ANTIBIOTICS FOR KELLY AND BLOODWORK FOR ME

 GODERICH'S LIGHTHOUSE

With my semi-annual Diabetes check-up next week I had to slip up to the  Dynacare Lab in Goderich this morning to have blood work done.  I don't take Pheebs along whenever I have appointments because one never knows how long the appointment could be backed up and I don't want her sitting in the car.  Need I say it was another beautiful sunny September morning:))

 IN YESTERDAY'S POST I MENTIONED ABOUT THE BEAN HARVEST BEING JUST AROUND THE CORNER...WELL, IT WAS A SHORT CORNER BECAUSE I SAW THIS FELLA HARVESTING HIS BEANS THIS MORNING

Following my bloodwork at Dynacare, I headed to Tim Hortons for a coffee to go then took myself for a little drive down to the north harbor and then back around to the south harbor.  Snapped a few pics along the way.  A quick stop at the Canadian Tire store for some grass seed and home I went.  

 THE GODERICH SALT MINE TOP LEFT

 I DIDN'T KNOW THEY HAD BOAT CRUISES IN GODERICH

 MORNING FISHERMEN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE GODERICH HARBOR

 NOT ALL THE BOYS WERE FISHING THOUGH, SOME WERE HERE AT THE NEARBY MAITLAND GOLF COURSE

"HEY BILL, IS THAT THE WATUSI YOUR DOING OVER THERE"

 "SHUSH UP MARV, I'M WORKING ON SOME NEW MOVES"

 OKAY, I'M GONNA GET SERIOUS NOW

Reworked the ground up in front of the sunroom near the birdfeeder, raked out the driveway, and painted a piece of plywood that will sit atop the bird station pole with a metal bird feeder sitting atop it.  And, I finished up my grass re-seeding project in front of the sunroom.  My part is done and now it's up to the grass seed to grow me some grass.  

 THE GRASS SEED IS IN

Due to an unforeseen medical problem that suddenly cropped up Kelly was able to get a hold of her Nurse Practitioner in Goderich and arrange a 2:30 appointment this afternoon.  She insisted she didn't need me to drive her there so off she went.  Home a few hours later, she is now on antibiotics.

Al's Music Box:)) Rip It Up is a rock and roll song written by Robert Blackwell and John Marascalco. In June 1956, Specialty Records released it as a single by Little Richard.  In 1956, Bill  Haley & His Comets released a version of the song which reached number 25 on the Hot 100, and number four in the UK Singles Chart.  Bill Haley & His Comets were an American rock and roll band formed in 1947 and continued until Haley's death in 1981. From late 1954 to late 1956, the group recorded nine Top 20 singles, one of which was number one and three that were Top Ten. The single "Rock Around the Clock" was the best-selling rock single in the history of the genre and maintained that position for several years.  Band leader Bill Haley had previously been a Western swing performer; after recording a rockabilly version of Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm's "Rocket 88', one of the first rock and roll recordings, Haley changed his band's musical direction to rock music. They went on to record hit versions of "Shake, Rattle, & Roll", the aforementioned "Rock Around the Clock", "See You Later, Alligator", and "Rip It Up".

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Some friars needed to raise more money for books for the school, so they opened up a small florist shop to raise funds.  Since everyone liked to buy flowers from the men of God, a rival florist across town thought the competition was unfair. He asked the good brothers to close down, but they would not. He went back and begged the friars to close. They ignored him.  So, the rival florist hired Hugh MacTaggart, the roughest and most vicious thug in town to "persuade" them to close. Hugh beat up the friars and trashed their store, saying he'd be back if they didn't close up shop.  Terrified, they did so, thereby proving that "Only Hugh can prevent florist friars."

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A grocer put up a sign that read "Eggplants, 25 cents each — three for a dollar."  All day long, customers came in exclaiming: "Don't be ridiculous! I should get four for a dollar!"  Meekly the grocer agreed and packaged four eggplants. The tailor next door had been watching these antics and finally asked the grocer, "Aren't you going to fix the mistake on your sign?"  "What mistake?" the grocer asked. "Before I put up that sign no one ever bought more than one eggplant."

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Two rednecks are walking down different ends of a street toward each other, and one is carrying a sack. When they meet, one says, "Hey Tommy Ray, what'cha got in th' bag?"  "Jus' some chickens."  "If I guesses how many they are, can I have one?"  "Shoot, ya guesses right and I'll give you both of them."  "OK. Umm... five?"

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'I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.' --- Abraham Lincoln

WE DUSTED UP A FEW COUNTRY ROADS

 WHILE WORKING ON MY FRONT YARD PROJECT TODAY I HAD SOME AMPHIBIOUS SUPERVISION KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON ME

I know I sound like an old broken record every day talking about our marvelous September weather but it simply just about overshadows everything else.  Day-long sunshine, perfect temperatures in the mornings, late afternoons, evenings, and overnight. 

 THESE ARE MARVELOUS WEATHER MORNINGS

 TOUCHES OF COLOR

BEANS CONTINUE TO RIPEN

Pheebs and I headed off to our country road walking spot but she wasn't too interested in a walk so we didn't go very far.  It was nice to see a few butterflies including Monarchs flitting around us but I was disappointed not hear any Crickets.  We dusted up a few country roads and came home.

