Tom,
You are famous for your concerts in the park on your blog. Being a World War II buff, I love listening to Glen Miller. Here is one of my favorite songs. I heard a bit of this in the movie Memphis Belle. I read your brother was a gunner on the B-17's. So when you read this, play the song below, I'm sure memories will be brought back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKtdlZQIRYc&feature=related
Just click on and listen
St. Augustine, Florida
May 24, 2013
Luee
We adopted Luee from the Humane Society in 1996. He was 2 years old, but still a pup. He has slowed down a bit; his age is catching up to him. He is the best dog anyone could ever have. Luee had to be put to sleep on April 15, 2009. Rest in Peace Pup.
Christmas Eve 2012
NINA HULA 7/28/2012
Jeff, Sam, Nina and Ian
Ian's Graduation from Kindergarten
Luck Be A Lady
Little GQ 12/12
Christmas 2012
Joey and Elizabeth
Nina June 2013
Friday, May 8, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICKY NELSON
Forgot his birthday today, here's a little tribute to him. I saw him in person at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City in the late 1950's:
Copy, paste and listen if necessary or just click and listen. Whatever works, do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=201Joshj6AQ
Copy, paste and listen if necessary or just click and listen. Whatever works, do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=201Joshj6AQ
TAKE NOTICE ON 5-10-09
WATCH FOR A SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL MOMS ON MOTHER'S DAY. PULL UP THE BLOG AND ENJOY THE POST THAT WILL BE. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND READERS.
TODAY'S DATE IN HISTORY - MAY 8
Good Morning Class, pay attention and take notes, a pop-up quiz may occur on this blog site at any time.
Born This Date:
1926 - Don Rickles (Mr. Warmth).
1934 - Sonny Liston - Boxer - Called the Bear by Ali.
1973 - Wolf Wigo - Water Polo Driver (1986 Olympics) - I liked the name.
Died This Date:
1994 - George Peppard - A-Team
Stuff That Happened Today:
1784 - Only known deaths by hailstones in US (Winnsboro, SC) - I was there, dated a Southern Belle when I was in the service from that town.
1794 - US Post Office established - Their opening motto, "Let's Raise the Price of Stamps every Year."
1877 - 1st Westminister Dog Show held - A mutt wins.
1900 - 250 grave robbers shot to death - A bad choice of profession in those days.
1945 - World War II ends in Europe.
1952 - Mad Magazine debuts - "What Me Worry."
1993 - 16 year old Keron Thomas disguises himself as a motorman and takes NYC subway train and 2,000 passengers on a 3 hour ride. - Poor kid didn't get a train set for Christmas when he was little.
Born This Date:
1926 - Don Rickles (Mr. Warmth).
1934 - Sonny Liston - Boxer - Called the Bear by Ali.
1973 - Wolf Wigo - Water Polo Driver (1986 Olympics) - I liked the name.
Died This Date:
1994 - George Peppard - A-Team
Stuff That Happened Today:
1784 - Only known deaths by hailstones in US (Winnsboro, SC) - I was there, dated a Southern Belle when I was in the service from that town.
1794 - US Post Office established - Their opening motto, "Let's Raise the Price of Stamps every Year."
1877 - 1st Westminister Dog Show held - A mutt wins.
1900 - 250 grave robbers shot to death - A bad choice of profession in those days.
1945 - World War II ends in Europe.
1952 - Mad Magazine debuts - "What Me Worry."
1993 - 16 year old Keron Thomas disguises himself as a motorman and takes NYC subway train and 2,000 passengers on a 3 hour ride. - Poor kid didn't get a train set for Christmas when he was little.
CALENDAR FOR MAY 8 and 9, 2009
Good Morning Readers,
Today we celebrate the following:
No Socks Day - Let them feet breathe.
VE Day - World War II is over in Europe.
World Red Cross Day.
May 9
International Migratory Bird Day - Watch the borders.
