Monday, May 25, 2009
Did You Hear About Bike Saddlebags?
Archie Brown’s son in law has gotten a motorcycle, an 850 Suzuki. He loves to spend his spare time riding and is planning a week-long road trip through West Texas into Colorado, that will require that he take along some changes of clothes and a few personal items. Archie decided to give him some saddlebags for his bike that will allow him to carry all he will need on the trip. Archie was going to surprise him, but when he found out how many selections there were available at Cruiser Customizing, Arch asked him to make his pick and Archie would pay for them as his Father’s Day gift. He was very happy to do that!
Did You Hear About Cutthroat?
Cutthroat is a fun card game that can be played in a relatively short time and can be addictive! It is an offshoot of spades, so if you know about trumps, you will have no trouble picking up Cutthroat.
To begin, deal seven cards to each player (4 or more players is the most fun, and you can play with up to seven). When each hand has been dealt, the dealer turns up the next card on the deck to determine trump for that hand. So trump can change each hand.
The first player to the left of the dealer bids on how many tricks s/he thinks s/he can catch. Every one bids around to the dealer. One of the differences between cutthroat and spades is that the total number of bids must not equal the number of tricks available in the hand. So if the bids have totaled six when the dealer is to bid, he may not bid one, anything but. That assures that every hand at least one player will have his "throat cut".
The hand begins with the first bidder leading any card s/he wants, including trump. Everyone must follow suit if he can, high card wins the trick. If a player does not follow suit, he cannot win the trick unless s/he trumps.
The game proceeds by dealing six cards to each palyer for the second hand, five for the next and so on down to one. Then you proceed back up to seven, by adding one card to the deal till you get back to seven. The game is over after thirteen hands, high scorer wins.
The scoring in Cutthroat is a bit different than spades as well. You can only score if you catch exactly the number of tricks you bid. If you bid 2 and catch 3, no points. If you bid 3 and catch 2, no points. There is no penalty like in spades where you subtract the underbids. Just no points unless you catch your bid exactly.
If you bid and catch 0, you score 10 points, 1 and catch 1, you score 11 points; 2 and catch 2, your score that hand is 22; 3 and catch 3, 33 is your score, and so on.,/br>
Give it a try, but be warned you may get hooked!
To begin, deal seven cards to each player (4 or more players is the most fun, and you can play with up to seven). When each hand has been dealt, the dealer turns up the next card on the deck to determine trump for that hand. So trump can change each hand.
The first player to the left of the dealer bids on how many tricks s/he thinks s/he can catch. Every one bids around to the dealer. One of the differences between cutthroat and spades is that the total number of bids must not equal the number of tricks available in the hand. So if the bids have totaled six when the dealer is to bid, he may not bid one, anything but. That assures that every hand at least one player will have his "throat cut".
The hand begins with the first bidder leading any card s/he wants, including trump. Everyone must follow suit if he can, high card wins the trick. If a player does not follow suit, he cannot win the trick unless s/he trumps.
The game proceeds by dealing six cards to each palyer for the second hand, five for the next and so on down to one. Then you proceed back up to seven, by adding one card to the deal till you get back to seven. The game is over after thirteen hands, high scorer wins.
The scoring in Cutthroat is a bit different than spades as well. You can only score if you catch exactly the number of tricks you bid. If you bid 2 and catch 3, no points. If you bid 3 and catch 2, no points. There is no penalty like in spades where you subtract the underbids. Just no points unless you catch your bid exactly.
If you bid and catch 0, you score 10 points, 1 and catch 1, you score 11 points; 2 and catch 2, your score that hand is 22; 3 and catch 3, 33 is your score, and so on.,/br>
Give it a try, but be warned you may get hooked!
Did You Hear About My Small Hometown?
Archie Brown grew up in a small town in South Texas, called Lake Jackson. That name came from the lake that had been dug by the slaves on the sugar plantation owned by Abner Jackson, brother of Andrew Jackson.
Almost everything in Lake Jackson was within walking distance from everything else. Residents walked to school and to the movies and to the woods or the Little League Park, which was the center of civic activity in the summer months.
