AUGUST 2014
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Johnny Jet, the travel insider, has some good ideas on how to get upgraded to First Class.
Check out #9. I never thought of it but it's a good idea! GET THE FULL LIST HERE
Were the old days really that good?
Go out to the well and draw a bucket of water so I can wash dishes.
Don't turn the radio on now, I want the battery to be up when the Grand Ole Opry comes on.
This is kinda what I was thinking.
Sometimes I feel useless but then I remember I breathe out carbon dioxide for plants.
— Alan Garner (@AlanHungover) September 21, 2013
I want to know who was counting??
The average person farts 14 times a day.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) September 21, 2013
Just let me taste it!
This has got to be the best "taste of fall" I've seen. What could be better than Brat and sauerkraut soup made in the slow-cooker.
The first person I thought of when I saw this recipe was Roger. This sounds like a "Roger Soup". CHECK OUT THE RECIPE HERE
The first person I thought of when I saw this recipe was Roger. This sounds like a "Roger Soup". CHECK OUT THE RECIPE HERE
Here is some very good advice.
The two most effective treatments for battling depression are exercise and spending time with pets.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) September 21, 2013
Lombardi Ave >> Packers receivers poised to exploit Bengals’ defensive backs http://t.co/SjchyUWVjZ
— Green Bay Packers (@packersbuzztap) September 21, 2013
What great weather for the weekend!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Ain't it the truth?
Beer was not made to be moralized about, but to be drunk - Theodore Maynard
— Luv Beer (@Luv_CraftBeer) September 21, 2013
I had a nice visit with the guy who did my echogram today.
He told me his dad worked for Eastern Airlines for years. I told him I worked for Continental so we talked airline stuff while he looked at my innards.
I told you it would rain when I went to the clinic.
I didn't rain when I went to the clinic. It rained while I was coming home. The sun was shining when I left the clinic and it was shining when I got to the apartment. Between the clinic and the apartment the rain gods dumped on me again. Two days in a row. I'm beginning to think they're telling me to quit walkin'!!
We have some readers who are Wyoming fans so I have to pass this along.
If you're thinking about a new home I found the perfect one for you in Jackson.
Check it out here and save a bedroom for me.
The ladies, apparently, rule the boxoffice.
For the highest earning celebrity couples, women make all the dough http://t.co/9P79L9SEPV
— The Atlantic Wire (@TheAtlanticWire) September 20, 2013
At 5:00 A.M. it was 36 degrees in Rapid City.
Duane said, "Cold out. I turned the heat on. I'm going to put the flannel sheets back on the bed and start wearing my flannel nightshirt again."
When all 12 presidents of the Federal Reserve say money funds should be regulated, you should listen: http://t.co/IVJSdVSglk
— USA TODAY Money (@USATODAYmoney) September 20, 2013
You could go to Germany for the original Oktoberfest...if you had LOT'S of beer money.
It will be a lot easier on the pocketbook if you stay home for the fest. An average beer, this year, at Oktoberfest in Germany will cost you $13.00. That would equal $78.00 for a six pack. But, think of it this way. If you still smoke, I'll bet the cigarettes are cheaper in Munich!
The temperature at 5:00 AM was 66.
Not bad, I thought, considering we're almost into October. Then I looked at the forecast and they say todays high will be 65. Actually, that's still not bad for late September. It's the rest of the forecast I don't like.
Winds will be out of the north at 15 to 20 MPH this afternoon. We could get gusts as high as 30 MPH and there's a 20% chance for rain this afternoon. If we get rain it will be between 1 and 2 PM. How can I be so sure of that? That's when I'll be on my way to the clinic for my appointment.
Yesterday I got my exercise walking to Festival. When I left the house the sun was shining. When I got a block beyond the Post Office it started to rain. There was ONE cloud in the sky with blue sky all around. I was under the cloud. The rain was coming out of that one cloud and it followed me all the way to Festival. As soon as I got to the Festival parking lot the cloud moved away and the sun came out.
I had no umbrella. Did I shop in wet clothes with Festivals air conditioning going at full blast? YES!
That's how I know it will rain between 1PM and 2PM this afternoon. That's when those winds will be at their "gustiest" too.
Somebody up there absolutely delights in pissing me off.
Winds will be out of the north at 15 to 20 MPH this afternoon. We could get gusts as high as 30 MPH and there's a 20% chance for rain this afternoon. If we get rain it will be between 1 and 2 PM. How can I be so sure of that? That's when I'll be on my way to the clinic for my appointment.
