"After a lifetime of cynicism, I am going to imagine that we are not living in a decline but a global renaissance leading to better times for all. This will require great courage and imagination but it's worth a try".
(He must be sipping that rum again)
AUGUST 2014
Saturday, December 31, 2011
AT 5:00 PM DONNIE WROTE:
"Well, the New Year festivities have begun: I've poured my 2nd Van Gogh vodka and cranberry, and I think I have left one shot of 30-yr-old Panama rum, for midnight."
I SAW THIS ON TWITTER~COULD IT BE TRUE?
Everyone thinks that it's every girl's dream to find the perfect guy....in fact it's every girls dream to eat without getting fat.
A LIFE OF LEISURE
DONNIE AND LINDA HAVE A WILD NIGHT PLANNED
"Best and most appropriate TV of 2011--a year-end marathon of Three Stooges films. I'll be spending the evening with The Boys."
And, for those of you who would like to get in on this lively evening of entertainment, there will be a Three Stooges Marathon on both AMC and WGN.
And, for those of you who would like to get in on this lively evening of entertainment, there will be a Three Stooges Marathon on both AMC and WGN.
A NOTE FROM RITA
IT'S GONNA BE A WILD NIGHT AROUND HERE!
I've got three movies to watch and a big pot of home made chicken soup bubbling in the crock pot.
Meanwhile, Rita, Roger, Carl and Kathy are going play cards into the New Year and, just in case they sip one card too many, Carl and Katy are going to sleep over in the spare bedroom.
Don't tell me we don't know how to celebrate the new year!
Meanwhile, Rita, Roger, Carl and Kathy are going play cards into the New Year and, just in case they sip one card too many, Carl and Katy are going to sleep over in the spare bedroom.
Don't tell me we don't know how to celebrate the new year!
A NEW YEARS NOTE FROM DONNIE
"Here at home, Linda starts our new year by throwing away three large shopping bags full of old shoes. However, your Carlin clip yesterday on how best to grow old recommended surrounding oneself with mementos. Common sense and happy medium, maybe, are not always so clear and obvious."
A BAD WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
406 AM CST SAT DEC 31 2011
...DANGEROUS BLAST OF WINTER WEATHER TO IMPACT THE AREA TONIGHT
AFTER A MILD DAY TODAY A STRONG COLD FRONT AND LOW WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA THIS EVENING. INCREASING WEST AND NORTHWEST WINDS AND QUICKLY FALLING TEMPERATURES WILL SPREAD ACROSS THE AREA
BEHIND THE LOW AND COLD FRONT. PRECIPITATION, BEHIND THE FRONT WILL START OUT AS LIGHT RAIN AND QUICKLY CHANGE TO SNOW.
SNOW AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES ARE NOW EXPECTED WITH THE HEAVIER AMOUNTS MAINLY NORTH OF A ROCHESTER TO NEILLSVILLE LINE.
THE COMBINATION OF FALLING SNOW AND INCREASING NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CREATE BLOWING SNOW AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCAL WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES AFTER MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST OF THE WINDS AND GREATER THREAT OF WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS WILL BE IN OPEN AREAS AND ON THE RIDGE TOPS. TRAVEL CONDITIONS LATER THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME
VERY DANGEROUS WITH THE LOW VISIBILITIES STRONG WINDS AND SLICK ROADS ESPECIALLY IN THE OPEN COUNTRY AREAS.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
406 AM CST SAT DEC 31 2011
...DANGEROUS BLAST OF WINTER WEATHER TO IMPACT THE AREA TONIGHT
AFTER A MILD DAY TODAY A STRONG COLD FRONT AND LOW WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA THIS EVENING. INCREASING WEST AND NORTHWEST WINDS AND QUICKLY FALLING TEMPERATURES WILL SPREAD ACROSS THE AREA
BEHIND THE LOW AND COLD FRONT. PRECIPITATION, BEHIND THE FRONT WILL START OUT AS LIGHT RAIN AND QUICKLY CHANGE TO SNOW.
SNOW AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES ARE NOW EXPECTED WITH THE HEAVIER AMOUNTS MAINLY NORTH OF A ROCHESTER TO NEILLSVILLE LINE.
THE COMBINATION OF FALLING SNOW AND INCREASING NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CREATE BLOWING SNOW AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCAL WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS AT TIMES AFTER MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT. THE STRONGEST OF THE WINDS AND GREATER THREAT OF WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS WILL BE IN OPEN AREAS AND ON THE RIDGE TOPS. TRAVEL CONDITIONS LATER THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME
VERY DANGEROUS WITH THE LOW VISIBILITIES STRONG WINDS AND SLICK ROADS ESPECIALLY IN THE OPEN COUNTRY AREAS.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA SUMMER
This bring back so many great memories from my Sioux Falls and Houston days. I had a lot of fun in those Disco Days. Donna celebrates her 63rd birthday today.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION:
THROW IT AWAY!
