Retro Wednesday...

In 1964, My Grandma and my Aunt Mary flew to California to visit their Cousin. While there they took a day-trip to Lake Tahoe and Reno. In those days they mostly just had 'Dollar Slot Machines'. My Aunt was born in 1887 so she thought that this Morgan Silver dollar was way cool. I've had these every since they came back from that trip. Several On-Line coin sites say they are worth anywhere from 55-80 Bucks apiece. The black around the edges are because they are .900 real silver ( 24.057 grams), they'll polish out just fine if I'm so inclined.
Of course...I'll NEVER sell them...hehehehe

Peace...!!!

TMI Tuesday.....

A Mr. D.B. Cooper from Walla Walla Washington asks...

'Dear Mr. Knowitall, I've been (ahem) laying low for a while, and I'm about to do some extensive travelling. I've heard the saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do", but could you give some advice of the "Do's and Dont's" practiced in countries around the world?

Dear D.B., of course I can!

ARGENTINA: People tend to stand very close to one another. If you back away from someone, they'll assume that your shy and close the gap. OR, they may be offended at your rudeness.

AUSTRIA: Cut your food with a fork. To use a knife implies the food is tough and unappealing.

BRAZIL: Brazillian woman can be very sexually aggressive. It's not uncommon for a woman to send a note to a man in a restaurant asking for his phone number...Even if he's with a wife or girlfriend!

BULGARIA: In this country, shaking your head no actually means yes. Nodding means no.

CZECH REPUBLIC: Raising your voice damages your credibility. You would be considered a buffoon.

DENMARK: NEVER compliment other peoples clothing. It's considered too intimate.

FIJI: Wearing a hat is considered disrespectful.

AUSTRALIA: Please don't say "G'day Mate"! Avoid talking about convicts (former penal colony) and 'Crocodile Dundee. It's condescending.

EGYPT: Don't add salt to a meal. It's insulting to the cook, implying the food is lousy.

FRANCE: Bread will be waiting for you on the table in restaurants, but don't eat it until the main course arrives. It's NOT an appetizer-It's meant to accompany meals.
(It's hard to believe that you can offend anyone that rarely bathes, pisses on the street, and thinks Jerry Lewis is a comedy icon.)

SINGAPORE: Chewing gum, jaywalking, spitting, littering, and not flushing a public toilet, are not only considered rude. It carries a $500 dollar fine. PER OFFENSE!

SOUTH KOREA: NEVER point to anyone to beckon them to 'come here'. Instead, extend your arm palm down, and wiggle your fingers downward.

Good question D.B., I hope this helped you out.
Mr. Knowitall grows weary...I bid you good night.

Peace...!!!

Sunday Yummies.....

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter and a Kick Ass Week-End!
I had a small Holiday gathering, nothing fancy.
Grilled chicken and ribs, (because the weather was perfect to be outside). Typical Green Bean Casserole, salad, store bought Key-Lime pie....
But I did make....HOME MADE PIEROGI!!!
Well, Reese and I did!

The Filling: Mashed potatos with sauteed onions in butter with cream cheese and sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar...BABY!!!!
The Dough: 6 cups flour, 4 teaspoons olive oil, 3 beaten eggs, 1 carton of sour cream, 2 teaspoons of salt, mix thoroughly and let stand for 1/2 hour.

Roll chunks of dough to about 1/8-1/4 inch thick.
Cut 3 1/2 inch circles and insert a spoonful of filling into the middle.
Fold over until edges meet, and seal so that the filling does not leak out.
Drop about 10 at a time into boiling water...When they float to the top they are done!
With a slotted spoon put into a collander to drain dry.
Let cool...Then you can freeze them.
You may store them to consume within a few days.
You may drop them into a frying pan of butter, and saute' until lightly golden brown and then serve with a side of sour cream...Bada Boom Bada Bing!

Enjoy the weather, and please have a Kick Ass Week.
I'm missing someone terribly...You know who you are.
xox

Peace...!!!

Friday Flash 55.....

'ASS-HOLE'! 'POT-LICKER'! 'IDIOTIC JERK'!!
Daydreaming Dildo, a real 'Piece of Work'.
Pull right out in front of me, as though you didn't care.
And if I brake and honk my horn, I get that angry glare!
****************BIKERS REMEMBER****************
MEN...Drive like they own the road.
WOMEN...Drive like there's no one else on it!



Maybe a bit of a generalization, but close enough.
The Bikes are out...Always look TWICE!
If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55,
Please come tell The G-Man.
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment...Then BOOK!
So from the Two-Wheeled host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick Ass Week-End!!

Thursday Portrait.....

Pulled Ole Barney out of the garage today!
Sunny and 70...I rode to work in MARCH!!!!
All that riding gave me a bad case of 'helmet hair' though.
A Malady thats quite welcome I might add..hehehehe
See ya tomorrow with your 55?

Peace...!!!

Retro-Wednesday.....

I can see that Ole Schicklegruber wasn't very interesting. hehehe, sorry folks.
Anyway, after WWII The USA out of guilt for nuking Japan, helped them get back on their feet by buying all kinds of cheaply made crap that they manufactured and shipped our way. It was kind of a running joke about shit "Made In Japan"! Now they are a symbol of high quality! (And Recall Cover-Ups)
This 'Lil Indian Boy' has been in my toy arsenal since about 1958. You wind the key on the side, and it hops across the surface thats it's sitting on. It still works GREAT! "Made In Japan"......

Peace...!!!

TMI Tuesday.....

A Mr. Marty Borrman from Buenos Aires Argentina asks...

" Dear Mr. Knowitall, I know that Adolph Hitler had his moments, but surely there must be some things about Der Fuhrer that wasn't all evil."

Dear Marty....

'There ARE a few things about Hitler that might not be well known, and don't call me Shirley!'

HITLER FUN FACTS...

*Hitler never let anyone see him naked or bathing.
*Hitler never used cologne or after shave.
*Hitler was a vegetarian, and because of it he was plagued by terrible flatulence!
*Hitler never took his coat off in public, no matter how hot it was.
*Hitler loved Wagner so much that he would blither on and on about him for hours on end until people sometimes fell asleep.
*Hitler was lousy at sports, his only excercise was an occassional stroll.
*Hitler loved the circus, he thought they were risking their lives just to please him.
*In 1933 he sent all of the women performers in the circus that was in Berlin, expensive chocolates and flowers. He also kept tabs on them after the circus left town..Concerned about their safety!
*Hitler didn't like circus animal acts, unless it involved putting women in danger.
*Hitler watched a movie every night. Mostly foreign films Banned to the German Public!
*Hitler Loved newsreels, ESPECIALLY if he was in them.
*Along with Wagner, Hitler loved Gypsy music, American College Alma Maters, and American collegiate fight songs.
*Hitler's handwriting was impeccable!
*Hitler always rode in an open car, regardless of the weather. He made his staff ride the same way telling them.."We are not bourgeoise, we are soldiers"
*Hitler's famous moustache was actually copied from Charlie Chaplan!
*Hitler Loved animals. He poisoned his German Shepherd Blondie before he committed suicide, as not to worry the pet.
*Hitler's first girlfriend was Jewish, and she dumped him!
*And last but NOT least? Hitler had only ONE TESTICLE!!
The One Nut Nazi!!!! hehehehehe

Good Question Marty...Mr. Knowitall grows weary.

Peace...!!!