CONGRATS AND OUTER SPACE THINGS

Good Morning Speakies:

First of all a big “CONGRATS TO THOSE PHILLIES” winning their fourth consecutive National League East Pennant. I bet Harry Kalas up there in heaven was calling the game with Richie Ashburn to all those departed Phillies fans. I can just hear Harry say, “Halladay delivers, Strike 3, He struck him out, Phillies are National League East Champions Whitey.” They were a great baseball play by play team. I wish the Phils the best of luck in the playoffs and I hope they bring another World Series Pennant to Philly.

Living in Florida you get to see some neat things, like from our back yard we can see the Space Shuttle lift-off from Cape Canaveral. Last night on the local news they said you can observe the Space Station at 6:45 a.m. heading in a Northeast direction. As I was getting ready for work I remembered so I ventured outside about 6:45 on the dot and low and behold I spotted the old station zipping along. It looked like a bright white star heading northeast. I wanted to play that oldie record “Telstar” by the Tornados to the whole neighborhood and wake their butts up. Pretty neat I said to myself makes up for all those times they said to watch for the various meteor showers and when I went outside, the night sky was so cloudy you could not even see the moon.

Sorry had to break from my thoughts; I just received a call from my dentist’s office reminding me of my cleaning appointment on Thursday. I like the feel of clean white teeth, but man I can’t keep my mouth open wide that long. I know I have a big mouth but Lord have mercy on my jaw.

A few Happy Birthdays go out today to:

Arnold Stang that Top Cat Guy.
Ed Sullivan – We have a Really Big Show Tonight.
Al Capp – That Li’l Abner Cartoon Guy.

And if it’s your Birthday today have a great one from JoeyZ. To the rest of my Speakies have a great day and be careful out there. I leave you with that song "Telstar" for your listening pleasure a true oldie but goodie.

HAPPY MONDAY

Good Morning Speakies:

Monday is upon us again, but I hope you all had a nice weekend. Phillies had one good game and the Boids did a fine job on Sunday here in Jacksonville, FL beating up those Jags. I’m not a big fan of any Florida teams Pro or College; I guess it’s because of my loyalty to those Philadelphia teams. You grew up watching them, losing and winning with them. You booed them and loved them at the same time and never turned your back on them throughout the years. So much for the Knute Rockne comments.

We celebrate a very unusual holiday today, “CRUSH A CAN DAY.” I’m wondering if it’s in honor of John Belushi from the film Animal House when he crushes beer cans on his head trying to make Kent Dorfman happy. This holiday really has to do about recycling, so if you practice the art today is a day for you. Me, I’ll go with John Belushi.

I’ve got a busy day going here so I’ll bid you all goodbye for now. Enjoy the day and evening.

THANKS MACK AND NOEL

Hi Guys and Dolls:

I wanted to make a special post of “THANK YOU” to my Blog Buddy Mack of Mack’s Truck of Wisdom for his post about my book and a very nice testimonial from Noel who read the book, truly enjoyed it and suggested a follow-up. I appreciate the post and the comments guys, thanks again. And by the way if you are from the Trenton, NJ area, read Mack’s Blog the link is located on my blog site. Great stories and pictures of a great neighborhood in Trenton that will live in our hearts forever.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND GUYS AND DOLLS

Happy Friday Speakies:

Sorry I did not post yesterday, I had a doctor visit to attend to and then lunch with my beautiful Roe another great cheese steak sandwich at LaSpada’s in Orlando, if you are in the area gotta try it. I hope all of you had a pleasant Thursday and guess what now it is Friday and the weekend awaits us.

We have a few celebrations this weekend:

Bullwinkle debut on TV or should I say Bullwinkle J. Moose, loved that show.
Especially with Boris and Natasha. Most of the people who did the voices on Rocky and Bullwinkle have passed on but will live on in the memory of those who watched the show.

National Pancake Day – I haven’t had pancakes in years for breakfast I’m more of an eggs and bacon guy and of course those home fries. So if you are a pancake lover have some this weekend.

Finally we celebrate One Hit Wonder Day – all those one time only hit songs. I found a great site called One-Hit-Wonders on the net, check out all the songs and artists that made it only once.

Go Phillies and Eagles this weekend.

Well Gang have a great weekend and Happy Birthday and Anniversary wishes to all my Guys and Dolls who will celebrate them this weekend. Most of all be careful out there and have a good time.

SAY IT AIN'T SO JOE

Hello Speakies:

I thought I was done writing for today but of course looking at the news up pops a story to get my gander going. The Board of Education is considering banning sugary drinks including chocolate milk. OK I can see soda being considered but chocolate milk. One can have low-fat chocolate milk but banning chocolate milk period is just another Florida political dumbass idea. These boobs are afraid of the kids becoming obese but yet they are the same ones that took away physical education in most of the schools. Go figure it Speakies. What is next O’Great Board of Education?