Please watch this. It could make a difference in your life!
THROW IT AWAY!
Please watch this. It could make a difference in your life!
YOU WANT TO GIVE ME A SHOT OF WHAT???
The FDA has given the green light to Prevnar 13 for people 50 and older. This is a pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine. It's supposed to prevent pneumonia but do I really want them to inject something I can't even pronounce into my body?
IS FOOTBALL THE ONLY NEW YEARS DAY ENTERTAINMENT?
Once again, Julie Andrews will be performing from Austria on PBS. The Great Performances show will also feature the Vienna Philharmonic. "From Vienna: The New Years Celebration" starring Julie Andrews should be a good way to start the new year.
Friday, December 30, 2011
NASTY WEATHER FOR NEW YEARS EVE
WINTER IS HERE TODAY!
Thunder looking out over a pretty gloomy neighborhood. We've had just enough snow to cover the housetops and grass but it's too warm to stick anywhere else and there's no ice so I ran my outside errands with no fear of falling down. As long as you can stay out of the wind it's not very cold.
REALITY SETS IN
RITA SAID:
" I couldn't sleep last night - perhaps the life change is surprising me. I was telling Roger it is really hard to realize I don't have to go to work anymore. Someone calls to make plans I barely have to check a calendar. This is going to take some adjusting....."
" I couldn't sleep last night - perhaps the life change is surprising me. I was telling Roger it is really hard to realize I don't have to go to work anymore. Someone calls to make plans I barely have to check a calendar. This is going to take some adjusting....."
1 comments:
- Anonymous said...
- It's always better to STOP than to END.
- Dec 30, 2011 8:32:00 AM
TALK ABOUT A COLD STRETCH!
On December 30, 1978 the temperature fell below freezing, in La Crosse, and it stayed below 32 degrees until February 19, 1979.
52 days of bone chilling weather.
I am praying that nothing like that happens, again, in my lifetime.
52 days of bone chilling weather.
I am praying that nothing like that happens, again, in my lifetime.
WHAT WILL BE NEW IN 2012?
APPLE TV in 32 and 37 inch models. Yes that's APPLE, the computer folks, adding TV sets to their line.
OLD AGE~WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
This is for Rita and the rest of us who are over the hill and half way through the woods. It's by George Carlin, who I consider, the greatest philosopher in my lifetime.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Baseball great Sandy Koufax is 76 today and Tiger Woods celebrates his 36th birthday. Also born on December 30, Rock & Roll pioneer, Bo Diddley in 1928. He passed away in 2008.
A RETIREMENT QUOTE
The author, Gene Perret, said, "I enjoy waking up and not having to go to work. So, I do it three or four times a day."
Thursday, December 29, 2011
GOOD STUFF
We were talking about food, on Christmas Day, and I discovered that I have something in common with Paul. We both LOVE COOL WHIP. I thought I was the only one who could eat it right out of the container but he does that too.
I love the SKINNER BAKING APPLE DANISH they sell at the CO-OP. I sliced a big piece of that this afternoon. It's already got white icing on the top but I piled Cool Whip on top of that. I'll bet I could have talked Paul into eating a piece of that if he'd been here.
I love the SKINNER BAKING APPLE DANISH they sell at the CO-OP. I sliced a big piece of that this afternoon. It's already got white icing on the top but I piled Cool Whip on top of that. I'll bet I could have talked Paul into eating a piece of that if he'd been here.
SPEAKING OF SNOW
DID YOU KNOW?
On average, 1 inch of rain in the summertime would translate to 10 inches of snow in the wintertime.
DID YOU CARE?
On average, 1 inch of rain in the summertime would translate to 10 inches of snow in the wintertime.
DID YOU CARE?
I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS
I'm trying to figure out how to set the timer on this new camera.
Oops! Guess that must be the button.
Oops! Guess that must be the button.
PROMISING UPDATE FROM DONNIE
"Can spring be far behind? Robins at our birdbath this morning. They may be headed north......slowly."
Can Spring be far behind? Robbins at our birdbath this morning. They may be headed north...slowly.
Can Spring be far behind? Robbins at our birdbath this morning. They may be headed north...slowly.
