Saturday Quote
“I think lunchtime is about the worst time of day for me. Always having to sit here alone. Of course, sometimes, mornings aren’t so pleasant either. Waking up and wondering if anyone would really miss me if I never got out of bed. Then there’s the night, too. Lying there and thinking about all the stupid things I’ve done during the day. And all those hours in between when I do all those stupid things. Well, lunchtime is among the worst times of the day for me. Well, I guess I’d better see what I’ve got. Peanut butter. Some psychiatrists say that people who eat peanut butter sandwiches are lonely…I guess they’re right. And when you’re really lonely, the peanut butter sticks to the roof of your mouth. There’s that cute little red-headed girl eating her lunch over there. I wonder what she would do if I went over and asked her if I could sit and have lunch with her?…She’d probably laugh right in my face…it’s hard on a face when it gets laughed in. There’s an empty place next to her on the bench. There’s no reason why I couldn’t just go over and sit there. I could do that right now. All I have to do is stand up…I’m standing up!…I’m sitting down. I’m a coward. I’m so much of a coward, she wouldn’t even think of looking at me. She hardly ever does look at me. In fact, I can’t remember her ever looking at me. Why shouldn’t she look at me? Is there any reason in the world why she shouldn’t look at me? Is she so great, and I’m so small, that she can’t spare one little moment?…SHE’S LOOKING AT ME!! SHE’S LOOKING AT ME!! (he puts his lunchbag over his head.) …Lunchtime is among the worst times of the day for me. If that little red-headed girl is looking at me with this stupid bag over my head she must think I’m the biggest fool alive. But, if she isn’t looking at me, then maybe I could take it off quickly and she’d never notice it. On the other hand…I can’t tell if she’s looking, until I take it off! Then again, if I never take it off I’ll never have to know if she was looking or not. On the other hand…it’s very hard to breathe in here. (he removes his sack) Whew! She’s not looking at me! I wonder why she never looks at me? Oh well, another lunch hour over with…only 2,863 to go.”
“I think lunchtime is about the worst time of day for me.” – Charlie Brown from ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’
You Gotta Give Her Credit
Smooth. pic.twitter.com/leExtYlRN4
— Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) January 2, 2019
What Are You Doing This Off-Season? The Cotton Bowl
A picture from in front of AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas before the start of the Cotton Bowl featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers. (Click to see full-scale.)
If you’re some place fun or interesting, send me a picture, and I might post it. I know many of our summer friends go interesting places and see fun events when they’re not in Huletts. So if you’re doing something fun or interesting this off-season, send me a picture and let your friends from Huletts see the excitement here on the Huletts Current.
Here are some pictures from today’s Cotton Bowl in Texas.
A view from inside the stadium.
Dustin Lynch – Christmas, Baby Please Come Home (Live from CMA Country Christmas)
Friday Fun
Eric Chien, performing the routine that won him the grand prize at the World Championship of Magic.
New Matt O’Malley Mystery Thriller, Ghost Guns, Released
Another Matt O’Malley mystery/thriller has been released. Entitled; Ghost Guns, by author Thomas G. Kane, Ghost Guns is a thrilling mystery set in both Orlando and the Adirondack’s own Lake George.
The plot involves Kaitlyn Clancy and Matt O’Malley both becoming targets for a ruthless international arms dealer. Neither knows the other, nor do they know why they have been targeted; and yet, their fates, and the fates of countless others, are inextricably intertwined. If Matt cannot save Kaitlyn, he probably cannot save himself; and, a weapon of unimaginable power will be set loose on the Earth. The way wars are fought, and the balance of power among the world’s nations will be forever altered. No one will ever feel safe again!
All of the books in the series are set in the area in and around Lake George, Glens Falls, and the Adirondack Park. Each of the books is designed first and foremost to tell an exciting story and explore a bit of the rich history of the area. Beyond that, each book explores a serious theme. In Desperate Hours, the vulnerability to terrorist attack of “soft targets” in a free and open society were explored. In Desperate Days, the theme dealt with the pervasive evil of human trafficking in the modern age. In Kateri’s Treasure, O’Malley is confronted with the evils of illicit diamond trading while the characters must also deal with the issue of what in nature holds true value. Finally, in this just released thriller, Ghost Guns, the increasingly troublesome issue of untraceable guns is explored along with our failure to protect one of most precious resources—water.
