RAINY NIGHT IN WISCONSIN

From the looks of the radar, it's going to rain and rain and rain tonight.  That's OK.  I'm going to crawl into bed and put the covers over my head.

That will happen AFTER "Cheaters" and "Cops".

 

Do you realize I haven't had the TV on since last Saturday night when I watched "Cheaters" and "Cops".

 

Hey!  As far as I'm concerned TV is trash no matter what channel it's on.  I figure I might as well watch some of the trashiest. 

THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS: THIS AD IS FROM 1950

THIS LOOKS BAD....VERY BAD

GO FIGURE

WONNERFUL, WONNERFUL

Ah, yes!  Remember that "wonnerful"

little JANET LENNON of the Lennon Sisters?  Well, little Janet has grown up to be 68 YEARS OLD TODAY!

A one and a two and, before you know it, you're a 68!

CAMERA UPDATE FROM YESTERDAY

Last we heard yesterday, Donnie had lost his very expensive Nikon camera.  That was the bad news.

This morning we have the good news.  LINDA FOUND IT.

ONE WAY OR ANOTHER YOU'RE RELATED TO OLE AND LENA.....WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT

THINK ABOUT IT

Suddenly my problems are so little pic.twitter.com/whMDCXysG2
— Secret World Stories (@TheWorldStories) June 12, 2014

ROGER LOADS THE CHAIRS

Rita, Roger and I had the best time visiting Aunt Wilda, yesterday, and then traveling through Amish country to get the last two dining table chairs the Amish made for them.

 

The chairs are not just chairs.  They're works of art!  Rita says, now that they have the new chairs, the old table looks a bit shabby so that may be the next new addition!

MISERABLE WEEKEND WEATHER AHEAD

All the farmers were out in the fields, yesterday, raking hay.  They picked a great day to do it and they'll have a chance to finish up today before the THUNDERSTORMS ARRIVE TONIGHT.

The forecast says 100% chance for thunderstorms tonight and 90% chance tomorrow.  Today will be sunny with gusty winds as strong as 25 MPH.

A MUCH "CLEANER" LOOKING LAWN

Rita and Roger got rid of the gazebo and just left the benches.  It's a much cleaner looking lawn.  I like it!

A REAL FRIDAY THE 13TH FOR DONNIE AND LINDA

DONNIE WRITES
"Red in the morning, sailor take warning."

We failed to heed the warnings last night, and we had the most fierce thunderstorm in five years.  It made a mess of our balcony porch, shredding the sunscreen Linda had put up and breaking several plant pots.

Meantime, no matter how small our lodgings, we continue to lose things left and right.  Today, Friday the 13, it's my Nikon camera.  It's, simply, not to be found in this tiny apartment.  I remember using it a couple of days ago but don't remember taking it out of the apartment.".

DUANES GOING DINGY

They're still doing street repairs in front of Duane's house and it sounds like a nightmare.

"My driveway is wrecked.  Big cracks. Chucks split from the dirt movers.  Big caterpillar parked beside my driveway.  More right at the bottom so I can't use the carport.

This whole week is a nightmare and they're still not done.".

I GIVE UP. AT 74 THERE ISN'T ENOUGH TIME LEFT FOR GREAT THINGS.

I think I'll just go for a few half-assed things.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOLKS

We have some interesting folks born on June 13th.  I kid you not, this is a fact.  If you don't believe me, look it up.

Roman Emperor CHARLES THE BALD was born on this date in 823.  Roman Emperor CHARLES THE FAT was born on June 13, 839.

In more recent times, BOBBY FREEMAN THE SINGER was born on June 13, 1940.

VIROQUA DAY

Aunt Wilda is still not feeling up to par but she wants us to come anyway.  Rita told her we won't stay long but we'll go up early afternoon and see how she's doing.

IT'S A BIG DAY FOR ART IN LA CROSSE

The day we get to see the mural on the west wall of the PUMP HOUSE has arrived.  The unveiling of the trompe l'oeil PAINTING BY JOHN PUGH will be at 6:30, tonight, following the dedication ceremony which starts at 5:45.

If I don't get to the dedication, this afternoon, I'll get down there tomorrow and get a picture to share with you on the page.  I can't wait to see it.

STORMY WEEKEND AHEAD

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S BEEN THAT LONG? WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?

It's been 20 years since the O.J. Simpson trial. Where are the key players now? http://t.co/eOHUGGfl0A pic.twitter.com/g5eT3DWiYz
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 12, 2014

WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR BEAUTIFUL WEATHER?

