GUNDERSON CLINIC WILL START GIVING FLU SHOTS ON MONDAY. i'LL PLAN TO GET ONE THIS COMING WEEK. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!

RON SENT PICTURES FROM RAPID CITY.

This does look like a winter wonderland!

I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE SUDDEN DEATH, IN SUPERIOR, OF KATHY'S OLDEST BROTHER.

I'm sure thinking of her and the family at this sad time.

IT'S A RECORD SETTING SNOWSTORM.

9.6% of the country is covered in snow this morning from this snowstorm. Most on record for October 5th. pic.twitter.com/P6zQ1aC4ZB
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNationWX) October 5, 2013

DON'T FORGET TO TAKE AN APPLE FOR THE TEACHER ON MONDAY!

DUANE IS COPING WITH THE WEATHER BUT JUST BARELY.

"The storm knocked out power for over an hour.  Got candles and flashlights out.  I think I need a Coleman Lantern.

 

My Niece and her husband have no power and snowdrifts are blocking their driveway so they can't get out.

 

I may need some help with my driveway and broken tree branches.

 

What a mess this is!"

THE STINK BUGS ARE COMING! THE STINK BUGS ARE COMING!

Read this scary story about the invasion of the ASIAN STINK BUGS.  READ THE WTMJ STORY HERE

ALLEN LUDDEN WAS BORN ON THIS DATE IN 1918 IN MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN

He, of course, hosted PASSWORD, the TV game show, and he was married to BETTY WHITE.  In this video Betty tells a great story about how she and Alan got together.

THIS IS INCREDABLE! WE'RE TALKING 4 FEET OF SNOW HERE!!!

Nearing 50" of snow in Lead ,SD. Latest storm summary here: http://t.co/klLpgbtcsk … #NWSWPC #sdwx #winteriscoming #snow #weather
— NWS WPC (@NWSWPC) October 5, 2013

ALL BABY VIDEOS ARE CUTE BUT THIS ONE IS #1 ON MY "CUTE LIST" THIS MORNING.

RAIN AND THUNDER WOKE ME UP AT MIDNIGHT. WE NEED THE RAIN. SOUTH DAKOTA CAN KEEP THE SNOW.

I'm on that new diet where you eat everything and hope for a miracle.
— Relatable Quotes ☼ (@SoTrue__Quotes) October 5, 2013

TOO MUCH SNOW...TOO EARLY IN THE SEASON

Latest snowfall totals have Lead with almost 4 feet of snow. Snow & wind continue in W SD before tapering SAT morn. pic.twitter.com/QDmWyFwe66
— KEVN SkyView (@KEVNSkyView) October 5, 2013

INTERSTATE STILL CLOSED IN WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA

Interstate 90 Closed Between Wall and Wyoming Border http://t.co/e1UCGRspDb
— SD State News (@SDStateNews) October 4, 2013

THE MAIL MUST GO THROUGH!

RT @JimCantore: US Post Office baby! MT @WeatherChambers Amazing mail still delivered during blizzard in Rapid City: pic.twitter.com/8ocUgFvx0P
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) October 4, 2013

YOU THINK OF CHICKEN NUGGETS AT YOUR FAVORITE FAST FOOD JOINT AND YOUR MOUTH STARTS TO WATER, RIGHT?

Well, take the most disgusting parts of a chicken you can think of and you'll find them in that "tasty" nugget.  READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE

DONNIE SENT THIS TO PROVE THAT THERE REALLY IS A PECKERWOOD IN TEXAS!

DUANE JUST CHECKED IN FROM RAPID CITY

"Mean, wicked blizzard here.  All schools are closed, the airport is shut down.  Lot's of closures, including the School of Mines.  The winds are really fierce."

SPEARFISH THIS MORNING

RT @dieds08: @shawncable in spearfish just now pic.twitter.com/zpIP1VyuKx #sdwx #blizzard #snow
— Shawn Cable (@shawncable) October 4, 2013

WINTER HAS ARRIVED OUT WEST!

Rapid City is getting hit with a major winter storm today.  They're expecting 10 to 18 inches of snow with higher amounts in the foothills.  Winds could gust as high as 70 MPH giving them a real head start on winter!!