Archie and his buddies, Wayne and Larry, lived a carefree life and did almost everything together. Archie’s dad came to think that MeWayneandLarry was one word, as in “MeWayneandLarry are going to the drug store for a coke.” Or “MeWayneandLarry are going to fish at Lost Lake.”
Fashion was never an issue for Archie; he wore Levi’s, tee shirts and Keds most of the time, unless he was going to church. Then he wore a suit and tie and a pair of penny loafers. Archie’s dad had been a sailor and had no use for duck-tail haircuts, so Arch wore a crew cut most of the time.
Before their twelfth birthday, Archie and his pals could get into the Lake Theater for twenty cents. From his quarter allowance that left a nickel for popcorn or a candy bar. Most of the time he got a roll of LifeSavers because they lasted longer. Archie liked the Wild Cherry ones best.
When someone turned twelve, the price of a ticket to the picture show went up to fifty cents. Archie solved the problem of the price increase by getting a job at the theater. Not only did he earn some pin money, but he also got into the movies free when he was not working! Pretty nifty, huh?!
Almost everything in Lake Jackson was within walking distance from everything else. Residents walked to school and to the movies and to the woods or the Little League Park, which was the center of civic activity in the summer months.
Archie and his buddies, Wayne and Larry, lived a carefree life and did almost everything together. Archie’s dad came to think that MeWayneandLarry was one word, as in “MeWayneandLarry are going to the drug store for a coke.” Or “MeWayneandLarry are going to fish at Lost Lake.”
Fashion was never an issue for Archie; he wore Levi’s, tee shirts and Keds most of the time, unless he was going to church. Then he wore a suit and tie and a pair of penny loafers. Archie’s dad had been a sailor and had no use for duck-tail haircuts, so Arch wore a crew cut most of the time.
Before their twelfth birthday, Archie and his pals could get into the Lake Theater for twenty cents. From his quarter allowance that left a nickel for popcorn or a candy bar. Most of the time he got a roll of LifeSavers because they lasted longer. Archie liked the Wild Cherry ones best.
When someone turned twelve, the price of a ticket to the picture show went up to fifty cents. Archie solved the problem of the price increase by getting a job at the theater. Not only did he earn some pin money, but he also got into the movies free when he was not working! Pretty nifty, huh?!
Friday, April 03, 2009
Did You Know About Paul Meakins?
Archie Brown has a nice job and lives a comfortable life. But that does not keep him from having an interest in those enjoy a more glamorous style. He is intrigued with stories of those who have climbed the ladder to the top rungs. He recently read about another of those when he found an article about Paul Meakins on the blog that was recently launched by THG Worldwide.
Mr. Meakins had been with the Financial Times in London, as an executive in advertising sales. But his move to THG Worldwide opened some doors that made Archie a bit wistful. Meakins has worked in the companies offices in Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, before moving to the Chicago office, where he now works with North American CEO, Jon Stromberg, in finding, recruiting, and training team members, as well a managing their performance.
THG Worldwide is a Marcus Evans company that provides corporate hospitality services at the most spectacular sporting events in the world! Now Meakins can rub shoulders with the corporate giants at such events as The Dubai World Cup Horse Race, to the Masters Golf Classic to the Chinese Grand Prix!
Such stories make Archie just a bit wistful. Just a bit!
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Mr. Meakins had been with the Financial Times in London, as an executive in advertising sales. But his move to THG Worldwide opened some doors that made Archie a bit wistful. Meakins has worked in the companies offices in Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, before moving to the Chicago office, where he now works with North American CEO, Jon Stromberg, in finding, recruiting, and training team members, as well a managing their performance.
THG Worldwide is a Marcus Evans company that provides corporate hospitality services at the most spectacular sporting events in the world! Now Meakins can rub shoulders with the corporate giants at such events as The Dubai World Cup Horse Race, to the Masters Golf Classic to the Chinese Grand Prix!
Such stories make Archie just a bit wistful. Just a bit!
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Did You Know About My Fantasy Baseball Team?
