Well....here it is. the day many have been dreading - Friday, the 13th.
Are you superstitious ?
I'm not...but, on ANY Friday the 13th, it never hurts to use a little extra caution.
Triskadeckiaphobia - the fear of the 13th number - is said by some to
originate back in biblical times.
Triskaidekaphobia is a fear of the number 13. It is usually considered to be a superstition. A specific fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia.
The superstition has been linked to the fact there were 13 people at the last supper of Jesus. It has also been linked to that fact that a lunisolar calendar must have 13 months in some years, while the solar Gregorian calendar and lunar Islamic calendar always have 12 months in a year.
Remember, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you !
That's it for this morning's entry...some guy just busted in here and said he's here to repossess the computer & keyboard ! HOW ABSURD !!
Isn't that the stupidest thing you ever ______________________________________
June 13, 2008
June 11, 2008
Wednesday, June 11
Ahhh - Hump Day. Halfway though the work week & halfway through Riverbend. Hope you've enjoyed the festival so far.
Still ahead, it's Josh Turner, riding "The Long Black Train" into Chattanooga tonight on the Coke Stage.
Tomorrow, it's ZZ Top, Friday it's Rodney Atkins, and the festival closes Saturday with the Bachman-Cummings Band.
It's a toss-up on who'll draw the bigger crowd, ZZ Top or the final night with Bachman-Cummings & Fireworks. Smart oney...or at least my money...goes with ZZ Top.
Dress comfortably, stay hydrated with lots of water, and stay safe at the festival.
Still ahead, it's Josh Turner, riding "The Long Black Train" into Chattanooga tonight on the Coke Stage.
Tomorrow, it's ZZ Top, Friday it's Rodney Atkins, and the festival closes Saturday with the Bachman-Cummings Band.
It's a toss-up on who'll draw the bigger crowd, ZZ Top or the final night with Bachman-Cummings & Fireworks. Smart oney...or at least my money...goes with ZZ Top.
Dress comfortably, stay hydrated with lots of water, and stay safe at the festival.
June 9, 2008
Monday, June 9
"Monday, Monday" - The Mamas & The Pappas
" I'll Be Home On A Monday" - The Little River Band
" I Don't Like Mondays" - The Boomtown Rats
Just a few little tunes to spark the imagination for some people's least favorite day of the week.
Well, its Riverbend Monday...the biggest party of the year moves down to M.L. King Boulevard, and Riverbenders by the thousands will be descending on the Boulevard for the Bessie Smith Strut.
Trombone Shorty from New Orleans will take the stage at 7:00pm tonight at the Bessie Smith Hall. Shorty has performed with Lenny Kravitz, Green Day, and U-2 among others. Quite a show, from what I hear. Many other entertainers will be up and down "The Boulevard" for what many say is the best night of the festival. I don't know if it's the best night, but it certainly is one of the most fun. And remember, you don't need a pin to get in The Strut...but you DO need to wear comfortable shoes and drink plenty of water. As hot & humid as it's been so far, don't be one of the heat - related casualties that invariably pop up at The Strut.
Did Paul say it would be like this ?
" I'll Be Home On A Monday" - The Little River Band
" I Don't Like Mondays" - The Boomtown Rats
Just a few little tunes to spark the imagination for some people's least favorite day of the week.
Well, its Riverbend Monday...the biggest party of the year moves down to M.L. King Boulevard, and Riverbenders by the thousands will be descending on the Boulevard for the Bessie Smith Strut.
Trombone Shorty from New Orleans will take the stage at 7:00pm tonight at the Bessie Smith Hall. Shorty has performed with Lenny Kravitz, Green Day, and U-2 among others. Quite a show, from what I hear. Many other entertainers will be up and down "The Boulevard" for what many say is the best night of the festival. I don't know if it's the best night, but it certainly is one of the most fun. And remember, you don't need a pin to get in The Strut...but you DO need to wear comfortable shoes and drink plenty of water. As hot & humid as it's been so far, don't be one of the heat - related casualties that invariably pop up at The Strut.
Did Paul say it would be like this ?
June 4, 2008
Wednesday, June 4
Today is Wednesday, June 4, 208. At the time this is being written, we are only about 91 hours away from the kickoff of Riverbend 2008 !
Lots of great classic hits artists will be performing, like Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings, from Grand Funk Railroad and The Guess Who, respectively. Together. One Band with two separate musical histories to draw from. THAT should be an incredible show.
