I'LL TAKE A BUN WITH MINE BOZO

Hello Speakies:

We have a “Bozo of the Day” to tell you about. This story comes out of Port St. Lucie, Florida where a 39-year-old man had charges brought against him for feeding hot dogs to an alligator in his back yard. Police spotted this guy opening his back gate, walking to the canal and dropping a bag of hot dogs to a 4-foot gator rest on the grass. One can not feed gators in Florida it desensitizes the animals to humans and encourages their search for more grub.

Let’s call this guy Bob and the gator Pete can you imagine if Pete the gator could talk and say, “Hey Bob how about a Chili Dog or an Italian Hot Dog with mustard, peppers and potatoes on a nice Italian roll.” The truth of this story is that Pete was put to sleep and someone will be eating gator nuggets in the near future and possibly wearing a nice pair of boots.

WISHING YOU ALL A GREAT WEEKEND SPEAKIES

TGIF Speakies:

Not only is it Friday, but the start of the Memorial Day Weekend and no work on Monday. Lets not forget to stop and remember in silence those men and women who gave their lives for this country. Honor them on Monday with a small prayer and thanks.

We do have some holidays to raise our glasses to after washing down those burgers and dogs, so let’s get started.

Today:

Slugs Return From Capistrano Day - Celebrates the slugs’ return to lawns and gardens.

Sierra Club Day - Their mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

Saturday:

International Jazz Day – Break out the Sex, oops I mean Sax and have fun.

Sunday:

Hug Your Cat Day – Hear that Elizabeth, grab Alley and give her a hug.

Loomis Day – Mahlon Loomis (1826-1886), whose accomplishments are celebrated on Loomis Day, believed it was possible to harness the upper atmosphere’s electrical currents to successfully transfer telegraph messages without wire.

Indianapolis 500 Day – Gentlemen start your engines.

Monday:

World No Tobacco Day – Never see it.

Well Guys and Dolls I wish you all a great holiday weekend, stay safe and be careful out there.

QUACK, QUACK THE DUCKS ARE GETTING WHACKED

Happy Thursday Guys and Dolls:

Thought I would bring you a news story headline today from Central Florida that just cracked me up this morning. “The City of Ocala Puts Out Contract On Ducks.” Who is going to make the hit, Bobby the Beak, Tony Two-Feathers, Nicky Talons or Chester the Nester? Actually the city is getting rid of Muscovy Ducks that live around the ponds at the city parks. The duck poop is causing a mess at the parks and the city wants to protect the health and welfare of its citizens. I posted a picture of the man who should get the job done.

P.S. Some local farmer has agreed to take the ducks. What a guy!!!!!

Today we also celebrate one major holiday, “National Cellophane Tape Day.” That handy dandy item was given a patent this very day of May 27.

Some Birthday people to honor today are:

1837 – “Wild Bill” Hickok (James Butler) Cowboy and Scout.
1911 – Vincent Price – Actor – House on Haunted Hill, The House of Usher, The Fly and the voice of Michael Jackson’s “The Thriller.”
1915 – Herman Wouk – Novelist – Caine Mutiny and the Winds of War.
1923 – Henry Kissinger – US Secretary of State.
1935 – Ramsey Lewis – Pop Jazz artist, “Hang on Sloopy.”
1943 – Bruce Weitz – Actor – Hill Street Blues.

Died Today:

1949 – Robert L. Ripley – Cartoonist “Ripley’s Believe It or Not.”
1969 – Jeffrey Hunter – Actor – Greatest Story Ever Told, The Searchers, he also played Captain Christopher Pike in the original “Star Trek” series.
And finally in 1992 – Tony “Big Tuna” Accardo – Mobster involved in the St. Valentine’s Day job in Chicago.

I leave you hoping you all have a great day and now a little Chinese Aphorism “Useless talk like boat without oar – get no place.”

ARISE IN ARMS DOG LOVERS

Hello Again Speakies:

I did not think I would be back today with another post but we have a "BOZO OF THE DAY." This sad story comes out of Orlando, Florida. An Orange County man had the nerve to set his 1-year-old Lab out as trash earlier this week. This nimrod put the canine in his crate, covered him with a blanket and placed him out on the curb with his other trash. The dog had a broken leg from being hit by a car that was never treated by a vet.

The happy ending is that the dog was rescued, surgery was performed to repair his leg and he is now up for adoption in good spirits and ready for a loving home. No name was reported to the identity of the Bozo who in my opinion should be placed in a crate with stale crackers and water for 30 days, naked in the hot sun and on exhibition. People like you Bozo frost my ba- - s.

