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There’s Reason to Believe

Posted by Bud Weiser, WTIT on December 20, 2015

Posted in: sunday stealing. 8 Comments

MerryChristmas b625a-0000 Thank you Allison for hosting Sunday Stealing. to join in click here.

1. Have you been naughty or nice this year? I’m not sure it’s a question of naught or nice, but much more survival. The last 13 months have been a wind whirl. My dad passed last December. My wife decided to leave. I held the hand of my favorite aunt as she passed away in her hospital bed. But I’m okay. I’m looking forward to see when the future will bring.

2. What do you want most for Christmas? 0000000 Peace on Earth and wild sex. Or unwild sex, you see I’m flexible.

3. What is your favorite Christmas movie? As a kid, it was the various Scrooge “A Christmas Carole” movies. In fact it is the most repeated movie that WTIT has done take-offs of. By 1990 there were four versions. Scrooge has been played by Johnnie Walker, Bouncing Billy (twice) and Bruce Freeman. (A one and done guy. We met, I tried him out to join the 00000 1975 crew, but it didn’t work out. His choice.) Our December show in 1990 was just Rock and I. I played him all the versions. He suggested that I write a new version using the best all the best lines. It took me a month but I did it. However since we didn’t record again until January, it was never produced. But in 1996, I remembered that I still had it. So on a December night we produce the definitive version. Johnnie returned a second time as Scrooge and Rock Rolling and I played most of the other rolls. To Scrooge: “I am the Ghost of Christmas Present”. Scrooge: “Oh, that explains why you’re all wrapped up and shaped like a box…”

4. How many Christmas cards do you normally send out? Close your eyes and 00000 what do you see?

5. Do you still get a stocking? My sister still hangs our stockings every Christmas Eve.

6. What is your favorite Christmas song? “Happy Xmas War is Over”

7. What is your favorite Christmas tv special? I don’t think I’ve had one.

8. What is your favorite way to wrap gifts? I ask someone else to do it.

9. What do you look forward to most at Christmas? Seeing family and getting a break from work. The break doesn’t last long since I’ll work both days next weekend.

10. What did you do for Christmas this year? Christmas Eve is the big day in our family. We recently found a picture of our relatives taken on Christmas Eve 1928. So, it’s been going on a long time. I think it will end when my mother passes. No one lives in the same place anymore. My kids all live out of state. So we get together either before or after.

11. Who do you want to kiss under the mistletoe? I’m pretty sure that I’ll 00000 figure that one out.

12. What kind of Christmas tree do you have? Artificial. I never understood why people go through all the crap and expense to use a real one. Don’t get me wrong, they are way nicer, but way too much for me.

13. Did you take part in a Secret Santa? No.

14. Did you go to any Christmas parties? No.

15. How early do you wake up on Christmas morning? That would depend on who I am with now wouldn’t it?

I started Saturday 9 yesterday but had to go to work so I never finished. I work today as well, but the stores do not open till noon. It’s certainly been a weird year. Here’s my summary with apologies to the Counting Crows:

A long December and there’s reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can’t remember the last thing that you said as you were leavin’
Now the days go by so fast

And it’s one more day selling booze to my stores
And it’s one more night in my sleepy town
It’s been so long since I’ve seen another woman but I love the sound

The smell of hospitals in winter
And the feeling that it’s all a lot of oysters, but no pearls
All at once you look across a crowded room
To see the way that light attaches to a girl

And it’s one more day selling booze to my stores
And it’s one more night in my sleepy town
If you thought I might go to crazy but I’m not down

Drove up to see my family sometime after two p.m.
And talked a little while about the year
I guess the winter makes you laugh a little slower,
Makes you talk a little lower about the things you no longer show her

And it’s been a long December and there’s reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can’t remember all the times I tried to tell my myself
To hold on to these moments as they pass

And it’s one more day selling booze to my stores
And it’s one more night in my sleepy town
It’s been so long since I’ve seen another woman but I love the sound

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Songwriters: ADAM DURITZ, BEN MIZE, DANIEL VICKREY, MATTHEW MALLEY, CHARLES GILLINGHAM, DAVID BRYSON

I know that was a bit self serving and completely confusing if you do not understand all the particulars. But the original song is one my favorites. I had to mix it up since he sings of wanting his most recent “ex” back. While I wish nothing but the best for my soon-to-be ex, I have to worry more about me. She seems to be doing fine. She came by last weekend to put up my tree. She was concerned about my back. It was only that, it merely took her a half hour. The weirdest part is that I’m not angry anymore. When I think of her now it’s only about the divorce. I’ll remember her fondly. Have a wonderful holiday!

