AUGUST 2014
Saturday, February 04, 2012
AN UNSETTLLING SATURDAY FOR WILLARD
"It had stopped raining so I thought it was safe to get out to walk Buddy. Of course, it started to drizzle again, then rain. Both of us got soaked.
I bought a couple of plastic storage containers at the 99 cents store yesterday. One of them had a huge sticker on one side. I dried off, after the dog walk, and went in the kitchen and scraped the paper off but the glue stayed behind on the container. I've tried hot water, Dawn and a hard bristle brush and still the glue is holding fast.
Putting that aside until I can think of a solution, I pulled a "DIRT DEVIL" out of the closet I bought at WalMart a couple of years ago. I finally decided to try it out to get Buddy's hair off the stair carpeting. What a piece of junk that is. I ended up picking most of the hair up by hand...one hair at a time".
I bought a couple of plastic storage containers at the 99 cents store yesterday. One of them had a huge sticker on one side. I dried off, after the dog walk, and went in the kitchen and scraped the paper off but the glue stayed behind on the container. I've tried hot water, Dawn and a hard bristle brush and still the glue is holding fast.
Putting that aside until I can think of a solution, I pulled a "DIRT DEVIL" out of the closet I bought at WalMart a couple of years ago. I finally decided to try it out to get Buddy's hair off the stair carpeting. What a piece of junk that is. I ended up picking most of the hair up by hand...one hair at a time".
AN OBSERVATION FROM DONNIE
"The eight houses nearest us, within little more than a one block radius, support 15 dogs and, at least, a dozen cats."
So, what's his point? Eight houses means, at least, 16 humans. I would prefer living near the dogs and cats.
So, what's his point? Eight houses means, at least, 16 humans. I would prefer living near the dogs and cats.
CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD
Did you ever wake up, in the morning, with a song going through your mind and you can't stop it from repeating over and over and over again? Happened to me this morning and this is the song. I must be trying to re-live my youth.
DENVER SURE GOT DUMPED ON
TWO FOOT HIGH SNOWDRIFTS in the Denver Metro area this morning. MORE THAN 200 OUTBOUND FLIGHTS CANCELLED.
PETS ON THE PLANE
If you know someone who plans to TRAVEL BY AIR WITH THEIR PETS this summer, give them this website (JET BLUE) to keep their furry friends happy in the air.
NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
Here are 10 of the most interesting news items you'll read all week. CHECK THEM OUT FROM THE BBC (Click Here)
WHAT'S ON MY BUSY SCHEDULE?
I've got pills to pick up at Walgreen's and books to take back to the library. After that, I'll probably fix climate change and round up a few terrorists.
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AnonymousFeb 4, 2012 07:39 AM
promises, promises.....
FAKE SCIENCE
I found this cute site on Twitter this morning (click here for FAKE SCIENCE) If something is too technically difficult to understand, the best thing to do is turn to FAKE SCIENCE and make something up, and this explanation for the difference between real coffee and decaffinated coffee is funny.
COFFEE CRISIS
Did you hear that STARBUCKS IS RAISING THE PRICE OF IT'S PACKAGED COFFEE BY 17%. Coffee prices are the highest they've been since 1997. Bad weather in the coffee growing areas is boosting the price.
I've given up enough. High price or no high price, I'M NOT GIVING UP MY COFFEE.
I've given up enough. High price or no high price, I'M NOT GIVING UP MY COFFEE.
Friday, February 03, 2012
DOOR COUNTY GETAWAY
If you're wondering where to vacation this summer, this looks like one great place in Door County. Just looking at the food made me hungry. And the scenery looks great too!
HANG IN THERE
Sorry to hear of the latest problems with Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton. We wish him well.
WEATHER HISTORY
Temperatures were around freezing, early this morning, but that's a lot better than it was in the early morning hours on February 3, 1996. Bitter cold dropped temperatures to 37 below in Viroqua and 41 below in Sparta and Trempealeau.
MEMORIES
DRIVE CAREFULLY
Looks like we're ending the week with clouds and fog but with a high of 38, this afternoon, I'm not complaining! By the way, Rochester hit a highof 48, yesterday afternoon, and that set a new record for February 2.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
THE NEWS GETS DUMBER EVERY DAY
Madonna says she's worth $300 a ticket. I'm not sure I'm even worth $300 a ticket.
