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Was goofing on YouTube when I came across "Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds-Worlds-Live 2006". Having the CD's, I was intrigued. Full rock band and string orchestra conducted by Jeff. A number of the players from the CD, including Justin Hayward and Chris Thompson, with voice over narration by Richard Burton. Too bad Phil (Lynott) was no longer among us, he would have fit right in. A tight, well performed reproduction of the CD, string orchestra was stunning. 5 stars.

On FB, guy carrying a sign stating: "The only thing easier to buy in the USA than a gun is a Republican".

NHL Western Conference Finals, Red Wings vs Avalanche. Including that fine exhibition of pugilistic mayhem known as: Fight Night at The Joe! (Sorry, no video due to age restrictions! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E7J8pvG70nE&pp=ygUWRmlnaHQgbmlnaHQgYXQgdGhlIGpvZQ%3D%3D

Loretta Swit passes away "of natural causes" at 87. RIP, Hot Lips. https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/loretta-swit-emmy-winner-who-played-houlihan-on-pioneering-tv-series-mash-has-died-at-87/ar-AA1FNTrV?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Nope, it's over. Now the real fun begins.

Yes-90125-2004 bonus tracks CD Creedence Clearwater Revival-1st (eponymous) Creedence Clearwater Revival-Bayou Country .

Food shopping, Publix has its on again, off again buy two, get two free deal on 2 liter Coca-Cola products. I reach for one (they're on a top shelf) and stop. Yellow caps? WTF, that stuff should have disappeared two weeks ago. Pull one of those down and yep, printed in half English, half Hebrew. It's Kosher Coke (Coca-Cola Classic Kosher for Passover-table sugar instead of HFCS). Grab four of them, and while the first 2 of them ring up regular price, the 2nd pair print as "Promotion-$0.00. Nice Memorial Day present.

What, no "House of the Rising Sun" by Detroit's Frijid Pink? Lana Del Who? Please! Money (That's What I Want) and no Barrett Strong? Merde!

Well, that got out of hand quick. Cats 6-2, 9 minutes left.

I wonder what happens to all the guitars?

What was up with that penalty killing? I'm rooting for the Stars, but Jeez, Edmonton, make a contest of it.

Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay passes away at 65. No C o D given. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jim-irsay-dies-at-65-indianapolis-colts-owner-took-over-team-in-1997-oversaw-super-bowl-xli-victory/

Across the street from my home in Detroit were the Davidson's, both proud Scots. They would visit Scotland every other year and bring me back these individually boxed piece from "Duncan". A beehive shaped dome of milk chocolate with half a walnut on the bottom, then filled with nougat similar to that in a 3 Musketeers bar. Miss them a lot, though it's been over 65 years since I had one.

HOT! Effing brutal, 97°, feels like 108, sun will beat you down out here!

RIP, George. Hoist one when for us when you get there

Received two fake emails today from "AT&T Services" advising if I didn't IMMEDIATELY pay my bill, which is not due until the 24th, services would be cut. Even mentioned in the threats the bill wasn't due until the 24th. Forwarded to both to AT&T's abuse address. Boy, they're getting dumber and more desperate!

Crazy indeed! I seriously thought the Cats were ready to tune it up on the golf courses. Forgot that Maurice is something-0 (7 or 8?) in game 7's, and Marchand was 7-0 in game 7's against the Leafs.

Aged well, my ass! Village Idiot, er, Sun-Sentinel sports reporter Dave Hyde ran some horses**t about Panther's HC Paul Maurice acting like he was preparing in advance for the trip back to Toronto. Imho Panthers blew it, The Leafs want it more, and we're in for an interesting Sunday Night.

In the parking lot of a local Publix, a C8 Corvette in a color Chevrolet describes as "Caffeine." Yep, you guessed it, the color of s**t- black coffee dark brown. I've never liked any vehicle in "speed" or "fly" yellow (and here in SFL I've seen everything,'Vettes, Hummers, Ferrari's, Lambo's,- no Rolls or Bentley's yet,thank God) but this might take the cake.

At 74, possibly. But I didn't fully join until things completely went to shit at Counterparts, and TRF was already well established. I would not doubt there are members older than I.

Who is the oldest member of TRF?

In other news, Saints QB Derek Carr hangs 'em up after 11 seasons due to degenerative damage to the shoulder of his throwing arm.

RIP Chet Lemon, 1955-2025. Outfielder for Tigers and White Sox. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/chet-lemon-1984-detroit-tigers-hero-dies-at-age-70/ar-AA1EpND0?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Quenn again. Joel Quennville new Ducks HC. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/08/sports/anaheim-ducks-joel-quenneville-nhl/

What, no Jimmie's Chicken Shack?