Donnie said, "First of December and we just turned on the air-conditioner".
I suppose that would make me jealous in other years but FIRST OF DECEMBER IN WISCONSIN, this year, and I was walking around without a coat!
AUGUST 2014
Saturday, December 01, 2012
THINKING OF THUNDER
I thought I had spilled enough tears for the day but then I got this beautiful note from Bob and Lynne and the tears came again.
Oh, Doug, tears are in my eyes as I just read your blog. We are heartbroken for you. Thunder was a wonderful part of your life. As I have always said, pets are our furry children. He was a big part of your life and brought you so much happiness. I was so hoping that Thunder would get better. You did the right thing as we never want the suffering that would be. The cross with his name and date is so nice. We had to go through the same with Mom and Dad's beloved poodle who lived out her life with us after they had passed. She is buried in our backyard garden. It is never easy to lose our pets.
Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your blog should stay as is with the name.
R. I. P. THUNDER
He got sick, suddenly, two days ago and continued to get worse so Rita and I took him to the doctor this morning. He was suffering from a bladder condition that was never going to get better and a pinched nerve in his spine that caused him to lose the use and all feeling in his back legs.
Any treatment would have only prolonged his suffering and I wasn't about to let that happen. It was time to go and he went so peacefully with me beside him.
Losing him was bad enough but walking into this apartment and finding it empty after 14 years was one of the hardest things I ever had to do.
Roger had the hole dug and a marker made when we got there. We laid him to rest, near the house, so that I can visit him when I'm up there and remember our good times together.
This blog will remain "F Doug and Thunder" because he'll be in my heart until the day I die.
WEATHER NEWS FROM DONNIE
"It's official. Dripping Springs (and Austin) got no rain in November. Last time that happened was in 1897. In fact, the entire state of Texas received a November average of just 1/2 inch."
DONNIE WONDERS
"A great wonder to me is why, in this huge country selling millions of products and services, we see the same few dozen commercials over an over and over again."
I want to share a tweet that was posted, this morning, from the U.S. EMBASSY IN PANAMA.
"December 1 is World AIDS Day. Take a moment to think about those we've lost & how far we've come towards an AIDS free generation."
"December 1 is World AIDS Day. Take a moment to think about those we've lost & how far we've come towards an AIDS free generation."
WHAT A WAY TO START THE MONTH
DECEMBER 1
HIGH TODAY: 50
THIS IS WISCONSIN???
It's going to be cloudy with late afternoon drizzle and a high around 50. I remember December days like that in San Francisco but....in Wisconsin?????
PUMP AND PLAY
Hey! Have you heard about the latest way to buy your lottery ticket in Minnesota?
Next time you're "across the border" take a close look at the pump while you're filling 'er up. It might be one of the pumps that allows you to purchase your lottery ticket right at the pump while the gas is flowing! Is that wild or what?
Next time you're "across the border" take a close look at the pump while you're filling 'er up. It might be one of the pumps that allows you to purchase your lottery ticket right at the pump while the gas is flowing! Is that wild or what?
THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
DONNIE: "Went shopping today. I think I've already heard enough rrrump-pum-pum."
YOU HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH UNTIL YOU'VE HEARD THIS
LESS IS MORE~LESS IS FREEDOM
As we move into this season of "shopping with a vengeance", it might be a good time to read this quote from the President of Paraguay. I'll bet the baby, whose birth we're about to celebrate, would agree.
“I’m called ‘the poorest president’, but I don’t feel poor. Poor people are those who only work to try to keep an expensive lifestyle, and always want more and more.
This is a matter of freedom. If you don’t have many possessions then you don’t need to work all your life like a slave to sustain them, and therefore you have more time for yourself."
“I’m called ‘the poorest president’, but I don’t feel poor. Poor people are those who only work to try to keep an expensive lifestyle, and always want more and more.
This is a matter of freedom. If you don’t have many possessions then you don’t need to work all your life like a slave to sustain them, and therefore you have more time for yourself."
A MEDIA OBSERVATION FROM DONNIE
"As if there were nothing more urgent, five minutes of NPR news dedicated to albinos in Tanzania."