I Did It My Way

Posted by Bud Weiser, WTIT on December 12, 2015

Posted in: sunday stealing. 15 Comments

b625a-0000 Thank you Allison for hosting Sunday Stealing. to join in click here.

Stealing: Why Do You Want To Know That Meme, Part 2

25. List 3 activities that you can only enjoy by yourself. I can’t think of any activity that would not be better than having the French twins to help. I mean yes, you could say, have sex alone. But trust me it’s better with the aforementioned twins. I could go on, but I think that pretty much sums it up.

26. If you could live in any biome* (and survive) which biome would you live in? (*a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra.) I have read every question every posted on Sunday Stealing. Most I either edited or stole. But since Kwizgiver started I’ve read all the questions even if I didn’t play. This is the fucking strangest question ever asked in this or any meme or survey. I have no answer to it because I haven’t the foggiest idea of what the question is.

27. How do you like being roused in the morning? Nothing beats a blowjob.

28. How was your day? What did you do? It’s Saturday. Kathy (my soon to be ex-wife, who joins a list of ex-wives) came over to decorate the house for Christmas. I’ve got a bad back. After the first nine surgeries I realized it will probably never get better. This year unfortunately, my kids and grandkids won’t be here till January. I did tell Kathy that I really didn’t need to decorate because of the late date. But she insisted. It only took a half hour and she bought me lunch. But then she was gone. I think I’m gonna appreciate her friendship even more after the divorce.

29. What did your last text message say? Johnnie Walker texted to see if I was watch the UConn – Ohio State basketball game. I wasn’t because of Kathy’s visit. But before you start telling me what her visits mean let me cut you off. She has zero interest in getting back together. She asks for a hug when she arrives and that’s about it. There are also many reasons that I know why we won’t reconcile. I cannot or will not share the reason because I do not violate confidences. Think about it. Have I ever said anything even slightly revealing about any ex, other than say I’m pissed off or whatever?

30. Do you respond to texts quickly? No. Unless it’s important. Most “this is what I’m doing now” stuff I don’t reply at all. Also usually I’m working and driving. A text free zone, so to speak.

31. Who was the last person you called? Kathy. She was going to go to the court yesterday & I wondered how it went. Or it was my friend in a town call Banister. I refuse to look at my phone to figure it out.

32. List 5 things that are on your wish list. Pass. But thanks for asking.

33. If you were famous, what do you think you would be famous for? A television host/personality. In my day I would have beat Ryan Seacrest out for Idol. No seriously, I was that good at the time.

34. Winter or summer? Summer, totally.

35. What is a quality that all people should have? Empathy. If we had more of it we’d have so much less disgusting political debates. Or gun debates. Or immigration debates.

36. If you could have a large collection of one item, what would that item be? Another question that confuses me. But my fandom (besides sports) is Star Trek, The Beatles, James Bond (I can’t believe I haven’t seen either the Bond or the new Star Wars film) and M*A*S*H stuff.

37. What have you been thinking about lately? Moving on. It’s really overdue that I haven’t started dating yet. So it’s time.

38. What is the secret to a happy life? Question 27’s response. And love. Love of family. Love of friends. Love of country. Love of threesomes…

39. What are some phrases you say often? If I order a Ketel One on the rocks, they always ask, “Fruit or olive?” I always respond, “Please – don’t make it healthy…”

40. Favorite food? Jewish or Asian. It’s a tossup. But where I grew up Chinese food was considered Jewish.

41. What is your wish for the world? Peace.

42. What are some of your greatest fears? War. Harm to my kids or grandkids. Donald Fucking Trump. Never falling in love again.

43. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? I only download programs or updates.

44. Most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen (in real life)? I’d say there’d be a woman who slowly got naked trying not to spill her wine.

45. Spicy food: Like or dislike? Like. Very hot.

46. Scary movies: Like or dislike? It depends on the quality. I love a good scare, but I could have lived without any of the “Scream” movies.

47. Do you like to travel? Depends on to where to do what, with whom.

48. Any regrets? I’m 264 years old. So yes I’ve had a few even thought I have done it “My Way”.

49. Do you like rain? Yes. But most people don’t. Because if the rain comes they run and hide their heads. They might as well be dead. When the sun shines they slip into the shade and drink their lemonade Rain, I don’t mind.

