Thoughts on the news of Tom Brookshier's death...

What a good football player and announcer. Only thing I hold against him is that he gave us Angelo Cataldi. I read the Inquire reporting his death at 78 and did not realize he still lived in the area, West Conshohocken. Other stuff...

• did not know he missed two years of NFL cause of ROTC commitment
• did not know he had 8 Interceptions in 12 games as a Rookie
• Comments from other Old Timers but no comment from Chuck. Look forward to hearing from him.
• I do remember him breaking his leg in '61, I was 15.
• Finally, they say his #40 is Retired by the Eagles. I did not know that.

Brookie was good at what he did.

When is it Proper for Men to Hug ?

There is so much Hugging going on now-a-days...You see it on TV, in Sports, in Politics, on the Street. When is it OK for Men to Hug other Men ?

Introducing the Apple Tablet !

Deja vu all over again.........didn't Eve already hand us the Apple?

• and didn't Moses hand us a bunch of these Tablets a long time ago?

What the heck are these things ? Do they annoy you like twitterers?

These Things Really Annoy Me...

I need to rant for a minute or two… There are a few things I can’t stand in this world. I’ve often wondered “Am I the only one who is annoyed by this?” So, I’ve listed five of them. For some examples, The Pea and I went out and snapped some action pictures. If one of these rants describes you? Ooops! Nothing personal… Rant on yourself!

Other then this post, what annoys you?

People who talk on the cell phone while at the gym: I can’t stand this! Are you that important that you need to be available at all times during the day? Sometimes I even see people talking on their cell phone while running on the treadmill? News Flash: You’re not that important! Get off the cell phone!



People who talk on a handheld cell phone while driving: I admit, I used to do this a few years ago. I thought this was normal. Then one day I was driving and I hung up. I realized I had no memory of the past five minutes. I guarantee you this, the next time you are behind a really slow driver who seems to be out of it, pass them and look to see if they are talking on the cell phone. I’d say it’s the case about 75% of the time. Thank god PA is making it a law to ban using a hand held cell phone while driving.



People who run in place while waiting for the stop light to turn green: I can’t stand this! This one really annoys me. No, you’re not Kid Casino, stop hopping up and down. Now, if they were using the curb to stretch, that’s another thing. Stretching is good.



Facebook/Twitter updates and the entire “Whoa is me…” attitude: This is a relatively new one and the older generation may not know what I am talking about. Why does a “Facebook/Twitter” user feel the need to update everyone on everything they are doing? 99% of everyone updating their Facebook status is complaining about something. And no, I don’t care that you are doing laundry or you have a sore throat. Get over yourself and deal with it.



People who don’t move out of the way while walking on the sidewalk: This one has annoyed me for a while. Get the hell out of the way! I always make room. I don’t know if people are looking for a fight or what. Test this out. The next time you are walking on a sidewalk, see how many people move to the side.

How to Raise a Hoodlum

As a school security person I have the wonderful opportunity to watch the development of young minds. All kinds of minds. Smart minds, not so smart minds and my favorite; demented young minds. The early stages of hoodlumism are first displayed in Junior High. Young nubile youths are exploring the limits of their tiny brains. The Hoodlum brain shuts down learning once they learn cuss words. People with exotic contrived first names seem to master many more cuss words than children with less exotic, more traditional first names. If your first name ends with an "isha", "ante" or "ny" chances are your way ahead of the class on hooliganism. Ooops, to be continued, Quanisha-Asia is acting up im room 239!

POLITICS! After the recent rain storms in California, Sam said...

...we have no problem, Dad.

• Nancy Pelosi said, with a back drop of American Flags,...

...Our Vineyards are a mess and we need Government Assistance...!

• Wikepedia Nancy, see if she owns a Vineyard...

...and another thing, how do these Public People...ie, Politicians, Actors, News-people, Weathermen/women, TV hosts/hostesses/Actresses, Movie Stars, Sport Figures, et al, get such WHITE TEETH? Americans are fixated on White Teeth. It is abnormal...

The Pea Blog has been criticized for just Posting things that Pea cares about & this is True...

I have never had a Dry Skin Winter worse than this one...it is ugly. Does anyone out there have a solution?

• I have tried Lubriderm
• I have tried Vaseline
• I have tried an anti-biotic gel
• I have tried Butter
• I have tried Ham
• I have tried Eggs...