ANOTHER GOOD ONE FROM CARL
Four old retired guys are walking down a street in Yuma, Arizona. They turn a corner and see a sign that says, 'Old Timers Bar - ALL drinks 10 cents'.
They look at each other and then go in, thinking this is too good to be true.
The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, "Come on in and let me pour one for you! What'll it be, Gentlemen?"
There seemed to be a fully-stocked bar, so each of the men ordered a martini.
In short order, the bartender serves up four iced martinis, shaken, not stirred, and says, "That'll be 10 cents each, please."
The four men stare at the bartender for a moment... then look at each other. They can't believe their good luck.
They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis, and order another round.
Again, four excellent martinis are produced with the bartender again saying, "That's 40 cents, please."
They pay the 40 cents, but their curiosity is more than they can stand. They have each had two martinis and so far they have spent less than a dollar.
Finally one of the men says, "How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for a dime apiece?"
"I'm a retired tailor from Phoenix ," the bartender said, "and I always wanted to own a bar.
Last year I hit the Lottery jackpot for $125 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime...wine, liquor, beer, it's all the same."
"Wow!!!! That's quite a story," says one of the men.
The four of them sipped at their martinis and couldn't help but notice seven other people at the end of the bar who didn't have drinks in front of them, and hadn't ordered anything the whole time they were there.
One man gestures at the seven at the end of the bar without drinks and asks the bartender, "What's with them?"
The bartender says, "Oh, they're all old retired men from Wisconsin. They're waiting for Happy Hour when drinks are half price."
They look at each other and then go in, thinking this is too good to be true.
The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, "Come on in and let me pour one for you! What'll it be, Gentlemen?"
There seemed to be a fully-stocked bar, so each of the men ordered a martini.
In short order, the bartender serves up four iced martinis, shaken, not stirred, and says, "That'll be 10 cents each, please."
The four men stare at the bartender for a moment... then look at each other. They can't believe their good luck.
They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis, and order another round.
Again, four excellent martinis are produced with the bartender again saying, "That's 40 cents, please."
They pay the 40 cents, but their curiosity is more than they can stand. They have each had two martinis and so far they have spent less than a dollar.
Finally one of the men says, "How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for a dime apiece?"
"I'm a retired tailor from Phoenix ," the bartender said, "and I always wanted to own a bar.
Last year I hit the Lottery jackpot for $125 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime...wine, liquor, beer, it's all the same."
"Wow!!!! That's quite a story," says one of the men.
The four of them sipped at their martinis and couldn't help but notice seven other people at the end of the bar who didn't have drinks in front of them, and hadn't ordered anything the whole time they were there.
One man gestures at the seven at the end of the bar without drinks and asks the bartender, "What's with them?"
The bartender says, "Oh, they're all old retired men from Wisconsin. They're waiting for Happy Hour when drinks are half price."
THE FOG THAT WON'T GO AWAY
It's been dark and foggy all day and it's going to stay that way. The National Weather Service has issued a fog advisory that's in effect until noon tomorrow.
Visibility will be reduced to a quarter mile or less and with temperatures below zero there could be icy spots so drive with care! Or, better yet...stay where you are.
Visibility will be reduced to a quarter mile or less and with temperatures below zero there could be icy spots so drive with care! Or, better yet...stay where you are.
MY MIND IS NOT MADE FOR COMPUTERS
OK. So I upgraded to Windows 9, this morning. I thought that's what I had but, apparently not. Then I loaded Google Chrome. Everything is still intact and it appears to be working must faster but I'm not sure what I did or if I'll be able to figure out where everything is again.
All of this computer stuff seemed a lot easier back in the days when I was drinking.
All of this computer stuff seemed a lot easier back in the days when I was drinking.
THE HEAT IS ON
DONNIE REPORTS
"When summer begins on February 1, the year promises to be another deadly hot one. It was 84 on our back porch yesterday."
Of course, when we have 50 degree temperatures in Wisconsin in January, 80 degree temperatures in Texas in February should be expected!
"When summer begins on February 1, the year promises to be another deadly hot one. It was 84 on our back porch yesterday."
Of course, when we have 50 degree temperatures in Wisconsin in January, 80 degree temperatures in Texas in February should be expected!