10 BRANDS THAT WILL BE GONE BY THE END OF 2012
The 24/7 website has an interesting article on Ten brands that are destined to die in the new year. I guess, most of them I can live without but I'm sad to see A&W Root Beer drive-in's on the list. Rudy's just won't be the same! I mentioned the demise of Sears the other day but the good news (as far as I'm concerned) is that, according to 24/7, K-Mart is doing far better than Sears is so the thinking is that Kmart will survive but Sears is a dead duck. Click above to see what the other brands are.
YOU WON'T SEE THIS EVERY DAY
Here's a guy that paints pictures with the GREASE FROM FAST FOOD HAMBURGERS.
WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT?
Every time you think you've seen it all they come up with something new. This time they really came up with a doozy. It's an alarm clock that spends the night gathering weather data and, if there has been some heavy snow while you slept, it will sound the alarm early to give you time to get the snow and ice off the car.
SOUNDS LIKE THE NEW YEAR WILL BLOW IN
A Strong weather system will bring some gusty winds New Years Day and Monday. Those winds will be in the 30 to 45 MPH range. The National Weather Service says it's too early to make a prediction but there's a possibility that accumulating snow could come with the winds.
Rita won't care if it snows or not. No worries about making it to work anymore!!
Rita won't care if it snows or not. No worries about making it to work anymore!!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
SURGERY OVER~ALL OK
Rita called and said they got home around 11:30. Surgery went perfectly. Roger, of course, was worn out and was taking a nap and Rita planned on doing the same thing if the phone ever stopped ringing.
RESOLUTION ANYONE?
69% of the people who have participated in the La Crosse Tribune poll say they won't make a New Years resolution.
MARK TWAIN GOT IT RIGHT
When I look around at some of today's celebrities, TV "news" readers and politicians I can't help but think that Mark Twain hit the nail on the head.
"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence and success is sure".
"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence and success is sure".
DO YOU REMEMBER DECEMBER 28, 1966?
La Crosse got 8.6" of snow, Rochester 7.8" and Viroqua got 6". I like the snow totals for this year better. ZERO!
WINTERS CHILL
It's another chilly morning for the Texas branch of the family. 43 at both Dripping Springs and Fort Hood at 5 A.M. That is, however, warmer than yesterday.
WERE THE MAYANS RIGHT ABOUT 2012?
Did they forecast the end of the world? Here's an interesting article in NewScientist
THE DIET RESOLUTION
A story in the La Crosse Tribune says 42% of all Americans want to lose weight in 2012 but few will succeed. They can make all the pills and exercise programs they want but, sadly, the only way to lose the weight is to shut your mouth. Americans are not very good at doing that.
As someone once said, "People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and New Years Day. What they really should be worried about is what they eat between New Years Day and Christmas."
As someone once said, "People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and New Years Day. What they really should be worried about is what they eat between New Years Day and Christmas."
I'D HATE TO LOSE MY Kmart
I bought a new camera at Kmart yesterday but that, probably, won't be enough to save a sinking ship. After all, even Martha Stewart couldn't save them. Talk is that Sears and Kmart had miserable holiday sales this year which moves them closer to the end of the line.
NO BREAKFAST FOR ROGER
He was wringing his hands, yesterday, because all he can have, this morning, is enough water to take his pills.
I'm with him on that one. Actually, it's not much of a problem, for me, to go without food but to get up and start the day without a cup of coffee is second only to water boarding in the area of extreme torture.
I'm with him on that one. Actually, it's not much of a problem, for me, to go without food but to get up and start the day without a cup of coffee is second only to water boarding in the area of extreme torture.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
WILLARD HAS A RADIO STORY TOO
"My first radio job was with a Classical Music station in Houston. I was introducing a work by Turina, "The Bullfighter's Prayer". However, my words got twisted and I said, "and now here is the BBC Symphony Orchestra with "The Prayer Fighter's Bull".
comments:
comments:
- Anonymous said...
- Reminds me of the weatherman who announced that "the fog is as thick as sea poop."
- Dec 28, 2011 7:11:00 AM
ROGER JUST CALLED
He has to be AT the hospital at 5:15 tomorrow morning. I told him he'd better be in bed damn early tonight.
Actually he lucked out by getting scheduled for one of the first surgeries of the day. They've got 13 surgeries scheduled for tomorrow morning and I'd hate to be the last one.
Actually he lucked out by getting scheduled for one of the first surgeries of the day. They've got 13 surgeries scheduled for tomorrow morning and I'd hate to be the last one.
HAVING BEEN IN THE BIZ I KNOW HOW EASY THIS CAN HAPPEN
Early in my career, I was doing a live commercial for a men's clothing store that was featuring men's shirts on sale. Unfortunately, the copywriter left out the "r" when she typed "shirts" and I read it like she wrote it.