FOOD CRITIC - JOEYZ STRIKES AGAIN

Happy Hump Day Speakies:

Well being on vacation last week with our good friends Joe and Kim, we had a chance to visit some restaurants and today I thought I’d give my reviews on the places we dined. I recommend these places if you are planning a visit to Central Florida and I hope they don’t disappoint.

Our first dinner was at Maggiano’s Little Italy, Pointe Orlando, FL at 9101 International Dr. They are listed on the web with directions and full menus for lunch and dinner. Roe and I have dined there for lunch on several occasions but with our friends we arrived for an early dinner. We decided to try their family style menu and we were not disappointed with the selections and quality of the food. The family style is priced per person and the plates won’t stop coming until you had your fill. It is available for parties of 4 or more only. There are three choices: Chef’s Choice, Classic and Light. The courses are appetizers, salads, pastas, entrees and finally desserts. I recommend the Mussels Diavolo and the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes under the Chef’s Choice for the appetizers. We enjoyed the Caesar and Chopped salads and for the pasta dishes the Four Cheese Ravioli and Lobster Fettuccine. For the main Entrees, pick what you like, we chose the Veal Parmesan and Medallions of Beef all delicious to the taste buds. Desserts and all the dishes we had left-over came home with us for dinner the next day. This place is a must.

The next dining experience was a new place, “Santa Fe Cattle Company”, a chain primarily located in the Southern states. This location was at Sunrise Plaza Dr. in Clermont, Florida. Reasonably priced starters, salads and soups, steaks, ribs, combo platters, chicken and seafood. Roe enjoyed the Duke’s Chicken Fried Steak loaded with mash potatoes and gravy. We also dined there for lunch and I truly recommend their Cheesy Cheeseburger. Two for one drinks are available until 7:00 p.m. at their dinner happy hour and I was told they also have a 2 for $12 early bird dinner specials.

We spent are terrific sightseeing day in St. Augustine, Florida and enjoyed a great pizza at “Pizzalley’s Chianti Room”. It is located at 117 Saint George Street in St. Augustine. Now here’s the thing, there are two entrances, we entered to what was a 5 table place with a long hallway and was advised there was dining in the rear. We proceed down this hallway to an outside garden and through another door which led to a neat little Chianti Room. The pizza, beer and drinks were great. We also had great service and witty conversations with our server Jeff. If you are in St. Augustine and want pizza, this is a good place to go sit down and relax.

Finally if you are planning a visit to Walt Disney World and staying at any of their resorts or plan to have dinner, I recommend the “Cape May Seafood Buffet” at the Beach Club Resort. The selection of seafood is good along with two carving stations, ribs, chicken etc. Reservations in advanced are necessary.

Well there are my recent reviews and if you are planning a visit check them out. Have a great day and a wonderful evening Guys and Dolls.

BOZO OF THE DAY

Good Afternoon Speakies:

I am always looking for something new to write to keep my blog interesting for all you Guys and Dolls. Well today not only will we have a Florida Crazies and Other Things Lookout, but a new topic when available, “Bozo of the Day.” Idiots or stupido’s making headlines in the news, so let’s get started with our first BOZO. Real names will not be mentioned and the places may have their names changed to protect the stupid.

Out of Iowa comes the story of a father charged with three counts of child endangerment and public intoxication late Sunday. Bozo Billy was downing a few at Lenny’s Place (it’s not really a deli or pizza joint as one can guess), while his three children, ages 4, 6 and 8 were left outside playing near an intersection where bystanders called the police for the children’s safety. When the police arrived Bozo Billy’s BAC was .233 and his wife was called to pickup the children. I’m sure that after the police get through with this great father image unless his wife is a real jerk too, will probably get the sh-- kicked out of him at home.

All JoeyZ can say is “YOU DESERVE IT BOZO.”

LEARN A LITTLE TODAY

Happy Tuesday Speakies:

Nice to be back from vacation, so let’s get started with those holidays we celebrate today.

Cookie Monster’s Birthday – Happy “B-Day” and have a Cookie Cookie on JoeyZ.

National Missing Children’s Day – I wish authorities would find every child
safe and sound.

National Tap Dance Day – Everybody put on that Top Hat and Tails and dance to Putting on the Ritz. There was a great scene from Young Frankenstein.

Nerd Pride Day – I’m sure some TV station in the US will be running a Revenge of the Nerds marathon. Go Skolnick.

