How was your weekend?
Ours was suppose to close with a blast of fierce weather, which (in some ways) is fitting for what is currently happening within our family. For for our location, the storm whimpered by.
Many thanks for the well-wishes regarding my in-laws. When I read the locations of the comments to my MIL, she commented, All for us? – To which, I smiled and delivered a Yes.
Thankfully, my wife’s sister and our nieces came to town. The hospital released my FIL Saturday afternoon. As my MIL continues to struggle, the family also had a chance to talk.
I’m hoping to return to normal posting this week. To help with my time management, my visiting elsewhere will most likely be limited, but I’ll may try.
This week marks the return of Time: The Musical, with Act 9 featuring extended time. Examples of words in the title include decade(s), century(ies), era(s), epoch(s), and potentially others. “Years” can be used if and only if the number is at least 100. A future date as 2525 is not acceptable. Get your songs ready! Curtain time is Wednesday, 9:30 pm (Eastern US).
Here are some upcoming celebrations for your calendar
- (Week) Book Awareness Week
- (Mon) Married-to-a-Scorpio Support Day, Mickey Mouse Day, Push-Button Phone Day, Vichyssoise Day, William Tell Day
- (Tues) Equal Opportunity Day, Have-a-Bad-Day Day, World Toilet Day, Rocky & Bullwinkle Day, Men’s Day, Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day
- (Wed) Name Your PC Day, Peanut Butter Fudge Day, Absurdity Day, Universal Children’s Day, G.O.H.A.R.D, My dad would be 88 today
- (Thurs) Alascattalo Day, Beaujolais Nouveau Day, Hello Day, Use Less Stuff Day, False Confessions Day, Stuffing Day
To start your week with a chuckle, here’s what happens when prepared man meets determined goose. Have a good week.
A Frank Angle 
Push-button phone day? And HOW, exactly, are we supposed to celebrate it???
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Jules,
It will be the 50th anniversary of its introduction! Pass it on!!! … Celebrate with a rotary phone!
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Jules, this one stumped me too.
Frank: Cool idea! If I were versed in the ways of Ma Bell this is the first thing I’d have 🙂 Over the years have found some fabulous ones in thrift store and at yard sales. Never grabbed any of them. Am wiring and contractor work challenged. No one one else seems to have a fond memory of them. Maybe when I move in to a new place!
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More good ideas .. .thanks Rachael.
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Don’t hold this against me aFA but I’m having Tuesday’s “Have a Bad-Day-Day” today…on Sunday. The elevator in our building froze up this morning. I live on the 7th floor. Weather wet and cold here…but not [still] frozen like the elevator.
Let’s look on the bright side: with me having a bad-day-day today…I’m looking forward to a super great Tuesday! And…be sure to send my personal Happy Birthday wishes to your Dad on Wednesday!!!!!!!
….celebrate with a rotary phone….too funny!!
Raye
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Hey, your week can only get better from there.
Happy birthday to your Dad, and hope you have more good time with your family.
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Guapo,
Given MIL’s condition, the week will be full of uncertainty. Nonetheless, we’ll remain strong!
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I just saw the weather map of your area. YUK … So it’s OK to celebrate early … just don’t celebrate it again on Tuesday!
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No way would I want to have a Sunday de ja vu on Tuesday. The elevator frooze…with someone inside! It took over an hour to get her (and her dog) safely out. Hoping to have a true-blue Mickey Mouse Day today and our elevator repaired.
With you and Mrs. as you take on this day.
Raye
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Trapped in an elevator had to be horrible. At least all are now safe.
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Thankfully, yes, safe.
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Hurray! Rocky and Bullwinkle day and Use Less Stuff day. Two good ones.
We dodged the tornadoes. They went just east of us in IL. Last count I saw was about 80 of them. Washington, IL got hit hard.
Good to have you back on the dance floor.
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Jim,
Here’s a link for you. http://www.use-less-stuff.com/
I’ve seen the horrible news from Washington, IL. So sad …. Meanwhile, our first trip back to the ballroom floor will be this week.
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Good evening. Glad to hear FIL is doing somewhat better. I’m with Jim (usually). Use Less Stuff Day sounds like a good one.
I could do a multiple choice quiz (or a POLL! You could VOTE!) for what we did over the last few days. But instead I’ll just say we were quite busy, hiking and scaling cliffs, visiting hospital, dropping in on relatives, fighting with Son, Christmas shopping, updating the food pantry website, sewing, blogging… More, too, I’m sure. I can’t remember it all. Wish I could say the upcoming few days would be lighter, but no.
