Teams have won/earned the right to play in this years’ Super Bowl. Which team will win? Super Bowl XLIII Arizona? or Pittsburgh? 
Can you see the excitement of what is to come on Sunday, February 1, 2009? A good game no matter who is the winner … well, we hope it will be! GO TEAM!
Remember… “Y’all come back, ya’ hear!”
The new American Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs played against the ‘old school’
National Football League’s Green Bay Packers in the championship game, which was the
very FIRST SUPER BOWL! Now fellow Baby boomers can probably remember the hysteria it
caused, or at least heard their parents talking about it because it was played before 61,946
fans in Los Angeles’ 100,000-seat Memorial Coliseum. The television audience for this game
estimated to have been approximately 60 million viewers. Small potatoes compared to the
views it attracts now. Do you remember how it got its name?
Lamar Hunt, founder of the AFL and owner of the Kansas City chiefs, found his daughter’s
Super Ball, which inspired the phrase, “Super Bowl” - and by golly, it stuck! The Super Bowl
was born. Just think what our men would do, if Mr. Hunt had not stumbled upon his
daughter’s super ball, and started the tradition of the BIG GAME. Vince Lombardi and his
Packers were 13-2, while Hank Stram and his Chief’s were 12-2-1 going into the game. Max
McGee, a wide receiver of the Packers, was the unlikely hero going into the game. He is
quoted as saying, “I waddled in about 7:30 in the morning, and I could barely stand up for
the kickoff. On the bench, Paul (Hornung) kept needling me, ‘What would you do if you had
to play?’ And I said, ‘No way, there’s no way I could make it.’” (Adler, 1967) Just moments
after entering the game though, he caught a 37-yard touchdown pass from Bart Starr to cap
off an 80-yard drive that gave the Packers an early lead. On the day, McGee caught seven
passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers went on to win the first Super
Bowl, 35-10. Each player on the Packers received a $15,000 bonus for winning the game,
while members of the Chiefs earned $7,500. A one-minute television commercial sold for
$75,000 to $85,000; pocket change compared to the millions spent on airtime now. (1967)
That was number one and now…
Future Super Bowl Sites
|
XLIII |
February, 2009 |
Raymond James Stadium |
Tampa, FL |
|
XLIV |
February, 2010 |
Dolphins Stadium |
Miami, FL |
|
XLV |
February, 2011 |
Cowboys New Stadium |
North Texas |
Who will play?
Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia
Pittsburgh vs. Arizona
Baltimore vs. Philadelphia
Baltimore vs. Arizona?
Between now and the BIG GAME, we will talk some football, share SUPER BOWL
PARTY foods, and get ready to cheer for our team.
Remember, “Y’all come back, ya’ hear!”
Adler, (1967) Super bowl. Retrieved January 14, 2009
from, http://www.about.com/sports/
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Most of us know all about “social media” - myspace, facebook, twitter, and of course, blogs. These are only a few of what is available under the heading “social media.” If you are lucky enough to have adolescents, tweens, and teenagers, you are familiar with this term, the time spent using it, the cost of the opportunity, and the infamous number of choices of the gadgets that support this new pass-time. I must interject that this does cross the generation gap and just as many twenty-somethings, thirty-somethings, and EVEN senior citizens partake of the ”goodies” found on social media . A form of what I am speaking of will be found through this link … a new format, a great topic, fantastic people voicing their opinions.
I hope you understand now what social media is, who is attracted to the format, and how it affects their lives. Now, do YOU think we need it? If so, or if not, why?
My personal opinion is a huge, resounding, YES! My reasons can be characterized by the photo above. If you study it, you will see the earth world, what appears to be a business man thinking, and a growth chart showing a huge growth in business, sales, income, clients, whatever YOU want it to be … in my mind, the thinking was the most important step to reaching this goal. Then sharing the thought with fellow “like thinkers” (easier to bring on board, :)!), gaining their support and moving forward to the end product … again, whatever YOU want it to be! You may be wondering - how does this have anything to do with social media? I feel it has everything to do with it! Every idea could have been started by something seen, heard, or read on the Internet. It was then discussed online through IM, email, comments, and friends on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Friendfeed, and the many other “connections” available to mingle, share, and learn from one another. Still think there is no correlation between the “thought” and the “product” to social media?
Then YOU are my target for the upcoming posts. I hope to show you, teach you and convince you that social media plays a huge part in all assets of our lives …
Remember, “Y’all come back, ya’ hear!”
