DeJaVue all over again .......

Just had a little heart flutter.

Watching some late night TV, hoping around and there was a show called Crusin Ohio. Interviewing and looking at some old cars and shows.

He starts talking with an owner, they scan to a car, turns out to be a '57 Crown Imperial, four-door, Well, in my younger days in Nevada when I had much more money than sense, I ended up buying a '57 Imperial, four-door. They panned all around it, and it was exactly like mine. Same color interior, plastic seat covers, which had been left on, so same color interior. Brought back a lot of memories.

Then, during the interview, he mentioned that he had bought it in Nevada, my jaw dropped, as did my heart. I'm sure there were a number of four-door Imperials of that color, with that interior, just like mine, but, well, it could have been mine .............. what are the odds on that?

Earlier, out there, I had a Studebaker Golden Hawk, loved that car, really fast, and then, no speed limit on the highway in Nevada. Often took advantage of that. Long, straight roads, could see for miles, desert or nothing on either side, well, you can imagine. Driving in Oregon one time, a deer, jumped on my hood, and popped it, slammed down on the top, no one hurt but some damage.

Got it fixed, new paint job, all new leather interior, it really looked sharp.

A car salesman in Reno used to come into the Primm often and eat lunch, had lunch with him a few times, or at least talked with him as he passed the table. Anyway, he had seen the Hawk parked outside, found out I owned it, he wanted it. We worked out a deal, my Hawk, and cash, and I ended up with the Imperial that was very low mileage, I think a year or so old then, previously owned by a lady who had a chauffer and they used the car very sparingly.

That is how this "boxman" at the time, very impressed with myself, Louis Roth suits, allegator shoes, white on white shirts, silk ties, really impressive, 26 or so years old, wearing a "suit" in a casino in Reno. Reportedly, and I admit I never saw it, but somehow a story got to the Reno newspaper in a column about the "youngest" boxman in Nevada, and some told me it got picked up by a Vegas paper. I repeat, I never saw it, but many said they did.

Anyway, that is how I ended up with the Imperial, and I may have just seen it, 50 plus years later, on TV, at a car show in Ohio. Could be. I found this picture on the internet, just like mine.

Diabolical Plot

Is it just me, early voting, get everyone to vote early, then THEY can determine where THEY need help. I've always said, "If you're going to be a sucker, be a silent one," but this is toooooooo much. Now THEY have a couple of months to do some .............. re-arranging ................. and changing of votes. And, don't be naive and say that "Computer Voting" cannot be rigged. And, WHO controls most of the Board of Elections?

I personally think that "Wait Till November" is just a dream for some Conservatives. I have said that all along. THEY are not going to just sit back and let it all happen, THEY are planning, THEY are thinking, THEY are working to make sure the Conservative Dream does not come true.

Did anyone really think THEY were just going to sit back and let it all happen. NO WAY.

Remember ........................
OBAMA can't beat Hillary
OBAMA can't win the election
OBAMA'S Health care won't be passed

Never UNDERESTIMATE your enemy and I think that is what the Conservatives and their Tea Party cohorts are doing.

Think about, THEIR press is saying BIG UPSET .... all the seats that the Republicans will take back ... they already have Pelosi selling her airplane on EBay. Just like fishing, bait the hook, dangle it in the water, play with the fish ............ and then  WHAM, reel the fish in.

THEY are letting all the Conservatives think that "the plan is working." ....... we'll get all those seats back ... I am not that optimistic .............. THEY have something up their collective sleeves and I think the first part of their plan is EARLY VOTING, a great concept .......... "We won't have to hurry and get it all done in one night, we'll have plenty of  time this way. Who's ideas was this anyway ...... your kidding, HE thought of it."

My Neck is Better

I have Arthritis in my neck and shoulder, right under that "bump" in the middle of the shoulders. My Doctor had an X-ray taken some years ago, talked about the "build-up" as a result of an old injury, one which I don't remember or one that never happened. Anyway, it often hurts when I turn my head from side to side. I have had the problem for many years.