Friday, November 30, 2012
CHRISTMAS
Roger got his Fontanini Nativity all set up and it looks so good. This is a beautiful display and if you haven't seen it, you're missing something!
AUNT WILDA
I just got another email from Lynne and this is much better news than the last one.
"I just talked with (Aunt Wilda) awhile ago and she sounds relieved to be back as no worries there. I think it was too overwhelming or like a panic attack. She was settled in again.
Bob just got back as was up there for the couple days. I will keep you posted as always."
"I just talked with (Aunt Wilda) awhile ago and she sounds relieved to be back as no worries there. I think it was too overwhelming or like a panic attack. She was settled in again.
Bob just got back as was up there for the couple days. I will keep you posted as always."
CHRISTMAS
Remember that tree Rita was working in the wee hours of the morning? Well, it's done and what a beauty it is!
AUNT WILDA
So sorry to hear about the sad turn of events for Aunt Wilda. I sure am thinking about her today.
SALE!
I got an email from Walgreen's announcing Senior Discount Day December 3. 15% to 20% off certain items for us old folks 55 and above. Might have to take that in.
TIME
It's really scary to think about how fast time passes.
I was reminded of that, again this morning, when I read that a national cancer support group, Gilda's Club, has had to change their name. The club was named after Gilda Radner who died of cancer.
But where has the time gone? Even though it seems like yesterday, Gilda died 23 years ago and the people who have been born over that time period are now young adults and they have no idea who Gilda Radner was or what she did, which doesn't do a lot to interest new people to join the group.
I was reminded of that, again this morning, when I read that a national cancer support group, Gilda's Club, has had to change their name. The club was named after Gilda Radner who died of cancer.
But where has the time gone? Even though it seems like yesterday, Gilda died 23 years ago and the people who have been born over that time period are now young adults and they have no idea who Gilda Radner was or what she did, which doesn't do a lot to interest new people to join the group.
THIS IS WHAT SHE DID
AND SHE WAS DAMN GOOD
AT DOING IT!
ALL IN THE FAMILY
NOTES FROM CARL
Elegant dress? Elegant dress for me is long pants, probably jeans!
You weren't here in the 70's when the city cut the elm trees. Another tree issue, Dutch Elm Disease. The streets looked bare but they have pretty much recovered only to be denuded again. Will we be here to see the next recovery?
I think eliminating the dollar bill is long overdue
You weren't here in the 70's when the city cut the elm trees. Another tree issue, Dutch Elm Disease. The streets looked bare but they have pretty much recovered only to be denuded again. Will we be here to see the next recovery?
I think eliminating the dollar bill is long overdue
TELEVISION
I'm really looking forward to the new production of "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" which will be presented LIVE ON NBC sometime in 2013. "The Sound of Music" was Mother's all time favorite movie.
TAXES
IN WHAT STATE WILL YOU PAY THE HIGHEST TAXES?
- New York
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- California
- Wisconsin
- Alaska
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Louisiana
- Wyoming
BEST PLACES TO GROW UP IN THE YEARS AHEAD
An interesting article on the best places to be born in 2013 from the Economist Intelligence Unit. The survey was based on considerations such as wealth, crime, family life, trust in government and stability of economy, etc. The top 10 countries were:
- Switzerland
- Australia
- Norway
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Singapore
- New Zealand
- Netherlands
- Canada
- Hong Kong
IT'S TOO LATE NOW
I wish Dr. Nicholas Perricone had been around when I was about 20.
There's an article on Yahoo! in which Dr. Perricone says, if you want to avoid wrinkles, skip sugar. According to the doctor, who is a clinical and research dermatologist, the sweet stuff leads to sagging skin and wrinkles.
I knew it! It wasn't the vodka, after all. It was the Coke and 7up I added to it that made me look this way. I'd look 20 years younger if I had just stuck with the straight shots of vodka.
There's an article on Yahoo! in which Dr. Perricone says, if you want to avoid wrinkles, skip sugar. According to the doctor, who is a clinical and research dermatologist, the sweet stuff leads to sagging skin and wrinkles.