TRAVEL PLANS?
Donnie and Linda are looking for a vacation destination and I recommended they re-visit Colombia. The number of tourists and foreign investors is at an all time high and National Geographic says Colombia is a MUST VISIT DESTINATION.
FROM DONNIE:
A LINE FROM BOB AND RAY
Two cannibals are talking:
"I don't like your brother-in-law."
"That's OK. Just eat the noodles."
Two cannibals are talking:
"I don't like your brother-in-law."
"That's OK. Just eat the noodles."
DYING IDOL
"American Idol" ain't what it used to be. Ratings are sagging this season and, for the first time ever, the show wasn't #1 in its time period last week. The show was driven from that spot by "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS.
The TV folks are too young to remember the old vaudeville rule of quitting while you're still ahead. Always leave the stage with the audience wanting more. Nowadays the motto is "to hell with the audience. Milk a cash cow until you squeeze out the very last buck." It's all about the money, honey.
The TV folks are too young to remember the old vaudeville rule of quitting while you're still ahead. Always leave the stage with the audience wanting more. Nowadays the motto is "to hell with the audience. Milk a cash cow until you squeeze out the very last buck." It's all about the money, honey.
SAD NEWS
So sorry to hear of the death of Don Cornelius of Soul Train fame. He was a real pioneer of the dance party TV days.
GREAT BALL OF FIRE OVER TEXAS
I suppose Donnie and Linda missed the big meteor show over north and central Texas last night. It was seen by hundreds of other people in Texas and Oklahoma and it was seen by radar...take a look.
GOOD LINE
I was thumbing through the greeting cards, the other day, and found one with a great line. I have no idea who I'd send it to but it's still a great line.
"Forget the filet. Let's eat Spam."
"Forget the filet. Let's eat Spam."
DON'T MAKE TOO MANY PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND
There's a mix of rain and snow on the way for areas south of the I-90 corridor from tomorrow night through Sunday. Too early to tell how much snow might fall but keep up with the latest advisories before you hit the road.
ONE OF MY FAVORITE HOLIDAYS
The forecast calls for dense fog this morning so if the little fellow pokes his head out early this morning he won't see his shadow which will mean spring is right around the corner. On the other hand, if he sleeps in late, the fog will burn off by 10 and bring sunny skies. So if he sleeps in late he'll see his shadow and we'll be in for six more weeks of winter.
I just have this feeling that we've got to get one big snow storm before this mild winter is over. I hope I'm wrong but I'm not wrong very often.
By the way, the groundhog is also known as the woodchuck or whistle pig. They're the largest member of the squirrel family (if you don't count me). Their front teeth keep growing for life so they have to keep chewing to wear them down or face serious health issues.
They are true hibernators who burrow into the ground, as deep as five feet, and go to sleep in late fall after setting the alarm clock for early spring.
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
The National Weather Service has made official what we already knew. January had much above normal temperatures.
The average January temperature was 23.8 degrees which was 6.4 degrees above normal.
Our highest temperature for January was 53 degrees which we had on both the 5th and the 10th of January.
The average January temperature was 23.8 degrees which was 6.4 degrees above normal.
Our highest temperature for January was 53 degrees which we had on both the 5th and the 10th of January.
LOT'S OF LOVE IN LA CROSSE
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the headline that said La Crosse had been named the most romantic city in the USA. Reading below the headline I discovered the dubious "award" was given by a company that rents movie and video games out of kiosks.
La Crosse was given the award because folks around here have rented more romantic comedies than any other city. Maybe, with that many people needing a movie to find romance, it could also be seen as the least romantic city in the USA.
But, hey, an award is an award and we'll take it any way we can get it.
Who did we beat out? It's an interesting list.
La Crosse was given the award because folks around here have rented more romantic comedies than any other city. Maybe, with that many people needing a movie to find romance, it could also be seen as the least romantic city in the USA.
But, hey, an award is an award and we'll take it any way we can get it.
Who did we beat out? It's an interesting list.
- La Crosse
- Green Bay
- Ames
- Cedar Rapids
- Sioux Falls
FEBRUARY IS LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH
I love our library. It's one of my favorite places in town. Besides the books, magazines, newspapers and videos, it's a great place to "people watch". There's quite a cast of characters that come through those doors.
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And you are one of them!
