I see the forecast calls for lows in the high 30's tomorrow night. No freeze but it's too close for comfort with everything budding and blooming.
AUGUST 2014
Saturday, March 24, 2012
RITA HAS A TOUCH OF CLOUD RAGE
She just called to say she can't stand any more of these dreary, grey, cloudy days. She's ready to scream.
I know how she feels. A total grey cloud cover is so worthless if it's not raining and here, by the river, it's day after day of dull grey skies.
It has hit me too. I was going to do a bunch of spring cleaning today but I can only do that when the sun is shining. It's supposed to shine tomorrow. I'll re-think that cleaning thing then.
Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Philip Levine, wrote, "The clouds have seen it all, in the dark they pass over the graves of the forgotten and they don't cry or whisper."
I don't really know what that means but it must be good if he won a Pulitzer Prize.
I know how she feels. A total grey cloud cover is so worthless if it's not raining and here, by the river, it's day after day of dull grey skies.
It has hit me too. I was going to do a bunch of spring cleaning today but I can only do that when the sun is shining. It's supposed to shine tomorrow. I'll re-think that cleaning thing then.
Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Philip Levine, wrote, "The clouds have seen it all, in the dark they pass over the graves of the forgotten and they don't cry or whisper."
I don't really know what that means but it must be good if he won a Pulitzer Prize.
JET SET PETS
Take a look at this website...JET SET PETS and see how the other half (of the animal kingdom) lives. These pets travel in a lot more luxury than you do!
HOLIDAYS
Today is CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISIN DAY. I can't eat chocolate and I hate raisins so I'll have to find another reason to celebrate.
WHERE DID THE PINEAPPLE COME FROM?
Were you going to say Hawaii? No way, Jose! In fact, the name for Pineapple in Hawaiian is HALAKAHIKI which means "foreign fruit".
The pineapple is actually indigenous to South America, spacifically, an area between Brazil and Paraguay.
The pineapple is called "pineapple" because it resembles a pine cone but I like halakahiki better.
Forget the new faucets for the old bubblers in La Crosse.
We need to upgrade to a whole new way of getting a drink.
Friday, March 23, 2012
A NOTE FROM RON
"Enjoyed your posting about the Platters singing Happy Birthday to you. Your birthdays were great days, we had a lot of fun."
SOMETHING NEW DOWNTOWN
Walking through town, this morning, I discovered, yet, another new buisness. The sequel resale shop has some really interesting merchandise, from what I could see through the windows. Then I got home and saw an article about it in the La Crosse Tribune (CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE).
I also noticed that the building right across from the Hollywood Theater (which has been for sale forever) has a big sign, in the window, that says OFFER ACCEPTED. No clue about what's going in there but it will be interesting to watch for any activity around there.
ANOTHER SURE SIGN OF SPRING
The La Crosse HOME AND BUILDERS SHOW opens tonight at the La Crosse Center.
LIFE STORIES
Donnie wants to know, after reading the Platters story, how many other stories I've forgotten.
It's hard to say. I've probably forgotten most of them, but, how about the time I had to interview Jimmy Dean for 15 minutes, talking about his sausage. Do you know how hard it is to come up with 15 minutes worth of questions about sausage?
It's hard to say. I've probably forgotten most of them, but, how about the time I had to interview Jimmy Dean for 15 minutes, talking about his sausage. Do you know how hard it is to come up with 15 minutes worth of questions about sausage?
AIN'T NO SUCH THING AS A "FLYING DUTCHMAN"
We may not be able to fly but a good Dutchman sure can come up with a good tall tale. Or, at least, a high flying tale.
This video hit the Internet and 9 million viewers believed that Dutchmen can fly. Alas, the "flying Dutchman", Jarno Smeets (love the name), has admitted the video was a hoax created by animater Floris Kaayk.
Hoax or no hoax, it's fun to watch.
This video hit the Internet and 9 million viewers believed that Dutchmen can fly. Alas, the "flying Dutchman", Jarno Smeets (love the name), has admitted the video was a hoax created by animater Floris Kaayk.