Yesterday I got my exercise walking to Festival. When I left the house the sun was shining. When I got a block beyond the Post Office it started to rain. There was ONE cloud in the sky with blue sky all around. I was under the cloud. The rain was coming out of that one cloud and it followed me all the way to Festival. As soon as I got to the Festival parking lot the cloud moved away and the sun came out.
I had no umbrella. Did I shop in wet clothes with Festivals air conditioning going at full blast? YES!
That's how I know it will rain between 1PM and 2PM this afternoon. That's when those winds will be at their "gustiest" too.
Somebody up there absolutely delights in pissing me off.
Rita called at 5 this morning to see if I was still alive.
She clicked on the blog and I hadn't posted anything. All is well.
I slept like a log and didn't wake up until 4 this morning. I'm like the bears. As the days get shorter, I have the urge to hibernate. Bears have the right idea. My new motto is.....
I slept like a log and didn't wake up until 4 this morning. I'm like the bears. As the days get shorter, I have the urge to hibernate. Bears have the right idea. My new motto is.....
Thursday, September 19, 2013
The high cost of city life.
Micro apartments are becoming a big thing in the big cities. We're talking teeny tiny spaces with BIG rent prices!
In New York, a new project in Harlem will feature apartments as small as 100 square feet that rent for $1,275.00 a month.
A development in Chicago will rent 350 to 275 square feet apartments for $800 to $1400.
That's a big wad of money for a good size closet!
In New York, a new project in Harlem will feature apartments as small as 100 square feet that rent for $1,275.00 a month.
A development in Chicago will rent 350 to 275 square feet apartments for $800 to $1400.
That's a big wad of money for a good size closet!
So sorry to hear about the death of Patsy Swayze, Mother of Patrick Swayze, at the age of 86.
She often came into the club when I was working in Houston and she was such a lovely lady. She was a Houston native.
I had no idea there were so many fabulous beer labels.
I'd give anything for a bottle of "Bob's Your Uncle" beer!! CHECK IT OUT HERE (Actually it's not really beer. It's WINE in a beer bottle. Figure that one out!!)
And, just in case you get up that way, BOB'S YOUR UNCLE is brewed in Michigan.
HERE IS THEIR WEBSITE
Have you ever read about the hanging in Viroqua in 1888?
This is quite a grizzly story I had not heard before. READ ABOUT IT HERE
I know we have readers who have bellied up to the bar a time or two so they might like this article.
HOW TO USE BODY LANGUAGE TO GET SERVED FIRST AT THE BAR Having been "on the other side of the bar" I think the study comes pretty close to having it nailed down. They did the study, however, as a means to creating a ROBOT BARTENDER. Are they kidding? The personality of the bartender can make or break a bar.
I shudder to think of ordering a drink from a machine. When's the last time your coffee machine told you a good joke or stood there and listened while you unloaded your troubles?
Forget the silicone bartender. Fix me up with a robot that will clean the apartment.
I shudder to think of ordering a drink from a machine. When's the last time your coffee machine told you a good joke or stood there and listened while you unloaded your troubles?
Forget the silicone bartender. Fix me up with a robot that will clean the apartment.
This was an historic night for television on September 19, 1970. It was the debut of the "MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW" on CBS.
And, if you have 25 minutes to spare, like all the rest of the retired folks, take the time to laugh, again, with the funniest episode ever...the death of Chuckles the Clown. Here's the full episode without the commercials!
I have a feeling we're in for some wild weather the next couple of days.
A quiz from Carl.
BABY BOOMER GAME
MEMORY TEST!
(Have a paper and pencil handy to record your answers.. Your mind isn't
as sharp as it once was!)
This is NOT a pushover test. It's a Baby Boomer era test!
There are 20 questions. Average score is 12 .
This one will be difficult for the youngerset. (DUDE!) Have fun, but no peeking! When you forward this to your friends/family , Put your score in the subject line and let them know your score. Don't forget to forward it to me , as well. Good luck, youngsters ,
1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways? A. Flintstones vitamins B. The Buttmaster C. Spaghetti D. Wonder Bread E. Orange Juice F. Milk G. Cod Liver Oil
2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was... A. Sugar Ray Robinson. B. Roy Orbison.. C. Gene Autry. D. Rudolph Valentino. E. Fabian. F. Mickey Mantle. G. Cassius Clay.