Magnets have helped, Dr. Phil's has helped, Apple Cider Vinegar has helped, DMSO has helped, but nothing has helped like this years schedule of new TV shows. I have watched them now for a couple of weeks, and my neck has gotten a little better each day, and I know why.

As I watch the new shows, I find myself shaking my head in a "no, I don't believe it" motion, from left to right, and the exercise I get from doing that has helped.

So, something good has come out of the new shows. The shows that are "Now, the new NUMBER ONE show," that has not even aired yet, and is one of the 14 new NUMBER ONE shows, and all of the others.

Thank You TV, you have helped my neck.

Just Wondering

You always have to notice them, they don't give you any choice.

Most of them wear flip-flops or tennis shoes, but every once in a while you hear them, clip-clop, clip-clop, clop clop, clop clop, clipclip, clip clip. And then you see her, right in WalMart, all dressed up, a woman, wearing high heels, and generally those clop clops mean, "look at me, look at me."

But, why WalMart. Maybe it is their floors and the size of the building, and they do have crowds, but no one has ever accused WalMart of catering to "the carriage trade."

How often do you hear, "I snagged my guy at WalMart!"

Maybe the higher class places have carpet and you can't get the attraction getting volume like you can at WalMart.

Nuff said ...

This foto does not even need a caption. It says so much, about so many things.

Both pigeons are in disbelief that this little upstart has the audacity to fight for this food.

Bed Bugs .... the diabolic plan

Not sure if this is public knowledge or not, and this is not verified.

In 2007, in a remote area of Amish, Amed Ben Gauly, opened a research lab, and started developing a species of bed bugs that were more resilient than current strains of bed bugs. After developing the strain in a male bed bug, his research team started looking for a rare strain of female bed bugs called the nymphomaniagratis, or female bed bugs that had been created that thrived on reproduction.

With the consent and blessing of Bin Laden, the bedbugs were introduced into this country in a shipment of heaters that the Amish in Pennsylvania had made the wooden frame for and were subsequently sent to China to have the heater installed, and they in turn were shipped  to New Jersey for further shipment to purchasers on QVC.

The two-day "on air" sale resulted in 28,000 being sold all over the United States with some to Canada, Puerto Rico and Hawaii.

The original intent was to invade the United States with bed bugs capable of reproducing at an alarming rate, and eventually bringing the retail industry to a standstill. At this point, they are right on schedule, many retailers are closing, more will, on the eve of the most productive selling time of the year.

Amed  stated, "We will eliminate the infidels, one little bite at a time."

What a Good Idea ................. for Mad-is-on-in-Oklahoma

School systems need money.

College football teams, such as The Ohio State University, like to schedule "cream puff" early season games.

To help both, why doesn't The Ohio State University schedule some of the better high school teams around the country. The school system will get a nice financial bonanza, and The Ohio State University will get a more  competitive foe than they are getting now. It will be a much better game. Everybody wins, well, maybe not The Ohio State University.

Example: Their opponent this week, Eastern Michigan, their record 0-3. But, the OSU coach says they are a much better team than their record indicates.

I think all major colleges should schedule at least two high school teams per season. Will get some much needed revenue into the school systems.

Football, my a...........!

What is the point in BIG colleges playing little colleges at the start of the season. They are just like pre season pro games, no interest at all. If it is just so the little guys can pick up a few bucks, take some of the money from ALL the bowl games and donate it to them, but please, don't expect us to sit through them. If you need something for filler, play some of those really good high school games, they are a much better quality of football.

I have noticed also, if you are channel hopping, i.e. a game and a TV show, when there is a time out at the game and you switch to the show you are watching, they are doing a commercial also, quite a coincidence.

Money, money, TV, TV, money, money, TV, TV.

I still think that New Orleans won the Super Bowl last year because TV wanted them to. My guess is that Dallas will go to the Super Bowl this year ...... because TV wants them to ...... first time a home team will play in the Super Bowl. Jerry Jones wants it, TV wants it, I think it will happen. We'll see.

Why?