Hoax or no hoax, it's fun to watch.
IT'S "HAPPY DAYS" IN LA CROSSE COUNTY!
Folks in La Crosse County spent money like crazy last year. In fact, they spent $2.04 BILLION. That's a new spending record for the county.
1 comments:
det said...
Recession or not, Americans quickly get bored with frugality (sorry, Ben Franklin), and whatever the consequences, we will spend like there's no tomorrow...which is how the wise men always tell us to live. And sure enough, pretty soon there is no tomorrow.
Mar 23, 2012 7:01:00 AM
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det said...
Recession or not, Americans quickly get bored with frugality (sorry, Ben Franklin), and whatever the consequences, we will spend like there's no tomorrow...which is how the wise men always tell us to live. And sure enough, pretty soon there is no tomorrow.
Mar 23, 2012 7:01:00 AM
TWO COULEE REGION RESIDENTS ON THE PRICE IS RIGHT THIS WEEK
One contestant is from Winona and the other from Holmen. READ THE STORY IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
HOW TIME FLIES
It's already been a year ago that Elizabeth Taylor died, on this date, at the age of 79.
Day after day we keep setting new weather records.
The temperature hit 77 DEGREES YESTERDAY. That broke the old record of 73 degrees set in 1994.
The high temperature has now reached 70 degrees or higher for 9 consecutive days. That breaks a string of 7 days at 70 or more set back in 1910.
And, we're worried about the price of gas??
DONNIE REPORTS
The South by Southwest (SxSW) music, film and tech event was in Austin last week. This has became a major national gathering--some 250,000 crowd into the city, to hear thousands of musical performances, and view the latest music and film and entertainment/communications technology. Lodging is so hard to come by that one of our friends with a home in the city advertised her spare bedroom on CraigsList, and rented out a mere futon to a Swiss couple for $500 a night, cash in advance! There's an unconfirmed rumor that a Motel 6 in town was getting $700! Many people rent their driveways for parking spaces. Unfortunately, we are too far in the country to offer our guest bedroom, unless the event keeps growing.
Nothing can bring back the memories like a song.
I ran across this video, yesterday, and it took me back to Rapid City in the early 60's. Ron and Penny and Duane and Gary are the only ones left, I guess, that can vouch for me when I say that, back in those days, my birthday was a major production.
With the cold war at its peak, the missile silo's were being built, on the prairie, around the city. The construction workers made big bucks and business was booming. There were two big night clubs in town. The Esquire and The Canyon Lake Club (both gone now). Both clubs featured live shows with lounge acts from the Las Vegas Strip.
I don't remember which birthday it was but the party was at the Canyon Lake Club, that year, and THE PLATTERS were appearing. When the cake came out they can down from the stage and sang "Happy Birthday" to me.
I hadn't thought about that in years but those were the days!
This is why I retired before I hit 70.
det said...
Yeah, well half the kids I encounter can't do much better.
Mar 23, 2012 7:09:00 AM
This is OK with me!
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PBS has a great article about the word OK..as in "O.K." Where did "OK" come from? What does it mean?
You never though of that, did you? Neither did I but now I know there is, actually, a story behind those two most used letters.
CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT IT.....OK??
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Who knew that Albert Einstein had a great sense of humor?
I'm reading Josef Eisinger's biography of Einstein's travels, around the world, just before and as Hitler came to power.
When visiting in California he was asked about his thoughts on Marriage. He said that when he and his wife got married he told her that he would handle all the major issues and she could take care of all the minor ones. So far, he said, all the issues had been minor.
When visiting in California he was asked about his thoughts on Marriage. He said that when he and his wife got married he told her that he would handle all the major issues and she could take care of all the minor ones. So far, he said, all the issues had been minor.
Thunder wants to move to Chaska, Minnesota.
A (human) resident of that fair city got a ticket for yelling at his cat. Neighbors called the police and complained about the obscenities he was using toward the cat. Apparently, this isn't the first time he and kitty have had a falling out.