Also, America will be performing with our own Chattanooga Symphony. Bob Bernhardt, the CSO conductor, always gets a kick out of playing with contemporary artists like America. In recent years, the CSO has done shows with The Moody Blues, Michael McDonald, and many others. It's always a treat, both for the audience as well as the performers.
Speaking of Riverbend and this time of year when it gets soooooooo very hot, remember these hot weather precautions:
Dress comfortably in light colored clothing. Take frequent breaks if you're doing a lot of physical activity outdoors. And above all, stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and sports drinks designed to replenish your bodily fluids.
For Riverbenders, this does NOT mean "have another beer". It means "drink water" Lots of it.
And be safe...let's make this one an accident-free festival this year !
Lots of great classic hits artists will be performing, like Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings, from Grand Funk Railroad and The Guess Who, respectively. Together. One Band with two separate musical histories to draw from. THAT should be an incredible show.
Also, America will be performing with our own Chattanooga Symphony. Bob Bernhardt, the CSO conductor, always gets a kick out of playing with contemporary artists like America. In recent years, the CSO has done shows with The Moody Blues, Michael McDonald, and many others. It's always a treat, both for the audience as well as the performers.
Speaking of Riverbend and this time of year when it gets soooooooo very hot, remember these hot weather precautions:
Dress comfortably in light colored clothing. Take frequent breaks if you're doing a lot of physical activity outdoors. And above all, stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and sports drinks designed to replenish your bodily fluids.
For Riverbenders, this does NOT mean "have another beer". It means "drink water" Lots of it.
And be safe...let's make this one an accident-free festival this year !
June 2, 2008
Monday, June 2nd !
Hey, Hey Hey ! It's the very first Monday of June, and that always means two things.
Thing number one: Haze, Heat and Humidity are in the forecast !
Thingy number two: Riverbend can't be far away !
As of this writing, Chattanooga's biggest party kicks off in approximately 121 hours. None days of music, food, and fun. With Riverbend also comes the street closures, and they've already gone into effect.
Riverside Drive & Riverfront Parkway from East 2nd Street to M.L. King Boulevard will be closed through Thursday, June 19.
Second Street from Chestnut Street to Power Alley between 2nd & 3rd will be closed through Thursday, June 19.
Riverside Drive WESTBOUND will be closed each night from 3pm until 12 midnight.
Second Street at Walnut as well as Lookout at Third will be closed from 5pm until 12 midnight.
If you'd like to find out more, make sure and check out http://www.riverbendfestival.com/
Also, make sure and listen each weekday morning to Classic Hits WUUS from 5:30am until the end of the 97 minute music marathon. It's good for my ego !
Not only is it good for my ego, but listening then may get you qualified for the Classic Hits WUUS Father's Day Prize Package. The special Dad in your life may win four rounds of golf, complete with cart at Mocassin Bend, a $200.00 gift certificate from Rone Regency Jewlers, a $200.00 gift certificate from Sears Shoes in Ft. Oglethorpe, a whitening pen from Shabo Dental Center, and come cool cutlery from Sportsman's Warehouse !
Did I mention that it would be good for my ego ?
Thing number one: Haze, Heat and Humidity are in the forecast !
Thingy number two: Riverbend can't be far away !
As of this writing, Chattanooga's biggest party kicks off in approximately 121 hours. None days of music, food, and fun. With Riverbend also comes the street closures, and they've already gone into effect.
Riverside Drive & Riverfront Parkway from East 2nd Street to M.L. King Boulevard will be closed through Thursday, June 19.
Second Street from Chestnut Street to Power Alley between 2nd & 3rd will be closed through Thursday, June 19.
Riverside Drive WESTBOUND will be closed each night from 3pm until 12 midnight.
Second Street at Walnut as well as Lookout at Third will be closed from 5pm until 12 midnight.
If you'd like to find out more, make sure and check out http://www.riverbendfestival.com/
Also, make sure and listen each weekday morning to Classic Hits WUUS from 5:30am until the end of the 97 minute music marathon. It's good for my ego !
Not only is it good for my ego, but listening then may get you qualified for the Classic Hits WUUS Father's Day Prize Package. The special Dad in your life may win four rounds of golf, complete with cart at Mocassin Bend, a $200.00 gift certificate from Rone Regency Jewlers, a $200.00 gift certificate from Sears Shoes in Ft. Oglethorpe, a whitening pen from Shabo Dental Center, and come cool cutlery from Sportsman's Warehouse !
Did I mention that it would be good for my ego ?
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