I have been watching the Ohio news, out of Columbus. Big story about  the weather, tornadoes, damage and so forth.

One shot that is always a part of the story, in this case, Ohio Governor Strickland is shown viewing the damage. Now, realistically, other than "political correctness" why does HE need to see the damage. Why not send someone in government who will have some involvement in doing something about the damage.

The President always views disasters, yet he has nothing to do with them. Why not send someone with a knowledge of reconstruction or a similar expertise. I remember once when a President had to view an airplane crash.

The President always personally views floods, what does he say, "Yep, that's a lot of water."

Strickland needs the votes, but most of those people now have no place to live and possibly even the Polling Place blew down and they won't be able to vote, anyway.

Always wondered why Senators and politicians had to view war zones, and not only that, get the "red carpet" treatment while they are doing it. Old Senator Blowhard, who really does not know a lot about anything, other than blowing steam and collecting money, checks out a war zone, why is that?

Old Blowhard spends a million or so to fly himself and his staff (private government airplane), generally an attractive secretary among them, to a war zone somewhere, looks around, accompanied by many photographers, hears a gunshot and retires to the Officers Club. They eat an average meal in the Company Mess, probably prime rib, lobster or roast turkey (just for the occasion), gives a big wave, gets back on his airplane and heads home.

Nothing accomplished, just good foto shoots, good campaign stuff, accomplished, NOTHING!

I Spy

Remember "I Spy" ..... Robert Culp and Bill Cosby, Culp is a tennis pro. I am watching reruns on RTV. He only carries two racquet's with him, and he smokes and drinks. A lot different than pros today.

Puffed-Pancake Brunch Casserole

Gonna have to try this on Sunday, may have to give some to the neighbors. Sounds really good.

1/2 cup butter
2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
2 cups milk
8 eggs
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1 lb cubed cooked ham (about 3 cups)
1 package (2.1 oz) precooked bacon, chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash ground nutmeg


1.Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place butter in dish; place in oven until melted, about 10 minutes.

2.In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, 1 cup of the milk and 2 of the eggs with whisk until tiny lumps remain. Pour over butter in baking dish. Layer with Swiss cheese, ham, bacon and Cheddar cheese. In large bowl, mix remaining 1 cup milk, remaining 6 eggs, the salt, mustard and nutmeg. Pour over casserole.

3.Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Proper Etiquette.....

A promo for a Columbus, Ohio TV station I just heard mentioned that there are a lot of bank robberies in Columbus. It was a "teaser" ad and they made some mention of being in line, and not knowing who was in front of you, meaning, it could be a bank robber.

So I got to wondering, if there is a proper etiquette for such a situation, maybe some of  the DO's and DONT'S.

Be bad to start a conversation.

"Hi, long line."
"Don't be in a hurry buster, I'm going to rob the bank."
"Oh."

How about, "Sir, you dropped your gun."

"About how long does it take for you to rob a bank?"

"You're not wired with a bomb, are you?"

"I like that wig, the color of that dye bomb will go well with it."

"Don't make me lie down and have to get up, I'm really tired."

"How much do you think you'll get?"

"This is exciting, this is my first bank robbery, thanks."

"You've got a run in that stocking over your head."

"I think you look really good with your nose flattened out that way."

"Your billfold is about ready to fall out of your pocket."

A new thing, proper etiquette when you have a bank robber standing in front of you in line.

Whatever Works!

In Seville , Spain , the City Council authorized the construction of a Mosque on one of the empty pieces of land. The citizens did not want the mosque built in their vicinity and found a brilliant solution. They buried a pig in the land, and made the news public. The Islamic law prohibits the construction of a mosque the lands desecrated by remains of pigs, therefore, the Muslims had to renounce the construction on this desecrated
land...

Astute Sevillans…The commentaries of the Civil Guard (Police) are very interesting. Maybe it is the solution needed by New York to avoid the construction of a mosque in the vicinity of the twin towers.

The Israelis are using a similar strategy since 2004. They placed a box containing pig lard on the buses in Israel and made it public that any kamikaze suicide bomber who tries to assault a bus, risks the prohibition of entering the heaven by getting the pig lard on him. There are no suicide bombers on the buses in Israel any more.