Archie Brown is a big baseball fan, but he has never played fantasy baseball. He did not want to risk any money on such an enterprise. But this spring he has signed up to play in a free league sponsored by ESPN.com. Archie is now even more excited about the beginning of the new season!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Did You Know About My Love of Ben Hur?
Archie Brown was twelve when Ben Hur came out, and he worked part time at the local theater. He knew when the chariot race would be on the screen, so every night he walked the two blocks to the theater to watch that scene. It was fabulous. it won eleven Academy Awards!
Arch still loves the movie and thinks it is one of the best ever made!
Arch still loves the movie and thinks it is one of the best ever made!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Did You Hear About my Wife Retiring?
Archie and Ronda Brown are both past 60 and have been looking forward to the days when they will be able to retire and enjoy the fruits of their labor a little bit. Ronda was able to make the move in December, just before the Christmas holidays. That gave her some freedom to really prepare for the family celebrations of the season. And she loves watching Archie have to get up and go into the office!
Did You Hear About Selling Some of My Card Collection?
Archie Brown has not been too attentive to his blogging in a while, he has had to work two jobs in order to make ends meet. The economy has made it difficult to find good paying jobs, so Archie has also been selling some of his old baseball memorabilia online in order to keep up with expenses around the house.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Did You Hear About My Christmas Present?
When Archie Brown was a boy he drove fast and loved the feel of a powerful and responsive automobile. For years, as a father he toned down his driving practices, in part at least because he could not afford the kind of cars of which he dreamed. 
Now he is about to purchase an Audi and he wants to make sure it has enough air induction to really run at peak performance. He is going to order and install an audi turbo. He has already determined that TurboChargerPros.com has what he needs at a very attractive price! He will give this to himself as a Christmas Present! Merry Christ, Archie!
Now he is about to purchase an Audi and he wants to make sure it has enough air induction to really run at peak performance. He is going to order and install an audi turbo. He has already determined that TurboChargerPros.com has what he needs at a very attractive price! He will give this to himself as a Christmas Present! Merry Christ, Archie!
Did You Hear About OU & Tech?
Archie Brown watched the Oklahoma and Texas Tech game with a lot of interest Saturday night. He expected the Sooners to win, but he had no idea that the Red Raiders would disintegrate in Norman. The final score was 65-21. So much for the Red Raiders in the BCS championship!
Did You Hear About Our Dilemma?
Archie and Ronda Brown are getting older, nearing retirement age and are facing a few things that seem urgent and overwhelming. Ronda's mother is ill, hospitalized and facing a nursing home when whe is released. Ronda is having to go over there quite often, twenty or so miles away. The Browns are also raising two grandsons, 9 and 7, and are worn out at the end of every day. Ronda's work is getting more demanding and she wants to find a way out, but the economy is so bad, she is worried that if she doesn't continue to work, they will be in financial trouble.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Did You Hear About Police Gear Gifts?
Archie Brown has a nephew that is a law enforcement officer. Archie always like to ask the young man for his Christmas wish list, because Arch knows that the list will include items that won’t be on the list of nay of the others for whom Archie will be shopping. This year is not different. Jeff really wants one of the new Blackhawk CQC Holsters. These holsters are compact and the mechanism allow quick access to the weapon, while at the same time providing security of the weapon.
Now all Archie has to do is get online at LAPoliceGear.com and make the purchase!
Now all Archie has to do is get online at LAPoliceGear.com and make the purchase!
Did You Hear About Thanksgiving?
Archie Brown and his wife, Ronda, were thinking last night about the things for which they have to give thanks, but that they normally take for granted. Archie came up with one that both agreed fit the category. They both grew up in homes with one bathroom for six people. The fact they now have two bathrooms for four people makes life more comfortable and for which they should be grateful.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Did You Know About Every Dime?
With crunch on the economy, many folks are really going to have to scramble to be able to make Christmas as special as they would like to. Archie Brown is one of those guys. He came across Every Dime, which is one place people with such concerns should investigate. Every Dime is dedicated to helping folks like Archie to find coupons for some of the very best shops, cash back offers from credit cards as well as special offers from banks.
Archie appreciates the site because he believes every dime matters these days!
Archie appreciates the site because he believes every dime matters these days!
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