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The Thrill is Gone

Posted by Bud Weiser, WTIT on December 11, 2015

Posted in: Saturday 9. 10 Comments

Thanks to Gal for authoring this meme. Click on the Sat-9 title of song on the next line below to play.

Saturday 9: Chuck E.’s in Love (1979)

Unfamiliar with this week’s song? Hear it here.

One of the first pics taken in what was our brand new WTIT Studio 33 1/3.

1) In this song, Chuck E.’s friends look for him at the pool hall and the drugstore. If we want to find you on a Saturday afternoon, where should we look? I’m usually sitting in the WTIT Tape Radio Studio editing or adding something. Unless my neighbor’s wife is alone for the weekend. Then all bets are off.

2) The lyrics tell us his friends know something up with Chuck E because he’s even combed his hair. So here’s a question about your hair: do you usually use a blow dryer or let it air dry? I always let it air dry. This became a sticking point on Harvey Wallbanger’s trip to CT. He could not comprehend why I do not use a hair dryer. He thought I shoulda called and told him. Now how the fuck was I supposed to remember he uses a hair driver? I did buy one in case he comes up from Atlanta again.

3) In this song, Ricki Lee sings that she spotted Chuck E. at the Pantages, a grand old Los Angeles theater. Nearly 100 years old, the Pantages was originally a movie palace and was renovated in the 1980s for concerts and theatrical productions. Tell us about a cool landmark in your town. This is tough. I actually am in a suburb of two cities from two different states. First, Connecticut. That’s where my town is. But as many people travel north to Springfield Massachusetts as drive to Hartford Connecticut. Sorta like twin cities of different mothers. Hartford has The Bushnell. It is a classic the tier theater with those seats that jut out on the second level, gold trim everywhere and the like. I saw my first rock show there. It was Chubby Checker and I was 13 or 14. I’ve seen Nutcracker performances there as well as opera (as a kid…You couldn’t pay me to go now) and I saw my first Loggins & Messina concert there.

My daughter-in-law’s mom started saving for the wedding the week Maria was born. What a party! Here we are in the limo. Lynn is to my right (God did I ever weight that much?) and my dad was to her right.

4) “Chuck E.” is a real person. Chuck E. Weiss is a blues musician and DJ who hung around with Ricki Lee and her boyfriend … until he fell in love. Have you ever had a friendship fall by the wayside when one of you entered a romantic relationship? Yes. I had this great friend Lynn. We had dated briefly and decided friends were a better route for us to travel. During the period of my second divorce for about six years when we weren’t in a relationship we’d be each other’s “and 1”. She went to my son Ben’s wedding with me. The last time was when I asked if she’d like to attend my son James’ going-to-San Diego-party, I invited her because she and my family knew each other so well. When I walked her to my care she hammered me for not spending enough time with her. “Jesus-fucking-Christ” I said. This was only about my kids and I. While I tried to make efforts to reconcile over the years, she never got over it, or apparently me.

5) Rickie Lee was once married to a French musician named Pascal Nabet-Meyer. Say something to us in French. La meilleure chose à propos de la France est que les jumeaux français . Le auraient posé pour la Statue de la Liberté . Je veux dire , malgré le fait qu’ils ne sont pas nés à 1991. Ils font le meilleur 73 ! Vous avez entendu parler d’un “68” , vous me faites et je vous dois une . A 73 est que nous recevons tous et nous nous devons de toute façon .

6) When her popularity was at its height, Rickie Lee appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone twice. Who have you seen on a recent magazine cover? John Lennon. It was a special issue involving what would have been his 75th birthday. I read a lot of Rolling Stone. They send me so many articles for free that I just love reading it.

7) Rolling Stone called Rickie Lee “the duchess of cool.” Who is the coolest person you know? This is like picking your favorite kid. I could make a case three of my kids, my ex-wife and my previous ex before her (They are both cool but totally not alike) also the guys who record WTIT with me.

8) 1979 was a good year for Rickie Lee, what with her big hit record and the Rolling Stone covers. But it was a terrible year for The Who, because eleven of their fans died during an Ohio concert. What’s your favorite Who song? “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. I believe they wrote it about John Lennon. It came out after his first studio album post Beatles. Lennon in a song called “God” rejected all his work with his fans. I believed it pissed The Who off.