I knew it! It wasn't the vodka, after all. It was the Coke and 7up I added to it that made me look this way. I'd look 20 years younger if I had just stuck with the straight shots of vodka.
WORDS
WHERE DID ALL THE OLD WORDS GO?
Old words like "fender skirts" and "curb feelers". If you mentioned those words to kids today they would have no idea what you were talking about. There are a lot of other old words I had completely forgotten about. READ ABOUT THEM HERE. YOU'RE GONNA LIKE THIS!
Old words like "fender skirts" and "curb feelers". If you mentioned those words to kids today they would have no idea what you were talking about. There are a lot of other old words I had completely forgotten about. READ ABOUT THEM HERE. YOU'RE GONNA LIKE THIS!
TRAVEL
If you're planning a trip to London, here's an attraction that I just read about. It's a ride on the ORIENT EXPRESS that will take you through the English countryside while you enjoy fine dining, fine wines and champagne. That sounded like something I'd like to do...then I read the rest of the story.
The price for this little outing is $660 per person which is a bit outside of my budget and "elegant dress" is required which is WAY outside my wardrobe. The most "elegant dress" I have is the cowboy hat Donnie gave me and I don't think that would meet the requirements.
I'll leave that for CARL AND KATHY to check out. They're the ones with all the money and "elegant dress".
The price for this little outing is $660 per person which is a bit outside of my budget and "elegant dress" is required which is WAY outside my wardrobe. The most "elegant dress" I have is the cowboy hat Donnie gave me and I don't think that would meet the requirements.
I'll leave that for CARL AND KATHY to check out. They're the ones with all the money and "elegant dress".
HERE'S A NEW ONE ON ME!
THE MUSTACHE IS BIG BUSINESS!
I had no idea that men were willing to pay up to $7,000 for a MUSTACHE TRANSPLANT!
This is especially a big deal for men in the Middle East. I also didn't know about the man in India who has a 14 foot long mustache! READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE.
I had no idea that men were willing to pay up to $7,000 for a MUSTACHE TRANSPLANT!
This is especially a big deal for men in the Middle East. I also didn't know about the man in India who has a 14 foot long mustache! READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE.
FUNNY STUFF
Lars: "Ole, stant in front of my car and tell me if da turn signals are working."
Ole: "Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No...."
Ole: "Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No...."
MORE SENIOR STUFF
Yesterday I featured an article from the Suddenly Senior website. Today I have another one from that website about the 50th REUNION AND LOOKING BACK TO 1957 I think you'll enjoy it....if you're old enough to remember there was a 1957.
TREES
La Crosse is always so green in the summertime with the thousands of trees in the city. It's so sad that it will be a little less green in coming summers because of the EMERALD ASH BORER. The city will start cutting down around 900 trees at Riverside Park, Pettibone Park and Myrick Park to stop the spread of the disease.
Sadly, that's just a start. There are about 5,000 ash trees in the city. They'll all have to come down. In time, they'll be replaced but it will take a long time before the city looks this green again.
BY THE WAY....
The Department of energy says a ton of recycled paper saves up to 31 trees, to say nothing of the 7,000 gallons of water saved along with 4,000 KWh of electricity.
Sadly, that's just a start. There are about 5,000 ash trees in the city. They'll all have to come down. In time, they'll be replaced but it will take a long time before the city looks this green again.
BY THE WAY....
The Department of energy says a ton of recycled paper saves up to 31 trees, to say nothing of the 7,000 gallons of water saved along with 4,000 KWh of electricity.
BIRTHDAYS
EFREM ZIMBALIST JR. celebrates his 97th Birthday today. He was born in 1918. He had a long acting career, best known for his roles in 77 Sunset Strip and The F.B.I.
WEATHER
We're looking at a warm start to December. Highs will be near 40 today, 50 tomorrow and Saturday and 60 by Monday.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
MONEY MONEY MONEY
What do you think of getting rid of the dollar bill and going to a dollar coin? There's a story about it in the INQUISITR this morning. It's OK with me as long as make it big enough to tell the difference between the dollar and the quarter. I can't see worth a damn and I have a terrible time trying to figure out if it's a nickle or a quarter.