They've picked up 3 to 5 inches of snow in Worland, Wyoming with some tree damage reported.  Blowing snow is causing trouble for travelers.

March 20, the first day of spring, sure seems a long way away, doesn't it?

DOES YOUR LAWN NEED MOWING? FARMERS ALMANAC ASAYS THIS IS THE DAY TO DO IT...UNLESS IT'S RAINING, OF COURSE.

Gardening by the Moon for October 4 - Favorable days for planting beans, peas, squash,... http://t.co/0UYqy7wqKl
— The Farmers' Almanac (@FarmersAlmanac) October 4, 2013

WE CAN'T LET THIS DAY GO BY WITHOUT REMEMBERING JANICE JOPLIN

Janice passed away on October 4, 1970.  A victim of a heroin overdose at the age of 27.  She was a troubled soul, all of her short life, but she was one of the most brilliant singers of the 20th century.

BIG LOTS HAS COME TO LA CROSSE

The new retail chain store in located in the old south side Quillans building.  They feature name brand close out merchandise at up to 70% off the original retail price.  They have everything from furniture to groceries.  I'm going to have to get out there and check it out!!

LOOK THROUGH THE GREAT DEALS ON THEIR WEBSITE HERE

FIGHT CANCER ON LEE DENIM DAY

CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP

90% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS TODAY WITH A 90% CHANCE TONIGHT.

This is the latest from the National Weather Service.

 



PERIODS OF THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY AS A STRONG STORM SYSTEM IMPACTS THE AREA.

VERY HEAVY RAIN IS LIKELY WITH THESE STORMS, ESPECIALLY FRIDAY NIGHT ALONG AND NORTH OF INTERSTATE 90 WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOCALIZED FLOODING DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH RAIN OCCURS BEFORE THEN.

IN ADDITION TO THE HEAVY RAIN CONCERN THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR SOME OF THE STORMS FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY TO PRODUCE LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. TORNADOES COULD OCCUR AS WELL FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING ESPECIALLY ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHERN IOWA.

WE'VE HAD A RAINY AFTERNOON IN LA CROSSE. WE NEED ALL THE RAIN WE CAN GET.

There were some heavy storms in the area but they missed the city.

Meanwhile, it doesn't look like tropical storm Karen will bring any much needed rain to Texas.

THIS IS FOR OUR HUMMINGBIRD FANS

Ruby-throated hummingbirds can travel nonstop over 600 miles: http://t.co/3hooGzsCS3 #TeamHummingbird
— National Wildlife (@NWF) October 3, 2013

AND, WHILE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT FEELING GOOD.......

Hold your nose ... Doctors say pills made from healthy people's poop can cure serious gut infections: http://t.co/Uad8DK9AYy -KM
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 3, 2013

RITA IS TAKING ONE OF THE DOGS, DUKE, TO THE DOCTOR.

Very listless, can hardly move, won't even wag his tail.

I have, exactly, the same symptoms.  Maybe I should see the vet.

BEING A GREAT LOVER OF CATS, I HAVE TO SHARE THIS PHOTO.

FOR THE 4TH TIME THIS SUMMER, FIREFIGHTERS HAVE HAD TO RESCUE A PERSON OFF OF GRANDAD BLUFF.

READ THE WKBT STORY HERE
I think they had better way to fence off those dangerous areas.

CONSIDERING THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOOTBALL PLAYERS EARN TODAY, THIS PACKERS LETTER FROM 1944 IS AMAZING!

The guy who fixed the crack in my windshield was named Chip. Now there’s a man who achieved exactly what was expected of him in life.
— Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) October 2, 2013

I HAVEN'T HAD ANY SALT IN MY KITCHEN FOR A LONG TIME. IT'S NOT EASY BUT YOU LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT.

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. WINTER IS ON THE WAY!

Worland, Wyoming will see rain change to snow with 2 to 4 inches of snow in the area along with winds gusting to 50 MPH or more.  By late tonight and tomorrow morning, travel could become impossible in the mountain passes.

