Man it has been raw here in Memphis the last few days. Now Memphians keep saying it is cold, but it is only about 40 degrees or so, and that is not really cold. But it is raw...which is when it is chilly, damp, rainy and the temperature just sneaks through every inch of your body.
Now, I know many of you up North with snow on the ground are saying "p-f-f-f-f-t to you...want some real winter, come on back up here and remember what winter is all about."
But when you do move south of the Mason-Dixon and you get acclimated to a warmer climate...well the word 'winter' takes on a whole new meaning...
I overheard someone say "What if all that rain had been snow...wow, that would be so cool". Well, we had about 2" - 2.5" of rain in the last 48 hours and that would equate to somewhere around 2 - 2.5 feet of snow. From my observations, if Memphis had 2.5 feet of snow everything would be shuttered tight, there would not be any bread or milk to be found for upwards of 200 miles and the roads would be littered with cars in ditches and more car crashes then at Daytona Speedway during a NASCAR Sunday.
Actually tomorrow there is a 30% chance of snow flurries and already the bread and milk is flying off the shelves. WHO EXISTS ON JUST BREAD AND MILK?????
Why are they not buying meats and vegetables????
Now, I know many of you up North with snow on the ground are saying "p-f-f-f-f-t to you...want some real winter, come on back up here and remember what winter is all about."
But when you do move south of the Mason-Dixon and you get acclimated to a warmer climate...well the word 'winter' takes on a whole new meaning...
I overheard someone say "What if all that rain had been snow...wow, that would be so cool". Well, we had about 2" - 2.5" of rain in the last 48 hours and that would equate to somewhere around 2 - 2.5 feet of snow. From my observations, if Memphis had 2.5 feet of snow everything would be shuttered tight, there would not be any bread or milk to be found for upwards of 200 miles and the roads would be littered with cars in ditches and more car crashes then at Daytona Speedway during a NASCAR Sunday.
Actually tomorrow there is a 30% chance of snow flurries and already the bread and milk is flying off the shelves. WHO EXISTS ON JUST BREAD AND MILK?????
Why are they not buying meats and vegetables????
A few of you were bothered that I was not sharing the NYE menu with y'all and BUD from "WTIT Tape Radio Blog" even called me a "sick puppy" for announcing the party and promising to show pictures to the 'uninvited'.
Then one of the guests comes along and spoils the whole thing by listing the menu in my comments. Brad, the former Mr. Fab from "Pointless Drivel" guessed the entire menu on his first try...
Appetizer: Sardines
Soup: Campbell's Tomato
Pasta: Spagetti-Os
Salad: Tossed. That will be a nice break. I haven't had that done to me since prison.
Main Course: Fish Sticks
Dessert: Popsicles
Well, other than needing Dad Vince or Anndi from "Transition" as an editor to learn how to spell Spaghetti, he almost nailed it perfectly. He did forget that along with the Fish Sticks, I would be serving Ketchup as a vegetable.
I guess I could publish the menu, but then some of y'all will be real upset you are not coming. As far as invites...for two years there has been a standing invitation to anyone who sits on The Couch to come to Memphis and as of this writing no one has taken the plunge...so...to quote y'all from above "p-f-f-f-f-f-t"
There really is a spot for two others (the neighbors will not be coming), but I am not sure there is room to sleep two more, though there is a nice hotel less than a mile and a half away...so....
And I did that without asking Nancy....rut-ro!
Then one of the guests comes along and spoils the whole thing by listing the menu in my comments. Brad, the former Mr. Fab from "Pointless Drivel" guessed the entire menu on his first try...
Appetizer: Sardines
Soup: Campbell's Tomato
Pasta: Spagetti-Os
Salad: Tossed. That will be a nice break. I haven't had that done to me since prison.
Main Course: Fish Sticks
Dessert: Popsicles
Well, other than needing Dad Vince or Anndi from "Transition" as an editor to learn how to spell Spaghetti, he almost nailed it perfectly. He did forget that along with the Fish Sticks, I would be serving Ketchup as a vegetable.
I guess I could publish the menu, but then some of y'all will be real upset you are not coming. As far as invites...for two years there has been a standing invitation to anyone who sits on The Couch to come to Memphis and as of this writing no one has taken the plunge...so...to quote y'all from above "p-f-f-f-f-f-t"
There really is a spot for two others (the neighbors will not be coming), but I am not sure there is room to sleep two more, though there is a nice hotel less than a mile and a half away...so....
And I did that without asking Nancy....rut-ro!
OK, I know y'all are waiting to hear who will be receiving the Christmas CD's by Mr. Bennett and Mr. Connick, Jr.
Well, the one by Mr. Bennett was simpler to chose than the Mr. Connick, Jr., so I will begin with that one.
COME ON DOWN, MR. PHFRANKIE BONDO from "Steamboat Slough" send me your snail mail and the Tony Bennett album will arrive before Christmas!
Actually, based upon past wins, and herincessant pleading statements of love for his music, how can I not send the album by Harry Connick, Jr. to our good friend DESERT SONGBIRD from "The Ice Box"? I have your snail mail Ms. Songbird, and will be sending Harry to your door this week.
Well, the one by Mr. Bennett was simpler to chose than the Mr. Connick, Jr., so I will begin with that one.
COME ON DOWN, MR. PHFRANKIE BONDO from "Steamboat Slough" send me your snail mail and the Tony Bennett album will arrive before Christmas!
Actually, based upon past wins, and her
Off to finish the Christmas cards....
This one I love...Big Jack Johnson and "I'll be Home For Christmas"
ENJOY.....
This one I love...Big Jack Johnson and "I'll be Home For Christmas"
ENJOY.....
