HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013 !!!

MAY YOU EXPERIENCE A SAFE, HAPPY AND BLESSED 2013 !!!!!

The Sad but True Account of a Doofus !!!!!!!!!

I have a mixture of sadness and laughter as I tell this true story.

Several years ago my Wash D.C./CA grandson was on a father/son Boy Scout Camping trip in VA. A senior scout was in charge and you will soon see why my son-in-law tabbed the senior scout a "Doofus."

This story starts with a scout honored tradition of naming each section or patrol of scouts. Since the camp out was only overnight the name selected would only have very temporary application. The senior scout said how about "Gangsta Bunnies"? The younger boys strongly objected and instead opted for a more manly name----Crusaders. The senior scout shot that down and said you are the "Gangsta Bunnies."

Next the senior scout accused the younger scouts of stealing his camping  gear. My son-in-law didn't indicate how the younger scouts discovered the senior scout had in fact intentionally hide his own gear so he could blame the younger scouts for stealing the gear. Finally he "found" his own gear.

Here this true story takes an even weirder turn. The senior scout starts a demonstration on how to start a fire and within a few seconds he sustains what my son-in-law describes as second or third degree burns and had to be rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. This was the last straw and the camp out was stopped and the younger scouts and dads returned to their homes.

My grandson quit the scouting program soon after this event. The term "Doofus" seems appropriate for this obviously ill prepared senior scout.

HAPPY 12-21-12 TO YOU TOO !!!!!!!!

THE REASON THE MYAN CALENDAR ENDED AT 12-21-12 IS SOMEONE FORGOT TO FLIP THE ROCK OVER !!!!!!

WHITE CHRISTMAS Best Version Ever---My Opinion

As a teenager in Indiana, I "discovered" this unique
"White Christmas" version by The Drifters. The computer age has added a cartoon to the vocals. I first heard the song on WLAC--Nashville, TN. I later heard it late at night on KOMA in OKC,OK. Yep. I could receive KOMA on one of the radios I built.

Check this out and pass it along! It's great!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddVZOK_9UUI

I am the biggest Do Wop fan in our county.

Glenn <><

INDIANA H.S. BASKETBALL HERO

Indiana H.S. Basketball Hero

He was a natural, really good
Everything an All-Stater should

Confidence chiseled on his face
Colleges followed him every place

A double sure winning shot bet
Three point shot---nothing but net

Sectional finals--fans they did shout
3...2...1 last shot--hit the rim--In & Out!

Glenn C. Peck <><

He Did Not Need To Knock

HE DID NOT NEED TO KNOCK


He did not need to knock
Nor I the front door unlock
He comes each year you know
When it's cold and maybe snow

He is big and very, very bright
Rises early and spends the night
His clothes adorned by shiny belt
He always reminds me of youth felt

Strength and honorable victory won
Manly sword no coward's hidden gun
Orion comes each winter you know
When it's cold and maybe snow 

Glenn C. Peck    December 2012

I could not say it better

IN DICKENS IMMORTAL "CHRISTMAS CAROL" TINY TIM SAYS MY CHRISTMAS GREETING TO ALL READERS OF THIS BLOG:

"God Bless Us Everyone!"


Glenn C. Peck <><

"Are The Good Times Really Over For Good?"

THE HAG----MERLE HAGGARD---- IS MY FAVORITE ALL TIME COUNTRY WESTERN SINGER
Follow this You Tube  link to hear the answer to Merle's question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFHJ41ktt3Q 

Glenn <><

You Might Be From Oklahoma If You..........

YOU MIGHT BE FROM OKLAHOMA IF YOU.........

1. Have more deer hunting pictures in your cell phone than photos of your kids/grandkids

(Deer hunting is very big in OK. Kids and wives often join Dad to bring home a 10 pointer)

2. Believe Texas should be expelled from the UN

(Texas is almost a bad word in OK.)

3. Are certain Pretty Boy Floyd was seen by a relative

(He was a Robin Hood crook during the time of Bonnie and Clyde)

4. Start a petition to make Noodling an Olympic sport

(Noodling is catching catfish---big catfish with bare hands) 

5. Believe the long drought can only be broken by a 365 day State Fair

(It always seems to rain during the State Fair)

6. Think Okra should be the National Vegetable

(I can't stand boiled Okra--most Okies love it!)

7. Believe Will Rogers should be post-humously knighted by Queen Elizabeth

(Will is Oklahoma's most famous and best loved favorite son)

8. Know for sure the Gaint Catfish story at the Ten Killer Dam is 100 percent correct

(Short version---Leak in Dam. Divers went down to inspect. Resurfaced because the catfish were too large.)

9. Believe the hymn "Plant my feet on higher ground" is the State Song of Colorado

(Colorado with high mountains is a favorite vacation spot for Okies)

10. Think the the 3 "R's" stand for Rod, Reel and Rifle

(Okies love the the great outdoors)

Glenn C. Peck----------Adopted Okie Since May 28, 1986

Sullivan's Travels---Starring Joel McCrea

The plot is good......a Hollywood Director becomes a bum to understand the realities faced by the poor and destitute. His girlfriend thinks he has been killed as he passes out 1000 five dollar bills. He survives and loses his memory following a fight with a yard cop. Goes to prison and understands the injustice of the poor in prison