EATING OUT IN WISCONSIN
The Appleton PostCrescent newspaper has a wonderful article on the truly unique tradition of the "supper club". READ THE ARTICLE HERE And, it is unique. I don't remember living anyplace else where going out to eat was such a big deal.
LET'S GO!
Money may be tight but people are still on the go. According to AITA, the number of passengers on international flights was up 6.9% in 2011.
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO
This video was made, early in the morning, on January 1. The partying from the night before is over and everyone has gone home. It's Moscow without people. (Watch for the McDonalds sign).
THE BIG SNOW OF 1915
It all began with rain and sleet which turned to snow on the January 31, 1915. The snow continued all night and into the next day, February 1, until about 4 PM.
When it finally stopped, La Crosse had 11.1" on the ground.
The first day of February, that year, was a nightmare. Telephones were out. There was no telegraph, street car or railway service. Lines were down in all directions and the trains were hours late. This, of course, was all before airline service, television, cell phones or internet so back in those days when you were snow in you were SNOWED IN!!
Click for weather forecast
When it finally stopped, La Crosse had 11.1" on the ground.
The first day of February, that year, was a nightmare. Telephones were out. There was no telegraph, street car or railway service. Lines were down in all directions and the trains were hours late. This, of course, was all before airline service, television, cell phones or internet so back in those days when you were snow in you were SNOWED IN!!
Click for weather forecast
A QUOTE TO REMEMBER
"Living is not for the sake of others approval. If you lose yourself, you lose everything."
Robert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
GOTTA LOVE KILLER
Free to a Good Home
Our house was broken into last night by two robbers who locked me in the bathroom, and proceeded to steal all they could carry. Our watchdog 'Killer' did not alert us at all, and for this reason we are giving him away. We no longer want this dog.
We've decided on installing an electric fence and detection devices with alarms. They're cheaper to maintain and definitely more reliable. For those interested in adopting the dog, please send an e-mail immediately.
'Killer' is fun to hang out with, but otherwise pretty useless. "A recent photo of 'Killer' is included below.
Killer is a Norwegian Beer Hound and, as you can see, he is 100% purebred.
Our house was broken into last night by two robbers who locked me in the bathroom, and proceeded to steal all they could carry. Our watchdog 'Killer' did not alert us at all, and for this reason we are giving him away. We no longer want this dog.
We've decided on installing an electric fence and detection devices with alarms. They're cheaper to maintain and definitely more reliable. For those interested in adopting the dog, please send an e-mail immediately.
'Killer' is fun to hang out with, but otherwise pretty useless. "A recent photo of 'Killer' is included below.
Killer is a Norwegian Beer Hound and, as you can see, he is 100% purebred.
THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE
Carl sent this video of one of the most amazing performances you'll ever see. CLICK HERE TO SEE THIS MOST AMAZING PERFORMANCE ON THE SLACK WIRE
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And the damned fanciest audience I've seen anywhere. This must be the 1%.
FOOTBALL HISTORY
Curly Lambeau had been fighting with the board of directors for months and it all came to a head on February 1, 1950 when Curly called it quits and resigned as head coach of the Green Bay Packers. He moved on to become head coach of the Chicago Cardinals.
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
- 1 Cheyenne's Birthday
- 14 Valentines Day
- 15 Roger's Birthday
- 24 Bill Blair's Birthday
- 27 Gladys' Birthday
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
WILLARD REPORTS:
"I was walking Buddy, this morning, and went by a townhouse with a pomegranate tree in the yard. It's loaded with pomegranates. I am tempted to harvest a few on our next walk. I love them."
ELECTION TIME
The election season and the TV news folks must be getting more ridiculous than I thought. Even Kermit the frog and Miss Piggy are getting in on the act.
NEW RESTAURANT IN TOWN
TASTE OF INDIA is featuring Indian, Thai and Chinese entrees. It's located in the Jackson Plaza shopping center.
STONEHENGE AND MY REFRIGERATOR
The best thing about my apartment is the large windows, five stories up, facing the east. Nowadays, as the sun rises, the room is filled with light as it shines off the walls.
Ever so slowly, the sunlight on the wall creeps a little bit closer to the refrigerator.