3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and.... A. It's you. B. He is us. C. It's the Grinch. D. He wasn't home. E. He's really me and you. F. We quit. G. He surrendered.
4. Good night, David.. A.. Good night, Chet B. Sleep well.
C. Good night, Irene. D.. Good night, Gracie. E. See you later, alligator. F. Until tomorrow.
G. Good night, Steve..
5. You'll wonder where the yellow went... A. When you use Tide B. When you lose your crayons. C. When you clean your tub. D. If you paint the room blue.
E. If you buy a soft water tank. F. When you use Lady Clairol. G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.
6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend... A. Stuart Whitman. B Randolph Scott. C. Steve Reeves.. D. Maynard G. Krebs. E. Corky B. Dork. F.. Dave the Whale. G. Zippy Zoo.
7. Liar, liar... A. You're a liar. B. Your nose is growing. C. Pants on fire. D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher. F. On the wire. G. I'm telling Mom.
8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and..... A. Wheaties. B. Lois Lane . C. TV ratings. D. World peace. E. Red tights. F. The American way. G. News headlines.
9. Hey kids! What time is it? A. It's time for Yogi Bear. B It's time to do your homework. C. It's Howdy Doody Time. D. It's time for Romper Room. E. It's bedtime. F. The Mighty Mouse Hour..
G. Scoopy Doo Time.
10. Lions and tigers and bears.... A. Yikes. B. Oh, no.. C. Gee whiz. D. I'm scared... E. Oh my. F.. Help! Help! G. Let's run.
11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone.... A. Over 40. B. Wearing a uniform. C.. Carrying a briefcase. D. Over 30. E. You don't know. F. Who says, 'Trust me'.
G. Who eats tofu.
12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings... A. Troy Aikman B. Kenny Stabler C. Joe Namath D. Roger Staubach E. Joe Montana F. Steve Young G. John Elway
13. Brylcream.... A. Smear it on. B. You'll smell great. C. Tame that cowlick.
D. Grease ball heaven. E. It's a dream. F. We're your team. G. A little dab'll do ya.
14. I found my thrill... A. In Blueberry muffins. B. With my man, Bill. C. Down at the mill. D. Over the windowsill. E. With thyme and dill.
F. Too late to enjoy. G. On Blueberry Hill.
15.. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by... A. Clark Gable. B. Mary Martin. C. Doris Day. D. Errol Flynn. E. Sally Fields. F. Jim Carrey. G. Jay Leno.
16. Name the Beatles... A. John, Steve, George, Ringo B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel G. John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. I wonder, wonder, who. A. Who ate the leftovers? B. Who did the laundry? C. Was it you? D. Who wrote the book of love? E. Who I am? F. Passed the test? G. Knocked on the door?
18. I'm strong to the finish... A. Cause I eats my broccoli. B. Cause I eats me spinach. C. Cause I lift weights. D. Cause I'm the hero. E. And don't you for get it. F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me. G. To outlast Bruto.
19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today. A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera. B. Smile, you're on Star Search. C. Smile, you won the lottery. D. Smile, we're watching you. E. Smile, the world sees you.
F. Smile, you're a hit.
20. What do M & M's do? A. Make your tummy happy.
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket. C. Make you fat. D. Melt your heart. E. Make you popular. F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand. G. Come in colors.
Below are the right answers: 1. D - Wonder Bread 2. G - Cassius Clay 3. B - He Is us 4. A - Good night, Chet 5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent 6. D - Maynard G. Krebs
7. C - Pants on fire
8. F - The American Way
9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time 10. E - Oh my 11. D - Over 30 12. C - Joe Namath 13. G - A little dab'll do ya 14. G - On Blueberry Hill 15. B - Mary Martin 16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo 17. D - Who wrote the book of Love 18. B - Cause I eats me spinach 19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera 20.. F - Melt in your mouth not in your hand
Don't forget to put your score in the subject line, when you forward this on.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
I hope the new movie (out today) with Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a huge hit!!
"Enough Said" is Julia's first dramatic role. She's such a great actress that, I'm sure, whatever she does will be well worth the price of the ticket.
I've decided it's time. Soup time, that is.
I got all the ingredients and will throw them in the crockpot in the morning. It's time for some soup. I'm not ready for the cold weather but I'm ready for the cold weather food.