At 7:00 AM it was 68 degrees in La Crosse.  HIGH THIS AFTERNOON WILL BE 69.  This really sucks after our sunny sky and 80 degree temperatures yesterday!

ONALASKA POLICE ASKING YOUR HELP IN FINDING THIS MAN

Local: 32-year-old man missing from Onalaska group home: ONALASKA -- The Onalaska Police Department is asking ... http://t.co/rnfo0D4cEi
— LaCrosse Tribune (@LaCrosseTribune) June 12, 2014

I COULD HAVE DOUBLED MY TIPS IF I HAD LEARNED THIS ROUTINE

BIKE SHARING: A GREAT IDEA

Gunderson, Mayo and the La Crosse YMCA are looking into a bike sharing program for La Crosse.  Bike sharing is already available in Madison and Minneapolis and Rochester is also looking into starting a program.

It's expected the La Crosse program could be up and running by next spring.

BIG SHOT MOVIE STAR

Mel Gibson has homes in California and Costa Rica, an island in Fiji and his own private jet.

9 PREDICTIONS FOR THE UPCOMING PACKERS SEASON

CLICK HERE

CONGRATULATIONS TO 10 YEAR OLD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE TANISHQ ABRAHAM

Lynne sent this story about the 10 year old genius.  I think he's just showing off.

MOTHER NATURE TURNS ON THE A/C

Yesterday was such a perfect day in La Crosse with a sunny sky and high temperature of 82.  Think that will last?  Are you kidding??

A COLD FRONT could bring some rain and WILL bring MUCH COOLER TEMPERATURES with a HIGH IN THE UPPER 60'S!!

MARRIED FIVE TIMES, BANKRUPT ONCE: VIC DAMONE IS 85 TODAY

DONNIE AND LINDA ARE COOKIN'

It was 90 in Austin at 5:00 PM and the forecast says it will be hotter thursday.  The summer heat is on in Texas.

WHAT A STORY! THE STORK CLUB

I've spent the afternoon reading Ralph Blumenthal's fabulous book, THE STORK CLUB.

New York.  The 40's and 50's.  The War.  And through it all the greats of movies, Broadway, politics and literature made their way to 3 East 53rd Street in New York.  There was no club in the world more famous than the club at that address...The Stork Club.

I mentioned KEY WEST earlier today and I was surprised to read a Key West story I had never heard before in the very first chapter.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY was living in Key West during the heyday of the Stork Club and when he visited New York he was a regular at the club.  The clubs colorful owner was Sherman Billingsley.

Billingsley mentioned to Hemingway that even his own nephew was trying to open a club in Key West and call it The Stork Club and he wondered if Hemingway to do anything to stop it.

About an hour later Hemingway called back and told the boss that "The Stork Club" in Key West had changed its name to "Billingsley's Cooked Goose".

Ah, yes.  Those were the good old days.

LOVE SOMEBODY

La Crosse is in for a musical treat July 2 when RICK SPRINGFIELD opens this years RIVERFEST at Riverside Park.  I'm almost tempted to go!

HEAVEN ISN'T THAT FAR AWAY

The National Weather at KEY WEST took this photo last evening.  This is why, if I had all the money in the world, I'd be living on that beautiful key.

THEY'RE GETTING CLOSER

OH NO MR. BILL!

THEY'RE IN LA CRESCENT!!

They've spotted the STINK BUG in La Crescent.  Before you know it they'll be living with Paul and Dorothy.  They've been seen in Duluth and Minneapolis.

Besides smelling like dirty socks, these critters can do a lot of damage.

GOOD WEATHER HERE TODAY....MOSTLY SUNNY AND 80

AMEN

#stoptheslaughterofelephants We're facing a future without elephants. http://t.co/iIEm5yxdXd @TheWCS Please RT ' pic.twitter.com/tSRb7GRNLu
— Georg Grey (@Georg_Grey) June 11, 2014

RITA AND ROGER NEED ANOTHER DOG

http://www.adoptapet.com/pet/10943345-sparta-wisconsin-shepherd-unknown-type?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

THE HEAT IS ON IN TEXAS

HIGH 98 IN AUSTIN TODAY.

CHEESE IS THE BIG STORY IN WISCONSIN THIS MORNING

ICYMI: Cheese industry rocked by FDA's decision to stop use of wood for aging process http://t.co/Y7vz2LKDuX pic.twitter.com/Vwsq68mNme
— Wis. State Journal (@WiStateJournal) June 11, 2014

COOL SPOT, IN WISCONSIN, THIS MORNING WAS SUPERIOR AT 38 DEGREES

RITA AND I WALKED ALONG THIS BEACH

The only place I ever went into the ocean was at Far Rockaway Beach on Long Island, New York.  I got all salty, scummy and sunburned but no sharks.