This one is just as good if not better.
This one is just as good if not better.
WE'RE STILL EATING CHRISTMAS TURKEY
Thunder likes it as much as I do. It would be OK with him if we had Christmas every week.
WHAT A WAY TO START THE DAY
IS IT THAT TIME AGAIN??
The dreaded letter was in the mailbox this morning. It said I should call the clinic and make an appointment for an exam before my "procedure" in March. I didn't even know I was going to have a "procedure" in March.
By the way, why do they call it a "procedure"? Why don't they just tell it like it is. "Call and make an appointment so you can come in and let us do something horrible to you."
Anyway, I looked further down to the bottom of the page and discovered that, somehow, two years has slipped by, without me noticing it, and it's COLONOSCOPY TIME AGAIN.
After two years, I was hoping they would forget about it but they, apparently, have a very good record keeping system.
Oh well, as Scarlett used to say, "I'll think about that tomorrow."
THE LONE STAR IS COLD THIS MORNING
Willard said it was cold in Texas and he wasn't kidding. At 7:00 A.M. it was 37 in Dallas and 39 at Dripping Springs and Houston. La Crosse was right in the middle at 38. I guess that means I'd have to go a hell of a lot farther than the border to get warm this morning.
TOO BAD I'M NOT ALLOWED TO EAT SEAFOOD
Rita usually brings me the coupons from the Sunday paper but, this being the holidays, there's not much in the way of coupons. She said, "No coupons worth looking at unless you want to buy lobster for New Years."
Roger is taking Rita to work, this morning, so he'll give me a ride to Walgreen's to get my pills. He's such a good guy. What would we do without him?
By the way, they have to be at the hospital by 5 A.M., tomorrow morning, for Roger's surgery. They'll probably be there most of the morning so Rita is going to take her knitting.
HERE I GO...INTO THE COLD
Sounds like a nasty day ahead with falling temperatures and gusty winds. I'd like to stay home but I have to make a trip over to Walgreen's to pick up pills.
It seems like my days are planned around trips to Walgreen's to pick up pills.
A long life is one thing but when you start to shrivel up and smell like Ben Gay it's time to give it up.
It seems like my days are planned around trips to Walgreen's to pick up pills.
A long life is one thing but when you start to shrivel up and smell like Ben Gay it's time to give it up.
1941 FRUITCAKE SELLS FOR MORE THAN $500.00!
Now here's a story you want to read. 70 YEAR OLD FRUITCAKE SOLD
They say the fruitcake was vacuum packed and filled with rum. If I didn't know better, I'd think they were talking about me.
They say the fruitcake was vacuum packed and filled with rum. If I didn't know better, I'd think they were talking about me.
I MUST HAVE BEEN TIRED
I slept until 3:30, this morning, and so did Thunder. That's like a normal person (and I'm definitely not in that category) sleeping until noon.
Monday, December 26, 2011
SNIFFLE TIME
LYNNE SAID: "Two of us caught colds and I am one but I am trying to fight it off. Can't remember when I have had one. Strange without any snow. We don't complain but I do feel sad for the kids with sledding, skating, and all who love the outside sports. As long as roads are clear, it doesn't bother me. Of course, I stay home if roads are bad."
DUANE HANDLES LIFES LITTLE PROBLEMS BETTER THAN I DO
"I broke a glass jar in the bathroom this morning. Fine with me. One less thing to dust."
A SURPRISING PHONE CALL
Aunt Wilda called from Viroqua this afternoon which was a surprise. I thought she was with Bob and Lynne but her doctors decided it would be wise for her to stay close.
She's been so terribly nauseated and they can't figure out what's causing it. They've done several tests and she's supposed to hear from the clinic this week.
She did have a bit of a holiday, however. Bob spent a couple of days with her, before Christmas, in Viroqua.
The doctors said she could, maybe, go later after they figure out what's wrong.
She's been so terribly nauseated and they can't figure out what's causing it. They've done several tests and she's supposed to hear from the clinic this week.
She did have a bit of a holiday, however. Bob spent a couple of days with her, before Christmas, in Viroqua.
The doctors said she could, maybe, go later after they figure out what's wrong.
I'VE HAD DAYS LIKE THIS
On the first day of school, the children brought gifts for their teacher.
The supermarket manager's daughter brought the teacher a basket of assorted
fruit.
The florist's son brought the teacher a bouquet of flowers.
The candy-store owner's daughter gave the teacher a pretty box of candy.
Then
the liquor-store owner's son brought up a big, heavy box. The teacher
lifted it up and noticed that it was leaking a little bit..She touched a
drop of the liquid with her finger and tasted it.