DAYTIME TV
You've got to hand it to Dolly Parton she's as fast on her feet with a come-back as Groucho Marx used to be. WATCH THIS DAYTIME INTERVIEW FROM YAHOO!
I LIKE IT!
WOW! Check this out. It's a BOOKCASE CHAIR!! Who came up with this idea? The Dutch, of course!
ONE RINGY DINGY......
My phone rang at 3:45 this morning. I knew right away. "Somebody died or it's Roger". It was Roger.
He bought a bird from someplace down south and they sent it to La Crosse via the U.S. Postal Service (such as it is).
The phone rang around 3:00 A.M. It was the post office. They wanted to "give him the bird".
He jumped in the car and brought that baby back home to his "honey-bunny" who was decorating the Christmas tree!
And, you thought I was the only one who got up in the middle of the night.
COMMENT:
det said...
Is that Rita looking for the bird in the Christmas tree...or is she just drunk?
Rita said..."I was not drunk - I was putting the Christmas tree together. We have one of those trees that one must put together."
COMMENT:
det said...
A CLOSE SHAVE
You all know that I like Walgreen's but, with all the things they have on the shelf, you can find a clunker there too.
As I was walking down an aisle, the other day, my eyes fell on a package of throw away razors, I think it was four razors, for $2.00.
Now, I'm 72 years old and, by now, I should know that a package of razors for $2.00 are, actually, worthless. But, somehow, you can't resist that "this might be a real deal" thought. I got that thought and I grabbed them up even though another part of my brain was screaming "they're no good".
Here's a tip. Never buy a $2.00 package of razors unless you want to remove your skin along with the whiskers.
As I was walking down an aisle, the other day, my eyes fell on a package of throw away razors, I think it was four razors, for $2.00.
Now, I'm 72 years old and, by now, I should know that a package of razors for $2.00 are, actually, worthless. But, somehow, you can't resist that "this might be a real deal" thought. I got that thought and I grabbed them up even though another part of my brain was screaming "they're no good".
Here's a tip. Never buy a $2.00 package of razors unless you want to remove your skin along with the whiskers.
A LITTLE MONEY TALK
Here's an article from the SUDDENLY SENIOR WEBSITE from a senior citizen who went from being a millionaire living in the Florida Keys to a retired senior living on Social Security and a small annuity. I think he's a guy who has the right idea.
By the way, if you haven't found the Suddenly Senior website, you might want to bookmark it. They have some very good articles for those of us who have been there and are not doing much of "that" anymore.
COMMENT:
det said...
The great Nipsy Russell had it right way back in the 1960s:
To help the markets recover
and make the economy thrive,
give us our Social Security NOW;
we'll WORK when we're 65.
By the way, if you haven't found the Suddenly Senior website, you might want to bookmark it. They have some very good articles for those of us who have been there and are not doing much of "that" anymore.
COMMENT:
det said...
To help the markets recover
and make the economy thrive,
give us our Social Security NOW;
we'll WORK when we're 65.
JUST AN OBSERVATION
Did it ever occur to you that LISTEN AND SILENT are made out of the same six letters?
ANOTHER CLASSIC FROM CARL
An old Irishman was asked, "At your ripe age, what would you prefer to get – Parkinson’s or Alzheimer's?"
The Irishman answered, "Definitely Parkinson’s. Better to spill a little whiskey than to forget where you keep the bottle!"
The Irishman answered, "Definitely Parkinson’s. Better to spill a little whiskey than to forget where you keep the bottle!"
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
GETTING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Rita and Terrel spent the day putting up outside Christmas decorations. They had a good day for it.
Our nice weather is supposed to continue with highs around 50 Saturday and Sunday and the temperatures could be in the upper 50's on Monday.
That's just fine with me but I'll bet the folks at Mt. La Crosse are biting their nails! This is pretty lousy weather for skiing.
