Amazing RT @scottdagostino: The greatest sentence ever written was printed in the Times today: pic.twitter.com/DJfXkg6COK via @GilesKristian
— John Horne (@JohnHorneUK) April 17, 2014
AUGUST 2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014
VIKINGS FOREVER
VISITING AUNT WILDA
What a wonderful visit Rita, Roger and I had with Aunt Wilda this afternoon. She had just had her hair done and looked so much better than the last couple of times we saw her. As usual, she was a delight and it was fun to see her feeling so good..
There are roads closed for repairs now
that the snow is gone so we had to come back via Grandad Bluff. This, in turn, forced us into the Alpine Inn for some refreshment before tackling that curvy, downhill road. It was a fun day!
WHO KNEW
I like this! Did you know you can die your Easter eggs a beautiful rust color by using ONION SKINS?
READ ALL ABOUT IT RIGHT HERE
READ ALL ABOUT IT RIGHT HERE
BATTER UP!
We can't play baseball until we get the snow off the field.
And yes EVERYONE is helping clear Target Field. @kare11 pic.twitter.com/7qMqh8MYH3
— Dave Berggren (@daveberggren) April 17, 2014
JOE FOSS
Foss was a real South Dakota hero. The Sioux Falls airport code is FSD which stands for "Foss Field".
As a World War II hero, Joe shot down 26 enemy planes during the battle for Guadalcanal. He went on to become the Governor of South Dakota and the first commissioner of the American Football League.
R.I.P.
JOE FOSS
BALLS
I loved the headline that went with this video. It said, "WATCHING CRICKET BALLS BEING MADE MAY BE MORE INTERESTING THAN WATCHING CRICKET."
AMEN
Muhammad Ali gives sage advice. The 45 Most Badass Lines Ever Uttered in Real Life - http://t.co/LILze2j7OH | pic.twitter.com/hdBV5g8V51
— Cracked.com (@cracked) April 17, 2014
QUOTE
“One man practicing kindness in the wilderness is worth all the temples this world pulls.”
― Jack Kerouac, The Dharma Bums
— aSoulMan (@aSoulMan) April 17, 2014
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MUSTANG
The pony-in-corral emblem is back! Only 1964 #Mustang anniversary editions will be made to mark the year it was born. pic.twitter.com/pTkoWznPNN
— Motor Trend Magazine (@MotorTrend) April 16, 2014
BABY BABBLE
CLICK HERE AND TURN UP THE SOUND
You can't compete with kittens, puppies or babies.
You can't compete with kittens, puppies or babies.
Omg this is the cutest 😂 https://t.co/RzoQShjqst
— Relatable (@JustReIatabIe) April 16, 2014
VIROQUA
JUST PRETENDING
According to Kurt Vonnegut, "We are what we pretend to be."
If I am what I pretend to be.....I'm not very good at pretending.
If I am what I pretend to be.....I'm not very good at pretending.
LOOKS LIKE TEXAS
Donnie and Linda are down there somewhere.
How our planet glows http://t.co/jhA7S1AKFK pic.twitter.com/th6vHYLnuB
— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) April 17, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
BABY+DOG
This picture makes me feel good all over!
Adorable photo series of photographer's baby & rescue mutt http://t.co/Ub4KcnoKgE pic.twitter.com/8KvRooXrMS
— PlanetGreen.com (@PlanetGreen) April 16, 2014
BLOWIN' IN THE WIND
I was one year and one day old, the day one of the country's all-time greatest musical treasures was born in Duluth, Minnesota. And, it was on this day, in 1962, in New York that Bob Dylan introduced this classic to the world.
CLASSIC HITS
I had forgotten all about this song. It's fun to hear it again.
Desmond was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1941 and, sadly, died of a heart attack in 2006.
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On this date in 1969: Desmond Dekker and the Aces climbed to #1 in the U.K. with "Israelites".#nowplaying http://t.co/kwrqn41Ejo
— We love 50's60's70's (@welove50s60s70s) April 16, 2014
Desmond was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1941 and, sadly, died of a heart attack in 2006.
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BEER SALES
DONNIE'S RESOLUTION
Donnie wrote this on New Years Eve, 2011. As far as I can tell, we're still waiting.
