Music Trivia 24

Time to change it up a bit. We're going to take a stab at the blues!

Here is a song that was covered by at least two blues masters. Man, I love the blues!

The song was written by Willie Dixon and Al Perkins and starts -

I think I'm leaving in the morning,
All your crying won't help you now.
I think I'm leaving in the morning baby, yeah,
All your crying won't help you now.
But the whole time I was with you baby,
Everybody, everybody knowed you weren't no good no how.

What song is this and name at least one of it's performers?

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Recognized at Unique's Photo Challenge

Seems I got a 'Noteworthy Mention' over at Unique's Photo Challenge for this photo. I submitted it for their 'Retro' Challenge. Thanks for the recognition.

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I'm Back!

Well, I'm finally back.

First, let me apologize. In my hurry to get out the door to my annual hunting retreat, I neglected to place a post announcing the same. It was a very, harried evening when I took off to the hunting shack and I was in great fear of leaving an essential piece of equipment behind (I know - excuses, excuses). I am sorry for not posting that I would be away for a while. Anyway, all is well now and I shall resume my blogging habits, for better or worse.

I have noticed that, well I was gone, Sunni Kay has tagged me with a meme. Sorry Sunni, as much time has elapsed since you tagged me. I do not know what kind of time restrictions there are on such things, as I HAVE NEVER BEEN TAGGED BEFORE. I will check your site and see what this is about. If it is not too late I will possibly play this meme, otherwise thanks for the tag anyhow.

I must check out Sunni's site now and see what's up. I must, also, check out the other typical blog reads that I have not read in my absence. I must, also, check out a ton of email that didn't seem to mind that I was gone hunting. Then it's back to posting here, as time allows (my work schedule is getting real hectic) and the mood strikes. Wow, what a thing to come back to after vacation - things at work are getting extremely chaotic. I think I need another vacation!

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Sony A700 Tips

Sony Has Firmware Upgrade For The A700

Sony has released an updated firmware for the DSLR-A700 camera, as well as updates for the Image Data Converter and Image Data Lightbox bundled software applications.

The camera firmware update improves image sharpness and reduces noise under certain circumstances. It also improves flash control at very short distances with non-ADI control lenses. The updates for the bundled software applications correct the functioning of such features as image display and file type indication. These updates relate only to early production Firmware �Ver.1� models, which were manufactured through early October. Firmware �Ver.2� models (press Menu & Display together to check) already include this upgrade. Although these improvements are subtle, it is recommended that customers make the update to improve the camera and application software performance.

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Who has a caption for this pic?

Good Living Homes said...
Nobody calls in walleyes like him!

I guess that works.
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Enlisted New Photo Assistant

While on a photo shoot last august, I desperately needed someone to hold and aim a reflector for a macro shot I stumbled upon. I was by myself and I had no stands or other equipment which could hold a reflector. I poured myself some coffee and sat back to mull the problem over. As I slowly sipped on my hot drink, over the rim of my cup I noticed a couple of local squirrels scurrying about. That's it, I though and with much persuasion I was able to enlist the help of one of the critters! Thank God it was a macro shot because he had some serious height limitations. At any rate, I would like to give acclaim to this squirrel, as the photo I produced that day would not have been successful without him. This shows what a little persistence and ingenuity can accomplish. Thank you, again, squirrel.

Getting It Right The First Time

How It Feels To Be A Viking Fan

sent to me by my cousin

Music Trivia 23

What amazing song contains the following lines -

River keeps flowing and the grass still grows,
And the spirit keeps going, nobody knows.
Poets they come and the poets they go,
Politicians and preachers they all claim to know.
The words that are written and the melodys played,
As the years turn their pages, they all start to fade.
The oceans still move with the moon and the sky,
The grass still grows on the hillside.
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This is a Hillbilly

emailed to me by Highpower

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Anyone have a caption idea for this pic?
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Omphaloskepsis 14

Who was the first person to look at a cow and say,

"I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"
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Creative Advertising

Well, Ive done some posts on bagvertising in the past, now let's take a deeper look at advertising. Many companys today advertise on their vehicles. This is probably one of the most common ways to promote your company. Here's a guy that got very, creative with this advertising outlet. Well done.

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Music Trivia 22

The correct answer to Music Trivia 21 was again given by HighPower who said...

"Meatloaf Bat out of Hell from that same Album".

Congratulations genius!

Now for 22 -

The opening lyrics for this long tune go -

The roses in the window box

Have tilted to one side

Everything about this house

Was born to grow and die

Who performed this song and what is it's title?
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Keep Your Eye On The Road

Funny Videos

Nokia's Latest Protection er Phone

Finally, Nokia has led the way with it's newest phone, designed for use when traveling through the areas where you know you just shouldn't be. No more having to carry multiple items on your belt. Now you can STOP your problem and then conveniently dial 9-1-1, to apprise the authorities of the situation. One word of caution - in our tests we have discovered the numerical buttons on the phone have, what we can best describe as . . . well, hair triggers. This should bring new meaning to the phrase 'speed dial'.

photo emailed to me by highpower

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Who has a caption for this pic?
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Omphaloskepsis 13

Why is abbreviation such a long word?
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There Are Bags For Any Purpose

Back in April I did a post on bagvertising, where you could see many artistic and clever shopping bag designs. Today, I stumbled upon something a little different in bag design at a site dedicated to the collection of airsickness bags. Yes, those little bags graciously supplied by airline carriers which are designed to catch whatever you may toss around in flight. Yes, someone collects these! There is even a name give to the collection of airline barf bags - bagophily. Those of you who don't believe me or those of you with an eye (or a stomach) for such an exciting hobby can check out this site. Personally I can't say it's too exciting.
Why this post? I did find some humor on it's opening page which attracted me. Thankfully, it was on the front page or I would never have found it. I couldn't stomach delving further into this site. No offense to the creator of the web page but, it looks like a pretty boring site/interest to me.

Anyway, the funny bag of which I speak was put out by Southwest Airlines back in 1999. There was even a full-page glossy magazine advertisement created for this bag. Now to me, considering the purpose of the bag the text becomes hilarious. Ah, maybe I too, am a little strange.

Perhaps, also, it's a little ironic that the infamous 'bag lady' has no job.