Our nice weather is supposed to continue with highs around 50 Saturday and Sunday and the temperatures could be in the upper 50's on Monday.
That's just fine with me but I'll bet the folks at Mt. La Crosse are biting their nails! This is pretty lousy weather for skiing.
A SAD STORY
AWAY IN THE MANGER
A STORY FROM RITA
"This morning Roger went down to get the paper and when he came back in he insisted I come down to the basement. There, outside the door with my nativity set, was a big fat slow moving raccoon. He/she wouldn't go away when Roger tried to scare it. It wouldn't move. I told Roger to shoot it and bury it and he responded "Let me know how that works out for you". Evidently he didn't want to do that - said that if it had a disease the dogs might get infected if he shot it so close to the house. So he called the Humane Society.
Kathy from the Humane Society came out, caught the coon with a hoop on a pole and put it into a cage. We were looking at it. It appeared blind with a tick on its face. Very little aggression in it. Looked pretty sickly. I told Kathy that it kept trying to be near the baby Jesus - she said it would get there by nightfall."
YOU CAN'T WIN
For 50 years the Cuban people had to live under a repressive communist government and the only good thing about it was they didn't have to pay taxes.
Now, the yoke of communism is lifting and guess what their first taste of capitalism is. They have to start paying taxes.
Now, the yoke of communism is lifting and guess what their first taste of capitalism is. They have to start paying taxes.
Out of the frying pan...into the fire.
TV TROUBLES
I'm sorry to hear about the latest controversy over "Two and a Half Men" with Angus T. Jones condemning the show on an internet video. I've seen the video and it's pretty evident that Angus has got himself involved with a bunch of folks he needs to get away from.
A MISERABLE MEDICAL MESS
WHO DO I SUE IF THE PILLS ARE BAD?
Donnie has a story that may cause you to think twice before you pop the next pill.
"Early in 2011 Lipitor--the medication I (and millions of others) take for cholesterol control went generic. The price for a month's supply went from $125 ($35 insured) to $4. Almost predictably, I suppose, some of the cheapo generic knock-off has now been recalled, just as I received a mail-order three-month supply. This sent me scampering to the net, to find out if the pills in my bottle are among the lots recalled: apparently not. But I did learn a bit more about the global pharmacy.
The company announcing the recall (and already in bad light with the FDA over previous infractions) is located in India. It is owned by a company in Japan but the plant actually fabricating the pills is in New Jersey.
My payment for the mail order is addressed to a finance center in Philadelphia, but the company that manages mail-order prescriptions, Medco (also previous legal troubles with the US Gov), appears to be located in Dallas, though its business envelope has a Cincinnati return address."
Globalization: Ain't it great? (for the corporations)
A LITTLE CHRISTMAS FUN
She doesn't actually reveal, until half way through the video, where she's coming from but it only took about 10 seconds into it to know she could only be from California. A "Cheese-head", she ain't!
A whole evening, with her, might be a little much but a few minutes is a treat.
WEATHER
NO RAIN
NO GOOD
Donnie reports: "We are experiencing another weather record. This November in Austin, with temps still reaching into the 80s now and then, is the driest in at least 100 years. Autumn is supposed to be the wet season, but we have had no rain since the first week of October.
NO GOOD
Donnie reports: "We are experiencing another weather record. This November in Austin, with temps still reaching into the 80s now and then, is the driest in at least 100 years. Autumn is supposed to be the wet season, but we have had no rain since the first week of October.
ANOTHER NICE DAY
The weather looks pretty good for today. A sunny sky with a high around 35. I don't, however, care for the Thursday night, Friday morning outlook. They're calling for a chance for freezing drizzle. That's the first time we've seen the threat of ice this season. Ice is the part of winter I hate the most.
THIS IS A RED LETTER DAY
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
NEWS FROM MILTON
I see Bob and Lynne had some excitement in their area this morning. A tanker truck filled with ethanol rolled over in Milton closing Higway 59.
A NOTE FROM GLADYS
Gladys is busy with Christmas chores too.