DONNIE'S NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
DONNIE'S NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
"After a lifetime of cynicism, I am going to imagine that we are not living in a decline but a global renaissance leading to better times for all. This will require great courage and imagination but it's worth a try".
(He must be sipping that rum again)
(He must be sipping that rum again)
ORDER IN THE COURT
ATTORNEY: She had three children , right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?
A LENNON LINE
“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears” - John Lennon.
— Book Love (@OldSmellOfBooks) April 15, 2014
SHIT, I MISSED AGAIN
Here's a joke from Rita and Roger.
CATHOLIC GOLF
A catholic priest and a nun were taking a rare afternoon off to enjoy a round of golf.
The Priest stepped up to the first tee and took a mighty swing. He missed the ball entirely and said, "Shit, I missed"
The good sister told him to watch his language.
On his next swing, Father missed again. "Shit, I missed", he said.
"Father, I'm not going to play with you if you keep swearing." said the nun.
The priest promised to do better and the round continued. On the 4th tee he missed again. His usual comment followed.
Sister is really mad now and says, "Father John, God is going to strike you dead if you keep swearing."
On the next tee he misses again and, again, he says, "Shit, I missed".
A terrible rumble is heard and a gigantic bolt of lightening comes out of the sky and strikes Sister Marie dead in her tracks.
From above comes a booming voice. "Shit, I missed again.
CATHOLIC GOLF
A catholic priest and a nun were taking a rare afternoon off to enjoy a round of golf.
The good sister told him to watch his language.
On his next swing, Father missed again. "Shit, I missed", he said.
"Father, I'm not going to play with you if you keep swearing." said the nun.
The priest promised to do better and the round continued. On the 4th tee he missed again. His usual comment followed.
Sister is really mad now and says, "Father John, God is going to strike you dead if you keep swearing."
On the next tee he misses again and, again, he says, "Shit, I missed".
A terrible rumble is heard and a gigantic bolt of lightening comes out of the sky and strikes Sister Marie dead in her tracks.
From above comes a booming voice. "Shit, I missed again.
IT'S THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY IN THE USA!
Win a dream trip to Sioux Falls! Build a custom itinerary & share it with your friends to win: http://t.co/hA8UoN4TBe pic.twitter.com/l5qLxpSBhY
— Visit Sioux Falls (@VisitSiouxFalls) April 15, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBY VINTON
There are still a few rockers around that are older than me. Bobby Vinton is 79 today.
Bobby performed at his own theater in Branson until 2002. He and his wife, Dolores, live in Englewood, Florida.
AIR FARES
More air #taxes? Congress treats airline passengers like a piggy bank. Learn more: http://t.co/g2ufI4eq3H #taxday pic.twitter.com/yi4fNzpJje
— Airlines for America (@AirlinesDotOrg) April 15, 2014
LOVE MY TWITTER
As you know, I'm a big Twitter fan. I was scrolling through the list of folks who are following me, this morning. There are 610 of them, at the moment, so I haven't made it through the whole list but I want to thank a few of the people who catch my tweets every day.
*Green Bay Packers
*City of Los Angeles
*South Dakota Travel
*Festival Foods
*Texas Storm Chasers
Thanks, folks. Love ya' all!
*Green Bay Packers
*City of Los Angeles
*South Dakota Travel
*Festival Foods
*Texas Storm Chasers
Thanks, folks. Love ya' all!
TODAYS GOOD NEWS
Chances of getting audited by IRS lowest in years: http://t.co/vv7l1g1vuM pic.twitter.com/PgJBjFCq9Z
— AOL (@AOL) April 16, 2014
STILL WINTER
Cloudy and windy with some rain this afternoon. That's as good as it will get in La Crosse today. We lucked out and we're missing, what I hope is, the last blast of winter weather for Wisconsin.
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THE DONALD
So. The Donald bought himself a new plane. This sure as hell would beat sitting in coach class on a low fare airline with a bag of peanuts in your hand.
SEARS OBIT
And now, the final nail in the coffin. Sears retail store, that has been doing business in Chicago's loop since 1932, has gone out of business and closed this past Sunday.