My goodness, it was just a trip to the Super Wal-mart to pick up medications from our friendly pharmacy staff and a few grocery items. Then waiting in the check-out line, “it” caught my eye - TIME 1968 - the flashbacks immediately started … because that was the best year of my life, I promise.
HOW MANY OF YOU REMEMBER …
The TET Offensive
Signs of the Times, LOOK - FEEL - STYLES - SMILES
Johnson will not, not run for President
REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. assassinated in Memphis, TN
BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLODE
Pop Music - RAP
The siege of the KHE SANH
HAIR!
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TAKEN OVER BY STUDENTS
Senator Bobby Kennedy wins the California Democratic Primary … and is gunned down!
Pop Artist, Andy Warhol is shot in NYC Studio, called THE FACTORY…
“In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” AW, 1968
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
The Graduate
Screen Scene 1968:Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?; Rosemary’s Baby; Night of the Living Dead; Barbarella; Funny Girl; Planet of the Apes
Czechoslovakia freedom for one brief moment …
Chicago Riots - 7 Tried
DISSENTERS: Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin Yippees, Tom Hayden
OLYMPICS
Sport Greats: OJ Simpson :(, Jean Claude Killy, Peggy Fleming, Arthur Ashe, Detroit vs St. Louis - World Series, Vince Lombardi, Mohammed Ali
FAREWELL CAMELOT: Jackie Kennedy and Onassis
TV: Laugh In - “Sock it to me!”; The Mod Squad; Elvis; 60 Minutes; The Andy Griffith Show; The Prisoner
LAW, ORDER, NIXON? Nelson Rockefeller, George Wallace
Julie Nixon weds David Eisenhower
Ronald Reagan
THE BEATLES: “Hey Jude” and “The White Album”
Norman Mailer, Author
Destination: HELL - North Korea seizes US spy ship
Borman, Anders, Lowell - First Generation Astronauts
Year’s End - New Perspectives - Where were you in 1968?
Courtesy of Time, Inc. “Specials: 40th Anniversary Special, TIME 1968″ 
the PEE DEE and the GRAND STRAND. 
The summer is definitely coming. The attractions and cool stuff is getting ready for Memorial Day, for sure.
The Bikers on Harley Davidson’s are enjoying the beach, and more, during the Myrtle Beach Spring Bikers Rally through May 18th. Traffic is traffic, traffic, traffic, in other words, it is everywhere. Drive safely, please. Bikers remember to wear your helmet, riders, too!
Two events in our area this weekend promise to be real crowd please-rs! The Annual Blue Crab Festival in Little River, SC. The Blue Crab Festival features quality “art and crafts” with lots of Coastal Carolina Country Cuisine. Many recipes feature the famous Low Country Blue Crab. The beautiful “walk about” setting in Little River, SC is a “scenic fishing dock” on the Inter-coastal Waterway.
The second event, May FLY, in Florence at Florence Regional Airport (I think) on Saturday. The weather is supposed to be wonderful for
both events.
And in Marion, SC, on Saturday is the Foxtrot Festival with a parade at 10 AM and Street Dance between 7 PM and 10 PM.
Oops! You just missed McCain’s fund-raiser on May 9 in Columbia, SC at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. It was price-y$. Patron tickets - $2300 and general reception a mere $1000! Thus far, McCain has raised $60,594 in South Carolina through March, 2008, if I understood the wording in the article.
Back to the Grand Strand …
As mentioned earlier, the Harley Davidson Bike Rally during Myrtle Beach Bike Week until May 18 is a huge event, not to be missed, if you are a “Biker” or a lover of fun and excitement!
Good Vibrations! is a kid friendly show running until October featuring a virtual tour of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s at The Carolina Opry. Check it out at www.TheCarolinaOpry.com
LeGrande Cirque, at the Palace Theatre is for all ages and is Spellbinding! It runs until the end of December. Shows are Monday through Saturday at 8 PM; Wednesday at 10 AM; Thursday at 2 PM. Find out more at www.Palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com
One the Show is kid friendly at the Alabama Theatre through October 24, 2008 and the kids are free Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 7:30 PM. Look here for all the details at www.alabama-theatre.com
Legends In Concert featuring “five legends” is here until October 31, 2008. Check for details at www.legendsinconcert.com/locations/myrtle-beach/
For ART Lovers …
Art Exhibit: “People Reading: Selections from the Oresman’s collection” is 60 works of art featuring “people reading” through October 5, 2008 at 3100 S. Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Get the details here www.MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org
The Artist of the Month exhibit features photography of Suzanne Goff’s “Flower Power” until May 30, 2008 at 532 Broadway Street, Myrtle Beach, SC from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. A good family outing!
