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HOW DRY IT IS

Donnie and Linda aren't the only ones living in areas where the lake water levels are falling.  Lake Michigan is 11 inches lower than it was last year and, officials say, there could be record low levels if the drought persists.

TODAYS QUOTE

"Losing an illusion makes you wiser than finding a truth."
Ludwig Borne
(1786-1837)
German Political Writer

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MITZI

Chicago born Mitzi Gaynor turns 81 today.  She's been keeping busy, in recent years, with her "Razzle Dazzle: My life behind the sequins" one woman show that toured the country in 2009, 2010 and 2011.  She's one of those "show must go on" entertainers.

IS THE HOT WEATHER COMING TO AN END?

With highs in the upper 80's it, probably, won't feel like it today but by the end of the week we'll see high's in the 60's.

SOME BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS

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WE HAD A LITTLE RAIN TODAY

Unfortunately, it was very little.  I don't think it did much more than get the streets wet.  At least it was a break from the hot sun.

HERE'S THE BEST IDEA I'VE SEEN THIS YEAR

Making french fries at home is a real pain.  Now, there's a way of doing it that's so easy that Thunder could do it.  Of course we can't eat potatoes anymore so we won't be making any but, for the rest of you, TRY THIS OUT!!

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT BEER?

I happen to know that a number of people who read this blog drink beer.  When I read 5 facts about beer I thought I'd better post it so those folks know what they're drinking.

BEST T SHIRT QUOTES

Of course I talk to myself. Sometimes I need expert advice.

I'd love to explain it to you, but I don't have any CRAYONS.

 I'm not insulting you. I'm describing you.

It's OK if you disagree with me. I can't force you to be right.

 Jenius.

I should come with a warning label.

 I shook my family tree and a bunch of nuts fell out.

 You read my shirt.

That's enough social interaction for one day.

Why kill them with kindness when you can use a hammer?

Congress:

Never understimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

LOOKING WEST OVER LA CROSSE

BAD BOY CHARLIE SHEEN TURNS 47 TODAY

IT COULD BE A WET LABOR DAY

The average temperature for this date, in La Crosse, is 73 but we'll be closer to 90 Today.  Much warmer than it should be.  It could be a wet Labor Day too with a 50% chance for thunderstorms this afternoon.  It may screw up your outdoor plans but we need the rain!

I THINK I FOUND YOUR 2ND GRADE CLASS PHOTO

RITA SENT THIS

A NOTE FROM ROGER THIS MORNING

"We have been on the Medora Stage.  That's your cuz and Jess inside.  I rode shotgun topside.  Great ride!"

(I love the old guy looking in the window)

I WENT FOR AN EARLY MORNING WALK

I wanted to check on the progress of our new Community Theater.  They're making great progress.  A lot of changes since I last saw it.

From there I walked through the LHI Campus and spotted this tugboat just passing by the courtyard fountain.

As I walked by the Waterfront Restaurant, which is in the LHI complex on the south end of Riverside Park, I was reminded that Aunt Wilda was wondering about a good place to eat in La Crosse.  If you haven't been to La Crosse, lately, the Waterfront is a good idea for lunch or dinner.  You can enjoy indoor or outdoor dining on the covered terrace which is just a few feet from the Mississippi River.  A great view while you dine.

PLATO WAS A WISE MAN

Plato was a philosopher who thought about the really big things in life.  And, no kidding here, he came up with this quote.

"He was a wise man who invented beer.

I'm telling you the truth.  That is an actual quote from Plato.

I WISH I WAS YOUNG AGAIN AND HAD ENOUGH MONEY AND TIME TO MAKE THIS TRIP

I'd take Roger along to do the "heavy" work.

The old Deadwood Stagecoach route ran from Medora, North Dakota to Deadwood.  A 125 mile ride at, about, 20 miles a day.

A group of lucky folks in 32 wagons just completed part of the route from Buffalo to Deadwood.  Read about their great adventure here.

The photo was taken in 1888 of the real Deadwood Stage.

ONCE A NORWEGIAN, ALWAYS A NORWEGIAN

A dumb blonde Norwegian took a trip to Fargo, North Dakota. While in a bar, an Indian on the next stool spoke to the Norwegian in a friendly manner.

 

“Look,” he said, “let’s have a little game. I’ll ask you a riddle. If you can answer it, I’ll buy you a drink. If you can’t then you buy me one. OK?”

“Ja, dat sounds purty good,” said the dumb blonde Norwegian.

The Indian said, “My father and mother had one child. It wasn’t my brother. It wasn’t my sister. Who was it?”

The dumb blonde Norwegian scratched his head and finally said, “I give up. Who vas it?”

“It was ME,” chortled the Indian.

So the dumb blonde Norwegian paid for the drinks.

Back in La Crosse the Norwegian went into the bar and spotted one of his cronies.

“Sven,” he said, “I got a game. If you can answer a question, I’ll buy you a drink. If you can’t, you have to buy me vun. Fair enough?”
“Fair enough,” said Sven.

“Ok,” the dumb blonde Norwegian said, “my father and mudder had vun child. It vasn’t my brudder. It vasn’t my sister. Who vas it?”

“Search me,” said Sven. “I give up, who vas it?”

The dumb blonde Norwegian burst out, “It vas some Indian up in Fargo, North Dakota!”

ANOTHER NICE DAY FOR THE "END OF SUMMER" WEEKEND

We lucked out with a beautiful weekend for BIKE FEST.  Today will be much like yesterday with a high of 84 under sunny skies.

 

Maybe I'll take a walk down to the river.  There won't be many more "river walks" this season.