The Bengals are 0-5-0!
Without Carson Palmer, can they possibly beat even the Jets?
Ya gotta love Ocho-Cinco!
They didn't look any too good against the Cowboys!
It's 7 to 7 at the start of the 2nd quarter.
We'll see!
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Spurrier beats Kentucky again with 24-17 win
Spurrier goes 16 and 0 against Kentucky.
Ya think maybe he's got our number?
South Carolina's Kenny McKinley fumbles the football as he is tackled by Kentucky's Shomari Moore during the first half
Kentucky running back Derrick Locke tries to avoid the tackle attempt of South Carolina's Carlos Thomas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008.
Guess I'll have to settle for numbers 2 and 3 on my list of things to do today! -
Lazy Saturday
There are only three things I plan on doing today.
1. Watch Kentucky kick South Carolina's ass on the 50" plasma TV.
2. Pick all six winning numbers in tonights Powerball drawing. The jackpot is only $20 million, but what the Hell, I'll settle!
3. Drink beer. If I can find time, I may grab a bite to eat. Maybe.
I'm sure that there are many important things that need to done today, so the rest of you guys better get busy!
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Friday Funny-Deer Hunters
Who says men do not have compassion?
Two deer hunters were standing on a ridge near a highway in rural south
Mississippi on the opening day of deer season.
They both saw a trophy-class buck meandering towards them.
As the one hunter raised his gun to shoot, a funeral procession came
slowly by.
The hunter lowered his gun, took off his hat, and stood with his head
bowed until the procession was past.
Of course by then, the deer was long gone.
The other hunter exclaimed "Wow! That was the most sportsman-like act
I've ever seen! You allowed this trophy buck to escape while showing such
compassion and kindness toward someone's dearly departed.
You are a great humanitarian and a shining example to sportsmen
throughout the world!"
The first hunter nodded and said; "Well, after all, we
were married for 42 years .......... "
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A Tour of the Griffith & Feil Soda Fountain
When you enter the Griffith & Feil establishment, you are tempted to walk up to stranger's tables and just stand and look at the pictures mounted all over the walls in the Soda Fountain. The Fountain is literally a step back in time: stools and chairs range in age from the 1920's, 30's, 40's, and one stool even dates back to the 1890's.
Some stools come from another of Kenova's landmarks, the Chatterbox, and some of the wire-chairs come from the old Yates Pharmacy, formerly located down the block from Griffith & Feil. The fountain almost has a living historical feel, with photographs documenting the fountain and Ceredo- Kenova's history. It is no leap of the imagination to think that residents can learn more about the fountain and the town's history than in any class that may be offered.
The actual fountain counter was made in 1929 and it took the removal of the front window and the hard labor of about a dozen men in order to get it into the store, where it underwent extensive repair - new plumbing, tiling, and glass fronts. There is a vintage telephone booth, the restrooms feature replications of the old-time box-above-the-toilet flush toilets, the bar-toppers date from the 1920s, and there is a working fluorescent juke-box that plays 45's. There is even a "Griffley" bear named Simp, bedecked in a costume for the appropriate season, who greets all patrons.
"Most people have never seen a Coca-Cola made from scratch, the way it used to be," says third-generation proprietor Ric Griffith. "I mean, we serve Phosphates made with flavors like chocolate, white chocolate, cookie dough and more. It really is a step back in time." Not only does the fountain serve delicious beverages, they have a complete menu and an up-to-date pharmacy, complete with drive-thru pick-up service.
If you ask the patrons why they love to come in, the aesthetics are not the only reason; many speak the praises of the owners, the Griffiths, and the labor of love that is their Soda Fountain.
Apart from the menu, it is the thoughtfulness of the Griffiths that shine through. For instance, upon completion of the renovation, Ric put in two brass rails just to help one elderly lady get onto the stools for the last couple of months of her mobility, so that she could fulfill a dying wish to be able to sit at the soda fountain again, as she had done as a little girl.
The Pharmacy has been in Kenova since 1892, although it has only been in the Griffith & Feil name since 1954; the current owner's family has been affiliated with the facility since 1921. Ric Griffith has been very active in his community, having graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School, as did his older daughter; his younger daughter graduated from the newly-constructed Spring Valley High School. Ric is also responsible for the impressive carved-pumpkin display at his house in Ceredo each Halloween, which has been featured not only in local media but also on CNN.com.
(see previous post)
Ric's father, Dick, teased him about re-opening a soda fountain that had been taken out decades before because it didn't make money, but Ric's perseverance has paid off: with the highway restaurant designation sign going up, his business has also gone up, and now he has patrons from the entire tri-state area, as well as visitors from seven different countries, including Italy and Russia.
"I have had a lot of people come in just to say 'thank you' for doing the renovation," says Ric, with a smile that shows the pleasure is all his.
Ric says he should have the 2008 Pumpkin House ready by the weekend of Oct. 26th. I'll get over there and get some pictures. Can't wait to see how he outdoes himself this year! -
The Pumpkin House
The Pumpkin House
in
Kenova, WVa
Ric Griffith, the man behind the famous Kenova Pumpkin House, has carved over 25,000 pumpkins since 1978. Every year, he puts thousands of carved jack-o’-lanterns on the porch, roof, and yard of his 115-year-old Victorian house. It’s kind of like a pumpkin wonderland
Last year’s display included a fantastic 40' by 40' wall of carved jack-o’-lanterns with lights synchronized to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.
I believe this year Ric is going to shoot for over 3100 carved pumpkins on display!
Happy Halloween!
When Ric's not busy carving pumpkins, he spends his days at
Griffith and Feil"s Pharmacy and Soda Fountain in Kenova.
I'll post some more pictures of this 50's style soda fountain later. You won't believe what this place looks like inside.
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Is this a racist picture?
Or just funny?
Or Not?
Or Neither?
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Monday Joke
Presidential candidate, Barack Obama was visiting a primary school and he visited one of the classes. They were in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked the presidential candidate if he would like to lead the discussion on the word 'tragedy'. So our illustrious democrat presidential candidate asked the class for an example of a 'tragedy'.
One little boy stood up and offered: If my best friend, who lives on a farm, is playing in the field and a tractor runs over him and kills him, that would be a tragedy. No, said Obama, that would be an accident.A little girl raised her hand: If a school bus carrying 50 children drove over a cliff, killing everyone inside, that would be a tragedy. I'm afraid not, explained Obama. That's what we would call great loss.
The room went silent. No other children volunteered. Obama searched the room. Isn't there someone here who can give me an example of a tragedy? Finally at the back of the room, Little Johnny raised his hand. In a quiet voice he said: If the plane carrying you and Mrs. Obama was struck by a 'friendly fire' missile and blown to smithereens that would be a tragedy.
Fantastic! exclaimed Obama. That's right. And can you tell me why that would be tragedy?Well, says the boy, It has to be a tragedy, because it certainly wouldn't be a great loss... and it probably wouldn't be a freakin' accident either. -
It's Steeler Time!
It's time for Sunday Night Football!!
My Steelers are taken' on the Jags.
Had a rare grilled rib-eye steak, french onion soup, and steamed shrimp for dinner.
Got plenty of ice cold Coors Light and Bud Select in the fridge.
I will deal with real life in the morning!
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Alcohol Warning-Please Heed
This has been a Public Service Announcement.
Please drink responsibly!
Kentucky is getting their asses kicked by Alabama!
Think I'll have a beer!!
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