Banjo Hangout - Off-Topic (Not Banjo Related) Forum Feed

ESTEBAN on TV tonight !!!!!

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:16 CST

I was channel surfing and came across Esteban pitching his sparkly black-rinestone encrusted guitar for only $139.95. Limited edition. This price includes a shiny croco-embossed case, strings, strap, polishing cloth, picks and 10 instructional DVDs. [:p] I'm gonna trade in my HD-28 and git me one of those beauties. [^] Anybody ever seen or played one of them? I dare you to show up a jam toting that thing. There's a distinct similarity between Esteban and Zorro that I'm seeing here. I say "seeing" because I'm got the mute so I can't hear the bloody thing!! Jeanie

Another Rare Louvin Bros. Video

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:46:25 CST

They're still popping up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWp7MGY3II4

valmet 412?

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:04 CST

anyone have any experience with the Valmet 412 U/O? Also curious about the switchable barrels with this gun... I was looking at two today, and really liked the way they felt and the way that the action worked, it was super smooth opening and closing... Thanks in advance

Close Encounters -- We Are Not Alone

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:55 CST

Don't blame me -- I'm just the messenger. http://vimeo.com/7576633

Rheumatoid Arthritus, Anyone?

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:49:45 CST

This summer I was incorrectly diagnosed with Lyme Disease. After a lot of medications and a ton of testing, seems like I have Rheumatoid Arthritus. Anyone on here have it or know of the condition? I haven't been on the hangout much latly because my fingers and hands hurt to type. Today is a particularly good ( pain free) day so I thought I would jump on and get caught up. As for playing the banjo, forget it. My fingers, hands, and wrists are in too much pain to play. I haven't picked it up in over a month. At the moment thay are just treating the symptoms, but on Dec. 4th I go back to the Rheumatologists to begin my treatment for the actual disease. Hopefully it gets under control and I can start playing again. It's good to be able to vent and share my thoughts with everyone on here. Thanks for reading and I hope to hear from someone with some experience and advice on this condition. Don

A note from Beeliner

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:49 CST

just thought I'd send you a little update. I was working in my woodshop this past Wednesday and cut one of my fingers off. It was my pinky finger at the 2nd knuckle on my left hand. I also clipped the end of my ring finger and the end of my thumb. This will probably end my banjo picking for the most part. If it had been my right hand it wouldn't have had much effect on my picking. I thank God it wasn't any worse, it could easily have been my whole hand. sounds Like Mr. Revis Martin could use some prayers for his hand. probably for his eyes too so he can see where his hand is next time. sorry 'bout that last part, I just had to type it[;)]

dadburn it! Lazy or plain dumb?

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:18:36 CST

Okay, so the little tags on the back of my turtle neck were annoying me terribly, and even making the neck itch. I have on a sweatshirt over the turtle neck...black with wolves on it. (not relevant to story) Those stinking tags hurt me. I fixed 'em. Pulled up the back of the turtle neck without removing it (didn't want to go to the trouble). Pulled my hair aside, and grabbed a handy pair of sissors. I'll fix that itchy tag! I cut one...then another. Oops. Is that part of my shirt? Heck. It's part of the shirt. I felt the turtle neck. Yep. Hole. I did it. Cut the dude. Nevermind. I'll sew it when I take it off tonight. Hope the hole does not get any bigger, or I'll have to get another shirt. [xx(] Result: Hole in turtleneck shirt. But no itchy tags. Guess it evens out?[^]

Your Very best Fried Chicken Recipe

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:11:06 CST

Hi gang! I have never made fried chicken and would like try try on of your recipes. Got any to share. Also what oil you cook the chicken in. As always thanks!

Hey, Electrical Folks, Need Small Solenoid?

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:27:20 CST

I need a small solenoid with about a 1" plunger/push, that will run on as small of battery as possible. Any ideas or where to look? Thanks, Brad

Recipe needed

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:48:17 CST

Does anybody have a good recipe for beer-cheese soup served in a bacon lattice mug? I'm craving it. [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/large/13156-13945720112009.jpg[/img]

Confused Lyrics

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:40:02 CST

I was taking my son to school this morning while listening to my bluegrass mp3s (what else!?). Jimmy Martin's "Freeborn Man" is playing, when my 13 year old son says, "He doesn't know how to play the alto sax." I sat quietly for a minute trying to figure out what he said, then asked him to repeat it. He told me the same thing again. I said, "What does that have to do with anything?" He said, "After he says 'I've got this worn out guitar' he says 'I carry an alto sax." I started laughing and told him its "I carry it in an old tote sack." We had a good laugh over that one! [:D][:D] Got some examples of confused lyrics? I've heard this story from, I think, an interview with Ozzy Osborne -- he thought Jimmy Hendricks in "Purple Haze" was saying "excuse me while I kiss this guy...."

