ENJOY! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEiLgbBGKVk&;feature=player_embedded
Just thought I would give a shout out to Gary and Matt Tomljenovich for their great efforts on the Amazing Race. You made it a respectable distance in the race. Oh and Matt, I bet you are going to get a Candelabra for Christmas!! Good job guys!
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race/bio/gary_and_matt_15/bio.php 
My husband and I want to find a good haunted house to go to on Halloween, but haven't heard of any except for the on at the mall. Any suggestions? How about good parties that aren't necessarily at bars? What are y'all doing this weekend? I suspect the costumes will be Eskimo, polar bear, ski accident and well digger related with all this cold and snow. Happy Halloween! Why don't skeletons ever go out on the town? Because they don't have any body to go out with...
Are there any Freecell fans/addicts out there?
If so, can you solve Game No. 11982. Give it a try.
Freecell is a solitaire game included with the
Microsoft operating systems.
Halloween is just a couple weeks away, so let's break out some ghost stories and have a little spooky fun. If you have a good one, either post it here or send it to me at becker@dailychronicle.com. Depending on what I get, I'll try to find a place for them either in print or online right around Oct. 31. Try to keep them local, please, and bonus points if the ghostly experience happened to you. (Photo by jeffk on Flickr) 
Bob was in the egg fertilizing business. He had several hundred young layers (pullets) and eight or ten roosters, whose job was to fertilize the eggs. Bob kept records and any rooster that didn't perform went into the soup pot and was replaced. That took an awful lot of Bob's time, so Bob got a set of tiny bells and attached them to his roosters. Each bell had a different tone so Bob could tell from a distance which rooster was performing. Now he could sit on the porch and fill out an efficiency report simply by listening to the bells. Bob's favorite rooster was old Brewster, a very fine specimen he was too. But on this particular morning Bob noticed old Brewster's bell hadn't rung at all! Bob went to investigate. The other roosters were chasing pullets, bells-a-ringing. The pullets, hearing the roosters coming, would run for cover. BUT, to Bob's amazement, Brewster had his bell in his beak, so it couldn't ring. He'd sneak up on a pullet, do his job and walk on to the next one. Bob was so proud of Brewster, he...
HB 400 will allow breweries to double the alchohol
content of Montana brews. Is this wise considering
the high rates of fatalities due to drunk driving and
addiction/suicide of Montanans? Does anyone
consider the consequences of an action like this?
On Friday, September the 25th at the Ellen Theatre, Serpents Shimmy will be presenting a performance by LillySerpentine Fusion Bellydance. We will be holding this event in order to raise both money and awareness for several local non-profit organizations including The Network (formerly known as the Battered Womens Shelter), ROC (Reach Out & Care) Wheels, Siamsa Irish Dance Troupe, Bozeman Bike Kitchen, and 1001 Petals. Each of the charities will be present to talk about what they contribute to the community. In addition to the performance, we will also be hosting both a beginner and an advanced learn-to-dance Dance class taught by Zanbaka. A Silent auction of local arts, products and services will be held during the performance. Photography opportunities with the Dancers will be available as well. 100% of what we make on tickets and all of the above events will be distributed to the attending charities. It's hard for charities right now in the current economic turmoil,... 
So did any of you attend? It was quite the turnout for little ol' Manhattan. I sure did get my fill of carbohydrates though (in the form of taters and chili). The parade was cute, but where were all the little dancers and floats? There was like 3 floats and 2 of them were the same (a brown tarp in the shape of a potato). What about the Sewerfest in Gateway? Did any of you go to that? Hope you had a good weekend...tis Monday...it'll be over soon :-)
FAT, stupid Americans with no health insurance have attacked plans to stop them dying so easily.
Bill McKay, a retired shitkicker and Fox News analyst, from Kentucky, said: "I would rather replace my own hip using a rusty spoon than wait two months to have it done in a communist hospital, by some coffee-coloured faggot doctor who will then eat my unborn child to celebrate the end of Ramadan." Barbara Hayes, a God-fearer, from Arkansas, added: "Ah see'd some woman from England on the Fox News sayin' her muslim communist doctor would only give her the good medicines if she denounced Jesus. Ah ain't denouncin' Jesus fir nobody, no siree." But Dr Tom Logan, head of public health at the Institute for Studies, said: "The key difference between...