 JUST LOVE CRUISING ALONG SLOW ON THE COUNTRY ROADS EVERY MORNING

 A MONTH FROM NOW THE CORN HARVEST WILL BE DRAWING NEAR

 FOR SOME TYPES OF BEANS THE ANNUAL BEAN HARVEST IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Before the early afternoon's humidity drove me inside, I was able to cut down and cut up a couple small overgrown backyard Sumac trees.  I was also able to get a little more done on my front yard project in front of the sunroom.  I have a birdseed feeder hanging there and it's always a big mess of birdseed husks on the ground.  Squirrel, Chipmunk, and bird traffic on the ground is heavy enough at times to make it difficult for grass to grow.  I had covered this area with stone dust in the Spring but have decided to change things again.  I took out the stone dust, worked up the ground, and put a large concrete patio slab directly under the feeder.  I will next plant grass seed around the slab and hopefully return the area to grass again.  Well, that's the plan anyway.    

Al's Music Box:)) Rockin' Robin is a song written by Leon Rene' under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas, and recorded by American singer Bobby Day in 1958. It was Day's biggest hit single, becoming a number two hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and spent one week at the top of the R&B sales chart.  Michael Jackson recorded his own version of the song in 1972, which also achieved success.  AND...seeing how last night's Michael Buble' version of 'Put Your Head On My Shoulder' didn't go over so well, here is Paul Anka himself singing his very own song.  Put Your Head On My Shoulder

 AN ANGELHAIR COBWEB ON THE EAST SIDE OF OUR FRONT PORCH

GROANER'S CORNER:(( At the police station, Bubba explained to the police officer why his cousins shot him.  "Well," Bubba began, "We wuz havin' a good time drinking, when my cousin Ray picked up his shotgun and said, 'Hey, der ya fellows wanna go hunting?'"  "And then what happened?" the officer interrupted.  "From what I remember," Bubba said, "I stood up and said, 'Sure, I'm game.'"

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- Just once, I want a username and password prompt to say, "Close enough!"

- People who think they know everything upset those of us who do.

 - I'm a multitasker.  I can listen, ignore, and forget all at the same time!

- “Doctor, you told me I have a month to live and then you sent me a bill for $1,000! I can’t pay that before the end of the month!”  “Okay, you have six months to live.”

- "I am" is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that "I Do," is the longest sentence?
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Bill was 26 over par by the eighth hole; he had landed a fleet of golf balls in the water hazard, and dug himself into a trench fighting his way out of the rough. When his caddy coughed during a 12-inch putt, Bill exploded.  "You've got to be the worst caddy in the world!" he screamed.  "I doubt it," replied the caddy. "That would be too much of a coincidence."

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GROOVY:))

TOOK THIS PHOTO OF OUR FRONT YARD SUMAC TREES FROM MY COMPUTER CHAIR THIS AFTERNOON 

Needing to pick up a prescription at the Walmart Pharmacy, Pheebs and I headed off to Goderich this morning under pleasantly cool sunny skies.  Not a breeze stirring.  Lake Huron waters were calm with people on the beach, in the water, and strolling the boardwalk........ Groovy:))

 A SUNDAY MORNING PADDLE WITH DAD

 YOU CAN'T KEEP A BEACH BOY AWAY FROM THE BEACH

 A GREAT SEPTEMBER MORNING FOR A PICNIC AT THE BEACH

 IN 1986 I HAD A VW VAN IDENTICAL TO THIS AND TOOK IT FOR A DRIVE ONE DAY TO CANADA'S EAST COAST AND BACK (PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CAPE BRETON, PEGGY'S COVE, LUNENBURG, ETC)

 IN 1988 I HAD A PONTIAC FIREBIRD LIKE THIS INCLUDING COLOR....OH MY, MORE MEMORIES

Too hot for me to be outside doing anything this afternoon so....... 

 A GROUP OF SHEEP ON OUR WAY TO GODERICH THIS MORNING

 IN GROUPS OF THREE ON A HILLSIDE

A Blast From Our Past:)) Is It Upside Down Or Downside Up

Al's Music Box:)) Put Your Head On My Shoulder by Michael Buble' was first recorded by its writer, Paul Anka.  Michael Steven Bublé (boo-blay) born September 9, 1975 is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Born in Burnaby, British Columbia, he is often credited for helping to renew public interest and appreciation for traditional pop standards and the Great American Songbook. Bublé has sold over 75 million records worldwide, and won numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards and fifteen Juno Awards.

 AN OLD FARM GATE

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Two little boys, ages 8 and 10, are excessively mischievous. They are always getting into trouble and their parents know if any mischief occurs in their town, the two boys are probably involved.  The boys’ mother heard that a preacher in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The preacher agreed, but he asked to see them individually. The mother sent the 8 year old in the morning, with the older boy to see the preacher in the afternoon. The preacher, a huge man with a deep booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Do you know where God is, son?" The boy’s mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there wide-eyed with his mouth hanging open. So the preacher repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God?!" Again, the boy made no attempt to answer. The preacher raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy’s face and bellowed, “Where is God?!" The boy screamed & bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked "What happened?"  The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time!" "GOD is missing, and they think WE did it!"

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- My wife asked me for something that goes 0 to 200 in 2 seconds for her birthday.  Apparently, she wasn’t asking for a scale.

- In real life, I can assure you there is no such thing as algebra!!

- If you haven't grown up by 50 you don't have to.

- For once I would just like to spiral into control.

Q: What do you get if you cross the Atlantic with the Titanic?
A: About halfway.

-  How do those dead bugs get into those closed light fixtures?

- If at first you don't succeed, shouldn't you try doing it like your wife told you to do it in the first place?

- Fast is fine but accuracy is everything....Wyatt Erp

- Remember, sharks only eat wet people.

- Is it true that the only difference between a yard sale and a trash pickup is how close to the road the stuff is placed?

- If you fall I will be there......The Floor

- Life is like looking for your phone.  Most of the time it's in your hands.

- Sign at a Paint Store...'Men Choosing Paint Must Have A Note From Wife'.

- Go ahead, put that Christmas Tree up....Nothing makes much sense anymore anyway.

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