NEW YEARS EVE DAY

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE DAY TO ALL:

SOME OF US ARE GETTING READY TO PARTY TONIGHT, SOME EXPECTING FAMILY OVER TO CELEBRATE AND SOME OF US JUST PLAN TO STAY HOME AND SEE THE OLD BALL DROP FROM TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK CITY.  ROE AND I ARE PLANNING A QUITE EVENING AT HOME MAYBE HAVING SOME SHRIMP COCKTAIL AND WHAT OTHER GOODIES WE HAVE AROUND THE HOUSE.

I KNOW MANY FAMILY HAVE TRADITIONAL NEW YEARS DAY DINNER DEPENDING ON YOUR NATIONALITY.  ROE BEING FROM AN ITALIAN FAMILY ALWAYS HAD LASAGNA OR ANOTHER  MACARONI, ALONG WITH MEAT BALLS, SAUSAGE AND THOSE GREAT LITTLE DINNER ROLLS FROM THE ITALIAN BAKERY.

SOUTHERN RESIDENTS ENJOY HAM, SWEET POTATOES AND BLACK EYE PEAS AND GREENS FOR THEIR DINNERS USUALLY.

US POLISH PEOPLE USUALLY HAD A HAM, POTATO SALAD, COLE SLAW, PICKLES, AND OF COURSE PIEROGI.  WE ALSO HAD TO FINISH UP THOSE HOLIDAY BAKED COOKIES.

I JUST WANT TO REMIND YOU TO KEEP IT SAFE THIS EVENING, IF YOU DRINK A LOT DON'T DRIVE AND WATCH OUT FOR THE OTHER CRAZIES ON THE ROAD.  HAVE FUN TODAY AND TONIGHT.

FROM THE FINGERS OF THE ZIP

GOOD MORNING SPEAKIES FROM THE ZIPSTER:

FOR THOSE HAVING TO WORK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS, YOUR LAST DAY OF WORK IS FINALLY HERE AND THE WEEKEND IS A FEW HOURS AWAY.  I WISH YOU ALL A GREAT WEEKEND FILLED WITH FAMILY, FOOTBALL AND GOOD SNACKS.  THERE ARE A FEW HOLIDAYS TO CELEBRATE ON THIS 28TH OF DECEMBER SO LET US GET STARTED.

CARD PLAYING DAY - I REMEMBER PLAYING CARDS AS A KID WITH MY PARENTS  AND MY AUNT AND UNCLE.  WE PLAYED MICHIGAN RUMMY FOR PENNIES AND SPENT HOURS ENJOYING IT.  WHEN ROE AND I MET THERE WERE REGULAR FAMILY POKER GAMES WITH HER FAMILY.  ROE, JOEY, ELIZABETH AND I PLAY UNO OR THE MONOPOLY CARD GAMES NOW.

CALL A FRIEND DAY - MAYBE THERE IS SOMEONE YOU HAVEN'T SPOKEN TO IN MONTHS OR MAYBE YEARS, PICK UP THAT PHONE AND GIVE THEM A CALL.  IT MAY MAKE YOU AND THAT SPECIAL PERSON VERY HAPPY TO REUNITE AGAIN AND BRING BACK FOND MEMORIES.

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CANDY DAY - RIGHT NOW I'M ENJOYING THOSE CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES.  THEY WERE ALWAYS MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY TREAT.  I'M SURE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE ON THIS PLANET WE ALL GET THAT CHOCOLATE URGE AND MINE IS NOW.  SO CHOCOLATE LOVERS EAT THEM UP TODAY AND REALLY ENJOY THEM, SO SAYS THE ZIP.

ONCE AGAIN HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND I'LL BE BACK ON NEW YEAR'S EVE DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY WITH MY HOLIDAY WISHES.

HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT CHRISTMAS

HI GUYS AND DOLLS:

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS ARE OVER FOR THIS YEAR.  I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT HOLIDAY AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW YEAR.  TIME HAS SURELY FLOWN BY.  ROE AND I JUST RETURNED FROM VISITING MY SON, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AND OUR GRAND KIDS ON THE GULF COAST.  HAD A GREAT TIME AND REALLY ENJOYED BEING WITH THE KIDS WHO ARE GROWING UP FAST.  WE PLAYED ICE HOCKEY, MY SON AND I HELPED BUILD MY GRANDSON'S ANGRY BIRD'S FORT OR WHATEVER IT WAS SO HE COULD KNOCK IT DOWN.  IT WAS JUST A FUN CHRISTMAS WITH OUR FAMILY.

ON CHRISTMAS EVE MY SON JOEY AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW ELIZABETH CAME OVER FOR A GREAT DINNER OF COD, CRAB LEGS, FRENCH FRIES AND FRIED SHRIMP.  WE PLAYED UNO AND MONOPOLY CARD GAMES.  I FELT SORRY MY SON; HAD TO WORK MIDNIGHT ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS NIGHT.  ROE AND I HAD A GREAT CHRISTMAS BUT I THINK WE'LL HAVE A RELAXING NEW YEAR CELEBRATION.  WITH MY HEART PROBLEMS I HAVE TO TAKE IT EASY, BUT I WANTED TO WRITE AND TELL YOU ABOUT OUR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS.

I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT ONE TOO.  I AM MAKING A LIST OF MORE COMMERCIALS ON TV THAT BUG ME AND WILL POST THEM SOON.  HAVE A GREAT DAY.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

TO ALL MY GUYS AND DOLLS, I WISH
YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.  MAY IT BE FILLED WITH LOVE, FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

A POLISH CHRISTMAS EVE

Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia!

Guys and Dolls wishing you a “Merry Christmas” in Polish.  I told you last year I wanted to write about how Polish people celebrate the beloved holiday and as I remember it growing up both at my grandparent’s and my parent’s homes.  Among the Polish people the most beloved of traditional festivities is that which takes place on Christmas Eve.  On Christmas Eve the dinner or Wigilia is served.  This was the favorite part of Christmas for my grandfather; he spent all day preparing the set up while my grandmother did all the cooking and last minute baking.  A large fold up table was placed in the dining room and covered with a white table cloth in memory of the Christ child in the manger.  In Poland a thin layer of hay is also placed under the table cloth in memory of him.   I can still remember the smells coming from the kitchen and my grandfather waiting for 5:30 p.m. to come for all the family to arrive.  I was off from school and usually stayed there because my parents worked and I helped as much as I could with the set up without getting in the way. 

I still see my grandfather dressed to a tee, he always wore neat slacks, a nice shirt and tie and a vested sweater, I’d call gramps a dapper gentleman, which he truly was along with being a kind and gentle man, I really loved him and my grandmother.  I’m sorry Roe and my sons never met him he died of a heart attack when I was in the 8^th grade.  Grandma hurried and changed to a better dress other than the house dress she wore cooking all day and finally they both sat down for a brief rest (probably five minutes).

The family finally arrived Mom and Dad and my Uncle Ed and Aunt Louise.  My mom had a brother who died and another who was a real loner and finally disappeared off the face of the earth.  They both were remembered fondly by everyone at Christmas Eve with a prayer. The presents were placed under the tree and the family gathered around the table or sneaked into the kitchen to see what was cooking.  Finally the food was placed on that big table but before sitting down everyone broke the traditional wafer or Oplatek and exchanged good wishes for health, wealth and happiness in the New Year.  The Oplatek is a thin wafer similar to Catholic Holy Communion with stamped figures of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Angels.  In Poland according to myth in no case must there be an odd number of guests at the table, otherwise it is said that some of the guests would not live to see another Christmas.  Personally we never believed in that one.
At that time the Christmas Eve meal was strictly meatless.  The menu usually would include a soup, my grandfather had to have beet soup instead of mushroom, but granny made them both to please everyone.  We had sledzie (pickled herring), fried fish usually flounder or cod, pierogi, kapusta (cabbage) and grandma made her famous French fries instead of boiled potatoes.  For dessert there was babka, cookies, candies and nuts.  All this was topped off with coffee, hot tea and blackberry brandy and rockin rye.  After dinner the dishes were washed and I waited to open my presents from Grandpa and grandma and my Uncle and Aunt. 

The topper for my grandfather was attending Midnight Mass or as it is called in Polish Pasterka, which means the Shepherds Watch.  The church was beautifully decorated as it was a Polish parish with hundreds of Poinsettias.  Listening to the Polish Carols or koledy sung by the choir was beautiful to listen to and when mass started all the lights were turned off and candles held by everyone while more songs and a brief procession occurred before mass.

When my grandfather passed away, my mom carried on the tradition of Christmas Eve dinner at our house, the meal basically the same but some of the spirit lost without grandpa being there, but yet enjoyed and shared with those you love.

Christmas Day for me was spent at home playing with all my new stuff and if any of the relatives wanted to come over they could, I was not moving, this was my day.   I hoped you enjoyed reading about a Polish Christmas Eve and later this week I’ll tell you about how Roe and I spent our Christmas Day.

To my cousin Tom, I know you spent this holiday the same way I did.  Merry Christmas to you, Linda and your family.

COMMERCIALS

GOOD DAY SPEAKIES:

BEING I HAVE TO REST I'M STARTING TO HATE SOME CHRISTMAS COMMERCIALS.

LAST YEAR, TARGET HAD THAT LADY IN RED WHICH I LIKED.  THIS YEAR IT IS THOSE TWO SINGERS SCREAMING LIKE THEY WERE BEING CHASED BY WOLVES.  I SHOULD WRITE COMMERCIALS BEING RETIRED OR MAYBE THE WORDS FOR CARDS.

THAT CARMAX COMMERCIAL, "WHERE DO I START."  START BY DRIVING YOUR CAR OVER THERE AND BUY ONE.  DON'T GO RUNNING DOWN THE STREETS AND INTERRUPTING SOME KID'S CHRISTMAS PLAY.

ONE OF THE NICEST COMMERCIALS FOR THOSE LIVING IN FLORIDA OR IN THE SOUTHERN STATES IS THE PUBLIX GROCERY STORE COMMERCIALS.  THEY ARE FILLED WITH A FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AND NICE BACK GROUND MUSIC.

SORRY SPEAKIES, I HAD TO VENT SOME ANGER AT THE MARKETING NIMYOS.

SORRY SPEAKIES

JUST CAME HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AFTER 7 DAYS AND I PROMISE TO WRITE AGAIN SOON, NEED TO REST AND TAKE IT EASY FOR A FEW DAYS.  THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

CHRISTMAS IS SNEAKING UP SPEAKIES

GOOD MORNING ALL:



TODAY IS DECEMBER 17, 2012, BUT LET'S GO BACK IN HISTORY TO ROMAN TIMES.  I LOVED ROMAN AND GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND IN ROME TODAY WAS CELEBRATED "SATURNALIA."  IT WAS AN ANCIENT ROMAN FESTIVAL IN HONOR OF THE DEITY OF SATURN HELD ON DECEMBER 17.  THE HOLIDAY WAS CELEBRATED WITH A SACRIFICE AT THE TEMPLE OF SATURN IN THE ROMAN FORUM AND WITH A PUBLIC BANQUET.  THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY GIFT GIVING, AND PARTY TIME ALL NIGHT LONG, SOMETHING LIKE THE CARNIVAL IN RIO IN SOUTH AMERICA.  GET THIS THE MASTERS PROVIDED TABLE SERVICE FOR THEIR SLAVES.  THE POET CATULLUS CALLED IT "THE BEST OF DAYS."  THE GREEKS ALSO HAD A FEAST THAT HONORED SATURN CALLED KRONIA.  CHECK THAT ONE OUT TOO.

FOR YOU FOOD FANS TODAY IS "MAPLE SYRUP DAY."  I GUESS THE ONLY THING I LIKE MAPLE SYRUP ON IS FRENCH TOAST OR PANCAKES.

