AUGUST 2014
Saturday, January 07, 2012
YOU HAVE TO BE FROM WISCONSIN TO APPRECIATE THIS STORY
The year is 2016 and the United States has just elected the first woman president, who happens to be from Wisconsin. A few days after the election the president-elect, whose name is Susan, calls her father and says, "So, Dad, I assume you will be coming to my inauguration?"
"I don't think so. It's an 18 hour drive."
"Don't worry about it Dad, I'll send Air Force One, and a limousine will pick you up at your door."
"I don't know. Everybody will be so fancy. What would your mother wear?"
"Oh Dad," replies Susan, "I'll make sure she has a wonderful gown custom-made by the best designer in Washington..."
"Honey," Dad goes on to complain, "You know I can't eat those rich foods they eat. Do they serve tap beer?"
The President-to-be responds, "Don't worry Dad, the entire affair will be handled by the best caterer in Washington. I'll ensure your meals are the type you and mom would enjoy. You and mom just have to be there."
So Dad reluctantly agrees, and on January 20, 2017, Susan is being sworn in as President of the United States. In the front row sits the new president's parents. Dad, noticing the senator sitting next to him, leans over and whispers, "You see that woman over there with her hand on the Bible, becoming President of the United States?"
The Senator whispers back, "You bet I do."
Dad says proudly, "Her brother played football for the Green Bay Packers."
"I don't think so. It's an 18 hour drive."
"Don't worry about it Dad, I'll send Air Force One, and a limousine will pick you up at your door."
"I don't know. Everybody will be so fancy. What would your mother wear?"
"Oh Dad," replies Susan, "I'll make sure she has a wonderful gown custom-made by the best designer in Washington..."
"Honey," Dad goes on to complain, "You know I can't eat those rich foods they eat. Do they serve tap beer?"
The President-to-be responds, "Don't worry Dad, the entire affair will be handled by the best caterer in Washington. I'll ensure your meals are the type you and mom would enjoy. You and mom just have to be there."
So Dad reluctantly agrees, and on January 20, 2017, Susan is being sworn in as President of the United States. In the front row sits the new president's parents. Dad, noticing the senator sitting next to him, leans over and whispers, "You see that woman over there with her hand on the Bible, becoming President of the United States?"
The Senator whispers back, "You bet I do."
Dad says proudly, "Her brother played football for the Green Bay Packers."
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW MANY POSTS I'VE MADE TO THIS BLOG?
I hit post # 2,222 this morning. That just might be longer than "Gone with the Wind".
Now, it's your turn to say, "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn".
Now, it's your turn to say, "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn".
THE LATEST FROM DONNIE AND LINDA'S LITTLE PATCH OF TEXAS LAND
"What a beautiful morning we are having. A chilly 51 degrees, but no wind, and the air is fresh and invigorating.
A thin fog earlier left the porch and ground damp, suppressing the dust but raising the rich earth smells.
On the other hand (and you can count on me to find a down side to everything) the pipeline replacement is in its final stages. They're digging and cutting up the old line for removal. The heavy equipment dust is bad enough, but I noticed the old pipes are covered with a fibrous material that is badly worn after 64 years underground.
I'm guessing the dusty air of daytime is now full of asbestos!"
A thin fog earlier left the porch and ground damp, suppressing the dust but raising the rich earth smells.
On the other hand (and you can count on me to find a down side to everything) the pipeline replacement is in its final stages. They're digging and cutting up the old line for removal. The heavy equipment dust is bad enough, but I noticed the old pipes are covered with a fibrous material that is badly worn after 64 years underground.
I'm guessing the dusty air of daytime is now full of asbestos!"
WILLARD IS CLOSE TO THE ACTION TODAY
"NFL playoff game at Reliant Center this afternoon. That's ALL that has been on the news."
OH! I LOVE THIS QUOTE!
""Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman."
George Soros
George Soros
IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THERE'S A COUNTRY LIKE THIS
I ran across this video, this morning and had to share it with you. Donnie got his diplomatic start in Uruguay and, after seeing this, I wonder why he ever left. Certainly, anyone who has lived in Wisconsin would feel right at home. Uruguay has 3.8 cows for every person living in the country.