It will continue its slow crawl, along the wall, until FINALLY that big beautiful sun shines directly on the refrigerator and that happens on the first day of spring. Then, it won't shine on the refrigerator, again, until the first day of fall.
I like to think the folks who created Stonehenge would be happy to know I've continued their tradition.
Ever so slowly, the sunlight on the wall creeps a little bit closer to the refrigerator.
It will continue its slow crawl, along the wall, until FINALLY that big beautiful sun shines directly on the refrigerator and that happens on the first day of spring. Then, it won't shine on the refrigerator, again, until the first day of fall.
I like to think the folks who created Stonehenge would be happy to know I've continued their tradition.
GOOGLE ENOUGH AND YOU'LL FIND ME
Donnie and Linda's neighbors Betty and Gene sent them the e-mail below. Donnie said, "Your fame is ever-expanding. See item below. When neighbor Gene went searching, you popped up as a primary source! This is almost as curious as you showing up in the GoogleMaps images of Cass Street."
"We're watching PBS as they parade aging rockers across the screen on '60's Pop, Rock and Soul show. On comes Jefferson Starship (ne: Jefferson Airplane) and Betty Googled Grace Slick to see if she was still alive. 6 You Tube links were followed by F. Doug's blog acknowledgement of Grace's 72nd birthday."
"We're watching PBS as they parade aging rockers across the screen on '60's Pop, Rock and Soul show. On comes Jefferson Starship (ne: Jefferson Airplane) and Betty Googled Grace Slick to see if she was still alive. 6 You Tube links were followed by F. Doug's blog acknowledgement of Grace's 72nd birthday."
STAY IN STYLE
You'll have to go to Japan to stay at the most luxurious hotel in the world or to San Diego for the most luxurious hotel in the USA.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF THE WORLDS MOST LUXURIOUS HOTELS
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF THE WORLDS MOST LUXURIOUS HOTELS
WE'RE TALKING DRINKS TODAY
I love a good margarita and I love coconut. Now, I've found the perfect drink; THE COCONUT MARGARITA!
CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK~THAT IS THE QUESTION
CLICK HERE TO READ THE MENS HEALTH STORY ON SODA
After reading this article, I'm about ready to pour the 7up down the drain and go back to Budweiser.
When it comes to this health thing, I sometimes think, you're damned if you do and your damned if you don't. In any event, after reading this article, I'll think before I pour another glass of soda.
Perhaps the best thing to do is follow the old advice that Americans have a hard time following; ALL THINGS IN MODERATION.
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detJan 31, 2012 05:59 AM
Nothing succeeds like excess. --Oscar Wilde
After reading this article, I'm about ready to pour the 7up down the drain and go back to Budweiser.
When it comes to this health thing, I sometimes think, you're damned if you do and your damned if you don't. In any event, after reading this article, I'll think before I pour another glass of soda.
Perhaps the best thing to do is follow the old advice that Americans have a hard time following; ALL THINGS IN MODERATION.
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detJan 31, 2012 05:59 AM
Nothing succeeds like excess. --Oscar Wilde
ANOTHER DAY OF BEAUTIFUL WEATHER
Yesterdays high was 44 and today's high will be near 42 with a partly cloudy sky. That won't come close to the record set in 1989 when it hit 52 but 42 is good enough for me.
Monday, January 30, 2012
TV TALK
I may have to start watching DOWNTON ABBY on PBS. SHIRLEY MACLAINE is joining the cast for its third season.
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detJan 30, 2012 08:18 PM
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detJan 30, 2012 08:18 PM
Linda watches this regularly.
I'M NOT ALONE
One out of every six adults has KIDNEY DISEASE and most don't know it. It takes a long time for symptoms to develop. When you have your yearly checkup, ask your doctor about it.
EARLY SPRING?
Rita says the dogs are shedding. I told her, that's nothing. Roger and I are shedding too.
WHAT'S ON TV?
Rita and Roger are going to Carl and Kathy's this afternoon for a game of cards. I couldn't find it in the TV listings so it apprently isn't being televised.
UNCLE BOB CALLED
He's doing pretty good but still having trouble with his eyes. He goes back to the doctor later this week.
MUST BE THE IOWA WATER
WOW! 14 pound baby born in Iowa this morning! That kid is gonna eat a lot of corn!
ONLY IN WISCONSIN
Wisconsin has lost private sector jobs 6 months in a row and we're the only state in the nation that's been able to pull that off.