I'M GOING TO MAKE THIS A QUICK MONDAY BECAUSE THIS WEEK IS A VERY BUSY ONE FOR ME WITH DOCTORS, A VISIT TO MY OLD JOB TO CELEBRATE A LUNCHEON WITH THEM AND JUST PLAIN GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS.  MY WRITING WILL BE SHORT AND SOME DAYS NONE AT ALL.  YOU SPEAKIES KNOW WHAT THE HOLIDAYS ARE LIKE.  HAVE TO GET READY FOR THAT POLISH CHRISTMAS EVE, HOWEVER IT WILL BE A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN THE OLD ONE.  HAVE A GREAT DAY.

WEEKEND WISHES AND MONKEY DAY

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS:

CHRISTMAS IS GETTING CLOSER BUT TODAY WE CELEBRATE MONKEY DAY.  HAVE SOME FUN WITH FRIENDS AND EAT BANANAS, SEND A WISH TO ALL THOSE YOU KNOW, SWING FROM YOUR CHRISTMAS TREES, ORNAMENTS OUTSIDE OR JUST MAKE AN ASS OF YOURSELF.  REMEMBER IT IS THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND DO WHAT YOU WANT.

TODAY ALL I AM GOING TO SAY IS START ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS.  I MAY TAKE A BREAK, BUT I WILL BE PUBLISHING MY POLISH CHRISTMAS EVE MEMORIES ON CHRISTMAS EVE DAY.  I KNOW MY READER TOM WHO IS MY COUSIN AND I NEVER WILL FORGET THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED ON BEATTY STREET OR AT HIS HOUSE THAT WAS ALWAYS OPEN TO ME AND OUR FRIENDS.  I'M SURE HE WILL AGREE THAT HIS YOUNGER DAY MEMORIES WERE THE SAME WHEN WE WERE LITTLE.  I THINK THE GOOD OLD DAY ARE GONE, BUT IN MY HEART I WILL REMEMBER THEM ALWAYS.  AS WE GROW OLDER NEW TRADITIONS START, BUT THE OLD WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN IN OUR HEARTS.  FOR THOSE FIRST STARTING OUT, MARK YOUR MEMORIES AND PASS THEM DOWN AND ONE DAY LOOK UPON THEM AS ONE HAPPY TIME IN YOUR LIFE.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.

DECEMBER 13, 2012

HELLO SPEAKIES:




CHRISTMAS IS COMING FAST AND IF YOU HAVE NOT STARTED SHOPPING YET GET THOSE BUNS IN MOTION AND FINALIZE YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS.

TODAY IS COCOA DAY - I REMEMBER NESTLES HAS THE VERY BEST "CHOCOLATE."  I LOVED HOT COCOA AS A KID, MOM MADE IT WITH MILK AND NOT HOT WATER.  ROE LOVES HOT CHOCOLATE ESPECIALLY IF IT GETS A LITTLE CHILLY DOWN HERE IN THE SUNSHINE STATE.  SO FOR YOU GUYS AND DOLLS UP NORTH, MAKE SOME TONIGHT FOR YOURSELVES AND THE KIDDIES, THROW SOME COOKIES IN A PLATE AND ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON.  REMEMBER SANTA WOULD RATHER HAVE SOME HOT COCOA INSTEAD OF MILK AND DO YOU KNOW WHY "BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE."

THIS MONTH WE CELEBRATE "SAFE TOYS AND GIFTS."  WHEN YOU BUY FOR THE LITTLE SPEAKIES MAKE SURE YOU ONLY PURCHASE SAFE TOYS WITH NO SMALL PIECES FOR THEM TO SWALLOW OR GET INJURED WITH.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR MONTH - I CAN'T COMPLAIN I HAVE SOME GREAT NEIGHBORS ESPECIALLY MY GOOD BUDDY GEORGE ACROSS THE STREET.  WE KEEP EYES OUT FOR EACH OTHERS HOMES WHEN WE ARE AWAY WITH NOT HAVING TO ASK.  HERE IS A FUNNY STORY WHEN ROE AND I FIRST MOVED INTO OUR HOUSE, WE HAD TO PURCHASE A MAILBOX AND STAND.  WELL HERE IS OLD CITY BOY JOEY Z GETTING OUT HIS NEWLY PURCHASED SHOVEL AND STARTING TO DIG A HOLE IN OUR FRONT LAWN.  I HEAR THIS VOICE CALL OUT, "HEY GOOD NEIGHBOR" YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR MAILBOX ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET.  OF COURSE IT WAS GEORGE AND HE EVEN HELPED ME DIG THE HOLE.  HE, HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER ARE REALLY GREAT PEOPLE AND ROE AND I ARE GLAD TO HAVE THEM IN OUR LIVES AS GOOD NEIGHBORS.  SO ENJOY YOUR GOOD NEIGHBORS SPEAKIES.

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND A WONDERFUL EVENING.

HAPPY DECEMBER 12

HELLO SPEAKIES:  TODAY IS THAT CHRISTMAS FLOWER HOLIDAY THE "POINSETTIA."  THE POINSETTIA IS A IMPORTANT PLANT OF THE DIVERSE SPURGE FAMILY THAT GROWS IN MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA.  IT IS KNOWN FOR ITS RED AND GREEN FOLIAGE AND BASICALLY USED IN CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS.  THE NAME COMES FROM JOEL ROBERT POINSETT, THE FIRST US MINISTER TO MEXICO, WHO INTRODUCED THE PLANT TO THE US IN 1825.  I LOVE TO FOOL AROUND WITH FLOWERS AND PLANTS AND HAVE THREE GROWING, TWO INSIDE OUR SIDE SCREEN ROOM AND ONE ON OUR CART OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE.  TWO ARE READY TO BLOOM AND IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS SINCE THEY DID.  I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE COLORS OF THE FLOWERS.

THIS MONTH IS THE BIRTHDAY OF BINGO.  ROE PLAYS BINGO IN OUR COMMUNITY, I TRIED IT EARLIER THIS YEAR AND COULD NOT KEEP UP WITH THE NUMBERS BEING CALLED.  TOO MANY CARDS I FEAR FOR OLD JOEY Z TO KEEP UP WITH, I'LL TAKE POKER OR UNO ANY DAY.

AS FOR FOOD TODAY IT IS GINGERBREAD HOUSE DAY.  I COULD STAND TO EAT A COOKIE ONCE IN AWHILE BUT TO BUILD A HOUSE, NO WAY.  IF YOU GUYS AND DOLLS LOVE TO FOOL AROUND WITH THAT STUFF THIS IS YOUR DAY AND WEEK TO ENJOY.  AIN'T CHRISTMAS COMING FAST?  DO YOUR THINGS AND START TO RELAX YOU DO NOT NEED ALL THAT PRESSURE.

SEARCHING, I AM STILL SEARCHING

SPEAKIES:

JUST WANTED TO LET YOU ALL KNOW I AM STILL SEARCHING FOR MUSIC.  THE QUEST IS NOT PROMISING AND BESIDES THE WAY I FIGURE IT I WON'T HAVE TO SHUFFLE THE MUSIC AROUND EVERY OTHER DAY OR SO.  JOEY Z'S BLOG MAY NOT HAVE MUSIC IN THE FUTURE, BUT MY SONGS MAYBE JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT

HELLO GUYS AND DOLLS:

FOR MANY YEARS BEFORE MOVING TO FLORIDA AND FINDING THE BEST JOB I HAVE EVER HAD, I WORKED IN THE CLAIMS DEPARTMENTS OF TWO GREAT INSURANCE COMPANIES IN NEW JERSEY.  I STARTED OUT AS A PHONE REPRESENTATIVE, MOVED TO AN ADJUSTER POSITION AND DUE TO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES MOVED TO ANOTHER COMPANY WERE I WAS AN ADJUSTER, SUPERVISOR AND LITIGATION EXAMINER FOR MANY YEARS.  GREAT CAREER, WONDERFUL PEOPLE AND THEN FLORIDA CALLED AND HERE I AM WRITING THIS FOR ALL OF YOU.  FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW THE HISTORY OF INSURANCE, HERE IS A LEGEND.

ONE NIGHT IN ANCIENT TIMES, THREE HORSEMEN WERE RIDING ACROSS A DESERT.  AS THEY CROSSED THE DRY BED OF A RIVER, OUT OF THE DARKNESS A VOICE CALLED, "HALT!"

THEY OBEYED. THE VOICE THEN TOLD THEM TO DISMOUNT, PICK UP A HANDFUL OF PEBBLES, PUT THE PEBBLES IN THEIR POCKETS AND REMOUNT.  THE VOICE THEN SAID, "YOU HAVE DONE AS I COMMANDED.  TOMORROW AT SUN-UP YOU WILL BE BOTH GLAD AND SORRY."  MYSTIFIED, THE HORSEMEN RODE ON.  WHEN THE SUN ROSE, THEY REACHED INTO THEIR POCKETS AND FOUND THAT A MIRACLE HAD HAPPENED.  THE PEBBLES HAD BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO DIAMONDS, RUBIES, AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES.  THEY REMEMBERED THE WARNING.  THEY WERE BOTH GLAD AND SORRY ---- GLAD THEY HAD TAKEN SOME, SORRY THEY HAD NOT TAKEN MORE.

COULD THIS ALSO BE A LESSON IN LIFE FOR ALL OF US, NOT FOR INSURANCE BUT TO ENJOY EACH DAY AS YOU WAKE UP.  AS OLD AS I AM, I'M LEARNING A LESSON EACH DAY FOR I WAS A FOOL FOR NOT BEING HAPPY AND ENJOYING LIFE MANY TIMES.  I HAVE TO THANK ROE ALLOWING ME TO SEE THE LIGHT AND THANK HER FOR THE MANY TIMES I FAILED AND YET SHE STUCK BY ME.  PLEASE  ENJOY LIFE WHO KNOWS WHAT IS BEYOND.

WELCOME TO A NEW WEEK IN DECEMBER

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS:




NO MUSIC AS YET AND I REALLY WANTED TO PLAY SOME HOLIDAY SONGS ALONG WITH MY BORIS AND NATASHA SANTA BANDIT BUT THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO SO LET US GET ON TO SOME HOLIDAYS FOR TODAY.

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS GUYS TO MAKE YOUR DOLLS LOVE YOU MORE OVER CHRISTMAS.  IF YOU PLAN TO GIVE HER FLOWERS THE DECEMBER FLOWER IS A NARCISSUS OR THE HOLLY, YOU BETTER THROW IN A FEW ROSES WITH THIS DEAL TO SEAL IT.  IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PURCHASE A RING FOR HER AND IF IT IS NOT A DIAMOND THE BIRTH STONE IS A BLUE TOPAZ, NICE CHOICE.  PERSONALLY FOR ME BUYING JEWELRY FOR ROE IS LIKE BEING A BULL IN A CHINA SHOP.  I JUST TELL HER TO BUY WHAT HER HEART DESIRES AND USUALLY IT IS NOT JEWELRY BUT SOMETHING ELSE.  AFTER 34 YEARS WE KEEP IT SIMPLE AND DO THINGS TOGETHER WE LIKE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.

TO MY JEWISH FRIENDS "HANUKKAH", BEGINS TODAY.  MAY YOUR HOLIDAY BE BLESSED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ALL THE JOY YOU SHARE WITH EACH OTHER.

LAGER DAY - MY SON JEFF INTRODUCED ME TO SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER LAGER, A REALLY GOOD TASTING BEER.  I'M NOT A BIG BEER DRINKER BUT THIS STUFF IS GOOD.  I USUALLY HAVE A BUD AFTER WORKING OUTSIDE IN THE SUMMER OR A GOOD MEXICAN BREW AT OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT.  SO LAGER GUYS ENJOY A BREW TODAY.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING FAST SO IF YOU ARE NOT OUT THERE SHOPPING GET STARTED NOW.  HAVE A GREAT DAY AS ALWAYS FROM JOEY Z.