DONNIE'S HEAT COMPLAINTS ARE JUSTIFIED
The National Weather Service says 2011 was the driest year ever recorded in Texas and it was the second hottest year ever (the hottest was in 1921).
And the worst news, of all, is that the current drought that grips the state will continue, at least, into June.
And the worst news, of all, is that the current drought that grips the state will continue, at least, into June.
THE "HEAT WAVE" IS OVER
Today will be quite a bit colder than yesterday but still quite a bit above normal for January in La Crosse.
Yesterdays high was 49 and todays high will be more like 39 but, still, considering our normal temperature, for this date, is 25 I guess we can't complain.
About the coldest Wisconsin cities, early this morning, were Ashland and Kathy's old stompin' ground, Superior, both with 28 degrees.
I'll bet Kathy isn't shivering this morning. They should be in Florida, by now, unless they got hung up at a Casino along the way.
Yesterdays high was 49 and todays high will be more like 39 but, still, considering our normal temperature, for this date, is 25 I guess we can't complain.
About the coldest Wisconsin cities, early this morning, were Ashland and Kathy's old stompin' ground, Superior, both with 28 degrees.
I'll bet Kathy isn't shivering this morning. They should be in Florida, by now, unless they got hung up at a Casino along the way.
TALK ABOUT OLD ROCKERS!!
Remember Paul Revere (as in Paul Revere and the Raiders)? He's still around, too, and older than me! Happy 74, Paul!
TODAY IS.....
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Friday, January 06, 2012
WHERE'S THE SNOW??
When I was at the library, yesterday, one of the librarians said she felt sorry for the skiiers but not too sorry since she doesn't ski. I told her I had all I could do just to stay on my feet in the winter time so, I had to agree with her, I didn't feel too bad for the skiiers either.
I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THIS
I wore my parka to town and that was a mistake. TOO WARM! Can you believe that?? In January? Too warm for a parka?? In Wisconsin????
Checked the Cass Street temperature sign, on the way home, and it was 48, with sun and no wind. I could have worn Uncle Jim's sweater that Aunt Wilda gave me. That would have been plenty warm.
Checked the Cass Street temperature sign, on the way home, and it was 48, with sun and no wind. I could have worn Uncle Jim's sweater that Aunt Wilda gave me. That would have been plenty warm.
TOO DRY
The National Weather Service thought this seasons La Nina would alleviate the drought in our part of the world. The bad news is that it didn't turn out to be as strong as expected so the dry conditions continue. Here's the latest map showing the affected areas in this part of the country.
DONNIE WRITES:
"I didn't notice it, but Linda pointed out that the reader can choose his own favorite format. I like the Flip Card."
So, you might like to flip through the different formats, which you'll find at the top, on the left, and you might find one you like better.
So, you might like to flip through the different formats, which you'll find at the top, on the left, and you might find one you like better.
I WAS JUST THINKING
We're already a week into January and we really haven't had any winter, at all, yet. Even if we do have some rough weather ahead, I think we can safely say that this is going to be a very short winter. Not that I'm complaining, you understand!
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
"Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on."
Eckhart Tolle
Eckhart Tolle
LOVE YOUR COMMENTS
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YES, IT'S A NEW LOOK
I know some of you won't like it. Others might. I haven't decided, yet, whether I like it or not. We'll give it a few days.
ANOTHER WARM DAY
The La Crosse Tribune reports, this morning, that there were about 30 golfers playing a round at Drugan's in yesterdays 53 degree "heat wave".
No snow and 50 degree weather is BIG NEWS considering this is, historically, the very coldest time of the entire year in La Crosse. The normal high, for early January, is around 25 degrees.
We'll be near 50 again today and I wouldn't be surprised to see the golfers back at Drugans this afternoon.
No snow and 50 degree weather is BIG NEWS considering this is, historically, the very coldest time of the entire year in La Crosse. The normal high, for early January, is around 25 degrees.
