Monthly Archives: May 2012

Forget the VP slot.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Ted

I want Allan West for President.

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Arthel Lane Watson

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ted

Better known as Doc Watson, born March 3rd, 1923 died today, May 28th 2012. The following is from Wikipedia. Watson was born in Deep Gap, North Carolina. According to Watson on his three CD biographical recording Legacy, he got the … Continue reading →

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The Three Pickers.

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ted

I’ve seen Ricky Scaggs.  I’ve also, now, seen Alison Krauss (who though not a picker was in this recording). I’ll never get a chance to see see Earl Scruggs play, not in this lifetime at least. It would be nice … Continue reading →

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Paddle Faster

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Ted

Damn……

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The Murphy’s Hillbillies return

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Ted

I am going to look for a used rocking chair to tie onto the top of the pile for the next trip. We arrived at Strawberry a little late this time.  It was 4:30 or 5:00 when we got there, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Woman #47. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Ted

“Brevity is the soul of wit” as the Bard once said.  So I’m going to be brief. I’ve pretty much spent the last two days getting ready for our first major camping trip of the year.  Strawberry Music Festival.  I’ll … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Music Festival

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Ted

Monika, I and company leave for the 31st Anniversary (the 57th, the 58th will be this fall) Strawberry Music Festival, tomorrow around noon. Good times, good friends, good music, and good food. What’s not to like? The music lineup this … Continue reading →

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What do you want to bet.

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Ted

That they think Global Poverty is a great idea, for everyone else, but not for them. Analysis Extremist green campaigning group WWF – endorsed by no less a body than the European Space Agency – has stated that economic growth … Continue reading →

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A Bond Event.

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Ted

No, not the kind were people go around saying “Shaken, not stirred” and pretend that they are Sean Connery or….. Well, there is no other James Bond, is there? The Bond Event I am referring to is somewhat different. From … Continue reading →

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Weekend Woman #46: Ursula Andress

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Ted

Karl and I have just started watching James Bond.  So far we have watched Dr. No and From Russia With Love.  Not bad considering that Karl and I don’t watch to much TV. Of course it does not hurt that … Continue reading →

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