THANK YOU JOEY AND ELIZABETH

JOEY AND ELIZABETH:

MOM AND I WANT TO THANK YOU BOTH FOR A WONDERFUL DINNER AT ROBATA JAPANESE RESTAURANT ON FRIDAY NIGHT.  THE SWEET HEART DINNER FOR TWO WAS GREAT AND WE BROUGHT BACK A FEW BOXES OF FOOD TO EAT TONIGHT.

IT WAS GREAT PLAYING BATTLE OF THE SEXES AND MAY I SAY THE MALE'S OF OUR FAMILY WON HANDS DOWN.  GOOD LUCK NEXT TIME LADIES.

ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A WONDERFUL DINNER AND EVENING.

REMEMBER THIS DAY OF INFAMY

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS:




I GET EMOTIONAL WHEN I WATCH WAR MOVIES, I GUESS BECAUSE A LOT OF US GUYS WERE IN THE SERVICE.  I SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR, THERE ARE STILL KOREAN VETS AND I EVEN MET A WORLD WAR II VET ON THE CRUISE WHO SERVED IN THE NAVY.  LET US NOT FORGET THOSE IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WHO ARE STILL SERVING AND MAY THEY RETURN HOME SOON TO THEIR LOVED ONES.

DECEMBER 7, 1941, WAS A DAY OF INFAMY AGAINST THE UNITED STATES WITH THE ATTACK OF PEARL HARBOR.  MANY AMERICAN LIVES WERE LOST AND I WAS THINKING SUPPOSE WE WERE BORN IN A DIFFERENT DECADE, WE COULD HAVE BEEN THERE TOO.

ALL I ASK IS A MOMENT TO REMEMBER THOSE SOULS LOST THIS DATE AND MAY THEY NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND MAY WE NEVER ENTER INTO ANOTHER COUNTRIES BATTLES.  AMEN.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.

ZIP SAYS: I WISH I WERE IN THE LAND OF COTTON

ZIP IS BACK WITH HIS NEWEST QUIP:

ZIPPY WAS WATCHING THE NATIONAL NEWS LAST NIGHT AND SAW SOME STATES THAT WANT TO LEAVE THE UNION.  DID YOU GOOD OLD BOY'S FORGET YOU GOT YOUR ASSES KICKED IN THE CIVIL WAR AND FOR WHAT SLAVERY?  MOST OF THE  SOLDIERS NEVER HAD SLAVES AND WERE JUST PUPPETS OF THE SOUTH IMPLANTED WITH A DARE I SAY IT A FASCIST IDEA.  I HEARD TEXAS IS LEADING THE CHARGE ON THIS MOVEMENT.  MAYBE IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL THE MEXICANS MAY TAKE OVER THE ALAMO AGAIN FOR GOOD.  HOPE THEY CHANGE IT INTO A MISSION THAT IT REALLY WAS AND STILL BELIEVES IN THE FAITH OF GOD AND MAN AND NOT THE PREACHING OF BIBLE TOTTING MINISTERS WHO PRAISE THE LORD ON SUNDAYS AND HATE THE MINORITIES THE REST OF THE YEAR.

NOW OF COURSE THE REST OF THE SOUTH IS SINGING AWAY, "I WISH I WERE IN THE LAND OF COTTON, LONG TIMES THERE ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, LOOK AWAY, LOOK AWAY, LOOK AWAY DIXIE LAND."  I'M NOT MOCKING THE GOOD PEOPLE OF THE SOUTH BUT THE IDIOTS ELECTED WHO CAME UP THESE IDEAS.  ARE THEIR BRAINS ELSEWHERE?  YOU KNOW WHERE I MEAN!  BY THE WAY TELL THEM GENERAL GRANT AND GENERAL SHERMAN HAVE GREAT, GREAT, GREAT GRANDSONS WHO ARE READY TO MARCH JUST LIKE IN THE CIVIL WAR AND END THIS HATRED FOR GOOD.  FRANKLY MY DEAR YOU BETTER GIVE A DAMN WHAT HAPPENS TO DIXIE.

BETTER WATCH OUT AUNT FRAN'S FRUITCAKE COMES TODAY

HAPPY THURSDAY GUYS AND DOLLS:




DO YOU KNOW WHY I PUT THAT TITLE ON FOR TODAY, DECEMBER IS "FRUITCAKE MONTH."  PERSONALLY I AM NOT A FAN OF FRUITCAKE, HOWEVER I WILL A SMALL PIECE IF OFFERED TO ME NOT TO OFFEND THE HOSTESS.  THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON I WANT A BOWL OF NUTS OUT LIKE THE OLD DAYS AND MAYBE SOME RIBBON CANDY OR THOSE MULTI-COLORED SHAPED CANDIES.  BRING BACK THE DAYS OF OLD.  SO IF YOU ARE A FRUITCAKE LOVER THIS IS YOUR MONTH AND REMEMBER YOU CAN SAVE IT AND EAT IT NEXT YEAR.  JUST FREEZE IT.

TODAY WE DO HAVE SOME HOLIDAYS TO OBSERVE:

SPECIAL KIDS DAY - TO ROE AND I ALL KIDS ARE SPECIAL, WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL OUR BOYS AND OUR GRANDKIDS ARE IN FINE HEALTH AND MAY GOD BLESS THEM AND KEEP THEM THAT WAY, DON'T WORRY DAUGHTER-IN-LAWS YOU ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR PRAYERS EVERY DAY.  FOR YOU PARENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH EVERY DAY TO CARE FOR THEM AND HAVE THE PATIENCE OF A SAINT.  I CAN NOT STAND THE ABUSE TO CHILDREN I SEE ON THE LOCAL NEWS EVERY DAY, THERE HAS TO BE A HELL FOR THOSE WHO MAKE THEIR LIVES A LIVING HELL ON EARTH.

PAWN BROKERS DAY - ALL I CAN SAY IS CROOKS.  HAVE A GREAT DAY BONZO'S.

ST. NICHOLAS DAY - ST. NICHOLAS IS REMEMBERED AND REVERED AMONG CATHOLIC AND ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS, ALONG WITH VARIOUS ANGLICAN AND LUTHERAN CHURCHES.  HE IS THE PATRON SAINT OF SAILORS, MERCHANTS, ARCHERS, THIEVES, CHILDREN, PAWNBROKERS (AT LEAST ST. NICK LOVES YOU) AND STUDENTS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES IN THE BALKANS AND EASTERN EUROPE.  THIS INCLUDES POLAND, ROMANIA, RUSSIA AND MANY MORE.  A DAY TO HONOR GOOD SAINT NICK.

HAVE A GREAT DAY GUYS AND DOLLS AND BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.

HAPPY HUMP DAY SPEAKIES

JUST THINK GUYS AND DOLLS THE WORK WEEK IS HALF WAY GONE.  TO ME NO MORE HUMP DAYS AND ONE I ASSURE YOU THIS WILL BE A PLEASURE TO YOU AS YOU RETIRE.

AS I STATED IN A PREVIOUS POST, ROE AND I RECENTLY RETURNED FROM A FIVE DAY CRUISE TO COZUMEL, MEXICO AND KEY WEST ABOARD THE JEWEL OF THE SEAS.  GREAT SHIP, GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS AND EVERYTHING WAS TOP NOTCH.  BUT JOEY Z HAS SOME COMPLAINTS.  THE FIRST MORNING ROE AND I WENT TO THE DINING ROOM FOR BREAKFAST AND SHARED A TABLE OF EIGHT, NICE CONVERSATION AND I ORDERED MY PRUNE JUICE PRIOR TO BREAKFAST BEING SERVED.  ROE'S EGG'S BENEDICT A LITTLE TOO RUNNY BUT ALL IN ALL A NICE MORNING MEAL.  THE NEXT DAY WE DECIDED TO HAVE BREAKFAST AT THE BUFFET, GREAT SELECTION OF FOOD, EGGS ANY WAY YOU NAME IT. ALL THE REST OF THE BREAKFAST GOODIES WERE THERE, PLUS MORE.  I COULD NOT LOCATE PRUNE JUICE, I ASKED THE WAITER FOR A GLASS AND HE RETURNED STATING THAT WAS AN OPTION AND THE COST WOULD BE $2.25, NOT FAVORABLE FOR JOEY AT All ESPECIALLY IN THE MORNING HOURS SO SCRATCH 1 AGAINST ROYAL CARIBBEAN.  THERE ARE A FEW MORE EXTRA CHARGES LIKE  AFTER DINNER THE ONLY COFFEE AVAILABLE WAS THE HOUSE COFFEE, VERY GOOD AS I DO NOT DRINK A LOT OF JAVA ON MY OWN.  SPECIALTY COFFEE WAS AN EXTRA CHARGE.  I RECALL ALL THESE THINGS WERE ONCE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF CRUISING.  INFLATION I IMAGINE BUT OTHER THAN THE LITTLE PETTY STUFF, NOT TO MENTION THE COST OF PHOTOS TAKEN ON FORMAL NIGHT OR ANY OTHER TIME HAD REACHED A $20 PER PHOTO, UNLESS YOU PURCHASED THE SUPREME PACKAGE.  GLAD ROE AND HELEN HAD THEIR CAMERAS AND WE JUST CLICKED AWAY AND CAME HOME WITH NICE MEMORIES OF A GREAT CRUISE.  BY THE WAY JOEY Z CAUGHT SOME NICE ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ'S ON DECK ON A GREAT SMOOTH RIDE IN THE AFTERNOON.  REMEMBER GUYS AND DOLLS CRUISING IS A RELAXING VACATION AND IF YOU NEVER BOOKED A CRUISE IF ONLY FOR 3 DAYS DO IT.

I WILL BE WRITING MORE AND GETTING BACK TO MY GROOVE ONCE MORE AND POSTING SOME NEW PICTURES ON MY SITE.  THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR STOPPING BY WHILE I WAS GONE, YOU SPEAKIES ARE THE GREATEST.  PLEASE COMMENT, THIS IS WHY I WRITE AND I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU EVEN IF IT IS A SHORT LINE.  HAVE A GREAT DAY.

SO SORRY

SPEAKIES:

I HAD TO REMOVE MIXPOD, IT IS NO LONGER OF THIS EARTH AND FOR THE PRESENT TIME I CAN NO LOCATE MUSIC.  IF ANYTHING COMES AVAILABLE IT WILL BE ONCE AGAIN A PART OF JOEY Z'S SPEAK EASY.  JUST HUM.

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS

HOPE YOU ALL HAD A PLEASANT MONDAY, ROE AND I DID A LITTLE SHOPPING BUT MOSTLY WE WILL DO IT ON LINE, SAVES TIME, GAS, NERVES AND MOST OF ALL THE RUDE ONES OF AMERICA.

FIRST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME A NEW SPEAKIE FROM MAKEDONSKI BROD.  I CAN HEAR YOU SAY WHERE IS MAKEDONSKI BROD?  FIRST OF ALL I THOUGHT IT WAS IN POLAND.  NOW HERE IS THE REAL POOP.  MAKEDONSKI BROD IS A MACEDONIAN TOWN LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL PART OF THE COUNTRY, ON THE SOUTHEASTERN PART OF SUVA GORA, WESTERN KARADZICA AND SOUTHWEST DAUTICA MOUNTAINS.  NOW THAT SHOULD GET THINGS RIGHT FOR YOU.

STILL HAVE TO LOCATE A SOURCE FOR MUSIC, I LOST ALL MY PLAYLISTS BUT WHAT CAN ONE DO, SO I HOPE TO HAVE MUSIC RUNNING, SOME FUNNY STUFF BUT IF NOT LAUGH AT MY WRITING AND HUM A SONG.