HONORING THE GREAT DEPRESSION AT PRESERVATION DAYS For Preservation Days, the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board will re-visit the 1930's Great Depression. On May 26 and 27, the Depression will be the focus of events reminiscent of those hard times; after the economy plunged in the early thirties and Bozeman, like other communities faced its share of problems. However, history shows that the Gallatin Valley was not as hard hit as other parts of Montana or the nation. Preservation Days is a larger part of a yearlong series of activities, called "Preservation 365," organized by the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board (BHPAB) to create awareness of the city's historic and cultural resources. To embody life as it was almost eighty years ago and explore the Great Depression, the book and movie Grapes of Wrath is the focus for Preservation Days and for a series of activities extending from March through May. The book, Grapes of Wrath written by John Steinbeck, and then produced as a movie in 1940...
Another poster brought up the subject of Susan Boyle, a singer discovered on a reality television show from England.
Out of curiosity I gave the woman a listen, can she sing or what?
My question is this.
She has unconventional looks and is not the usual skinny blond tarted up woman who seems to rise to the top of the charts.
Will her talents be appreciated in spite of what many consider to be a less than mainstream appearance? BTW, she has a tremendous presence and personality.
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk
It seems as if we could use a little lighthearted diversion from the political banter around here. You may have already seen this video of Extreme Sheep LED Art when it made the Internet rounds a few weeks ago. If not, enjoy.
It was made by a group of Welsh shepherds who call themselves the BaaaStuds, and probably have a little too much time on their hands. I never get tired of it because I just love it when people use their knowledge and creativity for things like this. Hope you like it. >>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2FX9rviEhw PS—No sheep were harmed in the making of this video. *The title is a reference to the novel by Philip K. Dick that was the source for the movie Blade Runner. 
Pajamas Media has posted a piece by Michael S. Malone (a veteran reporter, editor, magazine writer, and magazine editor), who muses on the difference between the Internet and print opinions. He has compiled A Commenter Bestiary in which he identifies and describes 26 types of Internet commenters:
The Troll The Droll The Relentless Pol The Skimmer The Trimmer The Angry Man The Dismisser The Butt-Kisser The Kumbaya The Parser The Pretender The Defender The Perv The Slut The Boaster The Tough Guy The Pwn3R The Lecturer The Illiterate The Unacknowledged Expert The Mystery Genius The Confessor The Tomboy The Handyman The Alien The Martian >http://pajamasmedia.com/edgelings/2009/04/10/a-commentor-bes Some of his descriptions are spot on and gave me a good laugh. Hope you enjoy it, too. PS—Dare we ask Pooterman which ones he would apply to all of us here or is it best to just quietly slink away? (Yeah, that's what I thought.) 
Miniature Model Train fills whole of the Community room at
the library. At least six different trains can run on the tracks. There's a small town, train station, through the mountains and more. It is worth the time to walk around this exhibit. 
A burglar broke into a house and shined his flashlight around looking
for valuables. He picked up a CD player when a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying: “Jesus is watching you!" He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked off his flashlight and froze. When he heard nothing more he continued. Just as he pulled the stereo out he heard: "Jesus is watching you!" Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, Finally, in the corner of the room his light beam came to rest on a parrot. "Did you say that?" he hissed at the parrot. "Yep," the parrot confessed, then squawked, "I'm just trying to warn you that he's watching you" The burglar relaxed. "Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?" "Moses," replied the bird. "Moses?" the burglar laughed. "What kind of people would name a bird Moses?" "The kind that would name a Rottweiler Jesus 
Ok. Fun little topic of discussion here.
Because so many of us are dealing with economic woes that will undoubtedly get worse, I'd like to have people submit their predictions for 2009. Include your predictions for things that will affect the valley, the nation and the world. Get your Nostradamus pants on and lets do this thing! I'll go first: I predict: A big earthquake - 5.5+ will hit our valley this year. There will be a large catastrophe that will affect the world this year, something that will cause the US econonmy to nose dive further than it ever has before. <--- Thinking Iran has something to do with this. A major illness will affect our country in the last quarter of this year. <--- worse than peanut butter!! A celebrity in Hollywood will have a major meltdown. 