 

EARLY 80'S: DONNIE AND LINDA

 

 

 

LOOKS LIKE A GOOD DAY FOR OUTSIDE CHORES

DONNIE DOING "FOOT SELFIES" AT THE COFFEE SHOP

"I'm usually out by 7:00 and make stops at two,

and sometimes three, coffee shops by 9:00.  Each has a different clientele to observe  and each has different orientations to the weather so I can find a shady spot.

This morning was so chilly I had to go indoors.  Very unusual for June in Texas.".

KNOW SOMEBODY WHO'S LOOKING?

LOCAL AREA JOBS: #JobSearch Merchandising and Pricing Lead at Kmart (La Crosse, WI) Find this Job&More: http://t.co/vRO654GqRB

— La Crosse Wisconsin (@LaCrosse_Buzz) June 11, 2014

FEELIN' CORNY TODAY?

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GET OUT THE CANDLES

OH, YES! I REMEMBER THE FEELING

(512): These animals look how I feel. Hungover as hell. - http://t.co/vUdY8rOu7c pic.twitter.com/tJX9id9BrW
— TextsFromLastNight (@TFLN) June 10, 2014

THEY'VE GOT TO MAKE IT A LAW: OLD MEN ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR THESE SUITS

Coming to an office near you? Men's short suits threaten to go mainstream http://t.co/Vt1Z7GfX1M (Pic: L Macallister) pic.twitter.com/PoXZ5bv1uX
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 10, 2014

YUK! YUK! YUK! YUK!

What's that smell? More stink bugs making Minnesota home. http://t.co/20UTlKup8y
— Minnesota Today (@mntoday) June 10, 2014

I DON'T KNOW WHETHER TO LAUGH OR CRY

If you've missed CONFESSIONS OF A FED UP FLIGHT ATTENDANT ON YAHOO!  You've just got to read this.  Having worked for the airlines and hotels, I believe every word of this.

CHECK IT OUT HERE:
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-11-strangest-things-people-ask-for-on-a-plane-87985744777.html

COOLER WEATHER COMING

THE BIRD FEEDER

WILLARD REPORTS: "I am now feeding the neighborhood birds.  Lots of doves, sparrows, blue jays and an occasional cardinal.".

I LOVE YOU MEXICO CITY

#Mexico City joins in banning animals in circuses http://t.co/Tqex4kT2Pg #abc13
— Houston News (@abc13houston) June 10, 2014

SHE'S SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

JUDY GARLAND was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota 92 years ago today.

BATTERY ALERT

In 2015 transport of lithium metal batteries not contained in equipment will be banned on passenger aircraft as cargo http://t.co/Ddul7EBdzu
— IATA (@IATA) June 10, 2014

GUESS WHO'S ON MY SHIT LIST NOW

While I was at FESTIVAL yesterday I stopped at the card rack to pick out a birthday card.

They had Happy Birthday cards to Dad, Mother, cousin, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, co-worker, son, daughter and the man in the moon but would you believe THEY DID NOT HAVE A SINGLE CARD THAT SIMPLY SAID "HAPPY BIRTHDAY".

No, I didn't miss them.  I went from one end to the other three times and there was not a single "Happy Birthday" card you could buy unless you were buying one for your Dad, Mother, cousin, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, co-worker, son, daughter or the man in the moon.

NOTE TO FESTIVAL:  If someone stops by your card rack and wants to buy a card for someone other than your Dad, Mother, cousin, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, co-worker, son, daughter or the man in the moon....YOU'VE JUST LOST A SALE.

Get a clue, folks!

DON'T BOTHER ME. I'M COUNTING BRAIN CELLS.

According to NPR, the old belief that once you lose a brain cell you can't replace it is not true.

Researchers have found that  brain cells continue to reproduce throughout your entire life so you continue to learn new things even into old age.

I don't believe that for a minute.  I haven't learned anything new in 30 years.

SO, THE LOGICIAN SAYS.....

I came across an article that was titled, "20 JOKES THAT ONLY INTELLCTUALS WILL GET".  I got more than I thought I would.  That must mean I'm smarter than I thought I was.

 

This is one I got.

 

3 logicians walk into a bar.  The bartender asks, "Do you all want a drink?"

 

The first logician says, "I don't know".

 

The second logician says, "I don't know".

 

The third logician says, "Yes".

 

And, here's another one I liked.

 

It's hard to explain puns to kleptomaniacs because they always take things literally.