WARM START TO A COLD MONTH
Considering it's Wisconsin in February, we sure can't complain about cold weather. High's all week will be around 40.
The average high, for this time of year, is about 25 so 40 degrees temps could be called a heat wave!
The average high, for this time of year, is about 25 so 40 degrees temps could be called a heat wave!
EARTHQUAKE IN ONE OF MY FAVORITE COUNTRIES
It was a 6.2 QUAKE in central PERU this morning. Inuries are reported.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KEMOSABE
A legend was born on January 30, 1933 in Detroit. Did it have to do with cars? No. Did it have to do with the MoTown Sound? No.
Detroit is about the last place you'd think of if you were thinking about Western legends but that's where it all started.
"A firey horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty "Hi-yo-Silver" was first heard on radio station WXYZ in Detroit, of all places.
You might be interested to know that shooting starts, in February, on a brand new movie, "THE LONE RANGER" STARRING JOHNNY DEPP. The film will be released in 2013.
The film has a budget of $213 million. You could buy a lot of silver bullets with that kind of money.
Detroit is about the last place you'd think of if you were thinking about Western legends but that's where it all started.
"A firey horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty "Hi-yo-Silver" was first heard on radio station WXYZ in Detroit, of all places.
You might be interested to know that shooting starts, in February, on a brand new movie, "THE LONE RANGER" STARRING JOHNNY DEPP. The film will be released in 2013.
The film has a budget of $213 million. You could buy a lot of silver bullets with that kind of money.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
DO YOU PUT YOUR BREAD IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO KEEP IT FRESH?
Guess what I just read. Cool temperatures actually SPEED UP the aging process of bread and it gets stale FASTER in the refrigerator.
THE WORLDS WEIRDEST RESTAURANTS
CLICK HERE TO CHECK THIS OUT ON SLATE It's a restaurant with a decor that looks like the inside of a jet aircraft and the waiters are wearing flight attendant uniforms. I hope the food is better than airline food!
GLADYS REPORTS:
This is the time of year when it's all, like, BLAH! We've had snow mixed with nice weather. Mostly staying at home and doing end of the year stuff. Lot's of shredding.
THE BIG BOATS WILL SOON BE BACK
I was checking the American Cruise Lines web site, this morning, and it looks like the brand new boat, QUEEN OF THE MISSISSIPPI, is just about ready. This summer will see a shorter season but the 2013 season will run the full spring and summer.
This summer, I see a cruise, departing from St. Louis, scheduled for September 1, for a trip to St. Paul. I'm assuming they'll make a quick stop in La Crosse and I'm anxious to see the new paddle wheeler.
This summer, I see a cruise, departing from St. Louis, scheduled for September 1, for a trip to St. Paul. I'm assuming they'll make a quick stop in La Crosse and I'm anxious to see the new paddle wheeler.
DONNIE REPORTS
We recently commented that travel agencies were, apparently, quickly becoming a thing of the past. But, like all things past, here it comes again.
Just saw a piece reporting a new interest in Travel agents. A lot of people are finding the internet too much of a hassle, too confusing, too much information. It's much easier to let someone more stilled at navigation do the dirty work.
Just saw a piece reporting a new interest in Travel agents. A lot of people are finding the internet too much of a hassle, too confusing, too much information. It's much easier to let someone more stilled at navigation do the dirty work.
PARAPROSDOKIANS
A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of the sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected. Let me give you an example.
"Light travels faster than sound. That is why most politicians appear bright until you hear them speak."
"Light travels faster than sound. That is why most politicians appear bright until you hear them speak."
WHAT SHALL WE CELEBRATE?
National Meat Week and Intimate Apparel Week both start today. There's got to be a joke there.
FAMILY GATHERING
Here is a video of a royal family gathering. I have a feeling they might feel out of place at one of our family gatherings. I've watched the video several times and I still haven't seen the beer keg.
WHAT DAY IS IT?
Image by FlamingText.com
I guess you can celebrate with any kind of puzzle you want but this day seems to be primarily for crossword puzzle fans.
That's what I need when I go to the store tomorrow. I'll get a crossword magazine. Mother used to do those by the hour and I used to do a lot of them too. Think I'll give it a try again.
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