Why You Should Never Use Coupons Or
Shop At Wal-Mart... I've been debating whether or not to write this email for about two weeks now because I know that quite a few people will wrongly be offended by it, and that my inbox will be flooded by derogatory responses. Then my new issue of Perry Marshall's Newsletter arrived in my mail box, and I changed my mind... Here's the introduction to his newsletter: "You know what's wrong with the internet? Smart people and stupid people get equal airtime. And since stupid people tend to shout longer and louder than people who have acquired wisdom and judgment, ignorance usually prevails. Stupid people proudly step forward and identify themselves. They self-select. As soon as this newsletter issue hits the streets, people who are angry about this newsletter and this irrelevant first section which "obviously has nothing to do with marketing will send nasty emails and cancel their membership. This naturally weeds the stupid people out of my Renaissance Club." - Perry Marshall. Perry'...
Went to the Leaf and Bean on a Sunday. Very calming atmosphere with the sweet sounds of Kathawren singing and playing her guitar. Enjoyed listening while having a cup of coffee.
THE HOTTEST PARTY OF THE WINTER SEASON!!
Saturday, January 24th catch Hip Hop Mashup, Live Drumming & Beatbox featuring The Audio Agents The SnowBunny Party 2009 is the choice party for this winter season. This is a themed event, so ladies get out your bunny gear and dress to impress. Coat check will be provided by the Zebra Cocktail Lounge. Door prizes and giveaways sponsored by local businesses will be given out to the sexiest tail on the dance floor all night long. SnowBunny Party 2009 will feature The Audio Agents (Blacklist & Soundwise) who are a drum and DJ team that incorporate a complete spectrum of the music industry. With live Hip Hop and Rock mashups, the Agents cater to the most complex of musical tastes. Blacklist's collabortive styles and scratching techniques have given him the opportunity to share stages with acts like Bassnectar, DJ Swamp, Z-Trip, The FreeStylers, Donald Glaude and more. Soundwise is an accomplished human beatboxer and surprises the crowd with his acapella beats and creative, unique... 
Thursday Jan 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. in SUB Ballroom A, SPOKEN will be lighting up the stage with their blazing guitars and incredible melodic sensibilities. Opening for them will be the Halo Project, with their heavy groove oriented rock. This show will be ALL AGES in a fun and safe environment. Tickets are $10 in advance and $11 at the door.
I heard a rumor that the Buffalo Station was reopening their doors.
Any truth to this rumor? 
Google Maps just added the popular/controversial "Street View" feature for much of the Bozeman area and Yellowstone Park. I just wanted to mention it since I am sort of nerdy when it comes to maps, and this is one of my favorite web toys.
I visited my home street, and the camera car must have come by too early to catch me doing anything stupid in the backyard. The images appear to have been taken this spring/early summer. There are cherry blossoms out, and The Bowl is partially painted. The overhead view must be from later, or a previous year, because the fair is in town. I wonder if any of you will find something funny or interesting in your 'hood? Sorry I don't have a serious topic to assign this, just a little distraction is all. (I think Google dealt with most of the privacy issues. You can e-mail them if they caught you checking the mail in your drawers, and they will blur you out!)
(Sing to the tune of "Jingle Bells"; add more to it if you wish - in fact I encourage it):
Winter's here, Winter's here, Winter's everywhere, Oh what fun it is to wear our thermal underwear, Hey! Winter's here, Winter's here, Winter's everywhere, Get the plow, without a scowl, and try hard not to swear. Driving through the snow, in a car that has no heat, if we slide off the road, wouldn't that be neat? (Kids made up that last part). Our pipes froze yesterday, the furnace quit last night, the guests are on their way, and Christmas is a fright. Winter's here, Winter's here, Winter's everywhere, Oh what fun it is to wear our thermal underwear! Hey! (Yes - I made it up. But it is based on true events). |
