Monthly Archives: February 2008

Diversions

A giant squirrel predicts the weather

Hey there, woodchuck-chuckers! Here’s the report from that tiny little town in western Pennsylvania:

Phil Says Six More Weeks of Winter!

Phil’s official forecast as read 2/2/08 at sunrise at Gobbler’s Knob:

Here Ye! Here Ye! Here Ye!

On Gobbler’s Knob on this fabulous Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2008
Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of all Prognosticators,
rose to the call of President Bill Cooper and greeted his handlers, Ben Hughes and John Griffiths.

After casting a weathered eye toward thousands of his faithful followers,
Phil consulted with President Cooper and directed him to the appropriate scroll, which proclaimed:

“As I look around me, a bright sky I see, and a shadow beside me.
Six more weeks of winter it will be!”

Family matters

Seven Things

Chris tagged me back. Darn it. Here are the rules:

  • Link to the person that tagged you.
  • Post the rules.
  • Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself.
  • “Tag” 7 people at the end of the post and include links to their blogs.
  • Let each person know that you tagged them.

    Here they are, 7 random and rather grumpy facts about me:

    1. I usually take my socks off in the evening, while we’re watching TV. They generally end up next to the recliner. My dad and my brother do the same thing. This drives Rockford insane.
    2. I wear sweatshirts far too frequently. I’d like to start wearing nicer clothes again. But the sweatshirts are so cozy and easy.
    3. My sinuses are growing congested right now. I get unsettling crackles and pops (not unlike Rice Krispies) whenever I swallow. I’m hoping it’s just the barometric pressure going wacky rather than the prelude to a cold.
    4. I’ve called the cable company three or four times in the last two months to downgrade our cable to basic. It’ll save us about $20 a month, but I just can’t pull the trigger.
    5. Flash seems to have disappeared from our computer, and I can’t get it to reinstall. This is driving me batty. Fixed!
    6. I used to alphabetize my CDs. Now I alphabetize the spice cabinet.
    7. It bothers me a lot when someone puts a spice canister back in the wrong place.

    I’m not going to tag anyone. I’m a rebel. But please let me know if you pick up this meme.

    • Flotsam / Jetsam

    I have not been everywhere, man

    “I’ve Been Everywhere” would’ve been a much shorter song if I’d written it.

    I was toting my pack along the long dusty Winnemucca road
    When along came a semi with a high canvas covered load
    If your goin’ to Winnemucca, Mack with me you can ride
    And so I climbed into the cab and then I settled down inside
    He asked me if I’d seen a road with so much dust and sand
    And I said, “Listen! I’ve traveled every road in this here land!”

    I’ve been everywhere, man
    I’ve been everywhere, man
    Crossed the deserts bare, man
    I’ve breathed the mountain air, man
    Of travel I’ve had my share, man
    I’ve been everywhere

    I’ve been to:
    Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, LaPaloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocapillo, Barranquilla and Padilla

    I’m a Killer
    I’ve been everywhere, man
    I’ve been everywhere, man
    Crossed the deserts bare, man
    I’ve breathed the mountain air, man
    Of travel I’ve had my share, man
    I’ve been everywhere

    I’ve been to:
    Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Ferriday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Tinnesay, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil’s Lake, Crater Lake

    For Pete’s Sake
    I’ve been everywhere, man
    I’ve been everywhere, man
    Crossed the deserts bare, man
    I’ve breathed the mountain air, man
    Of travel I’ve had my share, man
    I’ve been everywhere

    I’ve been to:
    Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina

    See what I mean?
    I’ve been everywhere, man
    I’ve been everywhere, man
    Crossed the deserts bare, man
    I’ve breathed the mountain air, man
    Of travel I’ve had my share, man
    I’ve been everywhere

    I’ve been to:
    Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, Eldorado, Larimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelika, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City

    What a pity
    I’ve been everywhere, man
    I’ve been everywhere, man
    Crossed the deserts bare, man
    I’ve breathed the mountain air, man
    Of travel I’ve had my share, man
    I’ve been everywhere

    I’ve been everywhere.