It is on my legs, I am headed to the Doctor on Wednesday. Has anyone else had this ?

If you wanted to, could you go to the Freezer right now and have a bowl? Bryers is still the Best !

PBS, One of my Liberal Brothers' & Music

For years now, I have been telling The Cooker to listen to some Talk Radio, he just nods his head and sorta snorts. He tells me I need to watch more PBS. I tell him, every time I tune in they are having a Fund Raiser! and tonight's PP& Mary production was no different. PBS shows the good shows when they want to raise moola, anyway...

• Tonight was different, I tuned in & they had Peter Paul & Mary in current time, singing their stuff. Some Old, some New.

I enjoyed it. Cooker sometimes gets frustrated & thinks he is getting too old for this Music Stuff, I say Rock On Cooker!

• P.S. He still does not listen to Talk Radio

Let's Cut to the Chase...

The Jets will beat the Colts on Sunday & the Vikings will beat the Saints...

• The Super Bowl will be Vikings vs Jets and...

The Jets will win the Super Bowl !

Combined...they make about $50 Million a year and...

they are not Happy Campers...nor is the Bozo that was paid $45 Million to Just Go Away...(that would be Conan)...The World is Upside/Down! How many of you watch these Guys? and what about the people that work for them?

I need to re-visit this Mother/Grandchild Question.

Mother died in March of 1970. From what I know she was 56 @ the time. The Question asked on the Blog was "how many Grandkids would Mother have had if she lived to be 67". That would be 1981, March.

• She would have met Sam & Jason, 1973 & 1977
• She did meet Christine.
• She would have met Patty, Susan and Michael.
• Molly would have met her before 1981
• Seana too...Kate? Meghan?
• Nicole in 1978...(4/15) Tax Day...

Someone said 17, I say 11...

Flashback!

Open this link and open the #1 and let me know what your first thought was? First response? http://www.catholicity.com/baltimore-catechism/ I actually appreciate what we learned back then because now when someone has a question I sound like a genius, a rare feeling for me, when I have an answer. The nuns get a really bad rap as far as I'm concerned. Some were cranky old ladies and some we, the 60, 70, 90 classmates I had, made them like that. I received an education that was lacking in science, good in basic math and excellent in english, writing, poetry and art. Where else would I have learned about poetry and art? Not on "D" St. The guys I lived with got their culture from SPORT magazine. Although I did have a sister, not a nun a sister, who SAYS she played the bass in the orchestra. I never saw here play it or practicing but that's another story.

TWO Questions for the YUTES in the audience...

1) Can somebody visit a Face Book page without having to sign up for a Face Book account? And #2, how do the Yutes of America define a Dutch Oven ?

The Senate Race in Mass. & the Dems are Losing it! Ed Schultz, Bob Schrum Keith Olbermann! These people are Losing it! !

Ted Kennedy has been the Senator from Mass. since he turned 30. His brother Jack was Elected Senator in 1952 & was Elected President in 1960. Teddy was too young to follow so Mass. sent in a "substitute" 'till Teddy Turned 30'. (Sorta like what happened w/Joe Biden when he was 29). Teddy turned 30, got Elected to the Senate & was there for 47 Years...

• Question?...How many people do you know that have held the same job for 47 Years ?

Teddy, "the liberal lion of the senate" passes away in August. Massachusettes Law says an Election must take place to replace the deceased Senator. But NO! Teddy had written a letter to the Ma. Legislators while on his Death Bed asking that the State Governor be able to "Appoint" a replacement. The Legislators agree and the Gov appoints a Temp. (a side note...when Sen John Kerry (who served in Viet Nam) ran for Pres in 2004 vs "Bush". Teddy sent a letter to the Ma Legislators requesting that the then "republican" Governor should not be allowed to appoint a Successor to Sen John Kerry if he should be Elected President. Of course< style="font-size:78%;">(who served in Viet Nam) lost the Election and things calmed down in Massachusetes/Politically speaking...until Scott Brown decided to run for "Teddy's Seat".

• I sure wish I knew the proper spelling of Massachusettes...

Anyone still reading?...Hello?....should I continue? Ferris...???

Me and Jack Bauer are having similar difficulties...