"It seems I will never finish wrapping and putting together gifts this year. Several packages to do and way too many interruptions. Oh, well, one day at a time."
CHRISTMAS
He's like Bert. "Get 'er done"!
SERVICE AT ITS BEST FUR ALL
Air Royale is a world-wide charter jet service for the rich and famous (as in thousands and thousands of dollars to step aboard). They not only provide the best service, meals and beverages to humans, while in flight, they provide that service to your pets too.
The only reason I mention this (unless you have enough $$ to charter a flight) is that I love what they call their animal service; FURST CLASS SERVICE. Thunder likes it too. He's looking for their phone number.
The only reason I mention this (unless you have enough $$ to charter a flight) is that I love what they call their animal service; FURST CLASS SERVICE. Thunder likes it too. He's looking for their phone number.
HOLIDAY HINT
It's laundry day on Cass Street.
A young boy, about eight years old, was at the corner grocery picking out a large size box of laundry detergent. The grocer walked over and trying to be friendly, asked the boy if he had a lot of laundry to do.
"Nope, no laundry," the boy said, "I'm going to wash my dog."
"But, you shouldn't use this to wash your dog. It's very powerful and if you wash your dog in this, he'll get sick. In fact, it might even kill him."
But, the boy was not to be stopped and carried the detergent to the counter and paid for it, even as the grocer still tried to talk him out of washing his dog.
About a week later, the boy was back in the store to buy some candy. The grocer asked the boy how his dog was doing.
"Oh, he died," the boy said.
The grocer, trying not to be an "I-told-you-so" said he was sorry the dog died, but added, "I tried to tell you not to use that detergent on your dog."
"Well, the boy replied, "I don't think it was the detergent that killed him."
"Oh? What was it then?"
"I think it was the spin cycle!"
"Nope, no laundry," the boy said, "I'm going to wash my dog."
"But, you shouldn't use this to wash your dog. It's very powerful and if you wash your dog in this, he'll get sick. In fact, it might even kill him."
But, the boy was not to be stopped and carried the detergent to the counter and paid for it, even as the grocer still tried to talk him out of washing his dog.
About a week later, the boy was back in the store to buy some candy. The grocer asked the boy how his dog was doing.
"Oh, he died," the boy said.
The grocer, trying not to be an "I-told-you-so" said he was sorry the dog died, but added, "I tried to tell you not to use that detergent on your dog."
"Well, the boy replied, "I don't think it was the detergent that killed him."
"Oh? What was it then?"
"I think it was the spin cycle!"
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?
Caroline Kennedy is 55 today and I remember when she was a baby.
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't read something that reminds me how old I am.
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't read something that reminds me how old I am.
WEATHER
Beautiful weather for the last days of November. We'll have a partly sunny Tuesday with a high near 35.
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A GOOD ONE FROM RON
4 Husbands
The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady because she had just gotten married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband's occupation. "He's a funeral director," she answered. "Interesting," the newsman thought...
He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, and a preacher when in her 60's, and now - in her 80's - a funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.
(Wait for it)
She smiled and explained,
"I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go."
(Oh, just hush-up and send this one on to somebody who needs a laugh.)
He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, and a preacher when in her 60's, and now - in her 80's - a funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.
(Wait for it)
She smiled and explained,
"I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go."
(Oh, just hush-up and send this one on to somebody who needs a laugh.)
Monday, November 26, 2012
WEATHER NEWS
Just got an email from Duane and I didn't like what he had to say.
"Snow with ice under the snow. Just enough snow to cover everything. Temperatures are below freezing."
I hope that's not heading this way but, I suppose, we have to face it sooner or later. I'd rather have it later....like in April so it won't be around long.
"Snow with ice under the snow. Just enough snow to cover everything. Temperatures are below freezing."
I hope that's not heading this way but, I suppose, we have to face it sooner or later. I'd rather have it later....like in April so it won't be around long.
SUNNY BUT COLD TODAY
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:
LOOK FOR CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE TO WORK INTO THE AREA TODAY WITH CLOUDS GIVING WAY TO MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES BY NOON.