In the Rapid City area 6 or more inches of snow is possible in the foothills of the Black Hills.  The snow, along with gusty winds is sure to make driving pretty miserable.

We'll still have summer weather in the La Crosse area today with isolated thunderstorms and an afternoon high near 78 degrees.

We could see some severe weather with large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and even tornadoes tomorrow afternoon into Saturday.

80% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS

TODAY AND TONIGHT

A CHUBBY BIRTHDAY TO CHUBBY CHECKER! HE'S 72 TODAY.

FROM TWITTER:

LOCAL AREA JOBS: #JobSearch Dental Assistant at Gundersen Lutheran (La Crosse, WI) Find this Job&More: http://t.co/7bd697ZQnc
— La Crosse Wisconsin (@LaCrosse_Buzz) October 2, 2013

DUANE SAYS THE COLD WEATHER WILL KILL THE OUTSIDE FLOWERS AND BUGS

Rapid City is looking at a very nasty Friday with lots of wind, rain and snow.  The forecast high for Friday is only 37 degrees and Friday night will see temperatures fall into the upper 20's.  Further west, Worland, Wyoming (Rick and Angela's home) is looking for 1 to 3 inches of SNOW Thursday night.

I THINK ESQUIRE MAGAZINE HAS SAID IT ALL, CONCERNING THIS CONGRESS, IN ONE LINE

Speaking to the voters, the magazine says, "We looked at our legacy of self-government and we handed ourselves over to the reign of morons."

DON McLEAN CELEBRATES HIS 68TH BIRTHDAY TODAY. WITHOUT A DOUBT, HE WROTE ONE OF THE GREATEST PIECES OF MUSIC FROM MY GENERATION

IF YOU LOVE KIDS THIS WILL MELT YOUR HEART. IF YOU LOVE DOGS THIS WILL MELT YOUR HEART. IF YOU DON'T LOVE KIDS AND DOGS YOU NEED HELP.

The little boy has Down Syndrome.

WE'VE BEEN HAVING SUCH BEAUTIFUL WEATHER THE PAST FEW DAYS THAT I ALMOST FORGOT IT WOULD HAVE TO END SOONER OR LATER

Clouds will start moving in today and bring lightening and heavy rain to the area tonight and thunderstorms will continue to be likely Thursday through Saturday.

Some of the storms could be severe with large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and tornadoes. 

What a bummer!  We got through the summer without any nasty weather and NOW we get it.

The temperatures are going to start to cool down too.  Highs will be in the 70's through Friday but the weekend will bring highs only in the 50's.

DID YOU KNOW?

Frontier Airlines charges up to $100.00 each way for carry on bags!  Give me a break!!!

I HAVE TO DO A LOAD OF LAUNDRY TODAY SO I WAS SURPRISED THAT THE FIRST ARTICLE I READ THIS MORNING WAS ABOUT A FABRIC THAT CLEANS ITSELF!!

Did you see this?  In the future, you may never have to do laundry again.  The Army has developed a fabric that sheds dirt and nasty stuff like coffee, ketchup, etc.  Your clothes always stay clean and THEY NEVER SMELL!

WATCH THIS!

I'LL BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW I HAD A BAR IN GUTTENBURG, IOWA, DID YOU?

NOW I KNOW, FOR SURE, THAT SUMMER IS GONE AND FALL IS HERE

The surest sign of fall is not the falling leaves or the cooler temperatures.  The surest sign of fall is when the church suppers start and there's one tonight in Houston.

It's at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, in Houston, Minnesota.  Meatballs, potatoes and gravy, a salad bar, homegrown squash, corn and pie.  Serving starts at 4:00 PM.

THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IS SPECTACULAR

It's a special photo issue and there are some stunning photos.  And, how do they get such good pictures?  They take a lot of them!  In fact, according to the magazine, they take 1,331 photos for every photo that actually ends up making it into the magazine.

ISN'T THIS JUST ABOUT THE CUTEST PICTURE YOU'VE EVER SEEN?

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN OUR LA CROSSE BLUE STARS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS PERFORM? THEY PUT ON QUITE A SHOW!

I SURE COULD USE THIS DOG ONE, OR TWO, DAYS A WEEK!