"Is it wine?" she guessed. "No," the boy replied. She tasted another drop
and asked, " Champagne ?”
"No," said the little boy............."It's a puppy!"
The supermarket manager's daughter brought the teacher a basket of assorted
fruit.
The florist's son brought the teacher a bouquet of flowers.
The candy-store owner's daughter gave the teacher a pretty box of candy.
Then
the liquor-store owner's son brought up a big, heavy box. The teacher
lifted it up and noticed that it was leaking a little bit..She touched a
drop of the liquid with her finger and tasted it.
"Is it wine?" she guessed. "No," the boy replied. She tasted another drop
and asked, " Champagne ?”
"No," said the little boy............."It's a puppy!"
AN INTERESTING HEALTH ARTICLE
Fewer people are visiting their doctor and there are also fewer people seeking other sources for managing their health. READ MORE HERE FROM AMA
THIS IS JUST FOR LINDA
THE WORLDS TEN BIGGEST SHOPPING MALLS.....(Sorry folks, Mall of America doesn't make the cut.)
A VERY FUNNY LINE
One of the joys of reading Twitter is that some of the lines people come up with are priceless. Like one this morning.
"Wisconsin blitz over. Just crossed the border into Minnesota. Cholesterol levels dropping already."
"Wisconsin blitz over. Just crossed the border into Minnesota. Cholesterol levels dropping already."
IF IT AIN'T ONE THING.........
Amid all the joy of the holiday, DISASTER STRUCK. I dropped my camera as I was getting ready to come home. I couldn't see anything damaged, on the outside, so I assumed it was OK. It wasn't. I tried it this morning and discovered it has taken its last photo.
You won't be seeing any more blog pictures from me until I can get out and find a new one.
I suppose I could have said I tried to take a picture of Roger and he broke the camera but I've given him enough grief for one year. Plus, I suppose, I should be nice to him since he's about to go under the knife.
READY FOR THE NEW YEAR?
I'm trying the come up with a New Years resolution but, when you're perfect just as you are, that's hard to do.
THIS IS A BIG WEEK FOR R & R
Roger has eye surgery Wednesday morning and Rita's Last day of work is Friday. Rita says, when she gets done on Friday she's going to go out into the waiting room and yell.....
Image by FlamingText.com
NATIONAL WEATHER
Click on the new icon on the left side-bar for a quick look at the current temperatures and weather conditions across the USA.
WHAT IS BOXING DAY?
These days it's, mainly, a European holiday devoted to giving gifts to the poor and needy.
Some historians say it goes back to early Christian times when churches placed metal boxes outside the church for donations for St. Stephens Day.
According to the New Testament, St. Stephen was put on trial for blasphemy against God and Moses. St. Stephen accused the Sanhedrin of persecuting the prophets who spoke out against their sins. He was found guilty and stoned to death.
Some historians say it goes back to early Christian times when churches placed metal boxes outside the church for donations for St. Stephens Day.
According to the New Testament, St. Stephen was put on trial for blasphemy against God and Moses. St. Stephen accused the Sanhedrin of persecuting the prophets who spoke out against their sins. He was found guilty and stoned to death.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
ANOTHER CHRISTMAS IS HISTORY
Thanks to Rita and Roger it was another Christmas to remember. We had a great time and everyone was so well behaved it was hard to believe they were Norwegians. Both Trig and Ann called from different parts of the country. Trig and Tula are out west skiing and Anne and Morgan were enjoying the 80 degrees weather in Florida.
To me, the highlight of the day was Roger hanging his balls from the ceiling.
To me, the highlight of the day was Roger hanging his balls from the ceiling.
THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF CHRISTMAS DAY
CHRISTMAS DAY
TEMP STATS FOR
LA CROSSE
Normal High:
27
Normal Low:
11
Record High:
55 (1936)
Record Low:
-26 (2000, 1879)
Lowest High:
-11 (1884)
Highest Low:
46 (1936)
TEMP STATS FOR
LA CROSSE
Normal High:
27
Normal Low:
11
Record High:
55 (1936)
Record Low:
-26 (2000, 1879)
Lowest High:
-11 (1884)
Highest Low:
46 (1936)
GLOOMY CHRISTMAS IN TEXAS
DONNIE WRITESWe will never complain about wet weather, but we are probably the scene of the gloomiest Christmas Eve in America. In a rare turnabout, most of the country seems to be having a sunny Christmas, while we huddle under persistent dark gray skies, a constant day and night temperature of 42, and a steady drizzle blown by sharp north winds--all quite uncomfortable. But again, it is all such a novelty here that we are appreciating it.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
