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Chris and Amanda
McCarty from Bend, Oregon, are proud to report that they will be
expecting their second child in February, 2013. The ultrasound
confirmed that the new bundle of joy will be a baby brother
for big sister Alexa. Mom, Dad, and Alexa couldn't be happier!
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DATELINE: METRO 72 HOUR
FILM PROJECT
The inaugural 72 Hour Film Project is complete.
I was hoping for a better turnout of from our subscribers and Facebook fans.
Thank you to the 4 teams that did take part and submitted 4 fantastic movies.
The winner of the inaugural event was Happy Hair's Production of "BIGFOOT
THE MOVIE". Congratulations to Larry and Gina and all the actors and
actresses who helped to make it (apparently even I made a guest role,
although I don't remember doing it). You can view all submissions on the TMZ
Page in this issue.
DATELINE: MARYLAND
Karen and Mike McCarty drove out to Maryland to see Andy and Ann and their kids, Sam, Max and Gracie.
Mike reports, "On the way we stayed at the Brafferton Inn, a nice bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, Pa. The kids are doing great, we watched Max's soccer team win a game, and we were with Sam, Max and Gracie when they got Halloween pumpkins."
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The Pilgrims
did not eat turkey, but they definitely ate a ton of shrimp and deer. At the first Thanksgiving -- 1621 in Plymouth -- there's no hard evidence that anyone ate any turkey. In the best account of the first Thanksgiving (a book called "Mourt's Relations: A Journal of the Pilgrims at Plymouth" by a colonist named Edward Winslow), there's no mention at all of turkey.
Edward Winslow (not to be confused with Eddie Winslow, the oft-immature brother on "Family Matters" played by Darius McCrary) does say that that the Pilgrims ate "wild fowl"... but that could mean duck, geese, whatever.
What did the pilgrims eat? A lot of venison (deer) and shellfish.
If you're wondering how turkey became associated with Thanksgiving, it's because of two factors. One: Wild turkeys were all over New England back then, so they were an easy option. And two: Turkeys were extremely practical. A turkey was a good family meat because one bird can serve a lot of people. And they don't produce milk like cows or eggs like chickens, so they didn't have another utility to the colonists.
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Send in your letters via email
or the form below, and I will answer them.
 
Kudos on the 72-hour film contest. For the next contest, may I suggest a 72-second "Draw Popeye" contest?
-Helpful in GR
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NOTE: Karen... I will not throw a legitimate contest
for your husband.
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I noticed in your "Interesting Facts about Candy Corn" that you didn't include one single black-tipped candy corn amongst all the white ones. You got something against these colored candy corns?
-Just Wonderin'
ED NOTE: I
personally have no problem intermingling the candy corns. I'm just
more concerned with what Mary Jane might think. Oh Henry... I can
hear the Snickers all ready. I know the 3 Musketeers have your
point of view, but I'm sure if I showed the photo you want, I
would get Mounds of mail. And remember that Baby Ruth may not
understand what is happening. I also ran into a couple of Airheads with their face
full of Zots, and a group of Jolly Ranchers who offered me 100 Grand to
post it, but the last thing I need is to have
Bubs Daddy come over and beat me up.
With Thanksgiving coming up I'm always in a quandry as to how I should stuff my turkey. What do you stuff your turkey with at your family Thanksgiving feasts each year?
-Unstuffed Bird
ED NOTE: Well
Bird... I don't want to give away my stuffin recipe, so I will
offer my brother Dennis' recipe to stuff a date. 1. Stop at Taco
Bell on the way over to the house, and order her the #3 with extra
sour cream.
I have a lot of trees in my yard and am faced with what to do with all the fallen leaves every autumn. Do you have any suggestions that don't involve raking 'cuz I don't rake.
-Leaves Me Alone
ED NOTE: My
suggestion is to get a couple bottles of your favorite beverage.
Mine is scotch. Every time you see a leaf fall, do a shot. Before
you know it, you will wake up, and it will be Christmas, and there
will be snow on the ground.
I am a crack dealer in Beaumont, Texas, who has recently been diagnosed as a carrier of HIV virus. My parents live in Fort Worth.One of my sisters lives in Pflugerville and is married to a
transvestite. My father and mother have recently been arrested for
growing and selling marijuana. They are financially dependent on my
other two sisters, who are prostitutes in Dallas . I have two brothers:
one is currently serving a life sentence at Huntsville for the murder
of a teenage boy in 1994. My other brother is currently in jail awaiting charges of sexual misconduct with his three children. I have
recently become engaged to marry a former prostitute who lives in Longview . She is a part time 'working girl'.
All things considered, my problem is this. I love my fiancee and look
forward to bringing her into the family. I certainly want to be totally open and honest with her.
Should I tell her about my cousin who supports Barack Obama for President?
-Worried About My Reputation
ED NOTE: I'd
keep that one a secret.
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BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN OCTOBER |
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Budd Lynch, 95, public address announcer (Detroit Red Wings). Alex
Karras, 77, football player (Detroit Lions) and actor (Blazing Saddles, Webster), kidney failure. Champ
Summers, 66, baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers), kidney cancer. Gary
Collins, 74, actor and television host (Miss America), natural causes.
Arlen Specter, 82, politician, US Senator for Pennsylvania (1981–2011), complications of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Eddie
Yost, 86, baseball player and coach (Washington Senators, Detroit
Tigers), cardiovascular disease. George McGovern, 90, politician,
US Representative (1957–1961), Senator for South Dakota (1963–1981), Presidential candidate (1972). Emanuel
Steward, 68, Hall of Fame boxing trainer and HBO boxing commentator, complications of diverticulitis. |
AND FINALLY...
A POLITICAL SUGGESTION
The election for the US president approaches.
PHEW. Let's get it over with, eh? Because of the electrifying issues of this term, the election could be one of the
closest we have ever had. The polls could be full to overflowing. A very long line of people wanting to vote, So, I have a
suggestion. Why don't all republicans vote on november 6th, and all the democrats
can go to the polls on november 7th. Seems like a good plan for me.
SEE YA BACK HERE IN DECEMBER
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