AUGUST 2014

AUGUST 2014

Saturday, November 16, 2013

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE!

Hey!  This is NOVEMBER.  We're not supposed to be worried about strong thunderstorms and tornadoes at this time of year.  But, what life is "supposed" to be and what it is, sometimes, differs.  Today is one of those times.
 
 
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory.
 
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. A FEW OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS MAY BECOME SEVERE
SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 90 BETWEEN 4 PM AND 8 PM. THE MAIN THREATS
WILL BE LARGE HAIL, DAMAGING WINDS AND POSSIBLY AN ISOLATED TORNADO.
 

 


What will the weather be like for Thanksgiving?

The Old Farmer's Almanac says the Midwest and Great Lakes region can expect heavy lake-effect snows for turkey day with 6 inches, or more, falling in the traditional snowbelts.

While we're on the subject of Thanksgiving, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau says the cost of fixing that Thanksgiving dinner will be 48 cents less this year.

And, while we're on the subject of food, Thomas Jefferson said it best, "We never repent of having eaten too little."

"THE SOUND OF MUSIC" opened on Broadway on this date in 1959.

Did you know?  You can watch the full movie of the Sound of Music, free, on YOU TUBE.




CARL SENT THIS:  I don't know what to think about this one.  As far as I can see this is impossible....yet, here it is!


 
I just ran across an article about an apartment for sale in New York City.  They want $143,000 for the place which measures out at 520 square feet.  That would be, like, $275 a square foot.
 
And it's upstairs.  And they want cash only.  And, they'll get it.  Hard to believe the Big Apple is on the same planet, isn't it?
 
What could be more blessed than Thanksgiving with family and friends?

Did you see this?

 
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Friday, November 15, 2013

I thought we had seen the last of summer-like weather but look what the National Weather Service has to say:


There is a risk of thunderstorms on Saturday but no severe weather is expected.  On Sunday, additional thunderstorms are possible with a small risk of a few stronger storms.  Lightening, small hail and gusty winds could occur..

The chance for rain is 90% tomorrow and 80% on Sunday.  Sounds like a good weekend to stay home and read a book.

It's that annual struggle between summer and winter with Mother Nature unable to decide what she wants.  Of course, we know that, in the end, winter will be the winner.

Did you know that there are people who are, actually, allergic to cold weather?  Well, there are.  It's a medical condition I had never heard of before.  READ ABOUT IT, HERE, FROM ACCUWEATHER

Petula Clark celebrates her 81st birthday today.  Here she is from 1966.



12.8% of the kids who live in La Crosse are living in poverty and they need winter coats badly.  The La Crosse firefighters are collecting money for this important cause.  If you can help them out Click here for more information

Who's looking for a job?


Here's another story that makes me sick.  Illegal ivory trade is huge industry around the world and the two countries most at fault are the two most gluttonous countries in the world, China and the USA.  It's estimated that 32,000 elephants were killed last year to feed this $10 billion industry.




Where did your doggie come from?  The latest scientific research points to Europe as the home of the first dog...about 18,000 years ago.




I'd sure like to be in Las Vegas next month to catch Jerry Seinfeld at Caesar's Palace.  He'll only be there two nights, December 26 and 27.  For my money, he's still about the funniest guy there is.
A boyhood picture of JFK
 
I've always had this fear too....
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Thursday, November 14, 2013

At 7:55 it was 34 degrees in Dripping Springs.  I wonder if Donnie and Linda covered the plants?



Now I've seen everything.  A NOSE TELESCOPE??

Happy Birthday Yanni.  He's 59 today.


 
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JOB OPENING:

l like this thought I saw on Twitter this morning....

I just saw a headline that reads OLDEST SIGNS OF LIFE ON EARTH FOUND.  I knew they'd catch me sooner or later.

There's an article on the WKBT website, this morning, which you can read here about Seasonal Affective Disorder which I have, big time, and so does Rita and so did Aunt Edna.  The fewer hours of daylight and the cloudy skies of autumn, day after day, leave me drained and constantly tired.  These are my "bear days".  I just want to crawl into my hole and sleep the winter away.

I didn't have the problem when I was living in the south because the hours of daylight don't change that much down there.  But, the farther you get from the equator, the shorter the days get.  The cold I can take but the long nights are not good for my mood.

Can you believe it?  Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks from today.  Where does the time go?

I slept like a baby last night.  My batteries are fully charged.  Trouble is...at my age...the batteries run down pretty quickly.

Who's going to win the court battle over the Farah Fawcett portrait by Andy Warhol?  The University of Texas or Ryan O'Neil?  Both say the painting belongs to them.  I suppose it's worth a lot of money because of the artist but, Warhol or no Warhol, it doesn't look anything like Farah.

The weatherman says high's will be in the 50's this weekend but there's a very good chance for rain both Saturday and Sunday so we, probably, won't be able to get out and enjoy the last gasp of warm weather.

 
 
No matter where you go, you can't get away from it....even outer space!
 
 

 


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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

LOVE IT!

THERE'S A CHILL DOWN SOUTH THIS MORNING
At 4 A.M. the temperature was 39 in Dripping Springs.  I'll bet Donnie and Linda have their sweaters on!