We both have Grandkids in the L.A. area and we want to move there. Jack lives in New York, I live in Pa. Both States are far from LA. Jack has One Grandkid, I have Three. That means I have greater incentive to get there.

• It's the New Season of "24" a really good TV show.

Jack has been delayed because The Federal Agency he retired from has "sorta" called him back to Duty to help "Save the World". I have been delayed for other reasons "more pressing"...

• The Blog question is...who will Make the Move to California first...

Jack or Pea?

Make the Call Pea!

Let's hear your prediction in Massachusettes Pea. Dem or GOP? And why?

IN THE BATTLE OF THE GRANDPARENTS...

...Dutch and Sis take the lead with Number 12 !!!

• Welcome to the Family Sean Paul

if you say it with an Accent it almost sounds French..."Jean' Paul"

Full disclosure here...

The March Madness Invitation @ Jason's new home in Conshy is off! He had a Home Inspection done & they told him...

• Sheet Rock separated him from his neighbors.
• Sheet Rock/Studs and then your neighbors Sheet Rock...no Fire Wall. Open your Medicine Cabinet & you could be looking at your neighbor...

Very disappointing but, the Inspector was great. Imagine hanging your Wide Screen TV on your wall and your neighbor has access to the back of it...

• Jason null and voided the sale and is still in the Market...

Rumor has it that he is considering a place in Indio, Ca with an In-Law Suite...

Thanks to The Cooker I can now tune my Guitar

The Cooker took me to the Guitar Store today, we bought a Tuner, he showed me how to use it, sang some songs in our kitchen, and really made Judy Ann's day! She was smiling from Ear to Ear & told him she Loves hearing his voice...it is a Good Voice.

• Meanwhile, The Cooker & myself were having our own issues concerning our Trek to California.
• He is having second thoughts! I told him, no big deal, if he doesn't want to go that's fine. But, I'm going.
• He did not agree to lend me his New Subaru Outback (which is really nice)

An opportunity to see a good bit of America, with a destination and purpose in sight...at 62, with two Bad Shoulders that the Doc says he won't fix cause he's too old?...I would go for it if I were The Cooker...

• I need to go Tune my Guitar

For the Bragging Rights - Pick the Winner & the Score

Baltimore Ravens 9-7-0

Indianapolis Colts 14-2-0

OFFENSE
24.4	Points/Game	26.0
213.7	Passing Yds/Game	282.2
137.5	Rushing Yds/Game	80.9
DEFENSE
16.3	Points/Game Allowed	19.2
207.2	Passing Yds/Game Allowed	212.7
93.2	Rushing Yds/Game Allowed	126.5
RANKING
351.2	Total Offense	363.1
300.5	Total Defense	339.2

For the Bragging Rights - Pick the Winner & the Score

Arizona Cardinals 10-6-0

New Orleans Saints 13-3-0

OFFENSE
23.4	Points/Game	31.9
251.0	Passing Yds/Game	272.2
93.4	Rushing Yds/Game	131.6
DEFENSE
20.3	Points/Game Allowed	21.3
233.7	Passing Yds/Game Allowed	235.6
112.8	Rushing Yds/Game Allowed	122.2
RANKING
344.4	Total Offense	403.8
346.4	Total Defense	357.8

OK...here's the Brand New Green Subaru Plan...

Cooker & the Pea leave from Philadelphia and head West on the Pa Turnpike to Carlisle, Rt 81 South...

• that will take us to Route 40 & into Nashville, where we will perform on the Street in something called "Bashkin"?
• From Nashville we head to Memphis & Tour Graceland, where Cooker has been invited to Entertain.
• From Memphis we cross thru Arkansas, which is not even pictured on the Map, but while passing thru we will visit the "Bill Clinton Library & Massage Parlor"!
• After traversing the Texas Panhandle, still on Route 40, we will arrive in Santa Fe New Mexico, a very Windy place.
• From there it is onto Flagstaff, Az. if we go North for two hours we can view the Grand Canyon, if we go South, on Route 17, to Phoenix we are following our Route...
• Should we go North or South here ?
• Once in Phoenix, we make a right hand turn on Route 10 which will take us to Indio, Ca.
• After Indio, we take a two hour drive on Route 10 to Redondo Beach, Ca...just South of L.A.

If we time it right we will be at Justin's 1PM Saturday Basketball practice...