I had a full head of steam this morning but the fire's gone out this afternoon.
Speaking of 72, there's another problem that's developed with that advanced age. I don't need sleeping pills. All I need is a book.
The last few months before I get half way down the page I'm dead to the world. The other day I fell asleep three times on the same page. If this keeps up it will soon take me all day to read my social security number.
Things are still booming in Clintonville.
3 nights of noisy booming, keeping folks awake and wondering what's causing it.
I just read this article in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL CLICK HERE and, apparently, this booming stuff is more common than you think. It's happened around the world and goes back into Indian legend.
But, what are they? Nobody knows. It takes something like this to remind us humans that we aren't nearly as smart as we think we are. There's a lot more stuff that we don't know than stuff that we do know!
Didn't someone in the family live in Clintonville at one time? The name sounds familiar.
We're setting new weather records, almost, every day.
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
THE LOW TEMPERATURE AT LA CROSSE WISCONSIN ON MARCH 21 WAS ONLY 57
DEGREES. THIS SMASHED THE PREVIOUS RECORD FOR THE WARMEST LOW
TEMPERATURE OF 46 DEGREES SET IN 1949.
IN ADDITION, THE HIGH TEMPERATURE ON MARCH 21 AT LA CROSSE CLIMBED TO 74 DEGREES. THIS IS THE 8TH CONSECUTIVE DAY THE TEMPERATURE ROSE TO OR ABOVE 70 DEGREES IN MARCH. THIS BREAKS THE PREVIOUS RECORD OF 7 CONSECUTIVE DAYS FOR MARCH WHICH OCCURRED FROM THE 23RD THROUGH THE 29TH OF 1910.
IN ADDITION, THE HIGH TEMPERATURE ON MARCH 21 AT LA CROSSE CLIMBED TO 74 DEGREES. THIS IS THE 8TH CONSECUTIVE DAY THE TEMPERATURE ROSE TO OR ABOVE 70 DEGREES IN MARCH. THIS BREAKS THE PREVIOUS RECORD OF 7 CONSECUTIVE DAYS FOR MARCH WHICH OCCURRED FROM THE 23RD THROUGH THE 29TH OF 1910.
My favorite quote of the day comes from Warren Buffett
"Rule #1: Never lose money. Rule #2: Never forget rule #1."
1 comment:
det said...
He has also cited two steps to financial security: (1) Avoid credit cards (that is, don't spend more than you have); (2) invest in yourself (that is, get a good education).
Mar 22, 2012 7:59:00 AM
1 comment:
det said...
He has also cited two steps to financial security: (1) Avoid credit cards (that is, don't spend more than you have); (2) invest in yourself (that is, get a good education).
Mar 22, 2012 7:59:00 AM
I'm delighted to see that a Wisconsin preacher has been found guilty in a child abuse case. READ THE STORY FROM THE WKBT WEBSITE.
My hero of the day is Andrea Zenith of La Crosse
A New York cat is alive today because of her. This is a really neat story. CLICK HERE TO READ IT IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
What a difference a day makes.
I swear, yesterday the lawns were still brown and the trees were bare. Overnight it changed. Every lawn in town is bright green and all the trees, outside my window, are showing green. They'll be all leafed out by the end of the week.
The minute I saw that I got a terrible craving for a tuna salad sandwich so I went to the store and got what I needed. I've got my tuna salad chilling and Thunder had a big helping of tuna and has now gone into his little house and curled up to sleep it off.
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The minute I saw that I got a terrible craving for a tuna salad sandwich so I went to the store and got what I needed. I've got my tuna salad chilling and Thunder had a big helping of tuna and has now gone into his little house and curled up to sleep it off.
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This should make Donnie and Linda happy.
When Donnie was a little kid, he used to call every big lake we saw, "A big drink of water."
The big drink of water in the Texas Hill Country is Lake Travis and it makes me think of the Johnny Cash hit, "How High's the Water, Mama?"