 

And, I actually did laugh at this one.

 

Shrodinger's cat walks into a bar.  And doesn't.

 

NOW I WANT TO PLAY WITH A PIG TOO

I HAVEN'T HAD ANY, YET, THIS SUMMER

I THINK I COULD LEARN TO LOVE THIS PLACE

Hobbit Tree House. Viroqua. Driftless. pic.twitter.com/8LbgW6Vl3P
— Dr. Tony Macasaet (@docMacaSTAT) June 9, 2014

PURE WISCONSIN

BLOG: Experience Amish Country in Wisconsin >> http://t.co/GbOllZFIfu pic.twitter.com/yu3BCGGpxw
— Travel Wisconsin (@TravelWI) June 9, 2014

YOU'VE GOT TO SEE THIS

You'll have to go to England to find it and you'll have to be really hungry but here is A HAMBURGER MADE 1ITH 17 KINDS OF BEEF AND WILL REQUIRE A VERY BIG MOUTH!  and it looks like it's got more fat and grease than I'll eat all year.  I'll bet it's good though!!

 

Check it out here

http://designtaxi.com/news/366247/In-England-A-Sinful-Burger-That-Contains-Seventeen-Types-Of-Beef/interstitial.html/?advertiser=External&return_url=http%3A%2F%2Fdesigntaxi.com%2Fnews%2F366247%2FIn-England-A-Sinful-Burger-That-Contains-Seventeen-Types-Of-Beef%2F

WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR A CITY TO GET THE SUPER BOWL?

IT TAKES A LOT!!
Click below and see what the NFL expects from MINNEAPOLIS to host the SUPER BOWL.

http://deadspin.com/the-nfls-demands-for-a-super-bowl-host-city-include-lot-1587737193?utm_source=digg&utm_medium=email

RAIN TODAY?

There's some LIGHT RAIN falling from Dallas to Minneapolis this morning.  I won't be surprised if we get a shower today.

IT'S "COOL" UP NORTH

The temperature fell to 39 DEGREES IN ASHLAND EARLY THIS MORNING

52 YEARS AGO TODAY

It was on June 9, 1962 that a "wonerful, wonerful" song made it to #58 on BILLBOARDS HOT 100.  The North Dakota boy made it big will "Baby Elephant Walk"

THIS WEEKS WEATHER: NOT BAD!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL J. FOX: 53 TODAY

THE ONE AND ONLY DONALD DUCK IS 80 TODAY!

WHAT'S THIS POLISH MUSICIAN DOING ON THE STREET?

He belongs on the stage!

JUNE 9-10, 1972 THE RAPID CITY FLOOD

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

 



I can't remember what I did yesterday but I sure can remember what I was doing 42 years ago today.

I vividly remember going past these cars, on my way to work.

It's still hard to look at these pictures.

DAMN STRAIT!!

Donnie passed along the news that GEORGE STRAIT played his last concert on the road, in Dallas before a crowd of 105,000 FANS.  That will go down as a record breaking music concert audience.

TONY AWARDS TONIGHT AND THIS COMMERCIAL DESERVES AN AWARD

CAN'T COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS!

THUNDER WOULD HAVE LOVED THIS

NOW I'VE HEARD IT ALL: COW COLOGNE

That's right folks.  A company in California has come up with a cologne that smells like a human.  It's not for humans...we already smell like humans...the cologne is for the cows!!

 

And, why would you want your cows to smell like humans?

 

Cows are immune to malaria but malaria can lead to death in humans.  The idea is to fool the mosquitoes into thinking the cows are humans and they'll bit them and leave us alone.

 

That may be fine for us but there's one thing that bothers me for the cows.

 

How does a cow scratch a mosquito bite?

PERFECT WEATHER FOR LA CROSSE

I see some rain moving into Rapid City this morning but we'll have none of that around here today.

After some EARLY MORNING FOG it will be sunshine all day with a high in the mid-70's.  That's AOK with me.

YOU HAVE TO PLAY ALL THE GAMES TO GET TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

RIGHT ON, JOSH!

Totally agreed with #CaliforniaChrome's owner. To run the last race you should have to run them all! #runwhatyabrung

— Josh Robertson (@jrob8728) June 8, 2014

I'M GONNA BE A TIGER TODAY!

I went to bed at 9, last night, and slept

straight through until 4 this morning.  Didn't wake up once.  I have no idea how long its been since I had a full eight hours of sleep.  It sure does feel good!

I'm ready to rip it up today!
 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOZ SCAGGS: 70 TODAY

WORLD OCEANS DAY