By Dan Dauw
Geneseo Current
TOO MUCH WHITE STUFF
If this first measurable snowfall we had, well, it just might be a l-o-n-g winter. We had 9” but it was still snowing. My snowblower does not work, but our next door neighbor, Jim Putnam, came over twice and cleared the driveway and sidewalk. He has been so helpful. Our health isn’t what it used to be. The “Golden Years!”
HARD WATER FISHING
I did the “soft water” fishing three weeks ago and I caught a few nice crappies and a bass. Enough for a meal, but “just.” I think I’m going to have to hang up the ice fishing. I really like ice fishing, and have for many years, but the old body says stay off the ice. Mother Nature wins!
Lorna always went with me for safety concerns, but bless her heart, I’m sure she won’t mind enjoying the warmth of our house vs. cold, wind, ice and that “white stuff!”
SPORTS
Of all times for our network to go on the blink, we missed seeing the Iowa State vs. OSU football game. The Cyclones, 8-4 beat the Cowboys, 20-13. We did get to see the Illini vs. Northwestern game with the Illini winning the “Hat” trophy.
Of course, the big win, for us, was ‘da Bears beating last year’s Super Bowl winner, Philadelphia Eagles. There are five more games left starting with the Packers on Dec 7. The Packers will win that game, but the Bears will beat them at home on Saturday, Dec 20.th. As of this writing the Bears are 9 ‘n 3. Who would have thought???
WOW, THIS IS INTERESTING
I don’t always believe everything on the internet, but if so, Detroit came up with something very clever. They made a road that charges electric cars while they drive. Of course, I suspect it would be very costly, but what an idea!
WHEN I WASN’T OLD
1) Chicken Pot Pies. Yuk!! Growing up my mom would sometimes serve them.
2) Portable Dish Washer. It had wheels and when it was full, my mom would wheel it to the kitchen sink, hook up the hose to the faucet, and “Walla,” happy dishes!
3) Wash & Wax cars. When growing up I loved washing and waxing cars. I remember I charged $15.00. I didn’t do the inside of the vehicle. I used JayWax or Simoniz. I remember I made some nice bucks doing the job after work at the Post Office.
4) When I started working for the PO I made $2.16 an hour and my hours were great, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The first Moline female letter carrier was Donna F. A lot of the guys did not like her because at that time it was a “Male”man’s job! Not for women. She stuck it out and did a nice job.
One time we had a letter carrier that committed suicide. He would always sing while sorting the mail. He did have a beautiful voice. He was made fun of and one day he jumped off the Rock River bridge. When I think back it could have and should have been avoided.
5) Gene McCarter at Alleman H.S. was one of my favorite teachers. He was an amazing person. He coached varsity football at AHS and they had some really good teams. Gene was admired by everyone. Years later I met his daughter and told her what a great person he was.
HUMOR
1) “A history degree is useless. There’s no future in it.
2) I’m not a fan of elevator music. It’s bad on so many levels.
3) I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me!
4) How can you get four suits for a dollar? Ans: Buy a deck of cards.
5) What driver doesn’t need a license? Ans: A screw driver.
QUOTE
“A man’s age commands respect, a woman’s demands tact!” - unknown