The lake has risen 3 feet since yesterday and it's up 11.3 feet since January 1.
The big drink of water in the Texas Hill Country is Lake Travis and it makes me think of the Johnny Cash hit, "How High's the Water, Mama?"
The lake has risen 3 feet since yesterday and it's up 11.3 feet since January 1.
Today we celebrate something we need to get back to.
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Let's start to bring back some common courtesy by insisting that our politicians start observing it before we lose, even more, credibility with the rest of the world.
I'm betting we'll break another temperature record today.
They're forecasting a high of 78 for La Crosse. If this trend keeps up, all summer, we'll be melting by July.
This warm weather is becoming quite historic. Below are some interesting weather items from the National Weather Service.
Each day between March 17th and March 20th saw average temperature departures from normal of 30 or more degrees. March 17th saw the largest departure from normal, a whopping 38 degrees!
As of March 19th, the average temperature for the month of March stands at 47.2 degrees. If the month ended right now, March 2012 would be the warmest ever as the all-time warmest March is 47.1 degrees, set in 1878. With 12 days left and the temperature outlook for the rest of the month to remain above normal, there stands a good chance that March 2012 could end up as the warmest ever at La Crosse, WI.
As of March 20th, 70 degree or higher temperatures have been observed for 7 consecutive days. This ties the longest string of 70 degrees or higher temperatures in March. The previous record occurred between March 23rd and 29th of 1910.
Donnie Comments:
Even Maine is seeing records broken with one community beating a days warmest, not by 2 or 3 degrees but, by 23 degrees.
This warm weather is becoming quite historic. Below are some interesting weather items from the National Weather Service.
Each day between March 17th and March 20th saw average temperature departures from normal of 30 or more degrees. March 17th saw the largest departure from normal, a whopping 38 degrees!
As of March 19th, the average temperature for the month of March stands at 47.2 degrees. If the month ended right now, March 2012 would be the warmest ever as the all-time warmest March is 47.1 degrees, set in 1878. With 12 days left and the temperature outlook for the rest of the month to remain above normal, there stands a good chance that March 2012 could end up as the warmest ever at La Crosse, WI.
As of March 20th, 70 degree or higher temperatures have been observed for 7 consecutive days. This ties the longest string of 70 degrees or higher temperatures in March. The previous record occurred between March 23rd and 29th of 1910.
Donnie Comments:
Even Maine is seeing records broken with one community beating a days warmest, not by 2 or 3 degrees but, by 23 degrees.
I got a note from Bert.
I helped her with a paper she had to write for school. She said, "Thank you, so much. I got 25 extra credit points. The teacher wrote "SUPER" on the top of the paper and he agreed with your point of view."
If you ever need any extra points, let me know. I got a million of 'em.
The Make A Difference Movie - The Teddy Stallard Story - by Mary Robinson Reynolds | The MasterMinding Maven® - Full Length Version
Ron and Penny sent this short movie that I hope all of you will spend a few moments watching. And if you know any teachers be sure to pass it along to them. CLICK BELOW.
The Make A Difference Movie - The Teddy Stallard Story - by Mary Robinson Reynolds | The MasterMinding Maven® - Full Length Version
The Make A Difference Movie - The Teddy Stallard Story - by Mary Robinson Reynolds | The MasterMinding Maven® - Full Length Version
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
This is getting to be a daily event
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
The high temperature in La Crosse climbed to 73 degrees today. This breaks the old record of 71 degrees set in 1918.
Donnie and Linda are out of touch.
"An outcome of last night's thunderstorms is a failed internet connection at home. I am reporting from the Dripping Springs public library."
Donnie and Linda must be living right.
Donnie reports:
"Nearly 3 inches of loud rain last night. The most we've seen at one time in, maybe, two years. It arrived perfectly to soak my newly-laid sod.
True to form, it was nowhere near the 5 to 6 inches forecast but it certainly was enough to get the creeks flowing."
