One wicked Storm
Wow!! I don’t know if the weather people call it a blizzard that hit us last Friday, but I sure do. I had to use the old snowblower three times. The Dish is up on our roof and when it snows the snow hinders the signal. Fortunately, way back when I kept the TV antenna hooked up when we got the Dish. Still, it’s a pain getting up the ladder and cleaning the white stuff off the Dish. I also spray it with deicer and that helps somewhat. Let’s hope Mother Nature behaves herself and gives us more mild weather conditions. If she does not, her “boss” in the heavens above can dock her pay.
Postponed
The Civil War Underground Railroad presentation for January 20th at the Geneseo Library will be rescheduled to a later date.
Reminder
As we enter into the new year, you might want to check on expiration dates on various licenses. If you have a FOID card it is good for 10 years. If you have a Conceal Carry permit it is good for 5 years. While your driver’s license expires on your birthday, the CC and FOID cards do not. Remember, if you own a firearm in Illinois, you must have a FOID card.
Snowmobile Safety
Most riders know the #1 safety feature is wearing the proper gear with the head gear (helmet) being the most important. Most helmets today have built-in eye protection, but if not, purchase a good set of goggles. Make sure if the temp’s hover around zero or there abouts wear heavy protection from frostbite. Obviously, your face, hands and feet are the most dangerous areas. It is best “not” to ride alone in case of an accident or mechanical problems. Depending on your age, you may have to take an approved Illinois safety snowmobile course.
Odd way to Fish
I am not going to mention his name, but he’s well known in Geneseo. Anyway, he told me about one time he was snowmobiling on the canal, not on the path, but on the frozen water. All of a sudden, he found himself on a stretch of icy, non-frozen water. He suddenly found himself sinking. He contacted a friend and together they managed to get the machine out of the water and on the bank. As the water came pouring out, it wasn’t just all water. It was a live bullhead. Ha! Maybe not the best way to go fishing!
Clopper Gobbler
It’s been a while, but I have to tell you about the time I went searching for mushrooms at a farm south of Geneseo. I was deep in the woods and found a few dandy ones. I was bent over when one big tom turkey whacked me on my behind. It did hurt! I threw a stick I had with me at him. He then went over to my old Datsun and “attacked it!” If I had my old scatter gun I would have dispatched “his” butt! Afterwards I told the farmer about my close encounter and he wasn’t surprised. He said that one time that old bird chased after him when he was on his tractor.
Feed ‘da Birds
With all the heavy snow it is difficult for our friendly feathered friends to find food. Of course, many birds became “snowbirds” so those who stick it out here, “roll the dice” you local parrots!
Senior Humor
You know you’re getting old when you can’t find your glasses without your glasses. So far, with this tough winter, I’m wondering if I should have moved south by now? “High time.
Parts of my body already have!” Twenty years ago I never thought I’d find myself doing this.
For example:
1) Microwaving everything I eat.
2) Going to the grocery store on days they give out free samples.
3) Worrying about my cholesterol level.
4) Eating so many vitamin pills.
5) A little poetic here: “Early to rise and early to “bed” makes me healthy, wealthy, and “dead.”