OLD AGE BOMBSHELL
Aren't you ashamed of yourself, complaining about your "old age"? You've got to learn to boogie, baby!
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
BEAUTIFUL PHOTO
Incredible shot captured yesterday in Whittier, Calif, an hour before the lunar eclipse by @nickut pic.twitter.com/G1XHKAGre1 - @MeredithFrost
— Inquisitr News (@theinquisitr) April 15, 2014
CANADIAN BORDER CORN
They're starting to grow corn in southern Canada where the growing season has lengthened two weeks in the last 50 years.
Canada's climate warms to corn as grain belt shifts north: http://t.co/gRzzNQNEqT pic.twitter.com/Pqpz4ajDKK
— Bloomberg News (@BloombergNews) April 15, 2014
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BLOOD MOON
Beautiful photo from last night.
@SPACEdotcom Bloody Moon. Red Mars and Spica also wants to appear ... pic.twitter.com/BnHo2fjmao
— @Astrocolors (@CCantuQ) April 15, 2014
SLOW START: SPRING
On April 20, 2012 I posted an item that Rita had planted her flower garden. This is the picture she sent.
Look at all the green in the background. I don't think we'll see that much green on April 20 this year. I'll be happy if there just isn't any snow on the ground.
Look at all the green in the background. I don't think we'll see that much green on April 20 this year. I'll be happy if there just isn't any snow on the ground.
TAX ON WOMEN?
The Marriage Penalty: Outdated Tax Code Gives Some Working Spouses A Bad Deal http://t.co/LQaUOj6Tlb #taxes pic.twitter.com/S4KX85PynD
— NPR Business (@nprbusiness) April 14, 2014
MOVIES "MADE IN CHINA"
Did you know that China's movie industry has invested in two up-coming Hollywood movies? Chinese movie interests also have stakes in some of the biggest USA movie chains that account for half of all ticket sales in this country.
MID-APRIL COLD
This isn't the first time the 15th of April has felt more like winter than spring. On April 15, 1949 Caledonia and Gays Mills both reported 6 inches of new snow.
LATE 1927 SNOWSTORM
Reading the Bryson book on the summer of 1927 I found out that Detroit was scheduled to host the New York Yankees for a baseball game which had to be cancelled on May 14, 1927 because of heavy snow in Detroit.
ANOTHER YEAR OLDER!
Penny and I when we were much, much, much, much, much younger. I may be wrong but I believe this was in Florida.
DETOUR: CONSTRUCTION AHEAD!
A reminder for folks driving I-90 from Wisconsin into Minnesota:
The westbound off ramp to La Crescent is now closed for construction.
Continue on I-90 to the DRESBACH EXIT. Drive east to the HIGHWAY 61 EXIT to La Crescent.
After that, you're on your own.
The westbound off ramp to La Crescent is now closed for construction.
Continue on I-90 to the DRESBACH EXIT. Drive east to the HIGHWAY 61 EXIT to La Crescent.
After that, you're on your own.
Monday, April 14, 2014
IT DOESN'T GET CUTER THAN THIS
Zoey and Jasper documents the adorable relationship between a rescue puppy and a toddler. http://t.co/UpAT58XBz7 pic.twitter.com/h8dNPRtNAW
— Photojojo ♥s you! (@Photojojo) April 14, 2014
NO GAZING ALLOWED
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DONNIE'S MORNING DISPATCH
"Had to get our turtlenecks out again this morning. Chance of freezing temperatures in Austin tonight."
HERE COME THE FLOODS
After heavy rain over the weekend, rivers in some parts of southeast Wisconsin are nearing flood levels. http://t.co/g6DyOSPXrz
— JS NewsHub (@journalsentinel) April 14, 2014
INSANE WEATHER
The temperature in Amarillo, Texas hit 90 degrees on Saturday. This morning it's snowing.
There's another place you don't want to live.
KENTUCKY DERBY DRINK
It's almost Kentucky Derby time. If your horse comes in a winner you might want to celebrate with a very special Mint Julep. You'll, probably, want only one because each one will cost you $1,000.00. Get the story here!
I'LL BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW THIS!