"Nearly 3 inches of loud rain last night. The most we've seen at one time in, maybe, two years. It arrived perfectly to soak my newly-laid sod.
True to form, it was nowhere near the 5 to 6 inches forecast but it certainly was enough to get the creeks flowing."
AT LAST! IT'S OVER!
Barring some unforseen problems, no more visits to the clinic again until September.
Today was a check of all the plumbing and it's as good as new. They've looked me over from head to toe and, except for the kidneys, I'm fit as a fiddle.
I, therefore, am living proof that good clean living has absolutely nothing to do with improving your health.
Today was a check of all the plumbing and it's as good as new. They've looked me over from head to toe and, except for the kidneys, I'm fit as a fiddle.
I, therefore, am living proof that good clean living has absolutely nothing to do with improving your health.
The Lonely Planet website has an article on the 10 hottest food spots in the world.
Nothing in the USA made the list but there's one in ISTANBUL that Donnie might be familiar with.
CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE
Happy Spring!
The vernal equinox has been celebrated since ancient times. It's the celebration of Oestre or Eastre the teutonic goddess of spring. It's from this pagan goddess that the Christians got the word Easter.
Here's a beautiful video to celebrate the start of the season. It's SPRING IN NORWAY.
And, another beautiful video of SPRING IN HOLLAND.
Here's a beautiful video to celebrate the start of the season. It's SPRING IN NORWAY.
How's this for wacky weather?
At 4:00 A.M. it was 51 in Dripping Springs, Texas and 62 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It ain't supposed to be this way.
Hey! Look at this! The BUBBLERS won't be bubbling anymore.
The city has found a fixture that will fit the historic street corner bubblers in La Crosse. If you want a sip of water, on a hot summer day, you'll have to "push the button" to make the water run. It won't be as unique as the old "bubbling" fixtures but it will save the city, literally, millions of gallons of water every summer. Read the full story, here, in the La Crosse Tribune.
Here we go again. Back to the clinic.
More tests, more poking and prodding. I'm really starting to get tired of it.
Spring arrived on a gust of wind this morning.
In fact, the winds were strong enough to blow a power pole down at the corner of Sand Lake Road and Main Street in Onalaska.
Heavy rain, at times, came with the wind. Believe me, it was great sleeping weather!!
Monday, March 19, 2012
What a morning!
When I came home from the grocery store, Thunder wasn't around but that's not unusual. If he's home alone he usually goes to one of his special hiding places...just to be on the safe side. After I get home, he'll finally decide to come out.
Today, I was busy putting groceries away and it suddenly dawned on me that, this time, he hadn't come out to greet me. I went looking for him. I searched all the hiding places and there was no one there. I called him but no response. The screens were still securly attached to the windows and the door was still locked when I got home but Thunder was gone!
Roger came into town to help me look and just about the time he got here, of course, I found the little guy, hiding behind the curtain in the bedroom. He's never hidden there before. He didn't want to come out. I had to drag him out and it was obvious that something had scared him. What, I don't know, but all has calmed down again and he's crawled under the bed covers to take his afternoon nap.
Why cats get goofy and do something that makes no sense, once in a while, we'll never know but he sure pulled it on me today.
No rain around here this morning.
Looks like all the stormy weather is southeast of us. Radar was showing some pretty good thunderstorms moving over Janesville. That, probably, put Bob and Lynne's yard work on hold.
Now we know who was on the prairie.
ROGER TELLS ALL:
"The wanderer on the prairie is none other than our own Wild Bill (Carl) Tabbert."
"The wanderer on the prairie is none other than our own Wild Bill (Carl) Tabbert."
I started the day on a high note.
I took a load of clothes down to the laundry room and discovered a spiffy new washing machine.
Then I stopped to pick up Saturdays mail and found a letter from the clinic with the results of my colonoscopy. Cancer free and I don't have to drink that awful stuff for another five years....if there is another five years.
Then I stopped to pick up Saturdays mail and found a letter from the clinic with the results of my colonoscopy. Cancer free and I don't have to drink that awful stuff for another five years....if there is another five years.