• PS, should we make a Pitcher of High-balls, along with a tray of cheese and crackers for the Ride???

When you meet people that were in the Army they always ask, "What Unit?"

• I have no clue...at one point I was in the 5th Army but, I don't know what I was in after that. I was a truck driver, a cook, worked in the Motor Pool, Guarded some stuff and generally did what they said to do...I am forgetful of what they had me do...perhaps I was Brainwashed and did Covert stuff...,
• BUT...
• I do remember that I was in Pack 316 as a Cub Scout and we met at least once a month and I had a Patch that Mother sewed on my shirt to prove it...

How come none of us went on to become Boy Scouts, or even Eagle Scouts ? The little I know about Scouts I'm told it takes a special person to be an Eagle Scout.

• Are your kids/Grandkids Scouts?

Just about a week into my 31 by 31 Quest & I had to Fire my personal trainer!

The Man (?) had No Clue! He/she just wanted to sell me CD's, Gym Outfits, "Man Tan" and Boat Cruises...

• Meanwhile, I am +5 from my starting weight!!!

I blame it on the Cold Weather...which my Sis is enjoying...

Three Questions...

1. How many Foreign Countries have you visited?
2. Have you ever visited a Foreign Embassy?
3. What Foreign Country would you want to visit?

...by the way, the Photo is "supposedly" a shot of the Embassy in London.

Has anyone ever been to Indio, California?

Don't give me that Google/Wikipedia crap! Been there, done that...I want to know if anyone has been there.

• It is about 20 miles East of Palm Springs
• The Date Capital of the World
• Willie Nelson & Taylor Swift have performed there
• It is about a two hour drive from L.A.

I am planning on going out there in February to "Scout it Out"

• Anyone want to go with me ?

McNabb: Stay or Go?

Discuss.

Among the Advantages of living in a BIG City:

You can walk The Ridge with your dog and observe that the Take Out Food Joints were Very Busy before an Eagle night game. We are talking Papa Johns: China House: The Hot Wing Place: Starbuck's: The Hoagie Place: The ACME: 5 Guys Burgers: Bob's Diner...etc. The Busiest Place of the Bunch was....."DRUM ROLL, PLEASE...."

• It was The Hot Wing Place! must have been 40 people in the place waiting for take-out!

Coco doesn't get it...the wings are disgusting looking, usually too Hot, with not enough Meat! Go figure!

Some News!

Jason's bid on a House in Conshohocken was accepted today!

• He has Invited everyone to a 3/19/2010 March Madness Day at his Castle!

Bridgid's Anyone??? Can I get a ride in a rented van?

My question: When is the next Bridgid's Acoustic Jam for the McKendry Brothers? I have a few LAWN CHAIRS I can lend you guys for the ride down.

it's "not something nobody wants to hear." Jackson said...

...very intelligent comment Desean! Going forward just keep your trap shut and catch the Ball...

The New Season of The Biggest Loser began tonight & let me tell you...

... there are people on that Show that would Kill for our Bodies !!! In other words, we have "Bodies Ta Die For" ! Meanwhile, I am down 1.5lbs in my quest to drop 31 by 05/31!

I Post this cause I think it is a really neat photo of Justin...

he and his sister & little bro are growing so Fast...simple as that...I am sure you Grands feel that way. These three are 3000 miles away...I need to call a Moving Company ! ...or maybe just U-Haul it out there...

A BIG DEAL! SNOW IN L.A.!

When Did YOU Know?

Inspired by Pea's "31 by 31", or whatever that inspirational slogan was, I decided it was time for me to lose a few pounds too. What made me realize that was:

• I went to get my driver's license photo taken and in order to get my whole face in the picture the camera had to be moved to the parking lot while I sat in front of the screen.

• I needed SCUBA gear to breathe while I tied my shoes.

• I haven't seen my shoes since I graduated high school.

• The dashboard light for a passenger's seatbelt flashes when I'm alone in my truck.

• When I get weighed at the doctor's they hoist me up by my ankles and take pictures with the staff around me.

• My youngest daughter saw a 20 year old Christmas video and asked "Who's that?" It was me.

What about you? When did you know it was time? Slim

Why Stripes???

My lovely daughter just axed me, "why are refs shirts black and white striped?" I dunno, do you?