November 2009 Click here to sign up to receive this newsletter regularly via email. Some Fun with Bad Puns for Halloween
Happy Halloween!!!!!Q: What do you get when you divide the circumference of a jack-o-lantern by its diameter? A: Pumpkin Pi. Q: How do you make a witch stew? A: Keep her waiting for hours. Q: How do ghosts begin their letters? A: "Tomb it may concern..." Q: What happened to the guy who couldn't keep up payments to his exorcist? A: He was repossessed. Q: What do you call a person who puts rat poison in a person's Corn Flakes? A: A cereal killer Q: How do you mend a broken Jack-o-lantern? A: With a pumpkin patch. Q: Why are there fences around cemeteries? A: Because people are dying to get in. Q: What kind of street does a ghost like best? A: A dead end. Q: How do you know if a ghost is lying? A: You can see right through him. Q: How is a werewolf like a computer? A: They both have megabytes. Q: Why don't witches like to ride their brooms when they're angry? A: They're afraid of flying off the handle. Q: Where do ghosts go on vacation? A: Lake Erie. Q: How can you tell when a window is scared? A: They get shudders. Q: Why didn't the skeleton dance at the Halloween party? A: It had no body to dance with. Q: When does a skeleton laugh? A: When something tickles his funny bone. Q: Why is a ghost such a messy eater? A: Because he's always a goblin. Q: What happens when a ghost gets lost in a fog? A: He's mist. Q: What do you call a ghost with a broken leg? A: Hoblin Goblin. Q: What do you call a wicked witch who lives by the sea? A: A Sand-witch Q: Who does a ghoul fall in love with? A: His ghoul friend. Q: What is a vampires favorite mode of transportation? A: A blood vessel.
Herb's Blues Picks for November
Sunday 11-1-9 The Eric Henry Band will host our first CBA Blues Jam of the month at the Thirsty Ear from 4-8:30pm.Sunday 11-8-9 finds European smokin' hot guitar slinger Ana Popovic at Gilly's at 7pm. $10 Thursday 11-12-9 The Basement will host the band that lit up our Trad Fest a few years ago, when Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band returns to town. If you like high energy raw, Hoosier Hillbilly Blues, there is none finer than this family. 9pm $8 Sunday 11-15-9 MoJo Theory (2009 BJFM challenge winners) will host our CBA Blues Jam at the Ear from 4-8:30pm. Friday 11-20-9 the Thirsty Ear will host Long Tall Deb and the Drifter Kings' long awaited CD release party. Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers headline, with a special opening set by Sean Carney, Micah Kesselring, Dave West, and Jim Biersdorf on
Sunday 11-29-9 at our Annual Blues for Tots Benefit at the Thirsty Ear. Cover is $5 and a "new unwrapped" toy or $10, with all proceeds benefiting the Marine Corp's Toys For Tots foundation. We raise thousands of dollars each year at this fun, alcohol infused, live auction of collectable blues gear, gift certificates, tickets donated by vendors and individuals. Please let me know if you have anything you'd like to donate. Checks can be made to Toys for Tots and I'll make sure that the Marines get the money, if you can't make it. Early in December: Our CBA Blues Challenge band winner: The Sonny Moorman Group with special guest Jimmy D Rogers (our solo/duo winner) will co-host our first blues jam at the Thirsty Ear from 4-8:30pm on Sunday 12-4-9. See www.ColumbusBlues.com for updates and details on all the blues, including the incredible lineups at Sean Carney's Blues for the Cure shows on Friday 11-11 and 11-12 at Whiskey Dicks.
Family News
Wiil and Jenn were married at the Brynn Du Mansion in Granville on October 17th. We are so happy for both these OSU Grads, and hope to have some little buckeye fans as soon as they are ready. You might try his new Bleeding Buckeye Beer at the Elevator Brewing Company before OSU makes them change the name or pay some huge royalties.Grandson Michael Green is gearing up for his senior year at Dublin Coffman. The Rocks return 5 starters to a 4 loss team that won their division last year. He has accepted a full ride to be an Akron Zip the following year. Niko (5) started kindergarten, while his mom Janus is taking classes full time at Columbus State. Elena (6) was cheerleader for brother Jack's (9) football team, our other footballer Joey just turned 9 on 10-27 and Sam (3) is still the spitting image of his Dad Matt at that age.
Build the Perfect Home Office
As more and more companies are allowing their employees to work from home, the need for a sufficient home office space is becoming increasingly important to homeowners. The following tips will help you create the perfect home office.
Create a House Hunt Checklist
Are you on the house hunt? Touring dozens of homes can be an overwhelming process for anybody. If you find yourself asking whether it was the second or the ninth house with that great fireplace, then you may need a better way to organize your observations. One of the best ways to do this is by creating a checklist. Consider ranking elements like the home, neighborhood and schools on a scale as either "good", "average" or "poor".
Prepping Your Home for Sale
Preparing your home to be listed can be an overwhelming task for some. But with "94.6% of Associate Staged Professional (ASP) Staged Homes selling on average in 35 days or less", according to StagedHomes.com, taking the time to prepare your home for sale is an important task.
Savory Seasonal Dishes
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we wanted to bring you and your family some savory seasonal dishes to enjoy throughout the month. These recipes come from the 50th anniversary edition of Real Living's cookbook. Enjoy!
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