DECEMBER 4, 2012 AND TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS:

COOKIE DAY - I MISS MY MOM'S HOMEMADE POLISH COOKIES.  EVERY YEAR SHE WOULD BRING OVER HER COOKIES IN A YELLOW PLASTIC CONTAINER THAT WAS LINED WITH WAX PAPER AND FILLED TO THE TOP WITH HER BAKING DELIGHTS.  I'M TRYING TO COAX ROE TO MAKE HER FAMOUS RUM BALLS WHICH I HAVE NOT HAD IN 2 YEARS.

SANTA'S LIST DAY - OK MOM AND DADS GET THOSE LISTS OUT TO SANTA TONIGHT OR YOU'LL BE ON THE NAUGHTY OR NICE LIST.

HUG DAY - ISN'T THE HOLIDAY SEASON FILLED WITH HUGS, KISSES, GOOD CHEER AND PEACE TO ALL MEN.  DO IT EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.

FINALLY IT IS WEAR BROWN SHOES DAY -  SORRY FOR ME IT'S SNEAKERS, SHORTS AND A TEE SHIRT, THE WEATHER WILL BE IN THE LOW 8O'S AND BESIDES I'M NOT WORKING ANYMORE.  HAVE A GREAT DAY.

GLAD TO BE BACK

HAPPY MONDAY GUYS AND DOLLS:

WELCOME TO DECEMBER AND THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS HERE.  THIS YEAR HAS REALLY FLOWN BY AND I HOPE ALL MY SPEAKIES ARE DOING FINE.  ROE AND I AND OUR GOOD FRIENDS TOM AND HELEN TOOK A CRUISE TO COZUMEL, MEXICO AND KEY WEST ALONG WITH 2 RELAXING DAYS AT SEA.  WE DID OUR FAVORITE CRUISE LINE ROYAL CARIBBEAN AND THE JEWEL OF SEAS WAS GREAT.  SERVICE, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT WAS TOP NOTCH BUT WE DID NOTICE SOME EXTRA CHARGES THAT WERE FREE AT ONE TIME.

SINCE RETURNING WE HAVE BEEN BUSY SETTING UP OUR CHRISTMAS TREES AND HOUSE DECORATIONS.  I TAKE CARE OF THE OUTSIDE STUFF AND IT SEEMS EVERY DAY I'M ADDING SOME MORE LIGHTS.  NO I'M NOT MAKING MY HOUSE LOOK LIKE THE GRISWOLDS!

NOW I HAVE TO GO AND FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET MY MUSIC BACK.  SEEMS LIKE MIXPOD IS NO LONGER AND MAYBE JOEY Z WILL HAVE NO MORE MUSIC.  RIGHT BEFORE I LEFT I HAD MY CHRISTMAS MUSIC ALL LINED UP BUT NOW WHO KNOWS WHAT MUSIC I WILL FIND IF ANY.  HAVE A GREAT MONDAY AND I'LL BE WRITING AGAIN.

JOEY Z IS BACK

HELLO SPEAKIES:

JUST RETURNED FROM A GREAT WEEK IN MEXICO AND KEY WEST WITH SOME GOOD FRIENDS.  HAD A GREAT TIME AND WILL START WRITING AGAIN NEXT WEEK.

BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE

HOPE ALL YOU GUYS AND DOLLS HAD A GREAT THANKSGIVING DAY.

NOW IT IS "BLACK FRIDAY."  THE DAY MEN FEAR, SHIVER IN THEIR BOOTS AND MORE.  DO YOU KNOW MEN THIS FACT?  WOMEN HAVE BIGGER BALLS THAN YOU ON THIS DAY.  FACING THOSE CROWDS AT WALMART, TARGET, TOYS R US AND ALL THOSE FANCY MALLS.  GUYS WISH THEM A GOOD DAY, SIT BACK AND MAKE YOURSELF SOME TURKEY SANDWICHES AND WATCH THOSE CLASSIC COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES ON THE TUBE.  PERSONALLY ROE AND I NEVER GO OUT ON BLACK FRIDAY NOW.  I REMEMBER WHEN OUR GUYS WERE LITTLE, SHE WOULD BE OUT AT 4 A.M. IN LINE TO SNAG THOSE SPECIALS.  THOSE DAYS ARE NOW GONE.  GOD BLESS YOU DOLLS AND GUYS WHO FACED THE CHALLENGE TODAY, REST WELL AND DRINK HEARTY.

AS I SAID I'M TAKING THE REST OF THE MONTH OFF TO DO THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE, GET THE REST OF MY STUFF IN ORDER AND I WILL BE POPPING FOR DECEMBER FOR ALL MY SPEAKIES.  ENJOY.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING GUYS AND DOLLS

HELLO ALL MY GUYS AND DOLLS:

I WANTED TO STOP BY AND WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING.  ENJOY THE LOVE OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.  ENJOY THE FOOD AND THE DRINK AND BE GRATEFUL THAT WE DO HAVE THIS HOLIDAY TO CELEBRATE IN A LAND OF FREEDOM FOR ALL.  DO NOT FORGET THE POOR AND HELP IF YOU CAN TO BRIGHTEN THIS DAY FOR THEM. 

SAVE A LITTLE TURKEY FOR LATER, WATCH THE GAMES AND TAKE A SNOOZE OR TWO.

LIKE I SAID BEFORE, I AM TAKING A BREAK AND WILL PROBABLY POST IN EARLY DECEMBER.  THE FISHING GROUNDS OF THE GREAT "CHIEF OSCEOLA" ARE CALLING ME TO INVADE HIS SACRED TERRITORY.  TO BE ALONE AND FISHING IS ALWAYS BEEN A DREAM.  BE GOOD, READ MY BLOG AND I WILL RETURN SOON.

IT IS THE HOLIDAY WEEK

GOOD MORNING SPEAKIES:

HOPING YOU ALL HAD A GREAT WEEKEND.  THIS WEEK SHOULD NOT BE SO STRESSFUL TO THOSE WORKING.  THANKSGIVING IS THURSDAY AND I HOPE MOST OF YOU HAVE OFF THIS FRIDAY.  COOK THOSE HOLIDAY MEALS, DON'T STRESS YOURSELF BUT HAVE FUN COOKING AND MOST OF ALL ENJOY YOUR COMPANY.  IF YOU DON'T PACK A FEW DRINKS IN YOU'LL FEEL BETTER.

FOR ROE AND I HOPE TO HAVE OUR SON AND HIS WIFE OVER FOR DINNER.  MY OTHER SON HAS TO WORK ALL DAY AND THE DRIVE TO SEE HIM IS 2 HOURS, SO WE WILL VISIT WITH HIM LATER.  IF NO ONE COMES OVER, A FEW SLICES OF BOARS HEAD OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST ON THE THICK SIDE, A LITTLE POTATOES AND THE REST OF THE FIXINGS WILL MAKE OUR DINNER GREAT.  DON'T FORGET THE GAME.

I WANT YOU TO KNOW I'M CUTTING BACK ON WRITING FOR THE REST OF THE MONTH.  PLANNING MY HOLIDAY THEMES, MUSIC AND OF COURSE DECORATING OUR HOUSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.  STOP BY, READ OLD POSTS BUT I WILL SEND YOU ALL A HAPPY THANKSGIVING MESSAGE.  LOVE ALL YOU READERS AND AS USUAL YOU MAKE ME WRITE AND KEEP ME GOING.  GOD BLESS.

A LITTLE THANKSGIVING PREVIEW

HELLO SPEAKIES:

WHAT WOULD BE THANKSGIVING WITHOUT THE 3 STOOGES TO MAKE YOU LAUGH.  THEY ARE MY FAVORITE COMEDY TEAM.  ENJOY AND HAVE A GREAT ONE.

DENNY'S ONE CRAP RESTAURANT TO START WITH

HELLO SPEAKIES:

JUST READ A STORY ON YAHOO THAT THE MILLIONAIRE OWNER OF DENNY'S RESTAURANTS IN FLORIDA, GEORGIA AND VIRGINIA WANTS TO ADD A SURCHARGE TO YOUR BILL TO OFFSET THE PRESIDENT'S HEALTH CARE PLAN OR AS THIS BOZO CALLS IT OBAMACARE.  LISTEN MR. BIG BUCKS YOUR RESTAURANT SUCKS TO BEGIN WITH AND YOU BETTER GET IN LINE BEHIND OLD MITT WHO MADE ALL THE REPUBLICANS LOOK LOOK LIKE NIMYOS.  GET OVER IT AND SUCK IT UP.

I HAVE A DOCTOR WHO SAID IF OTHER PHYSICIANS ARE ONLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE MONEY, THEIR INTERESTS ARE NOT WITH THEIR PATIENTS TO BEGIN WITH.  WHEN I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL A FEW WEEKS AGO, I HAD A DOCTOR WHO COVERED FOR MY REGULAR HOSPITAL DOCTOR OVER THE WEEKEND.  I TOLD MY DOCTOR HOW HE CAME IN WITH A SMILE AND CONCERN OVER MY CASE.  I LATER FOUND OUT THAT HE TREATS PATIENTS WHO HAVE NO INSURANCE AND THERE ARE NO QUESTIONS ASKED.  HE FILLS IN ON WEEKENDS TO COVER A LITTLE OF HIS LOSS.  NOW THERE IS A DOCTOR ONE CAN BE PROUD OF.

THIS IS MY OPINION LIKE IT OR NOT, SUCK IT UP.

WEEKEND WISHES GUYS AND DOLL

STOPPING BY TO WISH ALL OF YOU A GREAT WEEKEND WITH PLENTY OF FUN, FOOD AND DRINK. WATCH THOSE FOOTBALL GAMES, COLLEGE AND PRO ALIKE.  I CAN NOT BELIEVE THE HOLIDAYS ARE CLOSING IN SO FAST.  THIS YEAR HAS FLOWN BY I NEED IT TO SLOW DOWN A LITTLE OVER THE HOLIDAYS.

I KNOW A LOT OF MY GUYS AND DOLLS WILL BE TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS, SO BE CAREFUL, ARRIVE SAFE AT YOUR DESTINATIONS AND RETURN HOME THE SAME WAY.  LET'S SEE A LITTLE FOOD OR DAILY HOLIDAYS ON THIS WEEKEND.

HOMEMADE BREAD DAY - ALL I CAN REMEMBER IN MY YOUNGER DAYS WAS MY GRANDMOTHER AND MOM MAKING HOMEMADE RAISIN BREAD.  SO GOOD WITH BUTTER AND A CUP OF COFFEE.

BAKLAVA DAY - LOVE IT BUT IT IS TOO SWEET FOR ME.  THERE IS A JOKE GOING AROUND WHERE I WORKED, A GOOD FRIEND MADE HOMEMADE BAKLAVA WHICH I ATE AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL THAT AFTERNOON.  NO MORE BAKLAVA FOR JOEY Z.

WORLD PEACE DAY - MAYBE ONE DAY, PROBABLY NOT IN MY TIME BUT FOR THE YOUNG GROWING UP I HOPE YOU CAN SEE IT FINALLY.

FISHING IS BETTER THAN WORKING ANYTIME

HELLO GUYS AND DOLLS:

I WAS GLAD FINALLY TO VISIT MY SON, HIS WIFE AND MY TWO GREAT LITTLE GRANDCHILDREN ON SUNDAY.  MY GRAND DAUGHTER IS GROWING UP TOO FAST BUT ONE LOVELY LITTLE LADY.  WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT MY GRANDSON "ALL BOY", THAT IS THE ONLY ANSWER.

MY SON AND I WENT FISHING IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS ON THE COAST AND HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY 4 TO 5 POUND RED FISH.  WHAT A FIGHT, MY SON HAD TO REEL IN THE FINAL FEW YARDS, WITH MY HEALTH I COULD NOT DO IT.  ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT MARLIN FISHING IS OUT OF MY MIND FOREVER.

