Thursday

I’ve gone most of the day without a pain pill. Partly because the pain in much less, partly because no matter how I try, I remember that ‘suck it up’ is what one does with pain. I’ll be taking a pill in a little while, as the pain is increasing and I need to get a good night’s sleep.
The UPS guy stopped by this afternoon. He brought me my airline tickets, name badges, visa forms, and everything I need for the trip. I’ll be calling Hamdy tomorrow to let him know I am getting excited about the trip. It is amazing that a guy who spent so many years on the Rez is now discovering the world. What a great life I have.

A friend from Tuba called last night. She retired just before I did, and moved to North Carolina. It was great to talk to her. She has done a few cruises since retiring and we both had great stories to exchange. Camille is taking a cruise from New England through parts of Canada. I don’t quite get how that works, but sounds like a great trip. The cruise takes her from New England to somewhere in the middle of Canada. Then she flies home from there. Must be a small ship, like the one we had on the Nile. We both agree that travel should be relaxing and not filled with finding hotels, places to eat, etc. We both like some free time to do our own thing. This is working well for her, and it certainly works well for me.

We didn’t freeze last night…so much for weathermen. Now we are headed for a new record…the longest growing season. It’s been 145 days since the last frost. The record from 1947 was 147 days.


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Random Facts…
A person will burn 7 percent more calories if they walk on hard dirt compared to pavement.
In Spain, it is common to pour chocolate milk on cereal for breakfast.

Crazy Stuff In The News … Real things from newspapers…

3-year-old teacher needed for preschool. Experience preferred.

Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink.

Vacation special: Have your house exterminated.

Dinner Specials: Turkey $3.25 Chicken or Beef $2.75 Children $2.00.

Illiterate? Write today for free help.

Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again.

Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.

Our experienced Mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included.

Stock up and save. Limit: one.

Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel.
Semi-Annual after Christmas Sale.

For sale: antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.
Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.

We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.

Used Cars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated. Come here first.



September Month Long Observances

Apple Month…Be Kind to Editors & Writers Month…Children’s Good Manners Month…International People Skills Month…International Strategic Thinking Month…National Honey Month…National Preparedness Month…Pleasure Your Mate Month…Healthy Aging Month…National Hispanic Heritage Month…

Before They Were Famous…

When Jim Carrey was 14, he was a rifleman with the army cadets. Jim Carrey also worked as a janitor in a factory.

Before becoming a champion WWE wrestling entertainer, John Cena worked as a chauffeur for a limousine company.

Before his recording career took off, Chubby Checker plucked chickens at a poultry market named Henry Colt's.

Before his big break, country singer Kenny Chesney worked as a valet attendant, telemarketer and mail sorter.

Week of 22 Sep…

Pollution Prevention Week
American Massage Therapy Week

24 Sep Observances…
267 days so far this year…98 days remain in 2009
Punctuation Day
*Guinea-Bissau – Independence Day (declared, from Portugal, 1973)
*New Caledonia – Territorial Day
*South Africa – Heritage Day
*Trinidad and Tobago – Republic Day (1976).

BIRTHS ON THIS DAY…

…ARTS…
1896….. F Scott Fitzgerald St Paul Minn, author (Great Gatsby)

1936….. Jim Henson Greenville Miss, muppeteer (Sesame Street, Muppet Show)
1941….. Linda McCartney (Eastman) photographer—Mrs. Paul McCartney
1948….. Phil Hartman actor, comedian: Saturday Night Live
1959….. Steve Whitmire voice [since Jim Henson died in 1990] of Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker, Bean Bunny, Doozer; shares same birthday as Jim Henson

…ATHLETICS…

1921….. Jim McKay Phila Pa, sportscaster (ABC's Wide World of Sports)
1946….. "Mean" Joe Greene NFL tackle (Pitts Steelers), Coke spokesman

…POLITICS/Business…

1755….. John Marshall Va, 4th Supreme Court Chief Justice

…SCIENCE/Religion…

1870….. Georges Claude inventor (neon light)
1898….. Baron Florey pathologist; purified penicillin (Nobel '45)

Events on this day…
787….. 2nd Council of Nicaea (7th ecumenical council) opens in Asia Minor

1789….. Congress creates the Post Office

1845….. 1st baseball team is organized

1968….. "60 Minutes" premiers
1988….. Barbara C Harris of Mass, elected 1st woman Episcopal bishop


Holy Mackerel…

1908….. The first factory-built Ford Model T was completed which became affectionately known as the Tin Lizzie.


Anagrams
Here are some words that can easily be anagrammed into something interesting.

1. Liberal bod
2. He bugs Gore
3. A stew, Sir?
4. naughtiness drug
5. Bra sets
6. Death, it starts in ice
7. Support Placed
8. No Wire Unsent
9. Creep brings tunes
10. So I'm Cuter

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Answers:
1. Barbie doll = Liberal bod
2. George Bush = He bugs Gore
3. Waitress = A stew, Sir?
4. Guinness draught = naughtiness drug
5. Breasts = Bra sets
6. The Titanic disaster = Death, it starts in ice
7. Apple Products = Support Placed
8. Western Union = No Wire Unsent
9. Bruce Springsteen = Creep brings tunes
10. Tom Cruise = So I'm Cuter

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