Black Holes?

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:04:40 CST

I was reading a story about black holes in discover magazine. They say that most if not all galaxies have a black hole in the center. I also know that galaxies are spining around that black hole so when I got up off the throne and watched my flush spinning down.I though that is a black hole.[:D]

Anyone coughing?

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:52:48 CST

Ive had an annoying cough for 2 months a dry cough with a scratchy throat. Its starting to get me worried and I dont like paying Dr. bills.

Favorite web links - informative, funny and wierd

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:05:25 CST

Here are some of my favorite web pages in no particular order, hope you find a gem in there amongst the gravel; The Archive of everything on the internet: Here is the digital library of the internet, including the internet Wayback machine that lets you look at old versions of web sites as they evolved over the years. http://www.archive.org/index.php For example, using the Wayback machine at the link above you can see the June 2000 version of the banjohangout home page, along with copies of the site taken 10 to 100 times each year up to the present. Some of the links in the oldest internet pages won't work anymore, it depends on the specific site and how long ago it was archived. Many of the internal links in the 2000 banjohangout site archive still work though. It's still amazing to think that this old stuff is still out there and easy to find. This is why people say that you can never remove anything you say from the internet once it's been posted. Refdesk: Sort of a topical index to the internet, it attempts to arrange info links by category. This is the one I use as the default home page on our office PCs; http://www.refdesk.com/ Ted: About 300 short talks by the world's most remarkable people. Some of the most fascinating info talks I've ever seen by innovators in many fields; http://www.ted.com/ Oddee: Daily links to strange things in the world, no sex or obscenity, more along the lines of Ripley's Believe it or Not; http://www.oddee.com/ Free internet radio: One of many free internet radio sites, links to a couple of thousand online radio feeds from throughout the world. It plays a 1 minute commercial before the radio station you pick opens; http://www.onlineradiostations.com/radio-stations/ Free spoken books: This site hosts volunteer readings of hundreds of books and short stories in the public domain (old and out of copyright); http://librivox.org/ Dark Roasted Blend: Another changing collection of links to unusual and interesting topics, good for a 1/2 hour of looking around with that morning cup of coffee/tea/spirits; http://www.darkroastedblend.com/ Wonder how they do that: Lots of short videos on how to do things; http://www.wonderhowto.com/ Banjo lessons with David Cavage; Online lessons from the old Musicmoose.org site; http://davidcavage.blogspot.com/2009/04/introduction-to-banjo.html JibJab's funny electronic cards and dances site: This one lets you insert your own face into short humorous animated sequences, I've only used a few of the free ones not sure what the charge is to subscribe. The disco dance link on this page is typical, you just upload a picture of friend or enemy, resize the face in the picture to fit onto the bodies in the video, and it does a dance. http://sendables.jibjab.com/category/sy_dances Dancing elf: There's a related free link to the one above in which you can put your face into a dancing elf which does 5 different short dances, country, disco etc http://www.elfyourself.com/ I could go on but won't, got to leave you all some free time to visit the banjohangout. What few and unusual web sites do you recommend? Keep it clean please we can all search out the crazy stuff on our own if we want to. John Piper

Good Friday Morning

eric@banjohangout.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:19:31 CST

It's Friday morning and it's raining. The lawn is lika a swamp. [img]http://gardgripen.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/regn1.jpg[/img]

Help identifying painting

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:47:16 CST

Can anyone help identify this picture? Who is the artist? When was it painted? Any info would be appreciated. I picked it up a few years ago at an antique store. Thanks. Chad [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/large/31325-158332119112009.jpg[/img]

Disassembled 63 Dobro

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:08:43 CST

I took posession of the 63 Dobro the other day. Tooke her apart to clean her up. Posted over on Reso hangout. I dont know much about them yet so this will be interesting. [url]http://www.resohangout.com/topic/11577[/url] [img]http://www.hangoutstorage.com/resohangout.com/storage/photos/large/2969-113191919112009.jpg[/img]

Could you survive....