TO HONOR FOOD TODAY IS CLEAN OUT THE FRIG.  HOWEVER I MISSED "NATIONAL GUACAMOLE DAY."  TO ME THAT WAS A CALIFORNIA SPECIALTY, HOWEVER I HAD IT A WORK  A FEW TIMES AND LIKED IT.  RECENTLY I'VE HAD IT WITH MEXICAN FOOD, ALL I CAN SAY IS "LOVE IT."  DO ME A FAVOR IF YOU SPEAKIES HAVE NEVER GUACAMOLE TRY IT, PLEASE DO.

NOVEMBER IS "NATIONAL PEPPER MONTH."  FOR US JERSEY GUYS THE ONLY PEPPERS I GREW UP WITH WAS GREEN PEPPERS.  NOW I LOVE ALL KINDS, SWEET, HOT, SUPER HOT AND GREEK PEPPERS.  ENJOY TODAY.

HAVE A GREAT HUMP DAY AND I'LL SEE YOU SOON.

 

JOEY Z, SON AND RED FISH

BE KIND TODAY

HELLO SPEAKIES:



I HOPE YOUR DAY IS OFF TO A GREAT START IF NOT START GETTING HAPPY, THANKSGIVING IS ABOUT A WEEK AWAY AND THAT IS A FAMILY TIME TO SHARE THE BLESSINGS WE RECEIVED AND TO BE HAPPY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHING.

TODAY WE CELEBRATE "WORLD KINDNESS DAY."  BOY IF WE EVER NEEDED IT THIS IS THE TIME TO FIND KINDNESS IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS FOR OUR FELLOW MAN.  JUST TRY, IT WILL NOT HURT.

"FLU MONTH",  TO ALL MY SENIORS MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR FLU SHOTS ASAP AND IF YOU CAN AN PNEUMONIA SHOT AS WELL TO PROTECT THOSE LUNGS.  EVEN TO YOU YOUNG PUPS GET THAT SHOT, OLD JOEY Z HAD BOTH AND IT DID NOT KILL ME ONE BIT.  IN FACT THE NURSE WAS A DOLL AND I JUST DRIFTED IN LALA LAND.

"GEORGIA PEACH MONTH."  I LOVE PEACHES, BUT IN FLORIDA WE ONLY FIND CALIFORNIA PEACHES OR THOSE LOCALLY GROWN.  I REMEMBER THE PEACHES AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON SPRUCE ST. IN TRENTON, NJ.  FRESH AND DELICIOUS.  EVEN WHEN HEADING TO FLORIDA THE PEACHES ON THE ROAD STANDS IN GEORGIA WERE GREAT.  THE SAME GOES FOR TOMATOES.

HAVE A GREAT DAY SPEAKIES.  THANKS FOR STOPPING BY AND DON'T FORGET TO WRITE COMMENTS, IT DOES NOT HURT.

FUNNY ANAGRAMS FROM ZIP'S QUIPS

HELLO SPEAKIES: 

THE ZIP IS BACK WITH SOME QUIPS AND TODAY IT IS FUNNY ANAGRAMS, SO SIT BACK AND ENJOY.

THE MORSE CODE - WHEN YOU REARRANGE THE LETTERS IT BECOMES:  HERE COMES DOTS.

SLOT MACHINES - WHEN YOU REARRANGE THE LETTERS YOU HAVE:  CASH LOST IN ME.

ANIMOSITY - REARRANGE THE LETTERS AND IT IS:  IS NO AMITY.

MOTHER-IN-LAW - REARRANGE THE LETTERS AND:  WOMAN HITLER.

SNOOZE ALARMS - ONCE AGAIN REARRANGE THE LETTERS:  ALAS! NO MORE Z'S.

A DECIMAL POINT - WHEN YOU REARRANGE THE LETTERS:  I'M A DOT IN PLACE.

ELEVEN PLUS TWO - BECOMES TWELVE PLUS ONE.

I MISSED A FOOD HOLIDAY YESTERDAY, "NATIONAL PIZZA DAY WITH THE WORKS."  I LIKE PIZZA PLAIN, WITH PEPPERONI OR SAUSAGE, ANCHOVIES AND ONIONS AND OF COURSE GARLIC AND HOT PEPPER FLAKES.  I DON'T THINK I COULD EAT ONE WITH THE ALL THOSE ON AT ONE TIME.  IF YOU CAN DO IT, ENJOY THE DAY IT'S YOURS, I'LL SEE SOMEONE AROUND YOU HAS THE TUMS.

HAVE A HAPPY DAY AND A GREAT EVENING GUYS AND DOLLS.

SURE HAD SOME FUN ON THURSDAY NIGHT

HELLO GUYS AND DOLLS:




AS MY REGULAR READERS KNOW, I RETIRED IN JULY OF THIS YEAR.  I WORKED FOR REEDY CREEK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD.  ONE CAN CHECK OUT REEDY CREEK ON THE INTERNET SO IT IS NOT A BIG SECRET.  WE WERE THE GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHED BY WALT TO EASE TAX BURDENS ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BEFORE DISNEY WORLD OPENED.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED CHECK IT THE INFORMATION ON THE NET.

WITH THE TIME I WORKED FOR DISNEY AND REEDY CREEK I ALSO ENJOYED THE BENEFITS THAT DISNEY PROVIDED FOR US.  ON THURSDAY NIGHT THERE WAS A CAST CELEBRATION FOR THOSE WHO CELEBRATED 10, 15, 20 AND ABOVE YEARS WITH THE COMPANY.  THE CELEBRATION WAS HELD AT HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS AND IT WAS FANTASTIC.  A RED CARPET WELCOME WITH CHEERS FROM ALL THE EMPLOYEES THAT NIGHT STARTED THE EVENING.  THERE WERE OPEN BAR STANDS THROUGH OUT THE STUDIOS, ALONG WITH FOOD AND DESSERT TABLES.  ROE AND I ENJOYED THE SHRIMP AND DIP AND I'M TALKING JUMBO SHRIMP, ROASTED RUSKIN TOMATO SOUP, CHUNKY MAINE LOBSTER, CRAB AND CALAMARI FISHERMAN'S PIE, ROASTED MAHI, ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN, SEARED LAMB CHOPS, BAKED SWEET POTATO MASH AND ALL KINDS OF CHEESES, VEGGIES AND SALADS.  THE ONLY THING WE DID NOT TRY WAS THE LOBSTER TAIL AND TRUFFLED BEEF WELLINGTON POP AS WE HAD PASSED IT AND WE WERE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PARK.

THEY SERVED BLUE MARTINI'S IN LIGHTED GLASSES TO KEEP, BEER, SODA AND WINE ALL NIGHT LONG.  ROE LOVED THE GLASSES SO I THINK WE BROUGHT HOME AROUND 7.  I HAD MY MARTINI'S FOR THE YEAR.

WE ENJOYED THE RIDES, STAR TOURS, IN FACT WE WERE THE ONLY ONES ON THE FIRST RIDE AND ENJOYED A SECOND ONE.  TOY STORY SHOOTING GALLERY RIDE AND THE FIRE WORKS AT THE END WAS SPECTACULAR.  WE ENJOYED THE OSBORNE FAMILY LIGHTS WHICH LIT UP THE PARK.  FINALLY WE HAD TO CALL IT A NIGHT AND BELIEVE ME OLD JOEY Z AND ROE SLEPT LIKE BABIES IN A CRIB.  A GREAT PLACE TO WORK FOR AND THE BEST JOB I EVER HAD WAS WITH REEDY CREEK.  MISS ALL THOSE PEOPLE BUT NEVER THE JOB NOW THAT I'M RETIRED.

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE

TO ALL BY VETERAN GUYS AND DOLLS WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED SERVICES DURING WWI, WWII, KOREA, VIETNAM AND ALL THE GULF WARS A BIG THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICES YOU GAVE TO THIS COUNTRY.  A 21 GUN SALUTE TO YOU ALL AND MAY YOU ALL BE REMEMBERED AT THE TIME OF JUDGEMENT.

THANKS ONCE AGAIN.  REMEMBER ME I WAS IN THE VIETNAM ERA AND PROUD TO SERVE THIS COUNTRY.

WEEKEND WISHES SPEAKIES

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS:

THIS HAS BEEN A HECTIC WEEK FOR ME AND MY MIND ON WRITING IS A LITTLE THIN.  NEXT WEEK I WILL BE BACK STRONG, WISE BUTTED AS USUAL AND PROVIDE YOU WITH INTERESTING FACTS OR JUNK WHO KNOWS.

I WISH ALL MY SPEAKIES, CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES IN NOVEMBER TO HAVE A GREAT TIME.

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK AND AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

I'M BACK AND AS NASTY AS EVER

HELLO GUYS AND DOLLS:

HAPPY TO REPORT THE RIGHT MAN WILL BE PRESIDENT AGAIN.  WORKING FOR US THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE AMERICA RUN AND NOT THE RICH AND CORPORATE PHONIES.  TO THOSE I SAY "SUCK IT UP AND START MAKING THIS COUNTRY ONE AGAIN."  ENOUGH FOR POLITICS.

AS YOU MIGHT HAVE READ, OLD JOEY Z WAS IN THE HOSPITAL ONCE AGAIN FOR THE OLD TICKER.  THINGS DID NOT WORK OUT JUST RIGHT HOWEVER I'M ALIVE ALL IS WELL AND I DO HAVE SOME COMPLAINTS FOR HOSPITALS IN GENERAL.  THE CARE OF THE DOCTORS AND NURSES WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD, A PLUS, PLUS TO THEM.  FOOD SOME GOOD, SOME BAD, SOME COLD AND THEY NEED TO CHANGE THE MENU ONCE IN A WHILE.  TV BAD, F GRADE.  TEN KID'S CARTOON NETWORKS AND I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THE HECK THOSE CHARACTERS WERE. NEWS STATIONS GALORE, RELIGIOUS STATIONS AND GOSPEL SINGING AT LEAST FIVE.  THANK GOD FOR ESPN, THE FOOD CHANNEL AND TMC.  PLEASE HOSPITALS CHANGE YOUR MENUS AND TV PROGRAMMING EVERY SO OFTEN.

I AM ALSO GLAD THE POLITICAL ADS ARE OVER, I WELCOME WITH OPEN HEART THE CHINESE GUY SELLING DIRECT APPLIANCES FOR THREE HOURS AT A TIME OR THOSE OTHER INFO COMMERCIALS.  IT IS GOOD TO BE HOME WATCHING THE HISTORY CHANNEL OR A GOOD MOVIE ON THE CABLE NETWORKS AND EVEN STORAGE WARS AS A LAST RESORT.  FREEDOM IS MINE TO CHOOSE.

THANKS FOR READING WHILE I WAS AWAY.  MY SPEAKIES ARE THE BEST AND I APPRECIATE ALL THOSE WHO STOP BY.  WITH THE HOLIDAYS APPROACHING, WRITING MAY BE A LITTLE SLOWER, BUT I WILL INJECT MY THOUGHTS AS USUAL TO GET YOUR SPIRITS MOVING.  HAVE A GREAT DAY AND A WONDERFUL EVENING.

TO SAM

HI SAM:

WITH ALL THE THINGS HAPPENING YESTERDAY, EVEN THOUGH I WISHED YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHILE YOU WERE TALKING TO ROE, I WANTED TO DO THIS LATE WISH TODAY.

I HEARD YOU AND JEFF WENT TO DINNER AND HAD A GREAT TIME THAT IS THE WAY IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE.  I WANT YOU TO KNOW WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND MISS YOU GUYS A LOT.  MAY THE YEAR BE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS, LOVE AND ALL YOU WISHED FOR.  SEE YOU ON SUNDAY AND ONCE AGAIN "HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY."