We'll be near 50 again today and I wouldn't be surprised to see the golfers back at Drugans this afternoon.
HISTORICAL WEDDINGS
January 6, 1540 was a big day for the king of England. Henry VIII took Anne of Cleves as his fourth wife. Alas, Anne didn't sit on the throne very long. Seven months, to be exact. In July of 1540 Henry moved on to find wife #5. But, I guess, you could call Anne the "lucky wife". She kept her head and outlived all of Henry's other wives.
A marriage that lasted a bit longer was that of George Washington and Martha. They were married on January 6, 1759 and George hung on to her until the end.
It was Martha's second marriage. Her first husband, a very wealthy plantation owner, died leaving Martha with a ton of money and 75 slaves which she brought into the marriage with George.
A marriage that lasted a bit longer was that of George Washington and Martha. They were married on January 6, 1759 and George hung on to her until the end.
It was Martha's second marriage. Her first husband, a very wealthy plantation owner, died leaving Martha with a ton of money and 75 slaves which she brought into the marriage with George.
LET'S TALK BEANS
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There's so much to talk about, when it comes to beans, where does one begin?
Did you know that the folks in North Dakota grow more beans than any state in the country.
And, get this. Beans are high in protein, they have no fat and more fiber than most other whole grain foods.
The doctors say beans may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers. They're high in fiber, protein, calcium, iron, folic acid and potassium.
Ahhh, there you go. That nasty potassium. While potassium is good stuff for you, it's pure poison for folks with failing kidneys so beans are a big NO-NO for me.
Why? You need to take potassium into your body and quickly pass out of your body all the excess potassium you can't use. The kidneys take care of getting rid of that potassium. If they'e failing the excess stays in your body and settles in your bones and makes them as breakable as fine glassware. And, with my talent for falling down (ice or no ice), brittle bones are the last thing I need.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
WE DID IT!!
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At 3:00 PM the temperature was 51 in La Crosse. That beats the old record of 47 which was set back in 1946.
I GOTTA SAY IT: THIS MAKES ME SICK
Sarah Burge is called "the human Barbie" because of all the plastic surgery she's had. She's literally made a career of surgery.
Guess what she gave her 7 year old daughter for christmas. No. Don't bother to try to guess. This is too sick to guess.
She gave that little girl a $10,000.00 voucher for liposuction". I'll bet that's the first time Santa ever saw THAT on his list.
Guess what she gave her 7 year old daughter for christmas. No. Don't bother to try to guess. This is too sick to guess.
She gave that little girl a $10,000.00 voucher for liposuction". I'll bet that's the first time Santa ever saw THAT on his list.
A NOTE FROM BERT
"I don't know if you remember Alexandra Berntson (now McAbe). She and her sister are the daughters of Steve and Siriana Berntson Eric's Long time friends. Steves dad, Pastor Berntson was the other minister at our wedding.
Ali has cancer and was diagnosed in 2010. She found out she only has one month to live. She is in Duluth, married with one daughter. We love her so much and would love everyone to send her prayers."
COMMENT FROM RITA:
"I remember Steve Berntson well and both girls. Alex was here with Aaron once. Good looking, funny girl. What a shame."
Ali has cancer and was diagnosed in 2010. She found out she only has one month to live. She is in Duluth, married with one daughter. We love her so much and would love everyone to send her prayers."
COMMENT FROM RITA:
"I remember Steve Berntson well and both girls. Alex was here with Aaron once. Good looking, funny girl. What a shame."
THE DIE IS CAST
I did it. Made the appointment for my colonoscopy for March 12. I can hardly wait (to get it over with).
THE BAD GUYS ARE OUT THERE
DONNIE REPORTS
"Hotmail blocked my account after detecting a hacker. If you have received msgs or spam from "me" that don't sound like me, my apologies. I have re-registered, and I hope you will be spared any inconvenience. The technology renaissance has its down-sides. For every good, there is always a bad."
Again a reminder to be very careful what you open. An email from even your most trusted friends may be full of "bugs" they know nothing about when they send (or forward) an email to you.
