I Wanna Hold Your Hand--Beatles Tribute Band Rain. Chateau Ste Michelle ...

We went to see Rain, a band/show that pays tribute to the Beatles at the Chateau Ste Michelle Winery in Woodinville.  They sounded and looked remarkably like the real band, right down to the Paul character's left-handed base playing.  

The show went from era to era in chronological order, starting with the Ed Sullivan appearance and ending with Abby Road.  I'll keep the encore a secret, but you could probably guess. 

I had already seen two of the Surviving Beatles in individual concerts.  Paul McCartney, twice.

Randy Meisner Of The Eagles

 Sad news in the pop music world as the death of former Eagles Bassist and vocalist Randy Meisner. Meisner, one of the founding members, had suffered from COPD.

Meisner left the band after the Hotel California album in the mid 70s.  He was lead vocalist on the Eagle song Take It To The Limit. 

Plane Buzzes Maple Valley?

A C-17 cargo plane flew over Maple Valley today (July 27th, 2023).  The plane was reported to be unusually low.  Social media lit up with conversation.

Sinead O'Connor Dead

 Sinead O'Connor, Irish pop singer and political activist, has died.  She was 56.  O'Connor's 1990 hit Nothing Compares 2 U, written by Prince,became an instant rock classic. 

No cause was given for O'Connor's death. 

1964 Things Go Better WITH Coca-Cola First ad

Coke ad from the 1960s.

UPS Reaches Agreement With Teamsters Pending Membership Vote

 CNN reports that UPS and the Teamsters have reached a tentative agreement potentially averting a possible strike.  The agreement will need a vote from the Teamster membership.

1968 Ford Mustang TV Ad Commercial (4/5) - Only Mustang '68!

Old commercials bring back memories and provide a snapshot of a certain era.  Mustang was probably the star upstart car of the 1960s.

1969 Ultra Brite Toothpaste

How many people remember the long distance lipstick mark in the Ultra Brite Toothpaste commercial?

Hundreds of fans arrive at Lumen Field before Taylor Swift merch trucks ...

I'm not a Taylor Swift fan, but the mania surrounding her reminds me of my young days.

Why do Jews make such great comedians?

A few theories, although I don't agree with everything presented here. I think it's we're just naturally attracted to show business.

One Year Older

This was my birthday cake, last Wednesday (July 19th, 2023), as I celebrated my 66th.

Throwback Thursday--November 1st 2017

 

I discover this on Google photos. I cannot remember making this video, but wish I videoed more of the trip.

2017-First Dinner In Israel

This picture is from 2017, although my friend and fellow traveler sent it to me a couple days ago. 

The first day in Israel, we had dinner at a restaurant in Tel Aviv-Jaffa known as "The Old Man And The Sea".  

I'm third from the left in this picture.

My buddy, Joe Saxon is to the left of me 

Coug Night 2--JP At Bat

JP Crawford, Mariner shortstop, is one of the team's most popular players.  From last Saturday night (July 15th, 2023).

Coug Night Has Its Ups And Downs

 

Here I am, showing off my Mariners Cougar Jersey.  Coug night was fun except for the wait on the jersey, which was about an hour going up a long ramp on what may have been the hottest day of the year. from the 100 level to the 300 level.  We had already got to the top when we found out we would have to go back down.  We had to ask several people who had already acquired the jerseys on where to go. 

The temperatures got cooler, as did the Mariner bats.  Our beloved team dropped the second game in a row to the Detroit Tigers. 

Game and jersey hassles excluded, it was a fun night, the picture above was taken at the Rooftop Boardwalk at T-Mobile Park, where there was food and drink for the Cougs fans.  The folks in the background where taking in the stunning view of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. 

JOHNNY RIVERS - Secret Agent Man 1966

A song I really love from the 60's. 

Traffic Snarled On Highway 18

This truck became very familiar yesterday (July 13th. 2023) as traffic on Highway 18 came to a standstill.  It over 2 hours to get to the exit where traffic was just as bad on Issaquah Hobart Road.  I followed the same truck for most of the trip.

This was similar to a commute last November. I did not check Waze (the traffic app) and when I realized what was going on, it there was no way to turn off. 

A major accident had happened at the Tiger Mountain summit. I was 2 hours late to work.

Throwback Thursday--Israel 2017

Our group from Seattle.  One of my fellow travelers sent this picture a few days ago.  I don't remember where this was taken 

Old Walla Walla Radio Remembered--Part 37

 Longtime Walla Walla radio personality and executive, Andy Harle.  This ad was posted by his daughter, Lindsay. Andy passed away in 2003. 

Seattle Hosts The All-Star Game

 Tonight (July 11th, 2023)! I'll be watching, on TV.

Julio Shines In Home Run Derby

Turned on the TV just in time to catch our center fielder hit 41 homers in the Derby.

Former Congressman Dave Reichert To Run For Governor

 Dave Reichert, a Republican who represented our district (Washington's 8th CD) in the House Of Representatives, has announced that he will run for Washington Governor.  Reichert was the King County sheriff befored going off to the other Washington.  

His politics are considered moderate, although he is often met with hostility from rank and file Democrats

Experts have pinned his chances as a longshot, although he has traditionally gained favor from the Seattle Times. 

Reichert did not  run to keep his seat in 2018.

Celebrating Our Anniversary 2

A lovely dinner at Russell's Restaurant and Loft in Bothell.

Barer's Celebrate Anniversary

The Purple Barer is a special wine created Seattle area Restauranteur Russell Lowell to honor my cousin Stan Barer, who passed away in December of 2021.  

Stan and Russell were longtime fishing buddies 

The wine brand is only available for purchase at Russell's Restaurant and Loft, owned by Lowell.

Deb and I celebrated our 28th anniversary last night (Saturday, July 8th, 2023) at the Bothell Restaurant, where we sampled the wine, which was excellent and purchased a bottle, shown above.

Oliver Turns 5 Months

Not a tiny puppy anymore.

Two ladies sing the starlit stairway song

A great memory of my childhood, Starlit Stairway.  The jingle of the sponsor became legendary in Eastern Washington.  Perhaps the perfect ad campaign.  

Fireworks At Bellevue Park

 

We visited family on this 4th (2023), however, on our way home, we pulled off the road to watch these set off in Bellevue Celebration. 

Happy 4th Of July

 Have a Happy 4th!

Community Fireworks Seen In Neighborhood

Maple Valley had its celebration on July 3rd, a night early.  We didn't go to the festival, but the fireworks were clearly viable from our neighborhood.

Second Radio Conference Call Meet-up Scheduled

 The second Radio Conference Call Reunion has been scheduled.  The meet-up of radio DJ greats, fans, listeners, and groupies will take place on Saturday, September 16th at the Maritime Pacific Brewing Co. at 1111 NW Ballard Way in Seattle.  Information can be found on QZVX ,  the broadcast history and current affair's blog formerly known as Puget Sound Media. 

I attended last year's affair, which was held in late August and had this report. click here

Rockin' In The 4th

Soul Siren entertains a huge crowd as we attended a pre 4th of July fireworks show at Lake Boren Park in Newcastle.

America Concert 7--Sister Golden Hair

 

A short clip from last Sunday's concert.