With another weekend in the books, how was yours? Wow – we stayed busy! With two nights on the ballroom floor, a four-hour handbell workshop, dinner with friends, yard work, and a beer inventory reduction gathering with neighbors, we stayed busy.
Although I write about my share of politics, I am anxious for this election to end, which won’t happen soon enough. Although there is one more debate set for Monday night, I’m currently not planning a debate-related post. Therefore, I give anyone interested this recent column by David Ignatius for something to ponder.
Oh well – enough of that stuff. Because politics can test one’s patience, let’s start the week with a nonpolitical, 2 minute and 17 second test of endurance. How are did you get?
Have a great week!
A Frank Angle 
Glad you made a dent in the beer inventory! Someone has got to do it, right? My weekend was completely uneventful and involved a lot less beer, unfortunately!
Hope your week is awesome, as well!
Hugs,
Kathy
LikeLike
Kathy,
Only 4 bottles left, so heck … I’ll be outside working the leaves today, so I may see some neighbors walk by! Thanks for visiting.
LikeLike
“Beer inventory reduction”, eh? Wish I’d thought of that one back in the day! 😀
Spent most of the weekend taking care of a sick wife. Now, thanks to her “typhoid Tamy” reputation, she gets to take care of ME! (Yeah, I know, and that differs from every other day of the week HOW?!? 😉 ) Spent last night trying to keep the house warm – waiting for Wednesday when the high is supposed to be near (or above) 80 degrees. Can SOMEBODY make up their bloody mind what season this is? 😯
LikeLike
John,
Had to do the Beer Inventory Reduction event because as a household that doesn’t drink much beer, who knows how long it would have sat in the basement! Meanwhile, hope Tamy gets better soon … and hey … enjoy the nice weather because it will be a turnin’ soon. Thanks for commenting.
LikeLike
That sounds like a very busy weekend, Frank. We’ve been out looking at kitchen appliances; a very time consuming exercise. 🙂 Have a great week.
LikeLike
Paradise,
Oh my … appliance shopping is so much fun – thus I imagine most readers here would rather have done that too! 😉 Good luck on the search, and thanks for commenting.
LikeLike
Yes, it is, and we now know exactly what we want, which is half the battle. 🙂
LikeLike
Good luck.
LikeLike
Sorry, I just couldn’t pull the trigger and click the whistle play button. Sorry life is hard enough.
LikeLike
Naw, just kidding. I survived the 2 minute 17 seconds just fine, as I did the weekend. Now like everyone else, the week looms ahead.
LikeLike
Howl,
Definitely not rolling sounds of whistling in the wind! Good luck with your looming week and thanks for commenting.
LikeLike
That’s not whistling in the wind. Always wanted to whistle like in the vintage Snow White movie. How do people manage that?
Nice giggle to start the week
LikeLike
Mouse,
Well said. I would assume practice and innate foundation are good starters. Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for visiting.
LikeLike
Two hours on the dance floor sounds like a wonderful way to spend part of the weekend. Here in Sydney we were super-busy too – but no dancing unfortunately! xx
LikeLike
Spiced,
We had two sets of two hours … and it was a nice bit to include into the weekend. Thanks for visiting.
LikeLike
I need to have a beer inventory reduction party – like the sounds of it–would that not be classy on a printed invitation?
LikeLike
LouAnn,
I like your invitation idea … which would be much classier than my email that went out with 3 hours notice! Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
I love things that are spur of the moment – I would have been there but got my email too late.
LikeLike
LOL … The weather was so nice, and I figured many neighbors would be outside working – but I was surprised on the number that weren’t home!
LikeLike
Is the whistling video perhaps a cunning ploy to make the next presidential debate seem exciting? 37 seconds 😦
LikeLike
Fasab,
I absolutely had that in mind, but actually forgot to work that into the text! However, I think this video would be easier to endure. 🙂 … Meanwhile, odds are heavily favoring me keeping my perfect record for avoiding this years’ presidential debates. Thanks for commenting.
LikeLike
Dig the guy with the binoculars – obviously an afficianado. The world is an amazing place Frank!
LikeLike
He was riveted to the action! Glad you appreciated his skills … and thanks for visiting.
LikeLike
I’m whislting in my lunch break – Rolling Stones songs.
LikeLike
… and prepping for the 2013 championships!
LikeLike
I simply cannot do whistling. Sorry
But beer inventory reduction, I know many in my family that would have assisted you in your goal. Me, I don’t like beer. I know very un-something of me but what can I say.
The rest of your weekend though, fabulous. All I did was cut back my lavender, it was a wonderful treat actually.
LikeLike
Val,
Lavender … that’s it … I think we forgot to move the lavender! Honestly … but now I have to remember to tell my wife.
Outside of the occasional beer, we aren’t beer drinkers as we favor red wines. So hey – if it wasn’t for the event, who know how long the supply would have stayed in the basement. Thanks for commenting.
LikeLike
That IS a busy weekend, Frank! Mine was not nearly so action-packed but it was nice nonetheless. That’s some impressive whistling. Are you familiar with Elmo Tanner, by any chance? He was a whistler extraordinaire back in the day.