9) Rickie Lee moved to New Orleans, a city she fell in love with after a visit. Have you ever gone to a vacation spot and wished you could just stay there forever? Yes. St Martin.

My (ex)wife and I got together to work on our divorce together. She wound up decorating my house for Christmas. We always laugh a lot when we are together. But “The Thrill is Gone.” It’s weird to feel the total lack of chemistry. After watching the state’s videos on how to do divorce without lawyers, I think we have a handle on it. I’m looking forward to the holidays. I suspect surprises will be in order. Join us again. Same time. Same blog.

Where Were You When I Needed You

Posted by Bud Weiser, WTIT on December 5, 2015

Posted in: sunday stealing. 12 Comments

b625a-0000 Thank you Allison for hosting Sunday Stealing. to join in click here.

Stealing: Why Do You Want To Know That Meme

1. List 5 things you want to do before the year ends. Is this stuff we know we have a shot at or stuff we wish we could do? We only have three+ weeks left of both the month and the year. And I’m not greedy, so I’ll just say one thing: Win the Fucking Lottery. Of course I’ve heard one strange thing about this. You actually have to buy a ticket. I mean who knew?

2. What color are your pants? I’m not wearing pants at the moment. Read into that as you will. I mean as long as you figured out that I’m wearing blue sweat pants.

3. Favorite motivational quote. I have collected 50 laws of life so far. “Never attribute to malice what could easily be better explained by stupidity.” This may not be the best quote, but I seem to need it often.

4. When was the last time you drank coffee? I had a coffee drink in November when my brother took us out to dinner. My choice? Baileys Irish Cream & Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge.

5. What was the last thing you ate? Last night WTIT recorded. We had egg 0000000000 rolls. I think I’m going back to pizza. I think while my egg rolls were a hit when I introduce them in July. I think it’s over for them. The guys did enjoy finally meeting the French twins.

6. Favorite animal. My virtual dog Happy.

7. Favorite song. Really? I only have 15K on my iPod. I’ll just narrow it to a band. Nothing has ever been better than The Beatles.

8. Last movie you watched? I watched part of a movie called “Anger Management” with Adam Sandler & Jack Nicholson. I HATE Sandler. I only watched it because I’m such a fan of the TV show that was spun off from it. I’m one of those people who thinks Charlie Sheen is better in this show than “Two & ½ Men”. The only down side is if I really like a band or a TV show, I research it to death. Sheen is still seriously messed up with drugs. This show shot two episodes a week because they needed 100 episodes to syndicate it. How he did it I’ll never know. But search for it on your DVR. It is really funny.

9. Any turn ons? Ask me again when I’m actually seeing someone.

10. Any turn offs? Women with short hair. And here’s a tip. No man likes it no matter what he says to you.

11. List 4 big words off of the top of your head. Blow me. (I know I owe you two more words.)

12. What are some meaningful movies? Anything without Adam Sandler.

13. 2 most important people in your life right now? Michelle & MaBelle, the French twins. You won’t believe the shit the want to do now. The keep texting me pictures of very sexy underwear as they shop. Very sexy.

14. What are 3 things you want for Christmas? Just the usual stuff, like threesomes. Now that is want the holidays is all about. Sex & booze.

15. When was the last time you read a good book? Pass.

16. What was the last thing you studied? At the moment CT divorce laws. We are doing it ourselves. I’m paying for everything. I know that sounds odd because she is the one who decided to leave. But I can afford it more and until some day in March she is still my wife.

17. Do you have any nicknames? Besides “Bud”? Nope.

18. Favorite kind of perfume? (fruity, alluring, etc.) Since all perfume or cologne smell different on every lady, I don’t have a strong opinion.

19. Do you have any international friends / friends who live out of state? No to international. I have three close friends who live out of state. Why they left this fucking paradise in Connecticut, I’ll never understand.

20. What is something unique that you do every single day? I listen to a lot of Sports Radio. It’s odd because I don’t watch a lot of sports. I never miss a UConn men’s game or a Patriots game. The Yankees are my baseball team, but I don’t watch them more than once a week.

21. If there was a movie based on your life, what would it be called? “Don’t Fuck With Love”

22. When was the last time you bought a gift for someone? I bought a book for my mother for no reason at all.

23. Are you a shopaholic? Ha!

24. What are some songs that always make you feel better? If I’m down I go for 60s rock. But there are a lot of great bands of today. And everything in between.