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:58 CST

...a banjo jam session?[:D][;)]

Could you survive on a deserted island

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:01:31 CST

I have read some books and watched some survival shows and this guy always makes it out alive but there is always a camera crew etc. etc. with him. If you were in an actual plane crash, boat sinking, natural disaster whatever, do you honestly think you could survive for and extended period of time in a deserted area where you had nothing to start with. I don’t believe I could make it for more than a little while. What is the first thing you would do.

Good question

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:40:58 CST

That 2012 had me going. Do you folks shower often..say every day or so? Yep. That response had me going on the 2012.[:o)] And no, I don't admire or stay around really stinky people. It clogs my breathing. Nancy

BBQ day at Work

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:56:40 CST

[img] http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/medium/24768-318511119112009.jpg [/img] [img] http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/medium/24768-117511119112009.jpg [/img] [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/medium/24768-218511119112009.jpg[/img] it was YUMMMMMMMMMY....Big Joe does a great job

Holiday music on the internet.

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:11:03 CST

I know....Thanksgiving hasn't even passed yet, but maybe you could use an early dose of Christmas music. There are 100's of sites that you can connect to on the web, all free (some ask for donations). Here is one list of many that you can find if you search for "Christmas music on the internet." http://www.radio-directory.com/christmas/ The song....."We Need a Little Christmas (Right this very minute)" comes to mind and that's why I posted this. EDIT- I should mention that these are internet RADIO stations that will give you continuous music. You pick the type. Hopefully this will brighten you day. [:)] . Dennis [img]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t9/backden1/snowmantree.gif[/img] signature inserted manually and pertains to topic....complying with bho rules

What if Earth had rings?

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:10:39 CST

What if Earth had rings like Saturn? What would it look like from where you live? Here's a realistic animation: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT2sQ7KIQ-E&feature=player_embedded[/url]

Do your pets do funny things?

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:21:45 CST

[img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/medium/2865-13452132832009.jpg[/img] These are my girls. Both had to have a home, so I adopted them. Neither had a place to go, but they fit nicely here, and are happy. They are my hairy short children. Katy, the yorkie, has two things she does. She either is in your lap or trying to get in your lap. Gidge, the little wolf-sable colored pom, spins round and round when she wants something. She's great for hearing, and lets us know when anyone approaches...even stomping cats a block away (or unicorns). Aren't animals wonderful?

Has anyone ever seen a real packrat?

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:25:35 CST

[img]http://www.saguaro-juniper.com/i_and_i/mammals/rodents/packrat/05-01hkn3_lge.jpg[/img] Well, there's one in the shed at the ranch. My daughter thinks it is cute. Me? I don't think rats are cute. She found it's nest, and also in his nest, her router bits, and the thing had unpacked a coffee can of nails, and all manner of other things. She took back her router bits, and the thing didn't run, but simply watched her. She felt bad taking his treasures, so cut up an apple for it. She says maybe trapping it and moving it to a new location next spring. I donno. Trapping now seems better, since after reading up on them...they stink.

2012

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:48:30 CST

My wife and I saw this film. It is predictable, the acting is mediocre, and the characters and storyline are forumulaic. But it's huge. The special effects are massive, the characters evade death with several series of impossible near misses and it's a giant disaster movie fer cryin' out loud. Did anybody else see it and NOT hate it? I'm not claiming it's a great movie, but I enjoyed it well enough.

Good Thursday Morning

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:34:46 CST

No rain this morning! [img]http://www.mjoshult.se/wp-content/DSCN3358-300x225.jpg[/img]

Cool Podcast (Del McCoury Interview, etc.)

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:58:09 CST

I recently started a post asking about musician interview podcasts and didn't get too many responses. I've been digging around since then and found this: http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast.php?id=510039 North Carolinians may already be aware, but the podcast is called Volume Control and interviews Americana musicians and such. Nice little interview with Del McCoury discussing his days with Bill Monroe and his new album. I'm currently listening to Laura Boosinger discuss Fiddler's Grove festival talking about the history of the festival including stories about Clarence Ashley, Doc Watson, and others. Just search "Volume Control" in iTunes to subscribe. Also, if anyone knows of other good podcasts with musicians and such, please let me know. Thanks!