FOR YOU SAM A TRADITIONAL POLISH BIRTHDAY WISH:

Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam.
Sto lat, sto lat, niech zyje zyje nam.
Jeszcze raz, jeszcze raz, niech zyje, zyje nam.
Niech zyje nam!
And the English version, so you have a vague idea of what you’re saying….
Good luck, good cheer, may you live a hundred years.
Good luck, good cheer, may you live a hundred years.
Good luck, good cheer, may you live a hundred years.
One hundred years!

JOE AND ROE

HELLO SPEAKIES, I AM BACK

SORRY NEVER MADE IT FISHING, I WAS JUST RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL TODAY AFTER SPENDING 8 GREAT DAYS OF NON REST, BORING FOOD AND TERRIBLE TV SELECTIONS.  I MUST SAY THE CARE WAS GREAT, THE DOCTORS AND NURSES ABOVE THE CALL OF DUTY AND I HAD A GREAT VIEW OF ORLANDO FROM THE 6TH FLOOR.

I WILL BE WRITING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I WAS ALIVE AND ONE DAY MAY GO FISHING.  HAVE A GREAT EVENING AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

GONE FISHING

HELLO SPEAKIES:

DO NOT FRET, I WILL RETURN BUT FISHING IS CALLING ME AND OFF I'M GOING FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE I RETIRED.  DON'T CARE IF I DON'T CATCH THE BIG ONE, BUT THE LITTLE ONES ARE ALSO FUN.  TAKE CARE.

BY THE WAY HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.

WELCOME TO NOVEMBER SPEAKIES

HELLO GUYS AND DOLLS:



WELCOME TO NOVEMBER THAT GREAT FALL MONTH THAT INCLUDES ONE OF THE GREATEST FEAST HOLIDAYS OF THE YEAR, YES THANKSGIVING.  IT IS NOT ONLY A HOLIDAY TO ENJOY ALL THAT TURKEY AND FIXINGS BUT ALSO A DAY TO GIVE THANKS FOR OUR BLESSINGS

THE FLOWER OF THE MONTH IS THE CHRYSANTHEMUM OR AS I CALL THEM "MUMS."  A VERY HEARTY PLANT AND FLOWER, IN FACT I HAVE TWO POTS OUTSIDE AND THEY BLOOM SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR DOWN HERE.

WE TAKE IN TWO RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS ON THIS FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER, ALL SAINTS DAY WHICH IS PRIMARILY A CATHOLIC CELEBRATION HONORING THE DEPARTED SAINTS.  IN MEXICO IT IS CALLED THE DAY OF THE DEAD OR AS IN SPANISH "DIA DE LOS MUERTOS" AND IT IS CELEBRATED NOT ONLY IN MEXICO BUT AROUND THE WORLD IN MANY CULTURES.  THE HOLIDAY FOCUSES ON FAMILY GATHERINGS WHO PRAY FOR AND REMEMBER THEIR DECEASED RELATIVES AND FRIENDS AS WELL.  IN MEXICO IT IS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY WITH MANY FESTIVITIES.

ON THIS FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER WE CELEBRATE "NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK."  GOOD IDEA TO GET TOGETHER WITH YOUR FAMILIES AND HAVE SOME FUN AND THINK OF THE JOY OF THIS HOLIDAY.

FOOD TIME - FRIED CLAM DAY.  I'M NOT BIG ON CLAMS, I LOVE CLAMS CASINO AND I HAVE TRIED FRESH CLAMS AND GAGGED BUT I WOULD BE WILLING TO TRY ONCE MORE.  MAYBE I HAVE TO TRY THOSE FRIED CLAMS ON A GRILL WITH SOME HOT SAUCE.  MY FAVORITE CLAMS WERE THOSE AT HOWARD JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT.  WHEN WE STOPPED AT THEIR MOTEL AND THEY HAD A RESTAURANT THAT WAS MY MEAL, YUMMY.

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND WONDERFUL EVENING AND CHAT SOON.

HAPPY THINGS FIRST, OTHER STUFF LATER

HELLO GUYS AND DOLLS:

I'M STOPPING BY TODAY TO WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY HALLOWEEN ON WEDNESDAY.  NOW DON'T EAT TOO MUCH CANDY SAVE SOME FOR THE LITTLE ONES.  I'M GOING TO BE BUSY FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND WILL NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO WRITE.  I NEED SOME TESTS DONE ON THE OLD TICKER.

NOW HERE IT COMES SOME STUFF THAT IS REALLY STARTING TO GET MY GANDER.  IF YOU AGREE OR DON'T AGREE SEND ME YOUR COMMENTS THAT IS WHAT THIS BLOG IS ABOUT, ALL OPINIONS ARE ANSWERED.  LET'S GET STARTED.

SUPER MODELS - THOSE SKINNY ASS PIECES OF BONE PARADING DOWN THE RUNWAY WITH TONS OF CLOTHES ON THEM.  MOST OF THEM LOOK LIKE THEY JUST CAME OUT OF AUSCHWITZ.  HERE IS WHAT REALLY GETS ME THEY MAKE MILLIONS A YEAR AND THE PRETTY PEOPLE OF THE WORLD BUY THIS STUFF.

TV ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - TOO MANY SHOWS ON THE TUBE, PROMOTING THESE USELESS ACTORS AND ACTRESSES WHO HAVEN'T WORKED IN SOME TIME.  YOU KNOW WHO I MEAN.  THEY ARE SHOWN LEAVING LA'S FAMOUS RESTAURANTS PURSUED BY THE HUNGRY PAPARAZZI TRYING TO MAKE A LIVING LIKE VULTURES OFF A ROAD KILL.

DIET MEAL PLAN COMMERCIALS - YOU ONCE AGAIN KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.  EAT SIX MEALS A DAY FROM OUR COMPANY AND LOSE 50 POUNDS IN A FEW MONTHS.  OF COURSE THEY SHOW THEIR LIVING PROOF CUSTOMERS, YES HOLLYWOOD STARS.  THESE BIMBO'S AND BOZO'S GET ALL THIS FOOD FREE OF COST, JUST TO SELL IT TO YOU THE PUBLIC.  DON'T FORGET THESE STARS HAVE PERSONAL TRAINERS WHO WHIP THEIR ASSES INTO SHAPE AND NOT FOR A SMALL FEE.  ALL I CAN SAY TO YOU IS "TO EACH HIS OR HER OWN DECISION."

I'M GOING TO ATTACK OUR LOCAL FLORIDA NEWS ONCE AGAIN.  THE  EVENING NEWS STARTS HERE AT 5:00 P.M., 5:30 AND 6:00 P.M.  ALL ON THE SAME STATION.  IT IS THE SAME BULL FOR EACH BROADCAST UNLESS SOME COW TOOK A SHIT ON I-4 CAUSING A BACKUP.  ALL YOU NEED IS ONE BROADCAST AT 6PM.  DO ME A FAVOR PUT THE 3 STOOGES ON AT FIVE.

HAVE A GREAT ONE, SEE YOU SOON.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JOE AND ELIZABETH

JOE AND ELIZABETH:

I WON'T BE HOME TO SEE YOU ON YOUR ANNIVERSARY BUT I WANTED TO WISH

YOU BOTH A VERY HAPPY ONE AND MANY MORE TO COME.  STAY FRIENDS

FIRST OF ALL, LOVE EACH OTHER ALWAYS EVEN WITH EACH OTHERS FAULTS. 

GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND I'M SURE MOM FEELS THE SAME WAY.  ENJOY YOUR

DAY NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO.

LOVE,

MOM AND DAD

WEEKEND WISHES SPEAKIES

HAPPY FRIDAY GUYS AND DOLLS:

STOPPING BY TO WISH YOU AS USUAL A VERY HAPPY WEEKEND WISHES.  TODAY I WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL MY SPEAKIES A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARIES TO THOSE CELEBRATING THEM TODAY AND OVER THE WEEKEND.  WHAT HAPPEN THIS DAY, LET US TAKE A LOOK.

BORN TODAY:

1911 - MAHALIA JACKSON -GOSPEL SINGER.
1914 - JACKIE COOGAN - GOOD OLD UNCLE FESTER FROM THE ADAMS FAMILY.
1917 - FELIX THE CAT - THAT DIRTY OLD FELINE.
1946 - PAT SAJAK - HOST OF THE "WHEEL OF FORTUNE."
1947 - HILARY RODMAN CLINTON - COULD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE US.

DIED TODAY:

1984 - ACTRESS SUE RANDALL KNOWN AS MISS LANDERS ON LEAVE IT TO BEAVER.

STUFF TODAY:

1825 - THE ERIE CANAL OPENS.
1881 - THE SHOOTOUT  AT THE OK CORRAL.  I RECENTLY SAW A HISTORY CHANNEL SPECIAL ON THIS SO MUCH DIFFERENT THAN THE MOVIES PORTRAIT.
1942 - US SHIP THE HORNET SUNK IN THE BATTLE OF SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS DURING WORLD WAR II.
1951 - ROCKY MARCIANO KO'S JOE LEWIS.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.

FOR HALLOWEEN FUN

PLEASE ENJOY A LITTLE BENNY HILL HALLOWEEN TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON'S THRILLER.

HAPPY THURSDAY GUYS AND DOLLS

SPEAKIES:




OCTOBER IS WINDING DOWN AND WITHIN SIX DAYS IT WILL BE HALLOWEEN A PRETTY FUN NIGHT.  ZIP'S QUIPS ALREADY STATED THE CONCERNS I HAVE BUT ONCE AGAIN, BE CAREFUL AND ENJOY.  I'M HOPING FOR SOME OLD HORROR MOVIES ON THAT NIGHT TO ENJOY.  IN FACT I WILL SEARCHING THE NET FOR OLD RADIO SHOWS.  MY FAVORITE "THE WAR OF THE WORLDS" WITH ORSON WELLES.  I USE TO LISTEN TO THIS IN HIGH SCHOOL IN MY BEDROOM IN THE DARK AND REALLY ENJOYED IT.  IF YOU GUYS AND DOLLS HAVE NEVER HEARD THE ORIGINAL BROADCAST BY THE MERCURY THEATER, FIND IT AND LISTEN.

NATIONAL DENIM DAY - I WAS NEVER A BIG FAN OF JEANS EXCEPT WHEN I WAS A KID AND THEY LASTED ALL YEAR.  I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO HAVE A PAIR OF CARPENTER BLUE JEANS.  THEY ARE REALLY NEAT AND LOOK COMFORTABLE.

GREASY FOOD DAY - WHO HASN'T HAD GREASY FOODS?  MCDONALD'S, BURGER KING, TACO BELL, WENDY'S AND ALL THE REST.  MY FAVORITE GREASY FOOD IS A SLICE OF PEPPERONI PIZZA.  WHEN YOU PICK IT UP TO HAVE YOUR FIRST BITE, THE OIL IS RUNNING DOWN ONTO YOUR PLATE THAT IS ADDING GREAT FLAVOR.  MY NUMBER ONE CHOICE FOR GREASY FOODS.

SPINACH MONTH - I NEVER ATE SPINACH WHEN I WAS YOUNG.  MOM NEVER SERVED IT, I DON'T THINK IT WAS A FAVORITE OF MY DAD.  ROE INTRODUCED ME TO IT AND NOW I REALLY LOVE IT BUT CAN NOT HAVE TOO MUCH DUE TO MEDICATION.  SO SPEAKIES EAT YOUR SPINACH LIKE POPEYE AND SOCK THOSE BULLIES AWAY.

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND A WONDERFUL WEEKEND.

ZIPS QUIPS FOR SAFETY

HELLO SPEAKIES:

AS YOU ALL WELL KNOW HALLOWEEN IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. ZIP IS MAKING SURE THAT ALL MY GUYS AND DOLLS ARE STOCKING UP ON THEIR CANDY TREATS FOR ALL THE LITTLE GOBLINS.  HERE ARE A FEW REMINDERS:

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR PORCH LIGHTS ON SO THE LITTLE CANDY SNATCHERS KNOW THEY ARE WELCOME AND MOST IMPORTANT THEY CAN SEE WHERE THEY ARE GOING.