DESPITE THE SUNSHINE, TEMPERATURES WILL BE CHILLY WITH HIGHS ONLY TOPPING OFF IN THE 20 TO 30 DEGREE RANGE.
LOOK FOR CANADIAN HIGH PRESSURE TO WORK INTO THE AREA TODAY WITH CLOUDS GIVING WAY TO MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES BY NOON.
DESPITE THE SUNSHINE, TEMPERATURES WILL BE CHILLY WITH HIGHS ONLY TOPPING OFF IN THE 20 TO 30 DEGREE RANGE.
YUMMY GOOD!
I'm not supposed to eat lefse because it's made from potatoes and it's full of potassium which is bad for failing kidneys. No matter. I think a little lefse on Christmas Day might be a good thing for the rest of my body.
A LITTLE NORWEGIAN HUMOR
OLE: "No, I don't"
LARS: "A canoe will, sometimes, tip."
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES
TINA TURNER
SIMPLY THE BEST
73 TODAY
Sunday, November 25, 2012
HOW BAD DO YOU WANT THAT PHONE?
Bert said she had no problem shopping for her Christmas gifts at Wal-Mart. Everything was orderly. Check out was fast.
That's Wisconsin. At a Wal-Mart in Georgia, that's not, exactly, how it went down.
These folks wanted the good deal on a cell phone, last Friday, and turned it into World War III.
That's Wisconsin. At a Wal-Mart in Georgia, that's not, exactly, how it went down.
These folks wanted the good deal on a cell phone, last Friday, and turned it into World War III.
TRAVEL FACT
Turkish Airlines flies to more countries (100) than any other airline in the world. I'm guessing Donnie has flown with Turkish Air a time or two.
WEATHER
The National Weather Service says lots of clouds today but more sun than clouds tomorrow. Today's high should be in the mid-30's.
MARTHA NEVER GIVES UP
By the way, Martha says the "twig tree" is in this year. You know, a bare branch, painted white, adorned with ornaments. Throw out the fake tree and go with the twig.
Didn't Donnie and Linda have a "twig tree" last year? Leave it to them. They're always one step ahead of Martha.
It's a good thing.
I CAN'T STUMP YOU TUBE
This morning I thought, "I wonder if You Tube has any ugly Christmas tree videos" and, of course, they did. And they had a song I've never heard.
WE ARE THE DUMBEST ANIMAL ON EARTH
We aren't satisfied with polluting the rivers and oceans and air we breath and paving all our farm land so that we can get our food shipped in from thousands of miles away. We need to start building cities in the middle of the Amazon so that we can be sure to destroy the rain forest too.
This article in the NEW YORK TIMES is heart breaking.
When everything is gone, what good will all the money do? Your Bible says that Greed is one of the deadly sins and it won't be the sex. It will be the greed that will destroy us.
This article in the NEW YORK TIMES is heart breaking.
When everything is gone, what good will all the money do? Your Bible says that Greed is one of the deadly sins and it won't be the sex. It will be the greed that will destroy us.
SOUNDS GOOD!
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
This is a Chachalaca bird that you'll find from Texas to Central America.
The name, Chachalaca, comes from the Nahuatl language of South America and, in english, is means "gossiper". Why? This bird never shuts up. It "tweets" and chatters constantly.
You, probably, never heard of the bird and you probably didn't know there was a Nahuatl language, did you? Neither did I until I read it in Birds and Blooms a really neat magazine Rita and Roger get. It's great for the gardener and bird lover.
OUTDOOR DECORATIONS
As the cold front moves into Michigan, our temperatures will get into the upper 30's/lower 40's with partly sunny skies today. Sounds like a good day to get a start on your outdoor decorations.
BERT SEZ
Don't you hate people who are just so damned organized?
I told Bert that since she has all her Christmas shopping done, she could spend the rest of the holiday season wrapping gifts. She wrote back, "They're all wrapped and under the tree".
Under the tree? That means she has her decorating done too!
At this rate, she'll be celebrating New Year's before the rest of us have started Christmas.
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