Bill Over The Years

I have been corrupted by Kris. She made me aware of Yearbook Yourself and now look at what has happened. Click on the picture below to see the whole parade of "Bills".
Note: Gray beards were very common for high school boys in Malvern.

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We Have Exercised Our Franchise

Sue and I both have cast our ballots for the 2008 Presidential election and all other state and local issues. Since Ohio allowed people to vote early, starting on Sept. 30th and we had time to spare, we motored over to the courthouse in Ravenna and did our patriotic duty. So now, if anyone tries to talk politics with us, we will just say, " You can talk all you want, but it won't change my vote."

We urge everyone to register and vote for the candidates and issues of their choice. Remember, we get the government that we deserve. Choose wisely.

The Battle Of Ohio

Who? Browns vs Bengals
What? NFL Football
Where? Cincinnati, Ohio
When? Sunday Afternoon, 1:00
Why? Because they have to

Both teams are 0-3, the Browns have been underachieving big time, and they have been hit with injuries. This could be called The Game That Somebody Has To Win. Only time will tell. I cannot talk smack. I am smack-deficient. No, I am smackless.

We Have Been To Sonic And It Was Good.

Wickett's favorite place to go in Florida (or Texas, or Arizona) is Sonic. A & W Rootbeer is second, but not in the same class. Well, last night, we made our first visit to the recently opened Sonic drive-in in nearby Streetsboro. This is the first one that is close enough to our house to make a visit there practical.

The Wickster always likes to go somewhere in the car, but at Sonic, he gets a little bit of cheeseburger. It's about the only people food that he gets. We're not counting the traces of milk and oatmeal that he licks from cereal bowls at breakfast or the occasional small helping of vanilla ice cream. Needless to say, he was happy that Sonic has moved closer to us and Sue and I are glad too.

If any of you are planning to visit this particular Sonic, you have to go into the entrance to the Super WalMart from route 14, then follow the road that goes toward the drive-in. It might just be a result of being a new place to go, but it was packed last night. Cars were driving in loops around the parking lot. waiting for someone to leave. They had lots of carhops, most of them on skates, zipping around like crazy. It was a fun evening. We are wondering if they will stay open during the cold months. Can you put snow tires on skates? I guess, with some of those famous Ohio ice storms, ice skates might work.

You Gotta Love It

I guess we're getting rewarded for putting up with all the bad weather from the weekend before last. Can you believe how great the beginning of our Fall has been? My mom says that she has arranged for weather like this to last all winter. Go mom!! The blue skies, warm sun and cool evenings just make you want to jump for joy (like my lemur friend).

Avast Me Hearties!

Aaay Matey, more than half of "Talk Like A Pirate Day" has expired. Don't worry, there is still time to enjoy the 2008 version of this special day. Since this year's celebration falls on a Friday, many folks plan to make it a whole Pirate Weekend. Check out the official website below and beware because, " 'Ere There Be Pirates".


http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html

Who Doesn't Love A Kazoo?

Today, Sue, Howard and I traveled from Erie, PA to Eden, New York to visit The Kazoo Company. This small shop is the only place where metal kazoos are made in America. We stopped for lunch at the Four Corners Cafe, right on the square in the village of Eden, then went on to tour the kazoo factory.

The machines that you see in the pictures are over 100 years old and, obviously, still get the job done. They had a very detailed, self-guided tour that explained the 18 steps needed to make a kazoo. Then at the end, I purchased a starter kit and used a hand powered machine to finish making my own kazoo. I did not have to do all 18 steps, only about 5. But, how cool is that anyway?

Since the Akron barbershop chorus did a song last year called The Kazoo Concerto, which involved playing some of the song on kazoos, the other guys will be so jealous when they see my new toy.