KEEP YOUR DOGS IN OTHER ROOMS AS NOT TO SCARE THE GHOSTS THAT APPROACH.

PARENTS KEEP A KEEN OUT EYE ON YOUR CHILDREN, TOO MANY CRAZIES RUNNING AROUND THE UNIVERSE THESE DAYS.  CARRY A FLASHLIGHT WITH YOU TO GUIDE THE WAY.  FOR THE REAL LITTLE SPOOKS HOLD THEIR HANDS SO THEY WON'T DASH INTO THE STREETS.

THIS IS FOR YOU DRIVERS "SLOW DOWN DRIVING."  FOR YOU SPEEDERS HIT THE INTERSTATE AND LEAVE THE LOCAL STREETS TO THE KIDS.  IF YOU PLAN TO DRINK  ON THIS EVENING DO ME A FAVOR DRINK AT HOME AND SIT ON YOUR BUTT.

MOST IMPORTANTLY MOM AND DAD, CHECK THOSE BAGS OF CANDY, ANYTHING LOOSE GIVE IT THE DEEP SIX TO THE GARBAGE.

NOW MOST OF ALL FROM THE ZIP "HAPPY HALLOWEEN", TO ALL MY LITTLE GUYS AND DOLLS, ENJOY YOUR DAY AND EVENING.

WELCOME TO A NEW SPEAKIE

HELLO ZAVENTEM:

I DON'T KNOW IF YOU ARE A GUY OR A DOLL, BUT A HEARTY WELCOME TO JOEY Z'S SPEAKEASY?  PLEASE STOP BY ANY TIME, MAKE A COMMENT YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND GLAD TO HAVE YOU ABOARD.

I'M TALKING VOTING TODAY

HELLO SPEAKIES:



I USUALLY DO NOT GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS ON MY SITE.  HOWEVER IT IS ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY FROM THE ELECTION AND I URGE EVERYONE TO GET OUT THERE AND VOTE.  NO MATTER WHAT I SAY TODAY MOST PEOPLE HAVE MADE UP THEIR MINDS, BUT I NEED TO SAY WHAT IF FEEL ON MY BLOG.

I AM A DEMOCRAT AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN, SO HAS MY FAMILY AND I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT.  MY PARENTS NOR I WERE BORN WITH SILVER SPOONS IN OUR MOUTHS.  MY MOM AND DAD WORKED HARD ALL THEIR LIFE AS BLUE COLLAR WORKERS AND SO DID ROE AND I.  BEFORE THEY PASSED ON I WAS GLAD TO SEE THEM REAP THE REWARDS THEY EARNED AND CONTRIBUTED TO FOR ALL THOSE YEARS.  NOW THAT I'VE RETIRED I'M ENJOYING MINE AND WOULD HATE TO SEE THOSE OF MY AGE LOSE THEIR BENEFITS THAT THEY WORKED SO HARD FOR AND EARNED.

MY OPINION OF PRESIDENT OBAMA IS THAT HE IS WORKING FOR US THE MIDDLE CLASS OF AMERICA AND NOT THE BIG CORPORATIONS THAT RUN THIS COUNTRY  WHICH MITT IS A PART OF (AND YOU KNOW HE IS).  HE AND HIS TOADIE RYAN CAN SAY WHAT THEY WANT BUT BABY ITS ALL FOR THE RICH.  HOW MANY REPUBLICAN SENIOR RETIRED CITIZENS AND VOTERS OUT THERE ARE MAKING OVER $300,000 A YEAR?  ODDS ARE NOT GREAT ESPECIALLY FOR THE SENIORS.  OBAMA CAME IN TO HELP THE ECONOMY FROM THE DISASTER OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION WITH HIS BIG CORPORATE SPONSORS AND THAT WAR MONGER DIP SHIT HE HAD AS VP WHO COULD NOT SHOOT STRAIGHT WITH A GUN.  HERE IS ANOTHER THING DICK CHENEY HAD HEART PROBLEMS AND AT HIS AGE RECEIVED A TRANSPLANT.  FOR YOU SENIORS OUT THERE YOU TRY TO GET A TRANSPLANT, SORRY YOU ARE TOO OLD JUST DIE, LET ME TELL YOU THEY DON'T CARE ON BIT.  DO YOU KNOW WHY?  YOU ARE NOT PART OF THEIR CLUB TO BENEFIT SUCH HEALTH CARE NEEDS.  I BELIEVE IN HEALTH CARE FOR EVERYONE.  SUPPOSE THE YOUNG PEOPLE COMING UP THE RANKS TODAY AND SUDDENLY THEIR EMPLOYERS DECIDE TO CANCEL THEIR HEALTH CARE.  TRY TO BUY IT ON YOUR OWN AND SEE THE COST IS.  LET OBAMA'S HEALTH CARE PLAN HAVE A CHANCE OR ALL OF YOU WILL BE GOING TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WHEN NEEDED.  GOT THAT CITIZENS OF THE U.S.  MARK MY WORDS FOR THE FUTURE.

AND TO ALL YOU SENIORS AND  THOSE GOING TO BE SENIORS ONE DAY, THEY ARE TAKING AWAY YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS, SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE AND GIVING THAT MONEY TO THEIR FRIENDS THE LOBBYISTS ON CAPITAL HILL AND WALL ST.

WISE THE HELL UP AND VOTE RIGHT NOT ONLY FOR YOURSELVES BUT FOR THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA AND THE GENERATIONS TO COME.  THIS IS THE OPINION OF JOEY Z.   

HAPPY TUESDAY

HELLO SPEAKIES:

FIRST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL MY GUYS AND DOLLS CELEBRATING THEIR BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES TODAY A VERY HAPPY ONE.  LET US SEE WHO IS DEAD OR ALIVE HAD THEIRS TODAY:

LET ME OUT MOMMY 

1925 - JOHNNY CARSON - A GREAT HOST OF THE TONIGHT SHOW.  I NEVER WATCHED TOO MANY SHOWS, BUT HE WAS FUNNY, ESPECIALLY WITH DON RICKELS.

1931 - JIM BUNNING - GREAT PITCHER FOR THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES.

1938 - JOHN HEINZ - PA SENATOR AND THE KETCHUP KING.

1959 - "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC - HE TURNED SONGS INTO GREAT PARODIES.  MY SON AND ROE WENT TO SEE HIM AT PLEASURE ISLAND YEARS AGO.  MY SON SPOTTED HIM, HE STOPPED AND SIGNED HIS CD.  NICE GUY.

UP OR DOWN THERE NOW

1983 - JESSICA SAVITCH, NEWS CASTER.  I REMEMBER HER FROM THE LOCAL PHILADELPHIA TV NEWS.  DIED AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE.  SHE DROWNED IN A CANAL IN NEW HOPE, PA AFTER HAVING DINNER.

1984 - DAVID GORCEY - ONE OF THE ORIGINAL "DEAD END KIDS", MOVIE SERIES.

TODAY WE CELEBRATE "BOSTON CREAM PIE DAY."  IT IS A GOOD PIE BUT NOT EXACTLY ONE OF MY FAVORITES.  IF IT IS YOURS ENJOY.

THAT IS IT FOR TODAY, HAVE A GREAT ONE.

TV REALITY SHOWS - BARF

HELLO GUYS AND DOLLS:

IT IS SUNDAY NIGHT IN FLORIDA, THE WEATHER WAS GREAT, NICE BREEZE, COOLER TEMPERATURES AND SUNNY.  YESTERDAY ROE TOLD ME ABOUT "HONEY BOO BOO."  I SAID WHAT IS A HONEY BOO BOO?  TODAY I CHECKED IT OUT ON YOU TUBE AND I DON'T WANT TO REALLY DESCRIBE IT.  THIS KID HAS HER OWN TV SHOW  AND GET THIS IT BLOOMS FROM THAT SHOW "TODDLERS AND TIARAS."  I SAW THIS SHOW TWICE AND IT TURNED MY STOMACH.  HERE YOU HAVE THE GOOD OLD SOUTHERN MOMMAS PREPPING THEIR LITTLE ANGELS TO COMPETE IN A BEAUTY CONTEST.  THESE LITTLE SHITS HAVE ON SHIRLEY TEMPLE DRESSES, DOLLY PARTON HAIR AND THE MAKEUP OF A CAMDEN, NJ STREET WALKER.  MAKES ONE WANT TO THROW UP.  THESE PARENTS SHOULD BE HORSE WHIPPED FOR ALLOWING THE LITTLE GIRLS TO BE EXPOSED TO THIS KIND OF CRAP ON THE TUBE.  BUT OF COURSE THEY WIN SOME CASH AND A TROPHY.  THEN IT IS OFF TO ANOTHER CITY TO COMPETE ONCE MORE.  DO THESE BARBIES OF THE FUTURE EVER ATTEND SCHOOL?  PROBABLY NOT, DON'T TELL ME THEY ARE HOME SCHOOLED.  THAT MEANS THEY WILL RAISE THEIR DAUGHTERS AND PUT THEM THROUGH THE SAME RITUALS.  CHRISTIAN LIVING AT ITS BEST DOWN SOUTH.

HERE IS MY SUGGESTION, TAKE THESE LITTLE FARTS, STRIP OFF THAT MAKE UP, CLOTHES AND HAIRDOS, PUT SOME JEANS AND A TEE SHIRT ON THEM AND SIGN THEM UP FOR GIRLS BASEBALL.  LET THEM GET HIT IN THE HEAD, MAYBE SOME SENSE WILL COME THROUGH OR A FOUL BALL TO HIT THOSE GOOD OLD MOMMAS AND HELP THEM SEE THE LIGHT.

STRICTLY THE OPINION OF JOEY Z.

NUTS TO MOTHER-IN-LAWS

Good Monday Morning on this 22'nd of October Guys and Dolls:




Today we celebrate Mother-in-Law Day, all I can say is that I have no concern.  Amen to that holiday.  If you have a great mother-in-law consider yourself lucky.

PORK MONTH - I'm not a big fan of Pork except for good ribs.  A few weeks ago Roe purchased some Pork Spareribs from a local Winn-Dixie.  She prepared them in a crock pot with some Kansas City sauce and what a treat. Slow cooking for several hours some of the meat fell off the bones and others did not.  Throw on your plate some steak fries and what a feast.  You can have your pulled Pork sandwiches, I'll take my Pork ribs any day.

Today is also "NUT DAY."  I don't mean the crazies running wild but the type we eat.  Joey Z loves his nuts, especially Pistachios, Cashews, Peanuts, Boiled Peanuts, Almonds and other varieties.   Do you remember over the Christmas holidays the big bowl of nut with the nut cracker and pick.  What family did not have those out in Trenton for company?  I think not only in New Jersey but across the U.S.

Being it is a Monday, I will let you all get back to work.  I wish you all a great day and a wonderful evening.

NEW RESTAURANT REVIEW

HELLO VISITING SPEAKIES, LOCAL SPEAKIES AND FOR ALL THOSE WHO READ BY BLOG: 

A FEW DAYS ROE AND I WERE HEADED OUT CLOTHES SHOPPING.  BEFORE HITTING THE RACKS WE NOTICED AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT AT THE "MARKETPLACE AT DR. PHILLIPS" IN ORLANDO. THE NAME IS CARIERA'S CUCINA ITALIANA.  SO WE DECIDED TO GIVE IT A TRY FOR LUNCH.

AS WE ENTERED THERE WAS A SMALL ITALIAN DELI WITH ALL KINDS OF FRESH MEAT AND CHEESES.  WE WERE ADVISED TO STAND BY THE RAILING ON THE OTHER SIDE AND A HOST WOULD BE WITH US SHORTLY.  WE WERE GREETED BY A NICE GENTLEMAN WHO SAID TAKE ANY TABLE.  HE CAME OVER ASKED US IF THIS WAS OUR FIRST VISIT AND WE RESPONDED.  SOON OUR WAITRESS ALICE CAME TO OUR MENU AND ANSWERED ALL OUR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE LUNCH MENU.  BOTH THE OWNER AND THE WAITRESS MADE US FEEL AT HOME.