National Miniature Golf Day - Everybody Putt Putt.
National Train Day
Stay Up All Night Day
I'll be back later for a little Mother's Day Song.
We will also have a history lesson later. Have a good morning, remember it's FRIDAY.
Today we celebrate the following:
No Socks Day - Let them feet breathe.
VE Day - World War II is over in Europe.
World Red Cross Day.
May 9
International Migratory Bird Day - Watch the borders.
National Miniature Golf Day - Everybody Putt Putt.
National Train Day
Stay Up All Night Day
I'll be back later for a little Mother's Day Song.
We will also have a history lesson later. Have a good morning, remember it's FRIDAY.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
TODAY IN HISTORY, MAY 7
Births, Deaths and Events that occurred on May 7th in history:
Birthdays Today:
Gary Cooper - 1901, Actor - Sergeant York and High Noon.
Eva (Evita Duarte) Peron - 1919, - Don't Cry for Me Argentina.
Darren McGavin - 1922, Actor - Night Stalker and the famous Old Man in "A Christmas Story", you'll shoot your eye out kid. &*$#@&*%$
Johnny Maestro - 1939, Singer - The Crests and Brooklyn Bridge.
Passed on Today:
1929 - Albert Anselmi, John Scalise and Joseph "Top Toad" Giunta, all gangsters murdered this date by Al Capone. Old Scarface had a field day that day.
1989 - Guy Williams, Actor - Zorro and Lost in Space fame.
This Stuff Happened Today:
1765 - Admiral Nelson's sailboat HMS Victory runs aground - good help is hard to find Admiral.
1888 - George Eastman patents "Kodak Box Camera". I still have one.
1914 - U.S. Congress establishes "Mother's Day". Here's looking at you kid.
1915 - Lusitania sunk by German Submarine U-20. That was a no no Fritz.
1986 - Phillies Gary Maddox retires - You know the old saying, "3/4 of the Earth is covered by water, the rest by Gary Maddox", well spoken by the late Harry Kalas.
Religious Observances Today
Old Roman Catholic - Feast of St. Stanislaus, bishop, martyr, patron of Poland. I'm Polish.
Thought for Today: "They do not love that do not show their love."
Birthdays Today:
Gary Cooper - 1901, Actor - Sergeant York and High Noon.
Eva (Evita Duarte) Peron - 1919, - Don't Cry for Me Argentina.
Darren McGavin - 1922, Actor - Night Stalker and the famous Old Man in "A Christmas Story", you'll shoot your eye out kid. &*$#@&*%$
Johnny Maestro - 1939, Singer - The Crests and Brooklyn Bridge.
Passed on Today:
1929 - Albert Anselmi, John Scalise and Joseph "Top Toad" Giunta, all gangsters murdered this date by Al Capone. Old Scarface had a field day that day.
1989 - Guy Williams, Actor - Zorro and Lost in Space fame.
This Stuff Happened Today:
1765 - Admiral Nelson's sailboat HMS Victory runs aground - good help is hard to find Admiral.
1888 - George Eastman patents "Kodak Box Camera". I still have one.
1914 - U.S. Congress establishes "Mother's Day". Here's looking at you kid.
1915 - Lusitania sunk by German Submarine U-20. That was a no no Fritz.
1986 - Phillies Gary Maddox retires - You know the old saying, "3/4 of the Earth is covered by water, the rest by Gary Maddox", well spoken by the late Harry Kalas.
Religious Observances Today
Old Roman Catholic - Feast of St. Stanislaus, bishop, martyr, patron of Poland. I'm Polish.
Thought for Today: "They do not love that do not show their love."
CALENDAR FOR MAY 7, 2009
Good Morning Readers: Hope you all are having a great Thursday so far. Today we celebrate the following:
Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
National Day of Reason - So use your noodle.
National Day of Prayer
History for today will follow shortly, get ready to fill your grey matter with knowledge.
Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
National Day of Reason - So use your noodle.
National Day of Prayer
History for today will follow shortly, get ready to fill your grey matter with knowledge.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
VACATIONS AND CRUISES AND PLACES YOU WANT TO SEE
Readers, here is a new one for all of you. My pizza joint places had a few hits, so I'm trying something new. This post will be under the heading of Vacations and Cruises. I want you to tell me your favorite vacation haunt or about the cruises you've taken and the places you dream about visiting. Now I know there are readers out so don't be bashful, let the world know your favorites. The idea here is to have fun and maybe make friends along the way. So let's get started.
My favorite vacations are cruises. Roe and I have been on 2 Carnival Cruises, 2 Holland America and 3 Royal Caribbean Cruises. She was on a Disney Cruise and before we got married I went on the Oceanic out of New York to Nassau in the 70's. We both would like to do a Mediterranean cruise to Italy and an ocean crossing cruise to Europe. Maybe when I retire or win the lottery. My personal dream would be a South Pacific Cruise.
We are planning some short weekend trips also, my advice, take time and go, enjoy life.
OK you've heard mine, now post yours.
My favorite vacations are cruises. Roe and I have been on 2 Carnival Cruises, 2 Holland America and 3 Royal Caribbean Cruises. She was on a Disney Cruise and before we got married I went on the Oceanic out of New York to Nassau in the 70's. We both would like to do a Mediterranean cruise to Italy and an ocean crossing cruise to Europe. Maybe when I retire or win the lottery. My personal dream would be a South Pacific Cruise.
We are planning some short weekend trips also, my advice, take time and go, enjoy life.
OK you've heard mine, now post yours.
FLORIDA NEWS MAY 6, 2009
Daytona Beach, FL - The westbound lanes of I-4 between the interchanges of I-95 and U.S. 92 were closed during rush hour this morning. A big rig overturned and spilled sweet potatoes onto the highway. The driver told investigators he swerved to avoid a large animal on the highway. Investigators later discovered that the "Jersey Devil" is not in Florida on vacation. The driver was charged with failing to maintain a single lane. (Maybe one to many)?
Orlando, FL - SeaWorld unveiled its newest attraction to guests yesterday. The flying roller coaster called Manta. After boarding, the seats rotate forward to position riders face down on their stomachs. This makes vomiting easier for all riders.
Orlando, FL - SeaWorld unveiled its newest attraction to guests yesterday. The flying roller coaster called Manta. After boarding, the seats rotate forward to position riders face down on their stomachs. This makes vomiting easier for all riders.
CALENDAR FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2009
Good Morning Readers:
Here's hoping you all had a wonderful evening last night, now here are the observances for May 6th.
Great American Grump Out - True honor for Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy - Bristol Palin is appearing on Good Morning America. Parents take notes.
National School Nurse Day - A dedicated profession, have an aspirin on me.
No Diet Day - Pizza, cheese steaks and fries for all. Lay a little Tiramisu on yourself for dessert.
No Homework Day - Will teachers really tell their students about this one?
Nurses Day - True dedication is recognized here. Hats off to you all. Especially Melina at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Heart Care Unit.
Later today I'm going to do a post regarding favorite vacation spots or cruises you have taken. So get ready to respond America.
Here's hoping you all had a wonderful evening last night, now here are the observances for May 6th.
Great American Grump Out - True honor for Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy - Bristol Palin is appearing on Good Morning America. Parents take notes.
National School Nurse Day - A dedicated profession, have an aspirin on me.
No Diet Day - Pizza, cheese steaks and fries for all. Lay a little Tiramisu on yourself for dessert.
No Homework Day - Will teachers really tell their students about this one?
Nurses Day - True dedication is recognized here. Hats off to you all. Especially Melina at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Heart Care Unit.
Later today I'm going to do a post regarding favorite vacation spots or cruises you have taken. So get ready to respond America.
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