To use Martha Stewarts line, "It's a good thing". Those kiddie beauty pageants are really sick stuff.
Amazing: France votes to ban child beauty pageants http://t.co/Tz4utLkGmG via @tracyclarkflory
— Salon.com (@Salon) September 18, 2013
Rita, Roger and I had lunch in La Crescent, yesterday, and everyone was talking about Applefest which starts tomorrow.
They're expecting 20,000 to 25,000 folks to attend the fest.
Roger bought some La Crescent apples and gave me some. They are really tasty apples and fresh off the tree. That's the best kind! Home-grown!
Roger bought some La Crescent apples and gave me some. They are really tasty apples and fresh off the tree. That's the best kind! Home-grown!
Here's the latest advisory from the National Weather Service.
THERE IS A CONTINUED CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING UNTIL A COLD FRONT MOVES ACROSS THE AREA. A FEW THUNDERSTORMS
COULD HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME SEVERE THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND
EVENING.
IF SEVERE STORMS CAN DEVELOP, DAMAGING WINDS AND LARGE HAIL
WOULD BE THE MAIN THREATS.
We have birthdays coming out our ears today and here's another one we don't want to forget.
Happy 66th birthday, U.S. #AirForce! You look better than ever! http://t.co/mkvBeLgl0L #AimHigh #Airpower #USAF #birthday #history
— Airman Magazine (@AirmanMagazine) September 18, 2013
Celebrating K. C. and the Sunshine Band today!
On this date in 1976: K.C. & the Sunshine Band returned to #1 on the R&B chart with "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake... http://t.co/PYASsewMZY
— We love 50's60's70's (@welove50s60s70s) September 18, 2013
OK beer lovers, you just have to read this one.
There's a man in TEXAS, and this is one of those things that could only happen in Texas, who is suffering (if you can call this suffering) from a medical condition that MAKES BEER IN HIS STOMACH AND MAKES HIM DRUNK without drinking a drop of alcohol. You've heard of having a "cheap drunk"? Well, this is it.
Read the story here in the Inquisitr
Read the story here in the Inquisitr
Happy CHEESEBURGER DAY!!
Cheeseburgers and RITA'S birthday all in one day is almost too much excitement!
When I think of cheeseburgers (which I ate yesterday but don't tell the doctor) I don't think of food...I think of JIMMY BUFFETT!
When I think of cheeseburgers (which I ate yesterday but don't tell the doctor) I don't think of food...I think of JIMMY BUFFETT!
I can't wait to get my hands on the new Linda Ronstadt autobiography.
She's got some wild (and shocking) stories to tell from the old days of Rock and Roll like her night with Jim Morrison. She's currently touring the country promoting the book. But, there's no singing these days. Linda can no longer sing due to Parkinson's Disease.
Speaking of books, The South Dakota Festival of Books begins tomorrow in Deadwood. Thousands of book lovers are expected for the 4 day event.
Speaking of books, The South Dakota Festival of Books begins tomorrow in Deadwood. Thousands of book lovers are expected for the 4 day event.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Spent a really nice day with Rita and Roger.
Coming home it started to rain. Not a lot but every drop helps. The forecast gives us an 80% chance for rain tonight and a 40% chance tomorrow. Hopefully there's more on the way.
Is this a real fact or the punch line of a joke?
The vibrator was invented before the vacuum.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) September 17, 2013
I got a note from Donnie, this morning, and it makes me wonder how many other people in America could say this right now?
"I'm enjoying a guava jelly spread this morning."
There's a BLOOD DRIVE scheduled for tomorrow and Thursday at the North Hall of the La Crosse Center.
There's always a need for blood donations and there's a special need for critical blood types such as O negative. That's my blood type and I donated a lot in my younger years before I came down with hepatitis. That rules me out as a blood donor but I sure do thank all the folks who donated when I needed it for my stomach surgery.
Get more info here from WKBT
Get more info here from WKBT
Neat waterspout video from Kenosha.
Great video of the waterspout east of Kenosha County, Wisc. this aftn http://t.co/c9U7Nodb2w #wiwx
— Jeff Last (@JeffLast) September 12, 2013
Job opening at Sears.
#JobSearch Office Associate - Sears Holdings Corp. - La Crosse, WI Find this Job & More http://t.co/OjVpsC6IRd
— La Crosse Wisconsin (@LaCrosse_Buzz) September 17, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Another sign that fall is here.