A FROZEN FOUNTAIN AT RIVERSIDE CENTER!
I wish I had known about this yesterday.  I would have braved the cold to get down to the park to take some pictures.  Luckily, WKBT was there to get the pictures you can see here.

They hadn't turned the fountain off, yet, at the LHI Insurance complex and it sure made a beautiful attraction.

HOW DOES HE DO IT?

LEAVE IT TO THE DUTCH
This has got to be just about the greatest thing I've ever seen.  It's greeting cards you can plant in your garden and they grow into beautiful wildflowers!  Is that wild, or what?? If you want to check them out click here.

FOR RETIRED PEOPLE WITH NOTHING TO DO
I like to watch these fall but then, when it's over, you have to pick up all those damn domino's.
 
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A BEACH WITH GREEN SAND?
There is one in Hawaii.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

HEY! DID YOU NOTICE WHAT TODAY'S DATE IS?? 11-12-13!

When I got up this morning the wind chill was stuck at 8 degrees above zero.  I'm not ready for this.



This cold weather is going all the way down south.  There's a freeze warning posted for Austin (and Dripping Springs) tonight.  Some spots, around Austin, could drop into the 20's.

I hope some of the warm weather out west will come our way.  Rapid City could see highs as warm as 60 today.

'Tis the season.  The snow guns are up and running at Mt. La Crosse.
Here's the full story from WXOW


GRANDPA SOLBERG WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 12, 1879, 134 YEARS AGO TODAY.
 
Neil Young celebrates his 68th birthday today and I just love his "Harvest Moon".


 
   
Did you know that croquet used to be an Olympic sport?
 
 As soon as I got out of bed and saw what the temperature was I grilled some chicken on my George Foreman grill and threw it in the crockpot with the rest of the ingredients for chicken soup. 
When the weather gets cold, you can't go wrong with chicken soup.

If you're planning on spending the night in Sioux Falls, on your travels west, you might want to check out the brand new Hilton Garden Inn that opens today in downtown Sioux Falls.
 
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Monday, November 11, 2013

IS IT MONDAY ALREADY?

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I opened the blinds and what did I see?  The first snowflakes of the season coming down.  'Tis the season!!

Duane says Rapid City is getting some snow, this morning, too.


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Oh, yes!  Take me back to the old days when the comedians on TV were really funny.  This is a great clip with the SMOTHER'S BROTHERS.
 
THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY


There was a note from Lynne in my email this morning.
 
"Daniel and Jon are back from vacation and came for their Delilah.  She was so excited when she saw their car pull in.
 
They had a wonderful time with Dawn.  Derrick and Jennifer visited her a few weeks ago on their trip.  We will be going to Dawn's in the spring after Bob has recuperated from his second knee surgery.
 
Talked with Mom today.  She is doing well.  She attended the church service.  She's enjoying the better food they're now serving.
 
We'll visit her the weekend after Thanksgiving.  Surely wish she could be here with us."
 
 
I just read that Matt Damon was paid $3 million for a 20 second commercial for Nespresso.  That means they paid him $150,000 per second.  And, you thought you were making pretty good money!!  If I could find a job like that I'd come out of retirement and go back to work.  I'd settle for just 5 seconds of work!
 
You got that right!
 
 
 


 
Donnie spent some time in the Alamo City over the weekend.
"Schilo's Deli in downtown San Antonio.  I was there last night for a concert.
 
Schilo's sounds exotic but, actually, was a German family in Texas in the early 1800's.  The picture was taken with my cell phone.  Very poor quality."
 
I think this is some good booze advice.

I think I've lived in this apartment longer than any other place I've ever lived.  I just couldn't find any other place that I liked better....until now.  I've finally found a new home that fits, perfectly, with my lifestyle.  I thought you might like to see it so sit back and take a tour.  Let me know which weekend you want to come for a visit.
 
I don't think you were able to see this centerpiece photo I had on the blog yesterday so I'll run it again.  You should be able to see it this time.  I think this is really neat.
 
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Sunday, November 10, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MARINE CORPS ON THEIR 238th BIRTHDAY TODAY!


 
Of course, there is a funny side to the military....
 

It looks like we'll get our first taste of REAL WINTER WEATHER THIS WEEK.  We're looking at wind chills in the 20's for Tuesday and a pretty good chance for freezing rain Wednesday night.  I'm sure glad I can stay home with plenty of coffee and a good book.

There was a report on WKBT, the other day, that just makes me sick.  The folks that run a needle exchange program, here in La Crosse,
reports that they're giving out 600% more needles today then they were five years ago.  That's a good sign that heroin use in town is increasing at an alarming rate.


I'll bet this will surprise you.  I just read a statistic that shocked me.  A recent survey found that 20% of the people living in Japan say they rarely, if ever, make their bed.  On the other hand, Mexico is the country where more people make their bed than any other country on earth.  82% of the Mexicans surveyed say they make their bed every day.

Isn't this a neat centerpiece:



Do you have any symptoms that may be caused by heart problems?  Here's an interesting list of symptoms you might want to run through.

This is outright child abuse as far as I'm concerned.  These mothers really need to get a life of their own.
 
I LOVE THIS ONE!
 

I THINK THEY PUT THE PRICE TAG IN THE WRONG PLACE.

 
REDNECK WEDDING CAKE
 
 
 
 
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