An Australian Classic

A Aussie walks into a Pub and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then casually looks at his watch for a moment.

The woman notices this and asks, is your date running late?'

'No', he replies, 'I just got this State-of the-art watch, and I was just testing it..'

The intrigued woman says, ”A state-of-the-art watch? What's so special About it?”

The Aussie explains, “It uses alpha waves to talk to me Telepathically.'

The lady says, “What's it telling you now?'

The Aussie says “Well, it says you're not wearing any Panties.”

The woman giggles and replies “Well it must be broken because I am wearing panties!'

The Aussie smiles, Taps his watch and Says,  “Bloody thing's - An hour fast!”

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LET ME SEE IT

I've come up with an idea .............

I do a lot of people watching, and I was doing that today at Walmart, which is a great place to people watch. I have started  walking up to people who just put items they don't want anyplace handy, and I ask them, "Did you mean to just leave that there?"

Generally they just look at me and walk away, leaving the item they decided they didn't want. What is it about Walmart that people think they can do that. I shop other stores and don't see that happening as much as at Walmart.

Maybe it is just so big they don't want to back-track. From the back of the store to the front door, today, I counted 33 out of place items. Some in freezers, some on shelves, just anyplace to get rid of it. I wonder what their kids think when they tell them to just put it down and leave it. At home Mom wants them to pick up their stuff and "put it back." But at Walmart it is OK, why is that?

I came up with another revelation today. I think I have found out why so many people are getting Cancer.

I was people watching today, and all of a sudden it came to me. What did people start doing 20 or 30 years ago ..... flip flops and tennis shoes. Plastic flip flops and shoes with a lot of plastic and glue and stuff. People live in them. And in the Winter, those who wear flip flops start wearing tennis shoes in the winter, or plastic boots. Even a lot of shoes people wear are plastic rather than leather. Plastic and glue.

Today, 18 out of 20 people were either wearing flip flops or tennis shoes. And, if you took a survey, 95 percent of people who get cancer wear one of the other, or plastic shoes.

That was almost too easy

It was so obvious when I realized it. And, most of them are made in China, or somewhere. Maybe a conspiracy, how many shoes or flip flops are made by Muslims? Muslims wear leather slippers.

Where were YOU on 9/11?

Some comments from my FACEBOOK friends, and others ...............

Tami Harvey Spearman - I was working at A Printed Impression. Sheryl came in that morning she had just heard it on the radio. I got home, sat in front of the TV all day. The girls came home from school so scared.


Joe Dooley - I sat in front of the TV, speechless, I have never experienced a feeling like that.... really, it is hard to explain, but anyone who watched as we did, know what I mean.

Bernadette Dooley - I was only 3 blocks away...watching all happen from the 30th floor. Gil can tell you I looked like a dust bunny when I met him at the precinct.

Gil Vargas - was clicking on different TV channels trying to avoid documentaries of 9/11, but I couldnt help it. Hard to watch with tears in your eyes. I still have clothes,equipment from that day. I can still smell the "pile"

Plato said it ........

Plato said it best, "Either be interested in politics or be ruled by your inferiors."

A Cartoon from the early 30's.

A cartoon from 1934, was he perceptive, or what? Be sure to read the info on the bottom left.

Why??????

Why is it that some shoppers at Walmart feel free to lay unwanted items down anywhere they happen to be in the store. I honestly don't think they feel free to do it at other stores, at least I don't see as much.

Almost any counter you look at, there is something there that is out of place. I have walked all the way to the back of the store to take something back I decided I didn't want. A lot of people now, just put it down and walk away.

Walmart used to have one employee, shopping cart in hand, going around the store picking items up. The cart would be full in no time at all.

I suggested once, to the Manager, that they put a big cart, or a  big tub of some kind up front near the registers where people can place the items they don't want.

There are always a lot of "opened" ...... empty packages also, I wonder what their "loss" is a month, must be staggering.