FROST is possible in parts of central Wisconsin tonight. There's a good chance for THUNDERSTORMS around here tomorrow afternoon through Thursday night.
Good one you'll, probably, forward to all your friends.
7: Can I play this game? Me: Go ask mommy. 7: Can I have breakfast? Me: Go ask mommy. 7: Are you even my daddy? Me: Go ask mommy.
— Rob R (@MyHairyLife) September 16, 2013
Siamese twins walk into a bar in Toronto and park themselves on a bar stool.
One of them says to the bartender, "Don't mind us; we're joined at the hip. I'm John, he's Jim and we are from New York City and we love Toronto, the theatre and Canadian Beer, so two Molson Canadian beers, draft please."
The bartender, feeling slightly awkward, tries to make polite conversation while pouring the beers. "Been on any other holidays yet, lads?"
"Off to England next month," says John. "We go to England every year, rent a car and drive for miles. Don't we, Jim?"... Jim agrees.
"Ah, England !" says the bartender. "Wonderful country... the history, the beer, the culture..."
"Nah, we don't like that British crap," says John. "Hamburgers and Molson's beer, that's us, eh Jim? And we can't stand the English - they're so arrogant and rude."
"So why keep going to England ?" asks the bartender.
"It's the only chance Jim gets to drive."
One of them says to the bartender, "Don't mind us; we're joined at the hip. I'm John, he's Jim and we are from New York City and we love Toronto, the theatre and Canadian Beer, so two Molson Canadian beers, draft please."
The bartender, feeling slightly awkward, tries to make polite conversation while pouring the beers. "Been on any other holidays yet, lads?"
"Off to England next month," says John. "We go to England every year, rent a car and drive for miles. Don't we, Jim?"... Jim agrees.
"Ah, England !" says the bartender. "Wonderful country... the history, the beer, the culture..."
"Nah, we don't like that British crap," says John. "Hamburgers and Molson's beer, that's us, eh Jim? And we can't stand the English - they're so arrogant and rude."
"So why keep going to England ?" asks the bartender.
"It's the only chance Jim gets to drive."
THIS WEEKS BIG EVENTS:
TODAY: MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
WEDNESDAY: RITA'S BIRTHDAY
THURSDAY: FULL HARVEST MOON
FRIDAY: ANNIVERSARY OF UNCLE ED'S BIRTH 1907
WEDNESDAY: RITA'S BIRTHDAY
THURSDAY: FULL HARVEST MOON
FRIDAY: ANNIVERSARY OF UNCLE ED'S BIRTH 1907
A cool, crisp morning in La Crosse.
53 degrees at 5:00 A.M. with a wind chill of 51. Yes, we're back to the "wind chill days" again. But, we're not quite finished with summer yet. By Wednesday and Thursday we'll be up around 80 again.
I was so happy to see that Bob Newhart FINALLY got an Emmy Award.
Considering the fact that he was on TV for more than 50 years with some of the funniest shows EVER, it is a disgrace he didn't get one before now. It kind of makes you think that those silly award shows have more to do with whose ass you kiss rather than how much talent you have.
Remember "The Fugitive"? I had forgotten all about that show.
September 17 1963: "The Fugitive" premieres. The most-wanted poster for Dr. Richard Kimble. http://t.co/Xl5UcNFnND pic.twitter.com/6dyWgkHRF8
— The '60s at 50 (@the_60s_at_50) September 16, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Interesting item from Donnie:
"A Yahoo! story on "best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in the USA" does not mention La Crosse but does mention Glendale(?), Wisconsin among the top 7. La Crosse is mentioned in the comments section."
Happy Birthday to Prince Harry, the FUN ONE of the family! He's 29 today.
This is a clip from last years Barbara Walters show featuring the 10 most fascinating people of 2012.
Go Packers!
Hey fans, more reasons to cheer on Sunday. Every #Packers first down = more trees planted in Wisconsin. http://t.co/PHaLPKU5Uo
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 15, 2013
R.I.P Salustiano Sanchez.
Salustiano passed away in western New York at the age of 112. He said the secret to his long life was that he ate a banana every day.
112 years times 365 days in a year comes to 40,880 bananas. That reminds me of the old Woody Allen movie, "Bananas" from 1971.
112 years times 365 days in a year comes to 40,880 bananas. That reminds me of the old Woody Allen movie, "Bananas" from 1971.
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