DocWard

Now I’m trying to picture Utah Bob “Diddy bopping,” whatever that is.

I've long said this rendition is the best and the worst thing to ever happen to the National Anthem. Best, because it was exactly what we needed at the time it was performed. Given the circumstances, with war looming, it was powerful, motivational and sung with an energy not usually heard in the Anthem. Worst, because ever since, singers have been trying to top it. in regard to the original post, I have to quote my Dad, who would have said she couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.

We've bought our last two-three if you count my daughter-cars from the same salesperson at the same dealership. She, and the dealership, make the process as painless as possible, which I greatly appreciate. I hope sales people don't disappear entirely, because a good one, while hard to find, makes life much easier.

A caveat to #4: If your host (or other) insists, to decline becomes rude. I won't comment on the second part of #17.

I was going to post this one, but was running short on time: I offer my sincere apologies for thinking otherwise. You're right, there are cars that you would think nobody could like, but they have a following. I always thought the later model Javelins had a cool, futuristic look to them. Not quite my cup of tea, but I can see why someone would like them. The AMC Pacer, now... I have a veteran who is a car salesman who does the same part time thing now, just his long time customers, and a couple of referrals. Although when we last spoke, he didn't think he was going to do it much longer. You're right, a dying breed.

Double entendre noted, and I've been called worse by better. Oh, that should be 'an ass..." The Mustang II had great styling lines, reminiscent of the original cars of the '60s, and much better than the bloated behemoth the Mustang had become for '71-'73. It was certainly better looking than the Box, I mean Fox Bodied Mustangs that followed, that had no discernible visual connection to the earlier Mustangs. Yes, performance was down compared to earlier and later years, but that is due in large part to the energy crisis and the development of new ways to deal with it. Essentially, the Mustang II was, mechanically, a lab rat for what would become the new performance era starting with the Fox Bodies. Even then, the Mustang II can be made to perform surprisingly well, handling and speeds that would astound many from that time. Yes, if I could get my hands on a Cobra II in good condition, I would take it in a second.

I would love to have one in good condition like that.

That should be "HOW Marvelous" And yes, in my head I could hear Count Rugen saying it.

Oh, right, my daughter "borrowed" it all.

I once had one of our judges try to catch me with the "Louisville" bit. Since my parents were from Kentucky, and I have a bit of a soft spot for the state, I just gave him a mock confused look and said "Frankfort," but the city on the Ohio is "LUU-uh-vul." Some other fun Kentucky names (I've spent a fair amount of time in and around Inez):

Hmmm... Let me think... Places in Ohio... Rio Grande, pronounced Rye-oh Grande Bellefontaine, pronounced BELL fountain, Cadiz, pronounced CAD-is Houston, pronounced HOUSE-tun Versailles, pronounced vur-SALES And my personal favorite, Russia, pronounced ROO she

Not something I had ever heard. But then, I wasn’t into motorcycles as much as some. I just thought Otto had struck again.

Or a Triumph, even?

If firearms owners and firearms companies wanted to make a statement, it would be to offer NO business to Illinois. The World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta would be a ghost town, avoided even by Illinois shooters. All of the organizations that hold matches there... Pull out. Chicago police want guns and ammo? Sorry, no. We can't and won't do business in your state, period. We got your message, loud and clear. My hunch is their message might change slightly.

PLUS EQUALS

Makes you realize how good this guy is. Pay attention to the first 2:30:

I hope this hasn't already been posted, but it popped up as a suggestion on YouTube. I liked Kenny Rogers, even liked the First Edition to the extent I have heard their music, but I didn't know Kenny Rogers was a fair-to-middlin' bass player.

But "eats crayons like a Marine" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

My mom and dad didn't dislike AB. My mom just always thought I would marry another girl I dated. She would even say as much, even a couple of times after I married (not while AB was around mind you). My dad, on the other hand found her tolerable because... Well, she wasn't Jewish or Catholic. As a Jehovah's Witness, if he had only known her true inclinations, or mine in the realm of religion, It would have been much worse, I think. They came to accept her, but despite everyone's efforts, they never did really find common ground. All these years later, I'm convinced I made the right choice.

Do you know why people say "drink and swear like a sailor?" Because paratroopers hadn't been invented yet!

I think I'm more impressed by Lt. Bill Overstreet, who flew a P-51 Mustang, called "Berlin Express" under the tower in pursuit of a Bf-109. The 109 didn't escape. https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-story-of-bill-overstreets-p-51b-berlin-express-the-mustang-that-flew-under-the-eiffel-tower-in-hot-pursuit-of-a-luftwaffe-messerschmitt-bf-109/

Aand... I had to clean coffee off my computer screen.

Sweet! There ARE far bigger geeks than me in the world.

And shoot the target you see in the middle...