night, when behind him he hears:
BUMP...
BUMP...
BUMP...
Walking faster, he looks back and through the fog he makes out the image of an upright casket banging its way down the middle of the street toward him..
BUMP...
BUMP...
BUMP...
Terrified, the man begins to run toward his home, the casket bouncing quickly behind him.
FASTER...
FASTER...
BUMP...
BUMP...
BUMP....
He runs up to his door, fumbles with his keys, opens the door, rushes in, slams and locks the door behind him.. However, the casket crashes through his door, with the lid of the casket clapping..
clappity-BUMP...
clappity-BUMP...
clappity-BUMP...
on his heels, as the terrified man runs.
Rushing upstairs to the bathroom, he locks himself in. His heart is pounding; his head is reeling; his breath is coming in sobbing gasps.
With a loud CRASH the casket breaks down the door.
Bumping and clapping toward him.
The man screams and reaches for something, anything, but all he can find is a bottle of cough syrup! Desperate, he throws the cough syrup at the casket...
and,
(hopefully you're ready for this!!!)
The coffin stops
BUMP...
BUMP...
BUMP...
Walking faster, he looks back and through the fog he makes out the image of an upright casket banging its way down the middle of the street toward him..
BUMP...
BUMP...
BUMP...
Terrified, the man begins to run toward his home, the casket bouncing quickly behind him.
FASTER...
FASTER...
BUMP...
BUMP...
BUMP....
He runs up to his door, fumbles with his keys, opens the door, rushes in, slams and locks the door behind him.. However, the casket crashes through his door, with the lid of the casket clapping..
clappity-BUMP...
clappity-BUMP...
clappity-BUMP...
on his heels, as the terrified man runs.
Rushing upstairs to the bathroom, he locks himself in. His heart is pounding; his head is reeling; his breath is coming in sobbing gasps.
With a loud CRASH the casket breaks down the door.
Bumping and clapping toward him.
The man screams and reaches for something, anything, but all he can find is a bottle of cough syrup! Desperate, he throws the cough syrup at the casket...
and,
(hopefully you're ready for this!!!)
The coffin stops
NOT ALL THE SCARY THINGS ARE IN THE USA
The old country has some pretty scary things (not counting the lutefisk).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: JANE PAULEY~61 TODAY
Did you see? The seven billionth baby was born, this morning, in India. I wish her luck!
"SAFE AT HOME" ~ Donnie
Our last week of Daylight Savings Time. We turn the clocks back Sunday. Then it's almost dark by the time Rita comes home from work. She hates that but she won't have to do it very much longer.
I just had a thought. Once Eric and Paul retire all the cousins will be back to the way we were when we started; No work and unable to walk.
I just had a thought. Once Eric and Paul retire all the cousins will be back to the way we were when we started; No work and unable to walk.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
THE LATEST FROM LYNNE
"I am working hours and hours each day editing photos and camcorder films from the past 1 1/2 years.
We have a yard full of leaves but the trees still have lots to fall. I have used the leaf blower three times so far so Bob could do his final mowing. The cleanup is done by a few guys we hire. No more back breaking work for us."
"I am working hours and hours each day editing photos and camcorder films from the past 1 1/2 years.
We have a yard full of leaves but the trees still have lots to fall. I have used the leaf blower three times so far so Bob could do his final mowing. The cleanup is done by a few guys we hire. No more back breaking work for us."
Rita called, this afternoon, and I couldn't find the phone. Do you know how frustrating that is? The phone keeps playing the music, you're running around in circles and can't figure out where the sound is coming from. I finally did find it but, of course, she had hung up by that time.
Oh! guess where it was! Are you ready for this? I'm not sure I even want to tell you. On the other hand, you all know how spacy I am so you won't be surprised when I tell you the phone was in my pocket. Hard to believe but true.
Almost 10:30 and I'm still running around in my bathrobe. With our all morning rain and heavy gray clouds, what's the rush?Slowly, the rain is moving east so I can dress, take the garbage out and run to Co-op for a head of lettuce which I forgot yesterday.