This is just another opinion of JoeyZ.

CHOCOLATE AND COPS

Good Morning Guys and Dolls:

Happy Hump Day Gang and on this day we celebrate National White Chocolate Day. I like chocolate but my favorite is dark chocolate which comes with age. Yet I remember when I was a little JoeyZ I loved those white chocolate Easter Bunnies. I can still envision myself snapping off those bunny ears and tasting that smooth chocolate melt in my mouth. It was good to be a kid. Kit Kat makes a good white chocolate bar; I had it one time and remember it being very tasty.

My Phillies came through again last night with a 5 to 3 victory over the Braves. Just one more tonight guys and keep up the heat all next week and win another pennant.

We watched another new show on the tube last night DETROIT 1-8-7. Good police show, nice action, humor and with human interest in the characters portrayed. I watched the show because I like Michael Imperioli as an actor; he always plays a character I like. I guess I always was a detective or police show junkie from way back. I think I’ll name some of my favorites and you guys and dolls can list yours also, so here we go:

Dragnet with Jack Webb, “Just the Facts.”
77 Sunset Strip with Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Roger Smith and Kookie Byrnes.
The Streets of San Francisco with Karl Malden and Michael Douglas.
Ironside with that Perry Mason guy Raymond Burr.
Criminal Minds – one of the best shows I think on TV.
The Untouchables
Hill Street Blues
Columbo – “Just one more thing, one more Sir.”
Law and Order - Lenny Briscoe my man.
Kojak – “Who Loves Ya Baby.”
Crime Story, Remington Steele and one of the best shows ever on TV, the US version of "Life on Mars" just to name a few.
Here are two actors I like playing cops or criminals Joe Mantegna and Harvey Keitel. OK now it’s your turn to fill in more blanks. Now I leave you with a little theme from the Streets of San Francisco.

Have a great day and evening Speakies, I’ll be back on Friday with my weekend wishes. Be careful out there.

IT TUESDAY, THE WATER IS ON AND PLAY GOLF

Happy Tuesday Speakies:

Hoping you all had a great evening last night. As for the JoeyZ household, some local yokel construction crew hit the main water line yesterday so we had no water until after 9 p.m. Bathroom moments were tough but we pulled through. One of our favorite shows debut last night, "CHUCK" was good as ever. I was also keeping tabs on those Phillies, great victory over the Braves last night 3 to 1. There is no such thing as America’s Team that goes for the Braves and the Dallas Cowboys. That’s just another little thing that ticks the old kid off. We also caught that new Hawaii Five O show; it was pretty good little more violent than the original but the cast of characters are very good. JoeyZ recommends this show to be watched. Bookem Dan O.

Today we celebrate National Miniature Golf Day or as I always called it Putt-Putt. I use to love playing it on the boardwalk down at Wildwood NJ. We have a bunch of miniature golf courses here in Central Florida so for all you want to be professional golfers get out today and play a round. If you want to really look cool dress up like Rodney Dangerfield in Caddyshack and bring your own beer bag.

Today is also the last day of summer but in Florida one never knows when summer ends. Temperatures will be in the 90’s all week long, but the evenings have been nice and cool with a great breeze blowing. For those planning to visit, this is probably one of the nicest times to plan your vacation, kids are in school, crowds are fewer at the attractions but the crazies are still on the roads so be careful.

A little trivia and birthday wishes now, let’s say Happy Birthday to Stephen King that great horror writer and crazy Bill Murray that Ghostbuster Guy.
Finally on this date in 1948 Uncle Miltie Berle debut on TV on the Texaco Star Theater.

Have a great day Speakies and be careful out there.

MONDAY MORNING AND MY GANDER IS GETTING UP

Good Morning Speakies:

Another Monday is upon us Guys and Dolls and there is nothing we can do about it. Hoping you all had a great weekend. Roe and I celebrated our son’s birthday along with his fiancée and her family at a nice little Italian restaurant on Saturday. I can still remember him just being born, it seems like yesterday, kids grow up too fast. I also learned my other son Jeff was promoted Friday at his job, congrats my boy, proud of you. I guess you can say I had a great weekend.

Now I’m going to attack some things that are starting to tick me off. Not major things but those little annoying bugaboos. I’m going to make a list you may even agree with me and you can also comment at any time so don’t be afraid to post a comment this is a Speakeasy and that’s what we do here “Speak at Ease.”

One of my first peeves is when I open up a local news station on the internet up comes these pop-ups for lawyers, car dealers etc. “GET THEM OFF THE INTERNET.” I want to read the news and breaking stories not advertisements that go up and down.

Go to those stores like Wal-Mart, Target etc. and when you are ready to checkout they only have 2 checkout lanes open and than you have some lady in front of you with a hundred coupons. ARRGG.

Listen up here shopping centers get more Handicap Parking Spaces. Put them up in front of the various stores and watch for those idiots who do not have a sticker or plate and just park there for the hell of it. Here is an idea have a handicap monitoring patrol to watch for those sneaks who park illegally. Equip these people with radios to call the local police who patrol the parking lots and have them ticket those creeps. You also will be hiring people who need work and help the economy.

Now Roe and I have breathing problems. I use to smoke for many years and I know that’s what caused my problems, Roe is a different story. We both hate people standing in front of doorways at stores or restaurants blowing smoke in your face as you enter. Put those ashtrays or should I say asstrays far away from the entrances. Better yet post a sign “Take Your Butts Elsewhere.”
Cigar Bars, what yuppie came up with that idea? Cigars stink period. That’s my feeling about the subject. As far as Cigar Bars go they are places for guys who wish they could be “THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD.” as they puff away and sip their brandies. You want a cigar bar go to Cuba.

I like to watch household shows but one thing that is really starting to piss me off is when a couple is looking for a new home and the hubby says, “He wants a “MAN CAVE.” All these guys want is a little play room they did not have as a kid. Find a new home with a big tree outside and build yourself a tree house Neanderthal there’s your man cave.

Well that’s enough for me today. Just a little humor and sarcasm to start a Monday off in the right direction. Have a great day and remember CHUCK STARTS TONIGHT ON TV.

THIS ONE IS FOR JOEY

Happy Friday Guys and Dolls:

Friday is here and the weekend is near. Looks like a nice sunny weekend in store for Central Florida, highs in the low 90’s with plenty of sunshine and little or no chance of rain.

I’m making this post a quick one today to wish all of you a great weekend. May all your plans come about with blue skies above.

NOW ONE SPECIAL WISH TO MY SON JOE ON HIS BIRTHDAY TOMORROW – JOEY, I WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY WITH MANY MORE TO COME, FILLED WITH HAPPINESS ALWAYS FROM MY HEART AND WITH ALL MY LOVE. DAD.

Have a Great Weekend Everybody.

WIVES AND CHIPS WHAT COULD BE BETTER

Hello Speakies:

One day closer to Friday the sun is shinning here and I hope all is fine with you. I read one day this weekend we celebrate “Wife Appreciation Day.” I know I’m grateful for Roe, she has been my strength for 32 years and I love her very much. We have had our times of fights and disagreements but I would not trade my life with her for anything in the world. Thanks Honey for all you do and forgive me for the times I did not acknowledge them. I Love You very much and please know to me “YOU ARE APPRECIATED AND LOVED.” P.S. You know I can be a pain in the A--.

And now for a favorite snack of mine “ POTATO CHIPS.” Potato chips to me are like peanuts to an elephant I just can not eat one. I like a lot of different chips but my favorite is a Target Brand called Buffalo Wing Chips, they are crunchy, BBQ flavored and a bit on the hot side and oh so good. When I was growing up there was Wise Potato Chips one of my favorites still today, a nice little greasy taste and they always had a few of those burned ones in the bag that I hunted for. Roe loves the chips that are folded, every time I find some they are hers.

There was a brand that was a real treat that came in a can called Charles Chips. I consider them the royalty of potato chips for they were delivered. I could not wait for the delivery man to come; it was like Santa arriving at Christmas. The empty can made a nice drum afterwards and drove my mother crazy. There are so many brands and flavors to choose from now-a-days everyone must have their favorites. I like plain, ripple, dip, BBQ, Buffalo Wing, Lightly Salted, Salt and Vinegar and Sour Cream and Chives just to name a few.

A friend I work with sent me a case of assorted Utz’s Potato Chips when I was sick years ago to cheer me up and what delicious tasting chips they were. One of the bags was Shrimp flavored unusual but good. I know Philly fans have their Herr’s Chips to make them happy. Here in Florida there was a brand that I had a few years ago but they are hard to find, called Bull’s Chips. They only came in 2 flavors plain and BBQ. Hard and crunchy with a bold taste each. Now my future daughter-in-law has the same desire for chips as I do and when she comes over I break out the old chips to munch on.

So Speakies I’m asking you to send me a list of your favorite chips or of a brand you prefer. Have a great day and remember just chip away today and be careful out there.