Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Trivia Tuesday!!
Ok....last TT in March.... and another person who is not from Chicago and not Irish!! First email to unobuckeroo@aol.com to correctly name the preppy lad above will win this week's GRAND PRIZE and TT Bragging Rights for the next 7 days!! Hints..... - He is a Jr. ....with a one of a kind middle name.
- As a youth...played piano and sang in his Baptist Church.
- Big fan of both the Lakers and Steelers.
- Football coach
- Married his H.S. sweetheart.
- Member of the Nation of Islam...
- He likes his Metallica.
- Turns the BIG 4-0 this year.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Only 8 more shopping months til my B-Day.....
I was never a Big Wheel man...Green Machine!
http://www.complex.com/rides/2011/03/parker-brothers-choppers-debuts-green-machine-trike
Marty
Friday, March 25, 2011
We Have a Wiener!!!
Congrats to Mz. Molly Flynn on back-to-back TT wins with this week's winner....Mr. William Bradley "Brad" Pitt.
--dated 16 year-old co-star Juliette Lewis when he was 26.
--Dated Mike Tyson's ex-wife.....Robin Givens.
--Turned down a role in "Apollo 13" as did John Travolta and John Cusack.
--Appeared in a Heineken Beer commercial that aired during the Super Bowl and earned him a quick $5 mill.
.
Marty
Thursday, March 24, 2011
....and this was my day.
First 50 miles Wed morning....no cars or plows.....spooky!
Marty
Kalkaska, MI
(...as in Alaska!)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Trivia Tuesday!!
A little change of pace this week.....not from Chicago and not Irish.
First email to unobuckeroo@aol.com to correctly name the lad above will win this week's GRAND PRIZE and TT Bragging Rights for the next 7 days.
Hints....
- Was on the Golf & Tennis teams in H.S.
- Headed to Hollywood....leaving weeks before graduating from College.
- Once dated a 16 year old.....when he was 26.
- Mike Tyson and him have something in common.
- Was almost an astronaut .....but turned it down.
- Has a pilot's license
- Once made almost $5 million to appear in a beer commercial
Marty
Ft. Wayne, IN
Monday, March 21, 2011
'Tis the season.....
I've seen some dust devils in my day....
but this one is pretty cool.
Marty
Tilton, IL
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
We Have a Wiener!!!
Mz. Molly Flynn was the first one in this week
with the correct guess of one
Mr. William Patrick “Billy” Corgan Jr.
--This Irishman's B-Day is St. Patrick's Day...Happy 44!
--His younger brother has Cerebral Palsy & Tourette syndrome.
--Graduate of Glenbard North High School.
--Baseball Card collection of over 10,000 cards.
Marty
Marion, IL
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Trivia Tuesday!!
OK.....for all of you youngsters who complained last week.....
because my Irish Chicagoan Phil Donahue was TOOOOOOO old for you.....
here you go....a young Irish Chicagoareaan that you should know.....
and I hope my Mom beats you all to the punch!!
First email to unobuckeroo@aol.com
to correctly name this Irish lad/lassie above.....
will win this week's GRAND PRIZE and TT Bragging Rights for the next 7 days!!
Hints....
- 6' 3"....Boy or Girl....mmmmm?
- Younger than me.....but older than Tim.
- Middle name is Patrick (hint).....and is a Jr.
- Took care of younger brother who was disabled.
- H.S graduate and honor student...
- Passed on College....and the scholarships too.
- Big Cubs fan....and baseball card collector.
- May have seen this mystery guest at The Metro....or SNL....or Guitar Hero.
Marty
Mt. Clemens, MI
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
It's not easy being GREEN!!
Kerry Piper, Willowbrook....today after 5pm.
First beer is on me.
http://www.kerrypiper.com/events.htm
Marty
Friday, March 11, 2011
We Have a Wiener!!!
Ah.....nice to see Mr. James Patrick Farrell awake before 10am on a Tuesday!!
He is this week's GRAND PRIZE winner by being the first one in with......
Phillip John "Phil" Donahue.....pictured above with "That Girl"
On a side note....
the Mrs. and I along with Mr. Farrell and several other profound Irishmen...
will be partaking in Irish Festivities (drinking) at the
Kerry Piper in Willowbrook, IL, tomorrow Sat 3/12.
Lots of fun....food and entertainment.
Bring your Irish freckles.
Stop by if you are in the neighborhood....
heated tent alongside the pub.
$10 cover.
Marty
Sandwich, IL
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Lockport Idol.....
.....if Taylor Swift wore knee-high pink Converse,
this is what she would look like.
Marty
Rochester, IN
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Don't forget your ashes......
"The Last Breakfast".
I may need to go twice today....
.
Marty
Merrillville, IN
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Trivia Tuesday!!
Sticking with the Irish theme this month.....here is some easy GREEN for you this week!!
First email to unobuckeroo@aol.com to correctly name the Irish lad above....
will win this week's GRAND PRIZE and TT Bragging Rights for the next 7 days!
Hints...
- Attended an all-boys Catholic H.S.
- His Dad sold furniture....and his Mom sold shoes.
- They must have sold a lot because he is a graduate of Notre Dame.
- Had 5 kids with his first wife of almost 20 years....then he met that girl.
- Originally a Buckeye..... but spent some quality time in Chicago.
- Has interviewed many....... from Malcom X to Jimmy Hoffa
- Author
Marty
Muskegon, MI
Muskegon, MI
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
We Have a Wiener!!!
How do you do ladies and gentlemen....
We have a Weiner!!
Mr. Chaz Pollard was the first one in this week with Mr. Fahey Flynn.
Your Grand Prize will be on it's way shortly!!
--Mr Flynn started in 1953 with Channel 2 news and spent 15 years with them before heading the ABC/7 newsteam in the late 60's.
--was born in Escanaba, MI
--always wore his famous bow-tie.
--passed at age 67 in 1983.
Enjoy the commercial below...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpVnrdu8lR0&feature=related
Marty
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Rejected!
Dad and baby get kick out of tearing up Dad's employment rejection letters.
Dare you not to laugh!
Marty
Columbus, OH
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Trivia Tuesday!!
Happy March!!This month you will have 5 Tuesday's
in which you may gain some TT Bragging Rights
....but I am suspecting I will be enjoying my
Oatmeal/Shamrock Shake breakfast this Friday morning....
after another TT win.
So here goes.....
Hints.....
- The quintessential Irish Chicagoan....
- Transplant.....was born/raised in the Upper P of Michigan.
- Most of you would see him daily....
- Had a couple of different homes while here....
- Was at the top of his game....right up until internal hemorrhaging got him.
- Has a half dozen local Emmys.
- BIG hint in the picture above.
Marty
Columbus, OH
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