I guess it's better we get rained on today. The kids won't want to get their costumes all wet tomorrow night. It should be a good night for the goblins and ghosts. Temperatures will rise into the 50's tomorrow afternoon and there's no more rain on the horizon until later in the week.
I guess it's better we get rained on today. The kids won't want to get their costumes all wet tomorrow night. It should be a good night for the goblins and ghosts. Temperatures will rise into the 50's tomorrow afternoon and there's no more rain on the horizon until later in the week.
I THINK, AS FAR AS DONNIE AND LINDA ARE CONCERNED, HAMPTON INNS ARE HAMPTON OUT
Donnie reports, "After nine days on the road Linda was half sick as we arrived at Ft. Stockton last night. We had been staying at adequate Holiday Inns, but I thought we should go up a notch and give Linda a bit more comfort our last night out, so we pulled into Hampton Suites, about 20% more costly than Holiday Inn.
I asked for a room on the third floor. The clerk was confused and slow, but finally gave me a key, to a room on the second floor. Before I could I ask again for the third floor, the man recently ahead of me was back, saying over my shoulder that the room he had been assigned was already occupied. That threw the clerk into even greater confusion, and I could see I was not going to get to the third floor any time soon, so I accepted the 2nd floor key and fetched Linda from the car.
Although the lobby appeared marginally more "luxurious" than those at Holiday Inn, the elevator surrounded us with an annoying loud fan drone, and the room--again, only superficially luxurious--smelled of something. I gave Linda a last-minute chance to cancel and move to Holiday Inn, but she was exhausted, and we settled in, best we could.
The room heater-cooler fan was comically loud for a sleeping place, an airport noise, really; and the toilet, upon being flushed, exploded with a sucking sound that made us leap up in fear of being pulled into the Ft. Stockton sewer system.
We made it through the night. This morning I attempted a shower, to try and get some part of my money's worth out of Hampton Inn. No hot water! So I took an old-fashioned sponge bath and set to packing as quickly as possible. As I carried bags to the car I could see and hear the same frazzled desk clerk taking calls from other guests angry about the water."
Donnie reports, "After nine days on the road Linda was half sick as we arrived at Ft. Stockton last night. We had been staying at adequate Holiday Inns, but I thought we should go up a notch and give Linda a bit more comfort our last night out, so we pulled into Hampton Suites, about 20% more costly than Holiday Inn.
I asked for a room on the third floor. The clerk was confused and slow, but finally gave me a key, to a room on the second floor. Before I could I ask again for the third floor, the man recently ahead of me was back, saying over my shoulder that the room he had been assigned was already occupied. That threw the clerk into even greater confusion, and I could see I was not going to get to the third floor any time soon, so I accepted the 2nd floor key and fetched Linda from the car.
Although the lobby appeared marginally more "luxurious" than those at Holiday Inn, the elevator surrounded us with an annoying loud fan drone, and the room--again, only superficially luxurious--smelled of something. I gave Linda a last-minute chance to cancel and move to Holiday Inn, but she was exhausted, and we settled in, best we could.
The room heater-cooler fan was comically loud for a sleeping place, an airport noise, really; and the toilet, upon being flushed, exploded with a sucking sound that made us leap up in fear of being pulled into the Ft. Stockton sewer system.
We made it through the night. This morning I attempted a shower, to try and get some part of my money's worth out of Hampton Inn. No hot water! So I took an old-fashioned sponge bath and set to packing as quickly as possible. As I carried bags to the car I could see and hear the same frazzled desk clerk taking calls from other guests angry about the water."
ANOTHER AGING ROCKER: GRACE SLICK IS 72 TODAY
DID YOU KNOW??
Candy corn has been around since the 1800's. Nearly 8.3 BILLION kernals of candy are sold every year.MORE CANDY CORN FACTS RIGHT HERE
COLD MORNING: 28 AT ASHLAND AT 2:00 A.M.
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