MY BLOOD PRESSURE, THIS MORNING, WAS 121/66.

I feel like a spring chicken!

HOW WAS SEPTEMBER WEATHER IN LA CROSSE THIS YEAR? I'D SAY, "PRETTY GOOD"!

21 days, in September, were fair weather days with only 2 cloudy days.

We didn't get a single thunderstorm.  There were 4 days of heavy rain and 10 days of light rain with 13 days of fog.

Come to think of it, we didn't have any really bad thunderstorms this summer.

A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROGER WILLIAMS! HE'S 89 TODAY.

He's the man who really set autumn to music.

LSE TO DFW NON-STOP

With a grant from the department of transportation, the La Crosse Municipal Airport is working toward non-stop air service from La Crosse to Dallas-Ft. Worth via American Airlines.  It could take six-months, or more, to get the route up and running but, if it comes, it could mean big savings in time and money for travelers heading south from La Crosse.

OCTOBER FIRST AND WE'RE WITHOUT A GOVERNMENT

That's, probably, the best news of the day.  With that freak show we elected to congress, this country, I'm sure, will run better without a government.

TALK ABOUT CRAZY WEATHER!

Here we are, October first and the high, today, will be around 75 in La Crosse.  Meanwhile, by the end of this week Duluth could get its first snowfall of the season!  Duluth, normally, doesn't see the first snow until late October.  Go figure.

1400 PEOPLE SHOWED UP FOR THE BLACK HILLS BUFFALO ROUNDUP IN CUSTER STATE PARK LAST FRIDAY

If you ever get a chance to see this spectacle, don't miss it!  This, to me, is one of the most beautiful sights in the world.

I don't have a video of this years roundup but this is the video from last year.

LOVE THIS PHOTO!

November 11, 1974 – He teaches an 18 year-old dog four new tricks in an hour. pic.twitter.com/frW5Fpz86V
— Dos Equis (@DosEquis) September 30, 2013

EVEN I NEVER DRANK THAT MUCH!

Talk about an epic night out! Liam Hemsworth and friends racked up a whopping $3,800 bar tab! http://t.co/wdQVfUwsFa
— E! Online (@eonline) September 30, 2013

I WAS JUST READING ABOUT THE AVERAGE GLOBAL LIFE SPAN FOR HUMANS THESE DAYS.

It's 68 for men and 72 for women.  That means I'm already 5 years over the line.  That reminds me of a song!

And here's the Lawrence Welk version the boys were talking about!! You'll see Mr. Welk's comments after the song.

WHAT'S THE REAL STORY BEHIND DAVID AND GOLIATH?

I think you'll like this.

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO GET AN OTTER OUT OF YOUR CAR?

WE CAN'T SEEM TO GET THROUGH OKTOBERFEST WITHOUT SOME DAMAGE

This year it was overturned cars in the UW-La Crosse campus area.  A witness said there were 7 people involved.  The paper called them "HOOLIGANS".  I love that word and thought only Roger still used it but, apparently, the folks at the Tribune think it's a good word too.

The dictionary defines "HOOLIGAN" as a young man who does noisy or violent things as part of a gang.

Where did it come from?  I goes back to the 1800's in merry old England where an Irish bad boy named Patrick Hooligan raised hell in London town.

Here's a wild bunch of hooligans...

THE LAST SCHOOL DAY IN SEPTEMBER IS CELEBRATED AS "ASK A STUPID QUESTION DAY"

This holiday was started by teachers back in the 1980's in hopes of getting kids to ask more questions in the classroom.

I used to ask a lot of questions but I gave it up because I could never remember the answer.

CHANCES ARE JOHNNY MATHIS WILL CELEBRATE HIS 78TH BIRTHDAY TODAY!

THE WEATHERMAN IS WARNING OF STRONG WINDS AROUND LA CROSSE TODAY

Those winds could gust over 30 MPH this afternoon.  The National Weather Service is also warning residents in southeast Minnesota that the wind, along with the warm temperatures and dry conditions will pose the danger of fire today.