LikeLike
Weebs,
Low-key weekends aren’t our norm, but wow – we appreciate them when we get them! I did forget to mention that I tried two more ginger ales.
Meanwhile, I haven’t not heard of Elmo Tanner, so … here’s one for you. Thanks for sharing!
LikeLike
I made it to the end of the video only because I thought there might be some kind of witty comment at the end. You owe me 2:17….
LikeLike
Cyclist,
LOL … very good. Is this an easier 2:17 than the same time of a presidential debate? Thanks for visiting.
LikeLike
By the way, any prize for the person who records your 100K hit?
LikeLike
Oh … good eyes. I was going to mention the occasion this week as I get closer. Then again, if I had a prize, I wonder how many would claim it.
LikeLike
yay a non-political day. I’m always ready for that. Hope you had fun raking the leaves. Was this your first round or second round raking?
We’ve had some nice winds up north so, depending on the area, most of the leaves are down already.
Regarding the whistling – I fell over laughing about 30 seconds into it. They take this so seriously. It totally “blows!” I mean “blows” in the punniest sense. LOL Couldn’t resist. Thanks for this delightful post. have a great new week.
LikeLike
Mobius,
Regarding the leaves … Sunday was round 3 … and more today … and my events generally continue through late November … sometimes even early December.
Meanwhile, glad the whistling brought you some laughter. Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
“beer inventory reduction gathering”…you’re too funny! Whistling…not so much. Trying to decide which album to put on during the muted debate tonight. I’m thinking Led Zeppelin II…thoughts?
LikeLike
Seattle John,
Interesting that you watch the debates muted and to music. That in itself is a hoot! The debate is at dinner time for you, so hey – whatever suits your fancy! … but let me know what you played. Thanks for sharing.
LikeLike
You realise you’re gonna get me in trouble with that “Seattle John” routine. I’m snickering every time I read it, and the wife is starting to look suspicious! 😀
LikeLike
John E … well, I can’t get you out of that one. 😉
LikeLike
I listened to the whole thing while scrolling through the comments on the post. Not bad for background music. Reminds me of an old black and white cartoon or the Little Rascals. Could be music for a silent movie. It’s only a shame we have to make that pucker face to make the sound!
LikeLike
Trail Frank,
Good idea on using it as background music … so you made it. I can see the connection to a cartoon as well! Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
Well…I can see someone else had a busy weekend. Holy Cow! I enjoyed the whistling video I thought the man in the purple sounded like a bird. :+) I put a link up to your video on job interviewing at the end of todays post. I got a good laugh from it over the weekend. Hope all is well in your world.
P.S. I’m also very tired of politics can’t wait for it all to be said and done. For some reason it’s seemed like one of the longest political seasons ever!!
LikeLike
Starla,
These participants definitely are talented! Meanwhile, the political process has gone on too long, thus why we are tired. Glad you enjoyed the Greg Hahn routine enough to use it! Thanks for stopping by!
LikeLike
There should be whistling added to the debates. Couldn’t be worse than what normally goes on.
Sound like you had a great weekend. I finally made it out on my surfboard after way too long and fell in love with it all over again.
LikeLike
Guapo,
Totally agree with you regarding whistling and the debates … and cheers to you for reuniting with your surfboard! Enjoy! …. and thanks for sharing!
LikeLike
I didn’t know whether I would like the whistling video, Frank, but played it anyway… and quite liked it! I can’t say I’d watch any more of it however, but those doing it seemed to be enjoying themselves!
And here we are on another Monday! Have a great week!
LikeLike
Tom,
Although there is an annoying side to it, these people are talented! I’m glad it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for you. Thanks for visiting.
LikeLike
How’s about the candidates do some whistling (literal, not figurative) and then chase that with some arm rasslin and beer pong? I don’t see either one of these guys being able to do it, but Biden? He would kick major butt.
LikeLike
Cayman,
One problem with Biden and beer pong … somewhere I picked up that he isn’t a big drinker. Meanwhile, given the way they evade answers and purposely use misleading information, I’m game for adding anything. Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
Love that … video .. thanks a lot … but I hate whistling at anytime, really annoying, sorry .. I enjoyable this little video. My weekend was full of home care .. and producing give aways plus I tried out a couple blogging dishes. Had a great quite weekend and I spent it with somebody I really care about – Myself.
LikeLike
Viveka,
Glad you enjoyed the video that you probably thought you would hate. 😉 The are quite talented. Meanwhile, take care of yourself … and thanks for visiting.
LikeLike
Frank, they are very talent *smile
I like the second video more .. because he was singing too. Always a pleasure visiting you.
LikeLike
Viveka,
Ah ha … a vote for Elmo Tanner (I think that was the name) 🙂 … and thanks for the kind words!
LikeLike
Beer Inventory Reduction–sounds very selfless. You were thinking of making more space at home, weren’t you. Very kind! The dancing always sounds like so much fun, too!
LikeLike
Debra,
Thanks for the kind words. I knew if we didn’t give it away, it would sit too long. Only 4 left … so I can pass them out at Halloween! Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike