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A U G U S T
Take the waaaaay back machine to 1986! Remember this? This
was really a comeback album with a new sound for Mr. Clapton. I
listened to it for the first time in years and am surprised at how it
really holds up after all of this time. For those of you who do not
remember, "It's in the way that you use it" was the signature tune was
used in the film The Color of Money with Paul Newman and Tom Cruise.
Take a look at the YouTube video HERE if you have some time...and want to laugh at Tom Cruise.
A couple of things -
This time of year you begin to see Back to School ads everywhere. I
HATE BACK TO SCHOOL ADS. I know I have been out of school for some time
now but seeing those ads make me think back to when I was a kid
dreading to go back to school. It's not that I didn't like school - I
just didn't like how the ads made you feel. Letdown. Anxious. Sad. And
another thing - I HATE #2 pencils. They remind me of standardized
tests, the ACT, the SAT. Maybe I should go see someone about this...
Who doesn't love some good surfing?
What
I DO LOVE really at any time of year is watching surfing. As the
official end of summer is approaching, take a moment to watch some of
the world's best surfing HERE.
And now for a new picture above- Can you
guess where it is by looking "through the keyhole"?
"This high
land sports some deep, freshwater with plenty of peat so you can't
see very far into the water. Don't look too long for Nessie as she
hasn't been seen for years... " Can you guess the location?
Correct answers will be given recognition but half the fun is trying to figure
it out. The correct answer will be revealed in the subsequent
issue. Good luck and have fun.
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Geneva, Switzerland - Keyhole Answer
"This City
is home to a large hadron collider and has a convention named after
it. You also can find many towns in the United States that share the
name. "
Last month, Valerie Faivre won the location by guessing correctly. She correctly said "I should know that as my family used to live there." That was too easy Valerie (and good for you)!
Geneva
is the second most populated city in Switzerland and is French
speaking. Approximately 500,000 people live in the greater Geneva area
(inner ring suburbs and city). It is home to the United Nations and the
Red Cross.
Geneva
is home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The LHC is the world's
largest and most powerful particle collider, most complex experimental
facility ever built, and the largest single machine in the world. It was
built by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) between
1998 and 2008 in collaboration with over 10,000 scientists and engineers
from over 100 countries, as well as hundreds of universities and
laboratories.
Cost of Living (you better have a lot of cash if you visit)
Big Mac Meal $15
Dozen Eggs $7
2 liter of Coke $3
1 gallon Milk $7
1 beer in the supermarket $2
20 lb. potatoes $30
It
is the place where the Geneva Conventions were signed which mainly
concern the treatment of non-combatants and prisoners of war. Geneva is
the world's 9th most important financial centers and is named the third
highest quality of life of any city in the world (behind Vienna and
Zurich). It has been referred to as the "Peace Capital" of the world.
I guess you can see why when you look at the view...
Geneva in photos...
This place is breathtaking. These photos almost don't look real.
Stand up.
A
new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She
started her class by saying, 'Everyone who thinks they're stupid, stand
up!' After a few seconds, Little Larry stood up. The teacher said, 'Do
you think you're stupid, Larry?' 'No, ma'am, but I hate to see you
standing there all by yourself!'
<grin>
The CLOUD Explained...
13 Of The Most Ridiculous (stupid waste of time) World Records Held By America
The largest number of surfers catching a wave on a single surfboard
The world's largest rubber band ball
The world's longest pizza
The most people twerking at a single location
The person with the world's longest fingernails
The person with the world's largest collection of sneakers
The most people opening umbrellas at the exact same time
The largest gathering of people in sombreros
The world's most expensive dessert
The largest margarita in the world
The world's largest piñata
The biggest popcorn ball in the world
The most people doing jumping jacks in 24 hours
So Stupid...
"Mad Dog" Mattis REAL Quote of the month
“Bloom where you are planted.”
Don't Brag
I don't mean to brag but I still fit into the socks I wore in high school.
Clay says goodbye to Jay
It the Buffalo Bills Fault
50 Years Married (FUNNY)
After
being married for 50 years, I took a careful look at my wife one day
and said, "Fifty years ago we had a cheap house, a junk car, slept on a
sofa-bed and watched a 10-inch black and white TV. But hey I got to
sleep every night with a hot 23-year-old girl.
Now ... I have a
$750,000 home, a $45,000 car, a nice big bed and a large screen TV, but
I'm sleeping with a 73-year-old woman. So I said to my wife "it seems
to me that you're not holding up your side of things."
My wife
is a very reasonable woman. She told me to go out and find a hot
23-year-old girl and she would make sure that I would once again be
living in a cheap house, driving a junk car, sleeping on a sofa bed and
watching a 10-inch black and white TV.
Tough Questions (Quiz)
Question 1:
If you knew a woman who was pregnant,
Who had 8 kids already,
Three who were deaf,
Two who were blind,
One mentally retarded,
And she had syphilis,
Would you recommend that she have an abortion?
Read the next question before looking at the response for this one.
Question 2:
It is time to elect a new world leader, and only your vote counts..
Here are the facts about the three candidates.
Candidate A:
Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologists.
He's had two mistresses.
He also chain smokes
And drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day.
Candidate B:
He was kicked out of office twice,
Sleeps until noon,
Used opium in college
And drinks a quart of whiskey every evening.
Candidate C:
He is a decorated war hero.
He's a vegetarian,
Doesn't smoke,
Drinks an occasional beer
And never committed adultery.
Which of these candidates would be our choice?
Decide first ... No peeking, and then scroll down for the response.
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Candidate A is Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Candidate B is Winston Churchill.
Candidate C is Adolph Hitler.
And, by the way, on your answer to the abortion question:
If you said YES, you just killed Beethoven.
Pretty interesting, isn't it? Makes a person think before judging someone.
Remember:
Amateurs ... Built the ark.
Professionals ... Built the Titanic
2 Monkeys Were Paid Unequally; See What Happens Next
This is short, but it definitely packs a punch. Be sure to pay close
attention from 1:34 to 2:06; it's like equal parts "America's Funniest
Home Videos" and "Econ 101."
You will Laugh out Loud (video HERE)
Conchita's Mango Salsa
This
is a very simple recipe to make that will impress your guests (and you
don't have to reveal your source). Great on pork chops, fish or just
plain tortilla chips. I got it by watching a good friend of mine make
it. It is authentic Mexican cuisine and muy delicioso...
Ingredients:
1 clove of garlic (whole)
1/2 white onion chopped
2 ripe mangos chopped
3 habanero peppers
De-seed
and stem the pepper (wear gloves) and chop the mangos and onion.
Simmer all ingredients in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add water just to
cover. Bring to boil then add to blender and blend. Add salt to taste.
You will love it.
Enjoy!
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