Tuesday, August 26, 2008

The Drunken Mayor of London

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Are we making a field trip to the Sassy Cow Friday night and then back to the Kurth??
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During the closing ceremonies of the Olympics, as the Olympic flag was being handed over to the drunken Mayor of London the song being played in the background was the British national anthem, God Save the King or Queen (which ever one needs saving). The song is also the national anthem of New Zealand and Cayman Islands, and the royal anthem of Australia, Canada, the Isle of Man, Belize, Jamaica, and Tuvalu and WAS the national anthem of America for much of the 19th century until we had that little disagreement about coffee with the British.

At that point Samuel Francis Smith wrote new lyrics. Oddly the little tune he was writing lyrics for were from Muzio Clementi's Symphony No. 3 which is REAL REAL close to God Save the King or Queen. He had never heard Clementi's symphony before and had no idea of its association with the British national anthem.

But here is the thing. The first verse is

My country, 'tis of thee

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!!! What is the message those 5 words are trying to convey.

My country is of me?

When was the last time you saw all the verses??

My country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims' pride,
From every mountainside
Let freedom ring!

My native country, thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name I love;
I love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and templed hills;
My heart with rapture thrills,
Like that above.

Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees
Sweet freedom's song;
Let mortal tongues awake;
Let all that breathe partake;
Let rocks their silence break,
The sound prolong.

Our father's God to Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright,
With freedom's holy light,
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God our King.
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Here is something I bet you did not know.

Next time you look into a field and see a bunch of cows all standing around - they are probably lined up facing north or south. I guess there was a study just completed and it seems cows all around the world like to align their bodies in a north south direction.
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Then there is that little thing about politics happening. It seems a Democratic delegate and a Clinton supporter has decided that since Clinton is not going to be nominated she is switching sides to support McCain. sigh! In an interview she said that since McCain was Pro-Choice McCain is her choice.

WHAT???? Did I miss something? McCain is Pro-Choice? I'm pretty certain that a republican nominee is not pro-choice.

I will not get into my thoughts about how I seriously think (and I mean that) McCain is starting to lose his ability to reason things out. If elected he will be the oldest elected president ever, by a LOT.

If George Washington was alive today and President he would be 276.
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But lets get serious for another moment, TV. Dancing with the Stars. WHAT ARE THEY THINKING!!!

Two of the dancers will be Susan Lucci (61) and . . . . . drum roll please . . . . Cloris Leachman (82). Don't toss her too high!! I hope Warren Sapp is not her partner.

Also, one of DJ and my favorite shows CHUCK premieres Sept 29. Tony Hale from that outstanding show no one ever watched Arrested Development (AD) joins the cast as the manager of Buy More. Tony was Buster the guy that lost his had to a shark in AD.

If you ever want to rent a great show on Netflix get Arrested Development - it is really an intelligent well written funny show!
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Garden update.

Things are winding down a little EXCEPT for the fennel which is taking over the garden and my Astor's which are still not blooming.

I took this photo of a butterfly. I have seen him flitting around for a few days now along with thousands of solder beetles and a LOT of them are having sex!!!!!!!

I think this is some sort of brush footed butterfly but I can't track it down?


Solder Beetle


Solder beetles are actually related to the firefly but can not light up and are highly desired by gardeners as biological control agents of a number of pest insects.

They consume grasshopper eggs and aphids. The adults are especially important predators of aphids. Their eating habits have made them a very beneficial beetle around most vegetation since plant life is not part of their diet.

WHEW! they are everywhere!!!
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Talk at me!!!

Sassy Cow???

Rod

28 comments:

  1. I wish I could go with you to the Sassy Cow, but alas, it is Labor Day weekend--when all the little restauranat worker bees must be present to serve the populations of the first Badger game!

    You guys have a ball. Eat extra dairy for moi~

    My country tis of thee....

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  2. Actually Rod, not to get political but there was a point in time where Senator McCain was asked about a scenerio involving his own daughter and what options he would like for her to have. At that time, he stated that he would like for her to have all options available to her to make an educated decision. While many took that as him being pro-choice, which who knows, I think he was simply speaking as a father. If you would like I can try to find the interview, it was from a few years ago. So, this is where the confusion with his stance or "flip-flopping" appearance could be occuring from.

    Political girl out.

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  3. Your butterfly looks like a moth.

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  4. I am up for the sassy cow on Friday.

    I can't talk politics right now I get too mad.

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  5. judge - I agree - he Was pro choice before he became a nominee but then he changed his official stance.

    BUT - the point was that woman is very out of touch with current affairs.

    I'll admit that I have been a Obama backer for a very long time AND I was a Biden backer before Obama AND anti republican since they screwed over online poker players and cost me $10,000 a year.

    So my views are slanted for sure.

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  6. Great Blog!!!
    Love the pictures!!!
    I have seen those beetles as well...
    I hope they go into my veggie garden and eat all the darn aphids.LOL!!!

    Also. I have seen Sacadas around our house...And there skins...