We were not able to get any photography by Ms. Goff. Luckily my niece, Gwen, in Florida is allowing the debut of her latest art piece. Thanks, Gwen!
UP COMING:
Sun Fun Festival, June 5 - 9, 2008
Tickets to EVERYTHING at http://www.ticketsnow.com
WOW, lots of choices for some good old Southern FUN! Hope to see you at all of them!
Remember, “Y’all come back, ya’ hear!”
whatever THAT is! For me, it is a total lack of things to say … no energy to research to FIND things to say … and feeling totally DETACHED about the whole thing. This is not good for someone responsible for fulfilling a contract. If anyone has an answer for this ailment, please pass along. I am tired of being “stuck’ with nothing to say!
POLITICS - Primary in Indiana and North Carolina on May 6
EDUCATION - Schools will be out for the summer soon. Most colleges are out already.
GRADUATES - Class of 2008 - Degrees, what is next?
MOVIES - Summer fluff, but the popcorn is always good!
TV - HDTV - February, 2009 - no cable for me since 1993, not going to change much at my house.
FAMILIES - Can be very cruel.
GRANDCHILDREN - None… and not any in the picture any time soon.
Gee, still thoughts in my head, now to get them on paper. Here is a website that might help … The Owl at Purdue
Like I said … mercy me!
You know you laughed, OK, it is PG-13, but it is so funny. Girls, especially, if you are there, been there or headed there …
“Y’all come back, ya’ hear!”
This is a first for Myrtle Beach, SC and the entire resort town and surrounding beach towns are going above and beyond to make this memorable event go smoothly. The MB Convention Center were the debates will be held is making last minute preparations for tonight’s debate. Our local ABC affiliate will be covering it on their news shows.
Yes, it is a huge sand sculpture of the faces of the candidates debating tonight! Only in the SOUTH!
FOX News will have the debates beginning at 9:00 pm. You Decide 08! » Home
Please watch. We will be watching, too! Remember, “Y’all come back, ya’ here!”
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When did I fall into this r. u. t.? Way to much talk about TV in the country this week, but everywhere you turn someone is complainingtalking about it. The Country Music Association Awards are worth talking about … such talent, exposed skin (sorry, but true), and surprising!
AND THE WINNERS ARE: 
Surprises? Or did you pick the winners? 
What a great night!
CMA awards, ABC, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, CMA winners
Last night’s choices on the networks did not appear to be affected by the writer’s strike. It is probably because most shows have several “in the can” to use in just this situation. The talk shows are probably feeling “the pain” the most; next, anything that is live and then, the soaps (are their writer’s included in this strike?). If all the viewers begin writing TPIC to say how much they miss the shows and the writers, possibly the network will settle this quickly.
The writers are entitled to be compensated for the contribution they make to the shows because the strike makes it absolutely clear that without the writers, there is no show. Come on people, wise up, and “spread the bread”!
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LivingRural is exactly what it says, living in a rural area. In this rural area of mine, there is no cable TV which means the TV channel choices are the networks, CBS, ABC, PBS, FOX, and UPN and that is IT. Yes, the public was told that a strike was coming among the writers, but I did not understand it began last night at 12:01 AM. I heard through the blog grapevine that it happened. Read about it HERE. (Thanks, Dave :))
TV is a huge part of living in the country. It keeps us company. It fills an empty nest with noise. It makes you laugh. It makes you cry. The characters become family. The shows become stories about you and yours. You begin to wish Dr. House was your doctor. Brothers and Sisters are your brothers and sisters. Grey’s Anatomy let’s us look behind the scenes at a hospital. And the reality shows show how silly and funny “scripted” reality is (don’t get your panties in an uproar, I am entitled to MY opinion!) 
What will we do? What will the networks do? What will the talk show hosts do? “They” will show reruns and we will watch them. Simple.
Heaven forbid that we talk to one another, or read … remember doing those things? Well, hopefully the strike will not last long, but while it is going on at least think about using the time normally spent in front of the TV to be with your family and/or friends, do go and visit your Public Library … write a letter with pen, pencil and paper … go to the post office and (s)mail it! We will survive! Don’t forget, “Y’all come back, ya’ hear!”
Oh, I am a little disappointed at the response to my question, “Hunting … pro or con?” Reread here and I will extend our discussion to next Monday, OK?
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