Thanks. Have a great week.
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Melanie,
Wow … Your weekends are usually full, but this one was even more than usual! I’m sure we’ll be seeing hiking pics soon! Cheers to your volunteer work.
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I think instead of Use Less Stuff day, I should try DO Less Stuff day. For a few days in a row.
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LOL …. time to take it easy!!!
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Absurdity Day seems like Every Day to me.
I was rooting for the goose in the video.
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Lame,
I declare you Queen of Absurdity Day!
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Love me some Rocky and Bullwinkle and Frostbite Falls!
You know, I still can’t believe there are no search terms on your Dashboard yet for ‘goose p*rn.’
Let’s remedy that heheheheh.
Have a wonderful week and best wishes to dad 🙂
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Rachael,
Just looked, no goose porn. On the other hand, here are two links for you.
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Frank you made my morning 🙂
Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!
Rocky and Bullwinkle intro on the 1st video one of the later cartoons, or one of the earliest ones. The second link showcased the theme song I think of.
Purchased a Wossamata U shirt at Jay Ward’s shop, Was secretly wishing I could meet my idol. Turns out he was very ill (and died a few months later) and the store was closed. His wife was in there doing paperwork and kindly opened the door for my husband and I. There’s a 20′ tall statue still on Sunset Strip in front of the old Jay Ward productions.. Another fond memory of childhood… which I’ve never grown out of. Loved ALL of the Jay Ward cartoons.
You are a man of exquisite taste.
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Glad to know that someone here actually visited the store. I’ve also posted on Dudley DoRight and George of the Jungle … plus this great pair. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/on-a-cute-couple/
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Great news on your father-in-law. Hope your MIL is getting better. That’s great family came to visit. I’m sure just having the extra support was nice to have. Monday is right up my alley with Married-to-a-Scorpio Support Day. Oh, need a suppo
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Bumble,
Yep – FIL out of the hospital. It was good having SIL and nieces in for the day. Originally, this was supposed to be the family Thanksgiving weekend, but we still had a turkey!
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Oops. As I was saying. I need a support group for being Married-to-a-Scorpio…I get this one!
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LOL … Start the support group, and maybe CNN will honor you as a CNN Hero.
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I have the apple bought for William Tell day Frank. Regards to your MIL
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GFB,
Perfect … absolutely perfect! Maybe Oily could promote his next film by balancing it on his starhood.
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It would have to be a cox’ pippin!
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That’s the ticket.
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Hope you all remain safe. Loved that video 🙂
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Al,
We did go to the basement, and passed the time playing pool … and didn’t hear anything from the storm.
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Excellent
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Love the video…
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Bulldog,
Woo hooo!!!! You’re back!
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Glad to hear your FIL has been released. New we pray your MIL will be soon as well.
Gotta say that goose video was a hoot! I think I’d go after that man, as well. Suppose geese can intuit unkindness. Hell, he was swinging that thing before the goose was anywhere in sight. So maybe you can tell, I’m on the side of the goose.
Hope your week gets off to a good start, Larry!
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
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Kathy,
Yep … at least we got one out of the hospital. Last week was a bit trying. Meanwhile, the guy was looking for trouble, so the goose stepped up to fill the bill. 😉 … Now, if I can just figure out the real Larry.
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I admit that geese scare me. In Boston Miles and I had to walk by a gang every day. I dreaded it each day. So did Miles. Still, I was cheering for the goose.
Not looking forward to have a bad day day.
Hope your MIL is better soon and glad to hear FIL is doing better.
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TBM,
Geese can be aggressive. Fortunately, because I don’t have a lightsabre, I’ve never encountered one with a lightsabre.
Thanks for the best wishes … and don’t forget Miles’ ball.
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Miles is now addicted to his green ring. It has a much better roll when I throw it. We played this morning and now he’s snoozing on the couch. He has the best life.
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LOL …. just don’t forget the green ring or the ball!
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The video was hilarious! That poor guy. Poor guy. I know how mean geese can be. They are nothing but feathered thugs.
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SDS,
Feathered thugs made me laugh! Glad you enjoyed it!
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thanks for directing me to youtube, where i spent a half hour watching women in bikinis. i blame you.
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Rich,
Glad to be a public servant to you.
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bonus CR today
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Absolutely
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Now that’s a cranky goose! Glad your FIL is better, Frank and so sorry that your MIL is still struggling. I had a nice weekend working on handmade Christmas presents. Also watched the Denver Broncos beat Kansas City!