"Hotmail blocked my account after detecting a hacker. If you have received msgs or spam from "me" that don't sound like me, my apologies. I have re-registered, and I hope you will be spared any inconvenience. The technology renaissance has its down-sides. For every good, there is always a bad."
Again a reminder to be very careful what you open. An email from even your most trusted friends may be full of "bugs" they know nothing about when they send (or forward) an email to you.
TODAY COULD BE A RECORD BREAKER
Near Record Temperatures Today
Southwesterly winds will spread a mild and dry airmass across the area today. This will allow for temperatures to rise to near record levels, with highs climbing into the upper 30s to around 50 degrees.
Listed below are the record high temperatures for selected sites across the area for January 5th. Normal high temperatures are in the lower to middle 20s.
Location Temp/Year
Charles City, IA 51/1933
Decorah, IA 48/1933
Oelwein, IA 50/1933
Rochester, MN 45/1930
Austin, MN 39/1961
Preston, MN 45/1984
Winona, MN 51/1928
La Crosse, WI 47/1946
Medford, WI 44/1933
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53/1933
Sparta, WI 48/1946
Southwesterly winds will spread a mild and dry airmass across the area today. This will allow for temperatures to rise to near record levels, with highs climbing into the upper 30s to around 50 degrees.
Listed below are the record high temperatures for selected sites across the area for January 5th. Normal high temperatures are in the lower to middle 20s.
Location Temp/Year
Charles City, IA 51/1933
Decorah, IA 48/1933
Oelwein, IA 50/1933
Rochester, MN 45/1930
Austin, MN 39/1961
Preston, MN 45/1984
Winona, MN 51/1928
La Crosse, WI 47/1946
Medford, WI 44/1933
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53/1933
Sparta, WI 48/1946
GRUMPY THIS MORNING?
Here's just what you need. A coffee mug with a sleeping face that changes to a morning smiley face when you pour the coffee in. Check it out at TREND HUNTERS
HERE'S A GOOD REASON FOR ROGER TO CELEBRATE TODAY
IT'S NATIONAL BIRD DAY!
Here's a site (National Bird Day) that has all the info you ever wanted to know about our fine feathered friends.
This is also a day for Paul and I to celebrate.
IT'S NATIONAL WHIPPED CREAM DAY!
First thing, this morning, I'm going to go out and buy myself a big tub of Cool Whip.
Here's a site (National Bird Day) that has all the info you ever wanted to know about our fine feathered friends.
This is also a day for Paul and I to celebrate.
IT'S NATIONAL WHIPPED CREAM DAY!
First thing, this morning, I'm going to go out and buy myself a big tub of Cool Whip.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CARL
I don't think I'll have to remind Carl and Kathy to have a fun week in Florida. I'm also sure they've already made a note to check for any casinos along the way.
DID YOU KNOW?
McDonalds is about to do a bit of "remodeling". $2.4 BILLION WORTH OF REMODELING to be exact. This is the first time since the '70's that McDonalds has changed its image and it's a BIG change. Much more "grown up". Still fast food but no longer just a drive through hamburger joint.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
WHAT NEXT?
80 proof scotch whiskey in a can is coming to your favorite liquor store soon. 8 shots in a can for around $5.00.
ON THE SICK LIST
Sorry to hear that Mariah Carey's husband, Nick Cannon, is hospitalized with kidney failure. She announced the news on Twitter.
LUNCH AT THE HUNGRY PEDDLER
Had a great time with Rita, Roger, Carl and Kathy at the Hungry Peddler. Good food and good company.
Carl and Kathy are hitting the road again tomorrow morning. They're heading to Florida for a week.
Rita is still getting used to her retirement. It will take a while to settle into a whole new routine.
Carl and Kathy are hitting the road again tomorrow morning. They're heading to Florida for a week.
Rita is still getting used to her retirement. It will take a while to settle into a whole new routine.
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR JANUARY.....BUT.....
I think I'd rather be in Rapid City. Their 1:00 PM temperature was 58 degrees today.
