We Are Never Too Old To Learn

Ok. My vanity is on full display, again.

I consider myself an above average identifier of '50s Rock n Roll songs. But today I was stumped on this one:

"Girls grow up faster than boys" by the Cookies

Do you remember this "chart buster"?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtLBJzHPJbY


Neither my Mom or Dad shared this fundamental truth with me while I was a teenager. I suppose I learned it experientially! If any of the girls who I
dated in high school happen to read this--- I say a belated Thank You for the lessons.

A couple deserve a Golden Apple for their very special teaching ability!

March of the Monarchs

In September of each year the Monarch butterflies pass through Oklahoma on their way to Mexico for the winter months. Thousands come by and it is really something to see. Like migratory birds, the butterflies somehow know the way there and how to fly north in the Spring. ADULTS Male Monarch: Notice the thin vein pigmentation and swollen pouches on the hindwings. Female Monarch: Notice the thick vein pigmentation and no hindwing pouches.

MORE OF MY OBSESSION---Graham Creek



I do not own the Copyright on this photo

I am speculating the photographer is the same chap who has placed many photos of the James Covered Bridge on the Internet. Furthermore, I think this shot is looking North /Upstream from the bridge.
 
The photo was taken in late summer when the creek gets very low. I have caught a lot of smallmouth bass from the small pockets of water. Minnows hang out near the weeds and so do the bass. I can close my eyes and almost hear the riffles and smell the cool dampness of the creek. Mourning doves (rain crows) and an excited child's voice can be heard immediately after a couple of car doors slam.
 
Mussel shells and crawdads cover much of the bottom.  
 
I have been most fortunate to have fished in some very fine trout streams/lakes across our great country. Have fished in three oceans and the Gulf of Mexico; however, my heart will always belongs to Graham Creek and the many wonderful memories made there.
 
My gosh I miss it.          Glenn <><

PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING QUESTIONS

In these tough economic times, BEFORE getting married ask your potential spouse the following questions:

1.   Without looking, how much money do you have in your purse/wallet? Now see if you are within 2 dollars of the actual amount?

2.    Situation: A massive snowstorm hits overnight halting welfare check house deliveries. What would be the best streets to take to get to the local post office.

3.   Jack Daniels is distilled in what state?

4.   When a pair of dice are tossed and a 2 and a 5 are showing, what is on the bottom of each?

5.   Name the operating hours of two pawn shops in the local area.

6.   Name six different ways to prepare baloney.

7.   When your mother refuses to “lend” more money, what is the next course of action?

The answers to these questions could be an indicator to see if the relationship should be continued.

IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING

Life Guard in drive through car wash. Red Cross certification with soapy water endorsement required. UA required. BI required. Primary duties---rescue drunk drivers and disabled passengers who have convertible tops down when entering car wash. No benefits. Pay determined by persons saved minus persons lost. Career advancement determined by daily customer reports. Send resume to : captainahab@deepsixcarwash.com

WHAT'S IN A NUMBER ?? V2.0 Mystery Explained

See Explanation At Bottom Of Post

1.     72 is 2 times 36 which is 2 times 18

2.     72 is 4 times 18

3.     72 is 6 times 12 and 6 plus 12 is 18

4.     72 is  6 plus 6 is 12 and plus 6 is 18  

            "It's elementary Dr. Watson."

"Dr. Watson, its really quite simple---The very vain Blogger turned 72 on the 18th of October."

"Holmes, you continue to amaze me."

"Sure wish I'd marked the calendar!"

"Sure wish I'd marked the calendar!"

Was it the day I hired a boy to mow my yard?
                              OR
Was it when I tried to play basketball again?
                              OR
Was it the day I dropped a bag of groceries?
                              OR
Was it when a teenager held a door open?
                              OR
Was it when all the obits were younger than me?
                              OR
Was it when the last piece was saved for me?
                           
Sure wish I'd marked the calendar the day when I got Old

Glenn <><

"All I know is what I read in the papers" ----Wil Rogers

I look for chances to quote the all-time, undefeated, champion entertainer from Oklahoma---Will Rogers.

"SO WAKE ME UP WHEN ITS ALL OVER"

I am probably the last guy on planet Earth to discover this catchy song.

It has a '60s sound. It is the sort of music Jimmy Webb might have written. The late John Denver could handle this song just fine.

Check out this You Tube music video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/AviciiOfficialVEVO?feature=watch


Glenn <>< The Oldest New Music Critic

LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!

 

 

The following brief true accounts are indicative of Hoosier Hospitality and Dedication:

 

 

1. Sectional Sleepover:  A monster snowstorm piled up many inches of snow during a Columbus Sectional. Fans from many schools were stranded. My wife's grandmother lived about six blocks south of the gym and opened her home for stranded fans.

 

She cooked breakfast for the entire group the following morning. (I loved her as much as my biological grandmothers.)

 

2. Cummins Continuity: Another big snow hit Columbus and a former PCHS student stepped up and did something above and beyond. He had a vital job at the factory that impacted the entire plant. His relief shift operator was snowed out and the former PCHS student stayed on the job a total of 36 straight hours. The multi-million dollar engine maker was able to stay open.  

 

His overtime check was so big they gave him two separate checks.

 

3. Frog legs and Catfish:  This snow story also involves a former PCHS student who was in the Vernon Nip-N-Sip bar when a jumbo snow hit. The total storm dropped 14 inches and the bar owner locked the door at closing time and told the patrons it was too bad to attempt to drive home. He retrieved frog legs and catfish from his freezer and the entire band of bar room buddies ate and drank the night away!---All free!

 

Some snow bound patrons slept (make that passed out) on the floor and some slept crumpled up against the wall like so many puppets with the controlling strings removed. 

 

About 9 am the next morning the snow plows had removed enough snow to permit the headache hurting good old boys to drive home. (For the record---The former PCHS student claims to have pulled an up all night session and never went to sleep.)