Nice to see that Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and I have something in common after his night cap with Houston police early this morning. He and I have both been guests at Houston's Central Jail. I wonder if he enjoyed the experience as much as I did.
AUGUST 2014
Saturday, July 07, 2012
SIOUX FALLS TOPS THE LIST
I just read that Sioux Falls is listed, by Forbes.com as the best small city, in America, for business and careers.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT IN READERS DIGEST
TEACHER: What does the word "plummet" mean?
8 YEAR OLD STUDENT: A girl plummer.
8 YEAR OLD STUDENT: A girl plummer.
MEMORIES
Cousin Mary saw this picture which I also published on Facebook and said....
WOW! I love it.
And, Rita Commented.....
Sure Mary loves it - she's not the dork with the permanent, pigtails, and curled bangs in it!
Roger asked who some of the people were in the picture and remarked that all the Solbergs have high foreheads - I am the only one in the pic who doesn't. Never thought of that before.
ANOTHER AIRLINE NOTE
There's an interesting article in USA TODAY about another "perk" you might have to pay for soon. How about paying a fee to get off the aircraft, once it has landed, ahead of the others? It could happen! Read the story here in USA TODAY.
DONNIE COMMENTED:
This is one I might be happy to pay. I haven't been on a plane in a long time, but what I remember as a greatest irritation was the long wait to "de-plane," standing in the crowded aisle for endless minutes, for no apparent reason. Some aisle waits seemed as long as the airborne flights.
DONNIE COMMENTED:
This is one I might be happy to pay. I haven't been on a plane in a long time, but what I remember as a greatest irritation was the long wait to "de-plane," standing in the crowded aisle for endless minutes, for no apparent reason. Some aisle waits seemed as long as the airborne flights.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
When I was working at the airport, in Houston, so many years ago, the late afternoon and early evening hours were my favorite (and most profitable) hours. We had a flight to London and a flight to Paris that, both, departed during that time and the club would be filled with so many interesting folks on their way to Europe.
With that in mind, I was sorry to read that, with the merger between Continental and United, the old Continental flight from Houston to Paris will be discontinued in September.
United will be cutting several other international flights as well as 1,300 jobs in the Houston area.
That's sad news, indeed. I can only say I'm thankful Willard and I were there during the good times. And, best of luck to those folks who will be out of a job during these times when a good job is hard to find.
Donnie commented:
We all were "there during the good times," and too often didn't realize it. Young people today may soon be recalling the present as their good times.
Donnie commented:
We all were "there during the good times," and too often didn't realize it. Young people today may soon be recalling the present as their good times.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RINGO STARR
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TWO AREA DEATHS BLAMED ON THE HEAT
One death in La Crosse and one in Onalaska have been blamed on the heat. Other heat related deaths have also been reported in Wisconsin. Read the full story in the La Crosse Tribune.
Friday, July 06, 2012
ANOTHER RECORD BROKEN
We hit a high of 102 this afternoon. That breaks the record of 100 degrees set in 1989.
But relief is on the way. Tomorrow's high will be near 86, Sunday 84 and Monday 83. Does that sound better??
DID THE NEEDLES DO ANY GOOD?
Duane said the acupuncture person said it would take some time to notice the effects from the treatment. He says he's not sure but, he thinks, there may be some improvement already.
WILLARD IS GETTING WHAT I HAVE
"Haven't a clue what day it is. When I tuned in, this past Wednesday, to watch some of the Saturday TV shows on PBS, that was a signal that I had lost it.
Went upstairs, last night, and couldn't remember if I'd closed the patio door. I took my morning pills right after I had my orange juice. Went into the living room, sat down and couldn't remember if I had taken them or not."
Went upstairs, last night, and couldn't remember if I'd closed the patio door. I took my morning pills right after I had my orange juice. Went into the living room, sat down and couldn't remember if I had taken them or not."
HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER THIS QUESTON
WTMJ in Milwaukee is asking, what do you hate more a week of temperatures 100 or more or a week of temperatures at 0 or below. Check the right sidebar and let us know which you hate more.
DUANE GETS STUCK
Can't wait to hear how Duane made out with his new doctor yesterday. He went to see a licensed accupuncturist who studied with the first American Doctor who was trained in China.
Duane said, "Hope it works on my knees. My hamstrings ache big time".
WAS IT THE HEAT??
No one has confirmed a cause, yet, but a manhole, right in the middle of 3rd street, caved in yesterday afternoon leaving a big hole in the middle of the street.
Traffic is now being detoured to 2nd street which will, most likely, cause traffic backups during the busy part of the day. With the weekend coming up, I'm guessing it will be several days before things are back to normal.
I JUST HAD A THOUGHT
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The last day of Riverfest is tomorrow when it will finally be cool enough to go outside. I'll bet Riverside Park will be PACKED considering it's a weekend and it's "comfortable" weather. I may just take a trip down there myself.
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