Johnny Rivers

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:27:27 CST

Okay, so this was the earwig in my head on the way home tonight so you know I had to get me a YouTube fix. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGoXkWUJ4zY Any other old Johnny Rivers fans out there?

what's fer supper tonight?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:20:04 CST

my bride will be at church when I get home (I should be there but by the time I get home and take a bath it would be over by the time I drive back to town) well anyway, I've got to figure out what to cook this evening. I may fry up some fresh hog backstrap and open a jar of mustard greens from last fall to go with it. I have some fresh multiplying onions growing, I'll pick a handfull of those to go with it[:p]

Found

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:47:24 CST

Found - pair of emperor penguins. If they are yours, or know who they belong to, please respond. [img]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc24/Beeconk/gifs/penguin.gif[/img]

Scared of heights? - Check this out

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:01:44 CST

http://haha.nu/entertainment/the-burj-dubai/ Filmed from the top of the Burj in Dubai. My legs turn to jelly just watching it.[:0]

The Big Silver Lunch Truck

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:11:23 CST

This one drives up to the office and the sides open up and they have sandwiches and cokes and stuff. It’s not very expensive, but the food aint that good either. The pimento cheese sandwich is not all that bad. Just wondering if they have them in other places and if you ever had lunch from one?

Beer recipes

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:20:06 CST

My band has an old-time radio podcast that we are doing once a month. We are sponsored by Big Rock Brew, a beer company here in Alberta. Part of the show includes "Cooking with Jim" our bass player reading a beer recipe. If someone has a favourite beer recipe, please share. Our first show (http://thebixmixboys.hipcast.com/rss/big_rock_bluegrass_hour_1.xml), we did beer pancakes. Our second show is next week and we will be giving beer-batter onion rings. We have a few other ideas for future shows, but I want some really good ones (plus, I like to cook, so it will be fun to try them out on the weekends). If we use your recipe, we'll mention your name and send you a free CD. So please feel free to share. Darcy The Bix Mix Boys

Commercial pumpkin pies

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:52:39 CST

Ever wonder how they are made? Well, now we know! . . . . . . . . [img]http://www.banjohangout.ws/banjohangout.org/storage/photos/medium/31166-119501018112009.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/pandjlocke/trailer_hick_playing_banjo_md_clr.gif[/IMG] Beware of the urgent crowding out the important - C.E. Hummel Paddy

Regional house terminology

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:29:50 CST

Since there are BHO members scattered all over the place I'm wondering if any of you would care to chime in on what you call different rooms of your house. Around here (Pacific Northwest), the "main" room you first enter when stepping inside the front door is called the "living room"....which is somewhat of a misnomer because this is the room that nobody actually hangs out in, it's there more for looks than anything. Then (depending on layout, though most all middle-class ranch style houses I've seen have roughly this configuration) after passing through the kitchen you come to the "family room" which is kinda like the living room only people actually DO use this room but the furniture and decor isn't as good as in the living room. Where my family is originally from (the Southwest) the "family room" is called the "den" and down there nobody (or at least many people) has ever heard the term "family room" and don't even know what it is. I have noticed there also seems to be somewhat of a variation in what people call their home office depending on what part of the country your from (e.g. the office, the study, the computer room, the library, etc., etc.). "This is the best of all possible worlds" - Leibniz 1710 "If this is the best of all possible worlds, I'd hate to see what the others look like" - Voltaire (paraphrased) 1759

Are stick shift autos becoming extinct

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:32:44 CST

I love stick shifts and have driven them since I learned to drive. (More than 40 years.) With my latest truck I had to wait 3 months for it to be built and during the wait the dealer called several times to entice me to take an automatic. So my question....are stick shifts becoming extinct? Raise your hand if you drive one..... Tom --"Who knows...the way things are going all our banjos may soon be pre-war"-- http://www.simonpurebluegrass.com/

Shouder pads for shotgun shooting

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:41:18 CST

Do any of you use or have used the shoulder pads for shotgun shooting? I've looked at a few vests with them, or pokets for them, and there is one kind of undershirts with a pad that is built in. Any opinions? P.S. Have a Nice Day! http://www.brycecreative.com http://www.mandojam.com -- free practice tracks from me to you! http://www.studio467.com

What time do you get your mail ?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:03:49 CST

We are almost the last stop on the mailman’s route. We don’t get ours until about 5:30 or 6:00 pm. I guess someone has to be the last stop. _______________________________________________________ People will forget what you say and do, but they will never forget how you treated them.

Good Wednesday Morning

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:40 CST

It's still raining [img]http://leoaglert.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/regn13.jpg[/img] . Jan-Olov

Please Keep Judy Thompson In Your Thoughts

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:14:03 CST

Judy needs your good thoughts right now. I'm not at liberty to let you know what's happening but she needs your prayers now more then ever. Thank you, "Count" Hugh "I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula

Leonids peak tonight

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:08:13 CST

..and perfect viewing conditions around here at least - clear cloudless sky - new moon at 2% of full. Prolly gonna freeze my butt off out in the backyard after midnight - but I've seen some spectacular Leonid displays in years past. Worth a chill. [IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc24/Beeconk/gifs/penguin.gif[/IMG] "Defender of the Sacred Cod" Capio pisces, ergo sum

Black Licorice Lovers ...