Ancient spiders had two sets of eyes... http://t.co/8xIxHXP7Q0
— Science News (@SciNewsBlog) April 14, 2014
LET'S EAT OUT
The top 50 restaurants with the most spectacular views
Be ready to spend very big bucks if you want to eat at any of these places but I'll bet it would be a great experience.
Note to Donnie: Two of them are in Istanbul.
OH! I LOVE THIS!
Always try to make it fun! h/t @jbdba #business pic.twitter.com/jlWxiwXBt4
— Glen Gilmore #SocBiz (@GlenGilmore) April 14, 2014
STICKING ONLY IN WISCONSIN
Good Monday Morning! It is snowing in at least a portion of 12 states right now. But only sticking in #Wisconsin. #ColdMidwest
— Bill Karins (@BillKarins) April 14, 2014
DO YOU SEE THIS??? SNOWING IN 12 STATES BUT ONLY STICKING IN WISCONSIN. I'm sorry if I offend anyone but I've lived in places coast to coast and border to border. I've said it before and I'll say it again. The worst damn place to live, in this world, is Wisconsin.
THE NASTIEST 4 LETTER WORD: SNOW
I got up, this morning, flew to the window and sure enough. There it was. SNOW!
The ground is white. The tops of the cars are white. I broke into song. "I'M DREAMING OF A WHITE EASTER".
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So, the snow ends this morning but is this the final, final round of winter weather??
HELL, NO!
The forecast, for La Crosse, shows a chance for snow Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The last I heard, the Easter Bunny has talked Santa Claus, and the reindeer, into bringing the Easter eggs to your house this year. Those guys from the North Pole are better equipped to handle this weather than a bunny is.
The ground is white. The tops of the cars are white. I broke into song. "I'M DREAMING OF A WHITE EASTER".
HELL, NO!
The forecast, for La Crosse, shows a chance for snow Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
COLD AND WET
It's been raining most of the afternoon and tonight it will change over to snow. One to two inches is expected with 40 MPH wind gusts.
SOME HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP.
SOME HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP.
NASTY NIGHT AHEAD
NEW: #Severe t'storm watch until midnight CDT for much of MO and parts of KS, OK, AR. Live coverage continues on TV. pic.twitter.com/BUAXXGHwMf
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) April 13, 2014
NICK TWEETS
I tweeted about our lousy spring weather and Nick saw it and replied:
@FDTerp yep u r right
— Nick Solberg (@pilot02e) April 13, 2014
RAIN, RAIN AND MORE RAIN
The radar map is awash with rain. It's going to be with us for several hours, I fear. This damn weather is getting me down.
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BASEBALL HISTORY
It was April 13, 1954 that Hank Aaron played his first major league game with the Milwaukee Braves.MISERABLE SPRING
FROM THE BLOG FILES
Remember the days when we had warm weather? Here's an old item from the blog diary.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Hot enough for you?
At 3:00 pm La Crosse had a heat index of 110, Onalaska 119, Tomah 115 and Viroqua 107.
YESTERDAYS HAIL
The largest hail to fall Saturday had a diameter of 2 inches and was reported in Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois.
— AccuWeather.com (@breakingweather) April 13, 2014
WABEGON BAR
I've got to find out if Carl and Kathy have been to the
Wabegon Bar in Superior.
This is a really interesting story. The Wabegon is in Wisconsin but you have to go to Minnesota to get in.
That's right. You can't get a drink at the Wabegon unless you come through the front door and you can't get to the front door unless you cross the state line into Minnesota!!
READ ALL ABOUT IT RIGHT HERE!
Wabegon Bar in Superior.
This is a really interesting story. The Wabegon is in Wisconsin but you have to go to Minnesota to get in.
That's right. You can't get a drink at the Wabegon unless you come through the front door and you can't get to the front door unless you cross the state line into Minnesota!!
READ ALL ABOUT IT RIGHT HERE!
MISERABLE PALM SUNDAY WEATHER
Another wave of low pressure is bringing a round of rainfall and thunderstorms into northeast Iowa and southern Wisconsin today. Temperatures won't get out of the 40's in most areas.
Rain will continue into tonight with the cold air changing it to wet snow towards morning although it should melt as it hits the ground.
It will turn miserably cold tonight
with overnight temperatures around 30.
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