So Much For The Great Pumpkin

Another Halloween has come and gone and once again, we didn't get any trick-or-treaters at The Compound.  It kinda sucks.  But I don't know why I thought we would have any tonight - we haven't had any kids come around on Halloween in 3 or 4 years.  Maybe next year.

Something You Don't See Every Day

I experienced something very surreal during church this Sunday.  We always sit on the last pew along the main aisle, given the fact that I'm in charge of security for church and as a security monitor, that is a prime viewing spot.  That having been said, this past Sunday, I noticed an older African American gentleman, in his late 50's, sitting directly across the aisle from me.  Before you get all upset and say I'm racially profiling, let me explain.  The only reason that this man stood out is because he was sitting there in the pew reading the Daily Racing Form.  I can only imagine he was looking for some Divine guidance in picking out some horses for the opening day at the fall meet at Churchill Downs.

Something You Don't Hear Every Day

Overheard from a coworker this afternoon as I was leaving the office.  The identity of said coworker will remain anonymous to protect their ignorance. 

And I quote: "How many feet are in a yard?"

Link Of The Week

I got something very cool this week - it was a charger cord but it looks like an octopus, plus two more legs.  There's 10 different plugs/cords on it that are for any Apple product and for just about any cell phone or tablet, and there's a plug for the wall current, the car cigarette lighter or the computer USB port.  And it only cost me $2.99 plus a minimal shipping charge.  And I got it at Yugster. 

Visit http://www.yugster.com and sign up to receive their deal of the day email - every day they will email you with 3 or 4 very cool products and a ridiculously low price. I've bought a half dozen items from them so far and they definitely get the Thumbs Up endorsement from TWIT.

Security Tip Saturday

If any of you faithful readers live east of here, you should already have your family's emergency kit together and ready to go with the Super Storm set to hit very soon.  For those just tuning in to TWIT, it's not too late to start on your family's kit.  Each Saturday for 20 weeks I will post a list of items for you to purchase or compile and at the end of the 20 weeks, your kit will be complete. And remember - when the list calls for one can of soup, vegetables, fruit or gallon of water, they mean one per person in your family.   As always, go back into the TWIT archives and get your lists for the previous 8 Saturdays to catch up.

Week 9

1 can ready-to-eat soup
Liquid dish soap
Household chlorine bleach
Heavy duty garbage bags
Antacids
Contact lens care kit (if needed)

Flashback Friday

I had to drop off some work stuff up the street last night at my boss' house, and on my way home I decided to treat myself to a Holiday Mint McFlurry at McD's.  The giant plastic spoon they put it in reminded me of the old school plastic medicine spoons as seen on the left.  I did some quick research and found out that the medicine spoons are still around today.

Whoever invented the medicine spoon should have made a fortune from it - I'm sure mothers everywhere bought them like crazy to use to give their kids the standard pink liquid medicine prescribed by the doctor.  Today, I'm told the liquid medicine comes in a variety of flavors.  But I digress.  I remember Mom and Grandma using the spoon to give me cough medicine.  I'm sure most of the cough syrup would have ended up on me or them without using said spoon.

Question Of The Day

Why must all fast food places,restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores post a sign in their restrooms that says "All Employees Must Was Their Hands Before Returning To Work."????

How pathetic and scary is it that a person has to be reminded of regular hygiene.