ROE ORDERED A CALZONE AND I DECIDED TO TRY THE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH.  WHEN OUR ORDER CAME OUT ROE'S CALZONE TOOK UP THE ENTIRE PLATE, IT ALSO CAME WITH A NICE GRAVY BOWL OF MARINARA SAUCE ON THE SIDE.  MY SANDWICH WAS STUFFED WITH SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND ONIONS, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND COVERED IN MARINARA SAUCE.  MY SANDWICH WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO PICK-UP WITH YOUR HANDS AND EAT.  I DID MANAGE TO ENJOY THE SMALLER SECTION AS A SANDWICH.  ROE'S CALZONE WAS FILLED WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND RICOTTA JUST THE WAY SHE LIKES IT.  OF COURSE WE HAD THE REST FOR DINNER THAT EVENING.  EXCELLENT FOOD, GREAT VARIETY TO CHOOSE FROM FOR LUNCH AND DINNER, EXTENSIVE WINE LIST AND A NICE ATMOSPHERE.  THERE ARE RENOVATIONS GOING ON BUT WE DID NOT HEAR A THING TO DISTURB OUR MEAL.  WE WILL BE GOING BACK FOR DINNER AND I'M GOING TO TRY THE VEAL PARM.

THE RESTAURANT WAS VOTED "2011 BEST PIZZA AND "2011 BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT" BY ORLANDO MAGAZINE.

THEIR ADDRESS IS:

CARIERA'S CUCINA ITALIANA
MARKETPLACE AT DR. PHILLIPS
7600 DR. PHILLIPS
ORLANDO, FL 32819
407-351-1187

WEEKEND WISHES

Hello Guys and Dolls:

As my usual Friday begins, stopping by to wish you all a great Friday and one Happy Weekend.

Here is a good holiday for all of us to reflect on, "LOOK BACK AT YOUR LIFE." What do I think, how about you Guys and Dolls? Are we satisfied the way we lived or not? Are there any changes, decisions you would correct now if you had the chance? Are chances are gone, the only thing we can do is reflect and vow a better life for us and those we love. Sure there were things that I look back at now and wonder why I did not do this or that, too late. This is a great day to ponder.

As for food today, "SEAFOOD BISQUE DAY." I love lobster bisque on the cruises and will always have some when it is available. Roe has discovered a great new type of bisque that is served at Azteca D'Oro, one of our favorite dining places. It is called "Diablo Shrimp and Tequila Chowder." If you are ever there give it a try.

Have a great one and I'm going to try.

EAT HAM, GET YOUR SHOT AND ENJOY MACARONI

Hello Guy and Dolls:



Roe told me writing in capital letters means that I am screaming, its easier for me to see my typing but as always I respect her views thanks honey.  "PEACE WITH JUSTICE WEEK", is upon us and enjoy the George Carlin clip, what a guy.  His view of what is Peace with Justice is the right way.  Oh but I hear the voices out there say that we should not do this.  How many criminals are there in your state running free after bail?  Florida has loads and this is a perfect solution. When I wrote  my book I picked an island out in the Pacific Ocean barren as can be, fly these useless germs of society and drop them in the ocean.  If they make it to shore fine if not, food for the sharks.  Maybe I should change it to the Bering Sea and let them freeze to death before they make it to shore, like that better the poor becoming the soon extinct creatures would have some food to eat.

ADULT MEDICAL SHOT WEEK - For us senior citizens get your flu shots and do not put it off.

EAT HAM MONTH - I love ham especially the good old Polish ham called Krakus.  This was a great treat on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.  To find it here in Florida is like searching the state for a good cheese steak.  I am not a fan of country smoked ham.  Come on Florida wake up a little, your Southern roots are drifting slowely away.

Today is also "PASTA DAY." - What ever you would like to call it.  Italians from Trenton called it macaroni and that is what Roe calls it.  So many shapes to enjoy and they all fit a certain type of sauce well.  I love Penne, Gnocchi, regular Spaghetti and one of my favorites Farfalle or Bow tie macaroni to you none Italians.  No smart remarks, enjoy the pasta you like with your favorite sauce and have a bowl tonight.

I would appreciate your comments on my blog.  I've asked this a number of times!  I want to know if you are enjoying my posts or not, comment are important to me but for all my readers who stop by thank you. 

TO ALL MY SPEAKIES THANKS IF IT WAS NOT FOR YOU I WOULD BE GETTING A PART-TIME JOB.  HAVE A GREAT DAY.

HAPPY HUMP DAY SPEAKIES

HELLO GUYS AND DOLLS:

I THOUGHT I WOULD DO SOMETHING I HAVE NOT DONE IN AWHILE.  STUFF THAT HAPPENED THIS DATE OCTOBER 17.  SO LET US GET STARTED.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS DEAD OR ALIVE:

1886 - ACTRESS SPRING BYINGTON - SHE STARED IN DECEMBER BRIDE BACK IN THE 1950'S.  I REMEMBER MY PARENTS AND ME WATCHING THAT SHOW.

1919 - ACTRESS RITA HAYWORTH, WHAT A BOMBSHELL.

1920 - ACTOR MONTGOMERY CLIFT - ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES WAS FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, GREAT ACTOR.

1938 - THAT OLD DAREDEVIL EVIL KNIEVEL, GOT TO GIVE IT TO HIM FOR ALL THOSE STUNTS, MAN HAS BALLS OF STEEL.

RIGHT TO HEAVEN TODAY:

1991 - SINGER TENNESSEE FORD, 16 TONS AND WHAT DO YOU GET.  YOU FOUND IT ERNIE.

STUFF TODAY:

1781 - BRITISH GENERAL CORNWALLIS DEFEATED AT YORKTOWN, ENDING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

1904 - BANK OF ITALY OPENS, NOW KNOWN AS BANK OF AMERICA.  NO COMMENT ON THEIR PRACTICES SINCE THEN.

1931 - BIG AL CAPONE GOES TO THE BIG HOUSE FOR TAX EVASION, 11 YEARS BEHIND BARS.  I HEARD BIG AL DID NOT LIKE IT.  SHOULD HAVE PAID YOUR HIGHER THAN 14 PERCENT TAXES AL.

1933 - ALBERT EINSTEIN ARRIVES IN THE US FROM NAZI GERMANY.  HIS RESEARCH CONTINUED AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IN NEW JERSEY.

1954 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLE QUARTERBACK ANDRIAN BURK, PASSES FOR 7 TD'S AGAINST THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS 49 TO 21.  WE COULD USE YOU NOW BABY.

1964 - GOOD OLD YOGI BERRA FIRED AS YANKEE MANAGER.  NO WIN, GOODBYE THE TYPICAL YANKEE MOVE.

TODAY IS ALSO THE FEAST DAY OF ST. HEDWIG.  I ATTENDED A GRAMMAR SCHOOL NAMED IN HER HONOR.

SORRY ONCE AGAIN SPEAKIES

I JUST CHECKED MY ZIP'S QUIPS FOR THE DAY AND MOST OF WRITING WAS NOT THERE.  THIS HAS BEEN CORRECTED AND I MAY NEED A BACKGROUND CHANGE.  SO SORRY.

SOME MORE ZIP'S QUIPS

SPEAKIES:

ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIE CHARACTERS IS "CHARLIE CHAN", THE GREAT HAWAIIAN DETECTIVE AND I LOVE HIS APHORISMS.  AN APHORISM IS DEFINED AS A SHORT, CONCISE STATEMENT OF A PRINCIPLE, ALSO CONTAINING SOME IMPORTANT TRUTH OR PRECEPT.  SO LET US BEGIN WITH SOME OF THOSE GREAT SAYINGS THAT WILL BLESS ZIP'S QUIPS TODAY.

Admitting failure like drinking bitter tea. 

A fool and his money never become old acquaintances. 

After wedding bells, prefer no phone bells.

Always pleasant journey which ends among old friends.

Ancient Chinese philosopher say, "Hope is sunshine which illuminate darkest path."

 

 

 

MY MAN GEORGE SPEAKS ONCE AGAIN

Good Afternoon Guys and Dolls:

Last night while watching our local TV news, came the usual stories of murder and rape. Child molestation by boyfriends, teachers, religious ministers of the good old faith and other crazies lurking in the shadows to strike.  A breaking story occurs, drunken driver arrested for killing a bicyclist and leaving the scene.  A police check found this bozo had his driver's license revoked for life for 5 DUIs.

These menaces to society have all had prior arrest records, slapped with a small fine or sentence and whizzz back in our lives once again to spread more terror.  Local jails and prisons are too crowded.  I wrote an article in my book how I would have handled the situation.  Now listen to the "MASTER MR. GEORGE CARLIN", a man we should have listened too.  Enjoy.

I'M A GROUCH AND I LIKE MUSHROOMS

GOOD MONDAY MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS:




SOON YOU WILL CATCH THE DRIFT OF MY POST HEADLINE.  FIRST OF ALL AS USUAL, I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT WEEKEND AND READY TO START THE A WEEK OFF WITH A BANG.  NOW YOU WILL SEE WHAT MY HEADLINE IS ABOUT.

GROUCH DAY - I THINK EVERYONE HAS A GROUCHY STREAK IN THEM AND IT COMES OUT LIKE A COBRA IN A WOVEN BASKET WHEN SOMEONE HITS THE RIGHT NOTE.  SOMETIMES I FIND MYSELF A REAL GROUCH THAT'S WHY I WROTE MY BOOK TO LET OUT MY FRUSTRATIONS.  AS I CAN STILL SEE NOW THE IDIOTS OF THE WORLD HAVE NOT CHANGED.  I CAN ONLY HOPE FOR THE BEST TO COME ONE DAY.  SO IF YOU WANT TO BE A GROUCH, THIS IS YOUR DAY ENJOY!

POETRY DAY - I'M NOT A GREAT READER OF POETRY, BUT MY MIND IS WORKING ON ONE THAT I WILL BE PUTTING ON PAPER AND MAYBE SEND IT OUT TO A LITERARY SOCIETY FOR THEIR VIEW AND COMMENTS.  I'LL LET YOU KNOW.

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY DAY - JOEY Z IS ALL FOR THIS HOLIDAY.  PRACTICALLY EVERY WEEK ON THE NEWS DOWN HERE SOME SCHOOL BUS CARRYING STUDENTS WAS IN AN ACCIDENT.  HERE IS THE KICKER, SOME OF THE DRIVERS ON DRUGS, BOOZE BUT MOST OF THEM DRIVING AFTER THEIR LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED. COME ON SCHOOL BOARDS CHECK WHO YOU HIRE.  ARE YOU THAT DAMN STUPID?  WAKE UP!  THAT IS MY GROUCH COMING OUT TODAY.

AS FAR AS FOOD GOES IT IS SAUERKRAUT WEEK.  WHAT IS A HOT DOG, OR KNOCKWURST WITHOUT THE KRAUT?  LIKE AN ANGEL WITHOUT THEIR HARP.  OH HOW COULD I FORGET KIELBASA AND KRAUT, POLAKS EVERYWHERE IN THEIR GRAVES ARE TURNING OVER.  SORRY MY FELLOW COUNTRYMEN AND WOMEN.

MUSHROOM DAY - WHEN I WAS LITTLE I HATED MUSHROOMS.  NOW I LIKE THEM ON A STEAK BUT MY FAVORITE IS ROE'S STUFFED MUSHROOMS.  I CAN NOT GIVE OUT HER RECIPE UNDER THE PLENTY OF NO MORE MUSHROOMS.  ENJOY THEM TODAY AND HAVE A GREAT ONE.