    Sassy Cow????
    What Time are we doing this...
    Let's get a plan...
    WoohhhoooO!!!

    Speaking of Dairy. Have you ever seen a Purple Cow????

    I have!!!
    No I am not loosing it!!LOL!!!

    I'll stay out of the Politics of things....

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  7. I'm more concerned the man doesn't know how many houses he has...

    I wish I had that problem. :)

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  8. CJ will be upset she's missing a trip to the Sassy Cow; she went on a school field trip and a former teacher works there.

    But, we are looking forward to Kurth after 8pm. Hope most of you can stay that late! (Those karate classes go overtime these days.)

    Help dept.: anyone know how to plug a widget into a blog when said widget is not on Google's official list? It says it's compatible, but I keep getting "illegal language" when I try to paste the info they say to paste, into the appropriate URL slot. Email me, thanks.

    -M.

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  10. Okay did anyone else think the London Mayor looked like a slob during the closing ceremonies? We were laughing at him. Button up your jacket you slob!! Was he hanging out with Tommy Thompson before he was called out to get the flag? (remembering when I went Return to Title-town and a drunken Thompson gave a speak).

    My husband, parents and myself are going to the Sassy cow on Friday. :)

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  11. Rod, I used to watch AD all the time after I found out how funny it was. Fell into it by mistake, but I was actually saddened by its end.

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  12. Regarding yesterdays blog…

    Although the Columbus Carriage Classic tribute was much appreciated the local Columbus media (www.publicenemiescolumbus.blogspot.com) failed to report on the tragedy at the end of the closing ceremonies. The Ceremonies Great Tower was engineered and designed in the autumn of 2007. Unfortunately the tower of folding chairs, park benches and crepe paper failed under the pressure of my recent weight gain. Upon my accent to the peak of the Great Tower the entire structure leaned left, veered right, took a bad bounce and all 230 persons upon the Great Tower crashed to the ground. Oh the humanity. Miraculously there were no injuries. The intense blows to the ground were cushioned by popcorn centerpieces created by Ellen Gorton at Carousel Antiques. In all human tragedy there are those that quietly save lives and see no credit. Just prior to the closing ceremonies Alice Schmidt popped fresh popcorn to top off the centerpieces. Law enforcement investigators believe that many would have perished if not for the heroic acts of Alice. Being that only the most virile men and fruitful women were selected to climb the Great Tower the entire future of the City of Columbus was once again saved by Alice Schmidt.

    Despite the “do not eat the popcorn” signs placed throughout the park a drifter, never seen at a Carriage Classic before, was reported by many witnesses. This drifter was spotted numerous times with what appeared to be artificial butter flavored topping dripping from his chin. Columbus Police Investigators are seeking information about the drifter known only as “grinder”. He was last spotted near the Christopher Columbus statue on the west edge of Columbus with an M-80 and a microwave bag of Orville Redenbacher’s Theater Style Popping Corn.

    Other than that the Columbus Carriage Classic was once again a big success. Without community support the Columbus Carriage Classic could not succeed. Countless volunteer hours and generous financial sponsorships by Columbus Citizens bring the event to life. Thank You!

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  13. Well....now we have the "rest of the story!"

    Is there a reward for any information leading to the arrest of the popcorn munching bum? (I *might* know something if there is).

    Congrats on a successful, and but by the grace of God, safe Classic!

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  14. At this point there are no fresh leads. Authorities urge you not to approach the drifter. He is armed with a laptop and considered very dangerous with it.

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  15. Ohhhh, the intrigue...
    Not sure if I can resist it! LOL

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  16. Well it sounds like we need to be cautious in Columbus!!!

    And keep our eyes open...

    At least we have heard the story now!!

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  17. just a couple of things...

    Evan thinks Chloris Leachman is way funny and he loves the Obama girl.

    I know.

    I need times for Friday...

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  18. I don't know WHAT Todd is talking about and I will keep an eye out for the faux-Grinder.

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  19. Rod fyi the butterfly is a Variegated Fritillary. Fairly common in Wisconsin.

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  20. Not sure about the Variegated Fritillary - most of the photos I've seen have the wings more in a pattern - mine is a little blotchy - but I'll go with that for now - you ARE knowitall.

    BTW - got GREAT football picks this year - double gold star game in week 10 LOL

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  21. Plus none I have found have the black and white antenna's

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  22. Its a Pearl Crescent - Phyciodes tharos

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  23. Wonderful garden pics Rod!

    I would like to go to the Kurth on Friday :)...not sure about the sassy cow tho...gotta work a bit later than usual.

    Speaking of cows...the thing about them lining up north and south is very interesting...I will have to look at that one next time I come across a cow...which is very often LOL

    Hope everyone is having a great day!

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  24. Hey blaze - you are from across the pond - ever have a MILD?

    I'm looking into recipes for British MILDS - sound interesting

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  25. Well, I've joined y'all. I has a blog:
    http://tinyurl.com/6f69hp

    Look for a new post every year! Kidding. I think...

    -Mary

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  26. M you are added!
    YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

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  27. Thanks for nice picture.....


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