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Cathy,
Your Broncos won a big one … and if memory correctly serves me, they play again very soon. Cheers to your gift creations … and thanks for the good thoughts about my in-laws.
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Good grief, I’m behind on your blog, Frank. I hope your mother-in-law is on the mend and doing well. I had no idea today was Vichyssoise Day. I’ll have to see if I can find some. Or maybe I’ll just make some. I’m looking forward to Peanut Butter Fudge day most.
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Weebs,
Celebrations is something I’ve added as part of normal Monday and Friday posts. So enjoy the soup and the fudge! Meanwhile, last week we had mboth MIL and FIL in the hospital … at least the same floor and only two rooms apart … but she has a very uphill battle in front of her. Thanks for the good thoughts.
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Hope things go well for your MIL, Frank. Thanks for the update.
And I think this video shows that Han Solo was right: a good blaster would have taken care of that goose.
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Elyse,
Oh my my … your Hans Solo comment got a good chuckle. Meanwhile, we’re doing what we can for MIL, so I will see her in a few hours. Thanks for the good thoughts.
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LOL! Love the video, Frank. It was a great way to start the week. Lots of great things to celebrate this week. I can hardly wait for Rocky & Bullwinkle Day. 🙂
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Robin,
Come on back on Rocky and Bullwinkle Day to revisit old posts that are in my reply to Rachael. Glad to start your week with a good chuckle.
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Glad to hear the storm passed you. You’ve had enough on your plate to deal with. Happy to see your post today (or last night as the case may be…)
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Carrie,
Oh yes … what if a tree would have fallen on my house! Thanks for the good vibes.
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Hi Frank –
Whew! good to hear that the storm passed you by.
And – good news that your FIL is back home 🙂
Hope your MIL will be back soon too.
Just so you know…I’m boyctting Have a Bad Day day. 😉
Have a nice week-
Rosy
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RoSy,
Boycotting that day is OK. Then again, remember it in case you need it for an excuse. Thanks for the kind wishes!
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We only received wind here, and we were able to see some very wicked cloud formations. I joined my husband in watching the Hamilton Ti-Cats beat the Toronto Argonauts (last years winners) so we are off to the Grey Cup. Very exciting if you are a CFL fan.
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Catherine,
Good luck to your Tiger-Cats as they as face the crazy Roughriders.
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That’s great about your FIL now it’s your MIL turn to come back home, all well again!! 🙂 All the best my friend. I’m also going offline for a bit. Take care!! 🙂
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Marina,
Thanks … and enjoy your offline time!
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I celebrate Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day every day (its my weakness)….Hope things are better for you this week, Frank.
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Hood,
So that one is an easy celebration for you! … which means you get extra on that special day!
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Rocky and Bullwinkle! They are what the world needs now!
Been away from keyboard a bit, but you and yours still in our thoughts and prayers.
Excessively hot Sat and Sun (over 85 with lows around 73). Today heavy fog most of day with hot humid air…a front is sneaking in so maybe a tiny bit cooler – but all the storms elsewhere so far. Take care!
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Mouse,
Rocky and Bullwinkle are classics! … For me, see the links in my reply to Rachael.
Heavy fog most of the day? Wow!
Thanks for the well wishes. It hasn’t been easy, but we keep doing what we need to do.
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I know. Hang in there.
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Awesome video. Thanks for the laugh Frank. Darn good one!
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Audra,
Being today was your Monday and you walked to work, I thought it was fitting.
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I use those moves on the squirrels. I need a lightsaber.
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http://tinyurl.com/qg3lhb6
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So glad your FIL is out of hospital. Sending positive thoughts fro Your MIL’s recovery.
Thanks for the goosy giggle. 🙂
I’ve stated a new blog. You can find me here: http://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/
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Sylvia,
Many thanks for the best wishes. Thanks for the link … you must have used all your space.
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Not at all, Frank. Just have a couple of nuisance followers/stalkers, so have taken this rather drastic step.
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Good call! Thanks for the heads up!!!! I’ve already changed the link on my sidebar.
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Thanks so much. I think it’s going to be a bit of a challenge to build up my readership again.
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Just mention it to others like you did to me. I’m willing to mention it on Friday if you like … but won’t without your permission.
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Pluperfect and I hope your family is better!
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Cindy,
Thanks … .we have a battle on our hands, but we will do what we can do.
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I was attacked by our pet goose as a child. I was in bikinis. Not fun!
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Cuttlefish,
Oh my … Doesn’t sound good, so I won’t ask.
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