HERE'S AN INTERESTING NEW LAW
It comes from the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Beginning April 1, ALL restaurants and bars in the city will be REQUIRED to provide WiFi in their establishments. We're talking one really connected city!
HERE'S SOME IMPORTANT WISCONSIN HISTORY
WE DO MORE THAN DRINK BEER AND EAT CHEESE
Laugh at Wisconsin if you want but we have the SMARTEST CITY OUT OF 100 CITIES IN AMERICA.
Men's Health magazine says Madison's average household has more degrees than a thermometer. The second smartest city is Plano, Texas.
I thought, with cousin Bill living there, he might be able to raise the I.Q. of Las Vegas but, alas, they come in third from the bottom beating out only Cleveland and Miami.
Men's Health magazine says Madison's average household has more degrees than a thermometer. The second smartest city is Plano, Texas.
I thought, with cousin Bill living there, he might be able to raise the I.Q. of Las Vegas but, alas, they come in third from the bottom beating out only Cleveland and Miami.
SLOW DOWN AND DRIVE WITH CARE
There were 17 traffic fatalities in La Crosse County in 2011. That compares to only 6 traffic deaths in 2010.
TODAY IS NATIONAL TRIVIA DAY
Here's a bit of trivia for you.
Joseph and Irene Hixon, a prominent La Crosse family, bought the property, which includes Grandad Bluff and Hixon Forest in 1909. They bought it to stop "developers" from turning Grandad, and the area around it, into a large scale quarrying operation. The Hixons donated it to the city of La Crosse in 1912 to be used as a park.
The citizens of La Crosse were outraged over the plan to use the land for a quarry. The Hixon's came foreward and stopped the "developers" then. Let's hope we can stop them again.
I know it's hard for some people to believe but there actually are some things more valuable and important than money.
Joseph and Irene Hixon, a prominent La Crosse family, bought the property, which includes Grandad Bluff and Hixon Forest in 1909. They bought it to stop "developers" from turning Grandad, and the area around it, into a large scale quarrying operation. The Hixons donated it to the city of La Crosse in 1912 to be used as a park.
The citizens of La Crosse were outraged over the plan to use the land for a quarry. The Hixon's came foreward and stopped the "developers" then. Let's hope we can stop them again.
I know it's hard for some people to believe but there actually are some things more valuable and important than money.
TODAY IS SURE TO BE THE HIGH POINT OF THE WEEK
I'm going to lunch with Rita, Roger, Carl and Kathy.
SPEAKING OF LUNCH....
The kids were lined up for lunch at a Catholic grade school. At one end of the cafeteria there was a pile of apples. Sister put a sign next to the apples. TAKE ONE ONLY. GOD IS WATCHING. At the other end of the room, near the exit, there was a large tray of chocolate chip cookies on a table. One of the young students quickly scribbled a sign and put it next to the cookies. TAKE AS MANY AS YOU WANT. GOD IS WATCHING THE APPLES.
SPEAKING OF LUNCH....
The kids were lined up for lunch at a Catholic grade school. At one end of the cafeteria there was a pile of apples. Sister put a sign next to the apples. TAKE ONE ONLY. GOD IS WATCHING. At the other end of the room, near the exit, there was a large tray of chocolate chip cookies on a table. One of the young students quickly scribbled a sign and put it next to the cookies. TAKE AS MANY AS YOU WANT. GOD IS WATCHING THE APPLES.
LET'S KEEP IT GREEN AND PAVEMENT FREE
I'm happy to see the city planning commission voted, unanimously, to recommend that 160 acres of Hixon Forest land, owned by the city, be designated a park.
The city bought the land from the University of Wisconsin on the condition it would be used as a park but when the, so called, "developers" see even one block of green grass that hasn't yet been paved over, their eyes light up with dollar signs. They want to turn it into another clump of ugly tract houses whose main feature is a gigantic garage with living quarters in the back. Development, my ass!
The highways, properties and utilities committee will meet tonight to discuss the issue.