THIS WAS A BIG DAY FOR BRETT FAVRE IN 2007

LET THE SUN SHINE ON MARILYN McCOO'S 70TH BIRTHDAY TODAY!

Unusual warmth is heading for Minneapolis and Chicago this week. http://t.co/xmqGzfyuMH
— AccuWeather.com (@breakingweather) September 30, 2013

WE HAD THE BEER CAN HOUSE IN HOUSTON ON THIS BLOG...NOW THERE'S SOMETHING NEW

CLICK HERE and see what you think of this London home with an aluminum leaf facade.

ANOTHER OLD LANDMARK IS GONE

Donnie heard from a La Crosse friend that Maple Grove Country Club has closed.  And, I see, in the paper, that Syl's Place in Barre Mills is for sale.

The older you get the more the landmarks of your youth disappear.

INTERESTING TO NOTE THE 5 FASTEST GROWING CITIES IN THE USA, ACCORDING TO FORBES MAGAZINE

1. New Orleans LA
2. Chulavista, CA
3. Irvine, CA
4. Charlotte, NC
5. Bakersfield, CA

The next five are Ft. Worth, Irving, Laredo and Austin in Texas plus Greensville, NC.

YOU CAN DEPEND ON CARL TO FIND THE GOOD ONES

THE UNSTOPPABLE VIRUS

I thought you would want to know about this e-mail virus. Even

the most advanced programs from Norton or McAfee cannot take

care of this one. It appears to affect those who were born prior to 1965.

Symptoms: 

1. Causes you to send the same e-mail twice. Done that! 
2. Causes you to send a blank e-mail! That too!
3. Causes you to send e-mail to the wrong person. yep! 

4. Causes you to send it back to the person who sent it to you. Aha! 

5. Causes you to forget to attach the attachment.Well darn!

6. Causes you to hit "SEND" before you've finished. Oh , no not again! 

7. Causes you to hit "DELETE" instead of "SEND.." And I just hate that!

8. Causes you to hit "SEND" when you should "DELETE." Oh No!

           IT IS CALLED THE "C-NILE VIRUS."

 

Have I already sent this to you? Or did you send it to me?

IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN 1957 THAT THE GREEN BAY PACKERS DEDICATED THEIR NEW STADIUM, LAMBEAU FIELD

The Packers played the Chicago Bears, on that day, and beat them 21-17.

EVEN THE STATE DEPARTMENT IS CELEBRATING JERRY LEE TODAY!!

Happy Birthday to rock 'n roller #JerryLeeLewis (born in 1935) and director Stanley Kramer (born in1913, died in 2001)!
— U.S. Embassy Vienna (@usembvienna) September 29, 2013

WE CAN'T LET THIS DAY GO BY WITHOUT WISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF DONNIE'S FAVORITES

Legend has it that Jerry Lee was a little bit drunk the night this video was made.  Hell, Jerry Lee was a whole lot drunk that night but he could still put on a pretty good show!

I tried to pattern my life after Jerry Lee and, I think, I did it quite well (if I do say so myself).

GAS PRICES ARE FALLING AROUND THE COUNTRY

While the national average is $3.42, it's selling at $3.40 at Concord Oil in Rapid City, $3.39 at Kwik Trip in La Crosse and $3.16 at H-E-B in Dripping Springs.

LYNNE SENT THIS INTERESTNG MAP SHOWING THE STATES AND THE BAD THINGS THEY'RE STATISTICLY FAMOUS FOR

This is not a pretty picture!

OKTOBERFEST DRAGS ON FOR SEVERAL MORE DAYS BUT THE TWO BIGGEST DAYS ARE NOW HISTORY FOR THIS YEAR

There were, apparently, no major issues so the city survived another fest.  They got through most of the parade without getting wet but showers cleared the streets quickly after the parade was over.

No rain today!  Dense fog will slow traffic early this morning but the rest of the day will be sunny with a high near 71.  Sounds good to me.

TODAY IS NATIONAL COFFEE DAY AND I'M ENJOYING A CUP RIGHT NOW.

Several places are offering free coffee, in one form or another, today.  For instance, if you stop in at STARBUCKS they'll give you a free taste of their new Ethiopia coffee.