Let’s see who was born, died and stuff that happened this date of May 25:

Left Momma’s Belly:

1803 – Ralph Waldo Emerson – US essayist.
1878 – Bill “Bojangles” Robinson – Actor.
1889 – Igor Sikorsky – That helicopter man.
1919 – Lindsey Nelson – Sportscaster NY Mets.
1939 – Dixie Carter – Actress Designing Women fame.
1969 – Anne Heche – Actress.

Kicked the Bucket:

1946 – Patty Smith Hill – Songwriter “Happy Birthday To You.”
1990 – Vic Tayback – Mel’s Diner actor.
1996 – Buck the Dog – Married with Children fame.

Stuff Today:

1660 – King Charles II land in Dover, glad he landed somewhere.
1721 – John Copson becomes America’s first insurance agent, the GECKO arrives shortly after.
1928 – Amelia Earhart – First women to fly Atlantic Ocean as a passenger.
1935 – Jesse Owens breaks 6 world records in one hour.
1962 – Isley Brothers release “Twist and Shout.”
1965 – Muhammad Ali KOs the Bear Sonny Liston.
1986 – 95-year old woman scores a hole-in-one in Florida.

That is enough for today, have a great Tuesday Guys and Dolls and the same goes for your evening.

FRIENDSHIP IS A FINE WINE

Good Day Guys and Dolls:

My post today is going to be short and sweet. JoeyZ is back from a relaxing and fun filled week with Roe and very special friends Joe and Kim. Joe and I worked together many years ago and I have always considered him my best friend, along with his lovely wife. We had not seen each other in six-years but last week sure made up those years with fun, laughter, dinners and traveling about. It was also nice to share our wedding anniversary with a great dinner and our friends. Joe and Kim, let’s not make it that long again. You know friendship is truly like fine wine it only gets better. Thanks for sharing your time with Roe and I.

REMEMBER "DO THE HUSTLE", WELL TODAY DO THE "CHICKEN DANCE"

Happy Friday Guys and Dolls:

The weekend is near and here are the holidays to raise your glasses to this weekend:

Today:

Mike, The Headless Chicken Day - Mike the Headless Chicken (April 1945 – March 1947), also known as Miracle Mike, was a chicken that lived for 18 months after its head had been mostly cut off. Read the story on the net.

National Chicken Dance Day – My sons loved the “Chicken Polka” when they were little. And a one and a two.

Saturday:

National Chocolate Chip Day – Love chocolate chip ice cream.

Nylon Stockings Day – With a garter belt this could be one sexy holiday.

Peace Officer Memorial Day – A day of honor for those who protected.

National Pizza Party Day – I want a DeLorenzo’s Tomato Pie or a Sicilian pie from Nino’s.

Armed Forces Day – Honor those who served our country.

Straw Hat Day – It is the official start of wearing the straw hat for summer, get rid of those wool caps and felt hats and grab a straw.

Sunday:

National Sea Monkey Day – Remember those from the back ads of comic books when you were a kid. Comic books always advertised great stuff all kids wanted.

NASCAR Day – Celebrate the sport that always turns left and all the fans are downing a six-pack.

Well Speakies, I wish you all a great weekend and I’m looking forward to next week spending it with old friends. See you all soon and I leave you with this Chinese aphorism: “Always pleasant journey which ends among old friends.”

EVEN FROGS GET A HOLIDAY

Good Morning Guys and Dolls:

A happy Thursday morning to you all hoping to find you in good spirits and ready to kick-off another day. A few holidays today:

Ascension Day – The Christian doctrine of the Ascension holds that Jesus ascended to heaven in the presence of his Eleven Apostles following his resurrection, and that in heaven he sits at the right hand of God the Father.

Frog Jumping Day - Frog jumping is a competitive pastime in which frogs compete to jump distances. Frog jumping contests are held in communities throughout the United States, as part of the folk lore. Speaking of frogs here in Florida we have the famous tree frogs. At night they are everywhere and when they land it’s a plop that can be heard afar. The amazing thing is that after an evening rain all you can hear is the “Tree Frog Serenade.”

Root Canal Appreciation Day – You have to be kidding me. I can’t keep my mouth open that long especially when they put that rubber thing around your mouth. This is one holiday I’m not raising my glass to.

For those planning to visit next week the weather looks good, highs in upper 80’s to lower 90’s, little or no rain in sight. Chances for rain are best Monday and Tuesday. There you go a little weather from JoeyZ.

Getting ready for my good friend JoeyG coming down next week to visit, haven’t seen him in about 6 years. Joey was the inspiration for my book and speaking about my book the site is listed on my blog where you can purchase a copy.

Have a great day and evening, enjoy the music as you read the blog.