A weather statement from the National Weather Service.
THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH TONIGHT. LIGHTNING AND BRIEF HEAVY RAIN WILL BE THE MAIN HAZARDS FROM ANY STORMS THAT OCCUR.
The National Weather Service makes it official.
A RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 80 DEGREES WAS RECORDED SUNDAY MARCH 18
AT LA CROSSE WISCONSIN. THIS BREAKS THE OLD RECORD OF 71 DEGREES SET
IN 1903.
THE LOW FOR SUNDAY MARCH 18 WAS 59 DEGREES, BREAKING THE PREVIOUS WARMEST LOW RECORD OF 48 DEGREES SET IN 1968.
The title picture is the South Dakota Prairie.
This is from the hunting trip that Rick, Angela, Rita and Roger enjoyed last fall. I'm guessing that's either Rick or Roger out on the prairie.
For me, this is what heaven will look like.
For me, this is what heaven will look like.
Spring has arrived in Rapid city too.
DUANE REPORTS
"Honeysuckle bushes are leafing already. Iris coming up. Grass is greening. The deer are drinking the bird bath dry every day."
"Honeysuckle bushes are leafing already. Iris coming up. Grass is greening. The deer are drinking the bird bath dry every day."
Wet week ahead.
Would you believe there's a good chance for showers and thunderstorms every day (and night) through Thursday.
HOLY WET SUIT, BATMAN!
HOLY WET SUIT, BATMAN!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Another record breaking warm day.
The record high for the 18th of March, in La Crosse, had stood at 71 degrees since 1903...until today. At 2:00 P.M. it was 79 which breaks another record for today.
And, by the way, it was 73 in Dripping Springs at 2:00 P.M. so if you want to cool off you can run down and visit the Texas relatives.
Here's a rundown of the other March record breakers.
And, by the way, it was 73 in Dripping Springs at 2:00 P.M. so if you want to cool off you can run down and visit the Texas relatives.
Here's a rundown of the other March record breakers.
Records Set
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It's not warm enough for the A/C but it's warm enough for the fan!
A little breeze through the living room feels good this afternoon.
We're going to get an early start on those April showers.
There's a 50% chance for rain tomorrow and Tuesday.
Here's the best quote I've found in a long time.
"An ounce of Mother is worth a pound of clergy."
Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
You know those Gideon bibles you find in hotel rooms?
Did you know that whole GIDEON MOVEMENT STARTED IN BOSCOBEL, WISCONSIN and it's a very interesting story. READ THE STORY HERE
I'm keeping my fingers crossed we won't have a late freeze.
The bushes by the back door are turning green. The grass is starting to green up. A late freeze, now, would be a sad event.
With all the Norwegians around here you'd think there would be enough hot air to prevent that from happening.
This I gotta see!!
Joe Orso's column in the LA CROSSE TRIBUNE, this morning, features a story about a HOUSE IN VIROQUA that has NO FURNACE and, yet, it's 63 inside while it's 8 below outside. That warm, comfortable, inside temperature comes only from the sun and doesn't cost a single penny!!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE STORY
CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE STORY
There's a cool down coming but don't panic. It's not that bad.
Highs will be around 80 again today and then we start to cool down again to more normal temperatures for early spring. We're talking 70's on tuesday and 60's on wednesday and thursday. There's a good chance for rain on tuesday and wednesday too.
I think this is Mother Natures way of reminding us that this ain't Arizona. It can't be sunny and hot every day.
I'm sorry we missed these when Donnie and I were in the rain forest of Colombia.
They are native to rain forests of Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. Finger monkeys are, as a matter of fact, pygmy marmosets They are also known by the names pocket monkey and tiny lion. This cute little primate hugs and grips on to your finger so tight that it pulls your heartstrings and you wish you could take it home with you. The finger monkey is the tiniest living primate in the world. I'm thinking that Roger should have a couple of these to go with his parakeets.
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