The city bought the land from the University of Wisconsin on the condition it would be used as a park but when the, so called, "developers" see even one block of green grass that hasn't yet been paved over, their eyes light up with dollar signs. They want to turn it into another clump of ugly tract houses whose main feature is a gigantic garage with living quarters in the back. Development, my ass!
The highways, properties and utilities committee will meet tonight to discuss the issue.
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
MADISON MAKES THE NEW YORK TIMES
There's a really good article, in the TRAVEL section of the New York Times, today, about the writers visit to our very own Madison, Wisconsin and it's great publicity for the city.
DONNIE: DO YOU KNOW WHERE THIS IS?
4.6 earthquake off-shore from Bio Bio, Chile this afternoon. Love the name of the town.
HEADING TO VEGAS ANY TIME SOON?
Las Vegas Weekly says fine dining is pretty bleak, these days, as the recession lingers on. But, there's good news. There are some great new restaurants that have opened in other parts of the city.
IT'S GREY AGAIN
Laid down and had a good nap. When I woke up the grey skies were back with us. Hibernation is the only way to go between now and the middle of March.
OH, SURE! NOW THEY COME ALONG WITH IT
This is what I needed 40 years ago. Now, with most of the hair gone, they come along with BOTOX FOR HAIR! Read all about it in The Hollywood Reporter
METEOR SHOWER TOMORROW MORNING
The peak time to see the QUADRANTID METEOR SHOWER will be around midnight, tonight, Central Standard Time. The scientists say there won't be any bright moon to wash out the show so, if there aren't any clouds, it should be worth staying up for.
IN THE KITCHEN
This is great served over pork chops.
Heat in a sauce pan.
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Heat in a sauce pan.
TAKE IT FROM A GOURMET
The white icing on the dougnuts at Kwik Trip is better than the white icing on the doughnuts at Festival.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THE NUMBERS
Every American ate 31 pounds of cheese last year. I can't eat cheese so somebody ate 62 pounds of cheese.
Each of us also ate 185 pounds of chicken, turkey, pork and beef and 273 pounds of fruit.
You also ate 415 pounds of vegetables but most of it was corn and potatoes...two veggies that have about as much nutritional value as a piece of cardboard.
We also ate 85 pounds of fat. Yummy!
Each of us also ate 185 pounds of chicken, turkey, pork and beef and 273 pounds of fruit.
You also ate 415 pounds of vegetables but most of it was corn and potatoes...two veggies that have about as much nutritional value as a piece of cardboard.
We also ate 85 pounds of fat. Yummy!
WHERE WOULD I RATHER BE THIS MORNING?
I'd rather be in the warmest place I can find and, today even that isn't warm enough for me, but I'd have to pick southern California. Their highs will be in the low 70's and that's warmer than anyplace else. Even Miami will only be in the 50's today.
37 IN DRIPPING SPRINGS THIS MORNING
37 IN DRIPPING SPRINGS THIS MORNING
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL HAS A BIRTHDAY TODAY
The former star of the "Dallas TV series" has been a busy girl since since that series ended. Besides other projects in show business, she developed a line of skin care products, in 1989, which has produced over a billion dollars in sales.
Principal was born 62 years ago, today, in Fukuoka, Japan where her father was serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Principal was born 62 years ago, today, in Fukuoka, Japan where her father was serving in the U.S. Air Force.
WHAT AN AMAZING STORY IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
After 77 years, a mother and daughter re-united. And, it takes place in Viroqua and South Dakota. It's quite a story and you can read it here. I wonder if Aunt Wilda knows these people?
SOMEBODY ON TWITTER WANTED TO KNOW...
"How do you define your function in life?"
Are they kidding? How the hell do I know? I don't have any function in life. I don't even know what I'm doing here.
Are they kidding? How the hell do I know? I don't have any function in life. I don't even know what I'm doing here.
FINALLY! A CLEAR SKY!
Enough of those dreary gray days of winter. Forecasters say we'll have sunshine all week and, by the end of the week we'll see highs in the 40's again. That's my kind of winter!
Monday, January 02, 2012
WANNA KNOW WHAT I THINK?
I would have enjoyed the Rose Parade a lot more if the NBC "hosts" would have SHUT UP. As usual, there's far too much NBC "Talent" and not enough parade.
I did, however, enjoy the Al Rokker goof when he tried to comment on the "floral bowls" on a float and it came out of his mouth as "floral bowels".
I did, however, enjoy the Al Rokker goof when he tried to comment on the "floral bowls" on a float and it came out of his mouth as "floral bowels".
IT FEELS LIKE WINTER TODAY!
I walked over to Kwik Trip to get some doughnuts. I won't be going out again today. Winds are gusting to 35 MPH and the wind chill is 1 above. That's more winter than I need.
THIS IS NATIONAL CREAM PUFF DAY
I don't know who invented the cream puff and neither does anyone else. We do know, however, they were around in the 13th century and being served in France and sourthern Germany.
I SAW IT ON TWITTER
One guy said, "I've been in Wisconsin for 10 pounds. That's one week for you folks who haven't visited Wisconsin."
TODAY IS PERSONAL TRAINER AWARENESS DAY
Hey, I ain't got no personal trainer. I'm a
baby!!
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baby!!Image by FlamingText.com
DO YOU LIKE MAGIC?
This takes magic to a whole new level...a high tech level. Let's see you do this with your cell phone!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM
Jim Bakker has 72 candles on his birthday cake today. That means he was born the same year I was. That's about all Jim and I have in common.
God has been talking to Jim again and (according to Jim) this is the year the s*** is going to hit the fan. It's all over now so get your house in order and send a donation.
If you need more information, Jim..like everyone else...has a blog JIM'S BLOG and, if you haven't seen Jim in recent years you really need to click on the link just to see his picture.
He's gone bald....like everyone else...with a gray fringe on the side but he still has the baby face. How can this be? How come I lost my baby face and he got to keep his? Hey, maybe Jim does have special powers. Or, maybe it's just good TV makeup.
God has been talking to Jim again and (according to Jim) this is the year the s*** is going to hit the fan. It's all over now so get your house in order and send a donation.
If you need more information, Jim..like everyone else...has a blog JIM'S BLOG and, if you haven't seen Jim in recent years you really need to click on the link just to see his picture.
He's gone bald....like everyone else...with a gray fringe on the side but he still has the baby face. How can this be? How come I lost my baby face and he got to keep his? Hey, maybe Jim does have special powers. Or, maybe it's just good TV makeup.
I SHOULD HAVE STAYED IN KEY WEST
It's cold just about everywhere this morning. At 3:00 AM it was 27 in Kansas City, 39 in Dallas, 53 in Brownsville but Key West had a lovely 70 degrees. That sure sounds good to me.
IT COULD HAPPEN
The packers won yesterday and if Wisconsin wins the Rose Bowl today this will be a super way to start the new year!
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
Sure, there will be more bitter cold and wind today but, WE'RE ANOTHER DAY CLOSER TO SPRING.
I'VE MADE A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
I suppose it's too late for me but I'm going to start eating more fruits and vegetables. Here's an article HEALTH MATTERS that says if you don't eat your fruits and vegetables your brain will shrink and you'll forget to eat your......eat your.......what was I going to eat?
EVERYTIME YOU TURN AROUND IT'S ANOTHER PRICE HIKE
Even the price of a powerball ticket is going up. In fact, they're doubling the price from $1.00 to $2.00. With the dollar increase, you'll have a chance at a bigger payoff but, alas, the odds of winning it stay the same as they've always been. In my case, zero to none.
THE HOLIDAY CONTINUES
I was thinking how miserable it would be to get out into the cold and wind today. Then I remembered, since the first was on a Sunday, today is another "holiday" with banks and government stuff closed. Those two great institutions can sit back, relax and spend the day figuring out how to screw us next.
Sunday, January 01, 2012
DID YOU KNOW?
The first couple of months a movie is in release, every cent of the ticket price goes to the studio that produced the film. The only income the theater has is from the concession stand. That's why a box of popcorn costs about the same as a full course meal at a gourmet restaurant.