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:29:20 CST

.....I've got one thing to say - PANDA [img]http://www.seriouscurious.com/images/panda%20licorice%20chews.jpg[/img] Made in Finland with four ingredients: Licorice extract, molasses, wheat flour and anise seed extract. My my - quite possibly the best black licorice candy chews I've ever tasted and I LOVE Black Licorice Candy Chews [IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc24/Beeconk/gifs/biggrin.gif[/IMG] Oh - and for all you lovers of that red-colored insult to the word "licorice" ... [IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc24/Beeconk/gifs/moon.gif[/IMG] But they do make that as well.. [IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc24/Beeconk/gifs/penguin.gif[/IMG] "Defender of the Sacred Cod" Capio pisces, ergo sum

Selling for a Friend

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:26:21 CST

Is it just me or do a woodpile of ads on BHO, EBAY, Craigslist etc begin:" I am selling this for a friend". Is this supposed to let the seller off the hook for misleading information or are there really that many nice folks out there???????[?] ( )=====’==:: Abundant Opinions - Speculative Advice - Marginal Judgment

Electric Uke

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:16:14 CST

I knew I shouldn't have stopped there..... I knew it.... but I had a weak moment. The car turned right into the parking lot. I was a helpless passenger... errr driver. Well, as long as I was sitting here in the parking lot,... I might as well turn the car off says I. One thing led to another and into the music store I saunter. I have a Fiberskyn head on order and I might as well check to see if it is in. Nope, not yet I am informed. "Okay ...thanx" says I. As I start to walk back out of the store I say to myself, "Howsabout a look see in the guitar room?" "No, I shouldn't do that" I say back. PULLLLEEEAAAASSSSE? Okay, just a quick browse. Good deals abound and I check out a new Gator case. Then I hear me say... Hey,... look... they carry Oscar Schmidt Ukes. REALLY? I pull one down of the wall and admire the little critter. I sit right down on the stool and just start strumming it and WOW, does it sound good. I spot the ELECTRIC CONCERT Uke in the corner. Nice looking, built in tuner and equalizer. I check out the price,... no price on it. Crap,... I guess I'll have to ask. The counter guy looks it up and says How does $109 sound? I think you better look in that book again and make sure we are talking about the same Uke. Yep,... he says,... if you feel bad about that I can charge you more? I grit my teeth,.....squint a bit,.... and then a voice out of nowhere says...."I will be back tomorrow to get it. WHO SAID THAT? ... I look around and I hear me say "I did,... shut up and wave bye bye,... the guy behind the counter is giving you funny looks.... Robes Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. Ronald Reagan Life is a Joke.....drop dead is the punch line. A great Linguist Some days you're the bug; some days you're the windshield. Life...

Alaska State Troopers

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:47:02 CST

On Nation. Geo Channel. Hey, that is one good program. The scenery is really something. Husband is glued to the tv during that show. I go in and catch some of it. Interesting. Real. Action packed. Nancy We Create Our Tomorrows by what we dream today.

My New sewing machine.............................

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:07:12 CST

..............................is not as scary as I thought it would be [:)] If you are gonna be out of date, do it right

Thumbing through a magazine ???

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:02:38 CST

If you pick up a magazine and flip through it, do you flip from the back pages to the front or from the front pages to the back. I flilp from back to front _______________________________________________________ People will forget what you say and do, but they will never forget how you treated them.

TV Commercials

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:45:25 CST

My wife and I seem to have noticed an increase in the number of man/husband/father-bashing on TV commercials, as well as in many sitcoms. It seems like we men are increasingly shown as ignorant, stupid buffoons who don't have enough sense to come out of the rain, unless our wives, or children tell us how and when to. Is this man bashing, or is it just our imagination? Is it some backhanded attempt to tear down the husband/father image as being a relevant member of the family hierarchy when it comes to experience, advice, direction, and caring for the family? As goes the family, so goes the nation. "The more you know, the more you know you don't know." Glenn

I am

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:05:14 CST

I am coughing my head off because of a chest infection and my poor husband is coughing his head off because he is trying to give up smoking, I think he deserves the sympathy [:)] If you are gonna be out of date, do it right