That's show biz, folks!
That's show biz, folks!
CAN YOU CURE THAT NEW YEARS HANGOVER?
Read THE NEW YORKER for some thoughts on this miserable malady.
NASTY WEATHER MOVING OUT
The National Wather Service says we got a half inch of snow but the parking lot is completely clear. Maybe I'll see some on the grass when it gets light. We're not going to get the snow they predicted but we are getting the wind. Nearly 50 MPH gusts were reported around 5 AM.
THE HIKER
DONNIE SAID:
Yesterday I set out to see if I could WALK from home to Dripping Springs, 7 miles. I still have enough pioneer stuff in me--I made it! (Linda picked me up in town, but who knows--one day I may make a round trip.)
NOISY NIGHT
Couldn't go back to sleep after Thunder woke me up. At 2:40 AM they were still shooting off LOUD fireworks around the neighborhood. I'll need a nap this afternoon.
ANYBODY HAVE A HANGOVER THIS MORNING?
I suppose I should have mentioned this yesterday, before you started to party.
WAS THIS THE LAST NEW YEAR?
A while back, Donnie mentioned that he'd like to be in Mexico for the "end of the world" which, according to the alarmists, is scheduled for next December 21st. That's the day the Mayan "Long Count" calendar comes to an end.
The Mayans didn't actually say the world was coming to an end...that's a recent invention to make a better story. True or not, it's making the Mexican Tourist folks happy. The stories have generated so much interest that they're expecting more than 50 million tourists will visit the five states, that made up the Mayan empire, over the course of this year.
With that many folks, if Donnie doesn't get there, he won't be missed!
The Mayans didn't actually say the world was coming to an end...that's a recent invention to make a better story. True or not, it's making the Mexican Tourist folks happy. The stories have generated so much interest that they're expecting more than 50 million tourists will visit the five states, that made up the Mayan empire, over the course of this year.
With that many folks, if Donnie doesn't get there, he won't be missed!
ROTARY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS A BIG SUCCESS
Money donations were up 20% and more than 225,000 non-perishable food items were collected.
RON AND PENNY ARE BACK HOME
"We are back from our 22 day, 4700 mile trip thru ten states. We had clear road until we hit California and then it was snowing over the El Cajon pass but the snow was melting almost as fast as it hit.
On our way home thru Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming things changed when we got to Bozeman. We got up and we had a lot of rain that night and snow and the doors were frozen. I had to work hard to scrape off the ice on the windows and get the doors open.
We drove for thirty five miles on roads I do not care to drive on with the snow pack. Then it was good pretty much until the Big Horn Mtns near Sheridan and another fifty miles, but one lane was fairly good. Only car trouble was at my cousin Dan's, We got ready to leave and my battery was dead, so he gave me a jump. The other problem was my windshield wipers were frozen and covered with ice at Bozeman. I tried to scrape off a lot and then when driving, I turned them on and one wiper flew off. Thankfully it was on Penny's side as her window was quite dirty with a long way to go. Have to get a new one, and had just replaced them recently.
Nice to travel but nice to get home."
On our way home thru Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming things changed when we got to Bozeman. We got up and we had a lot of rain that night and snow and the doors were frozen. I had to work hard to scrape off the ice on the windows and get the doors open.
We drove for thirty five miles on roads I do not care to drive on with the snow pack. Then it was good pretty much until the Big Horn Mtns near Sheridan and another fifty miles, but one lane was fairly good. Only car trouble was at my cousin Dan's, We got ready to leave and my battery was dead, so he gave me a jump. The other problem was my windshield wipers were frozen and covered with ice at Bozeman. I tried to scrape off a lot and then when driving, I turned them on and one wiper flew off. Thankfully it was on Penny's side as her window was quite dirty with a long way to go. Have to get a new one, and had just replaced them recently.
Nice to travel but nice to get home."
12:00 AM: THE FIREWORKS STARTED ON GRANDAD BLUFF
Thunder jumped up on the bed and started poking me on the nose. That's how our New Year began.
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