The local color, history and the many plot twists are quite enjoyable and the story-line keeps the reader guessing until the end. The protagonists in this book are middle aged guys who have been friends since college. They are not super heroes or James Bond style heroes. They are ordinary people who, when put in extraordinary circumstances, rise to the challenge and do the right thing. In Ghost Guns, a quirky new character is introduced, the landscaper Bill Bell, or more appropriately, since everyone crams his name together, Billbell. He is a retired lobbyist so disillusioned with the world that he keeps it at bay by working alone as a landscaper and limits attempts at conversation by responding only with Shakespearean quotes.
Canned Heat: Let’s Work Together
A good message to remember – on a very divided day.
Baseball or Pictures?
When taking pictures of yourself is better than a baseball game.
(Courtesy of MLB.com)
Star Trek Original Series Set Tour in Ticonderoga is Unbelievable
The bridge of the the Starship Enterprise, as photographed in the authentic replica of the 1960’s Star Trek television show’s set, that exists in Ticonderoga.
Admit it. You’ve always wanted to sit in the Captain’s chair on the Starship Enterprise. Well you can do just that and more when you visit the original Star Trek series tour located in Ticonderoga. If you’re looking for a great ‘rainy day” experience for the entire family, look no further than the authentic replica of the 1960’s Star Trek television show’s set. The short drive is well worth the trip. I had a chance to visit recently and the experience was fantastic. The tour is about an hour but it is well worth the price of admission.
The building is located in the central part of downtown Ticonderoga and has plenty of parking.
The tour is located at 112 Montcalm street which is very easy to find in downtown Ticonderoga. I had the privilege of meeting James Cawley who was responsible for bringing the idea to Ticonderoga. He began collecting props and costumes from the original series in 1997 and acquired the original TOS Enterprise blueprints from William Ware Theiss when he interned on Star Trek: The Next Generation as a professional costume maker.
You can’t miss the Galileo shuttle craft that is outside.
Mr. Cawley then spent 15 years researching, crafting and refining his set replicas alongside other dedicated fans and craftspeople. Pouring over stills and frame captures from TOS and sourcing vintage materials and antiques, Cawley ensured that even the smallest details were accurately and lovingly reproduced.
The character “Gorn” from the episode Arena.
I have to say, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was completely fascinated by the level of detail and how authentic the set appeared to the original. You really get to experience what the actors themselves experienced.
The hallway of the Enterprise is curved.
You are allowed to take still pictures and the smallest of details have been reproduced. While not giving too much of the tour away, basically every room that was filmed in the original series on the Enterprise has been reproduced.
“Sick Bay” is replicated down to the upholstery on the beds.
“Engineering” has an authentic replica of the warp drive.
I especially enjoyed the full display case of actual uniforms and “props” used on the show. Recorders, phasers and assorted other gadgets are available to be viewed.
Many original props from the show, including actual uniforms worn by the actors, are on display.
So, when you visit Huletts Landing, be sure to take a drive north and see the Star Trek Original Series tour. I think you’ll really enjoy it and you can sit in the captain’s chair yourself!
The show was produced by Desilu studios and a real camera from the show is in the lobby.
(All pictures in this post can be see in larger view by clicking on the picture.)
2018 Casino Shirts
The 2018 Casino shirts are here!
Eastern Gray Tree Frog as DJ
Do NOT Drink the Snake Juice!
They can be purchased at the Casino or online here.
The Casino shirts quickly become collectors items – requests are still made for the Motorcycle shirt from many years ago. So get yours while supplies last!
To Good to Check: Guess Where Alien Hunters Think They’ve Found a UFO?
Because any alien would want to stop at Lake George!
Many have seen the UFO after the Casino closes.
Happy March 4th
Today is March 4th, which is the only day of the year that issues a command.
Get it – March forth! (I can’ take credit for this, I heard it in a sermon once.)
Things have been quiet but very windy recently. Hopefully the warmer weather will be here soon!
Bascue Pilots 4-Man Bobsled to Top Ten Olympic Finish
Congratulations to Codie Bascue, who piloted the top American sled to a ninth-place finish in the 4-man bobsled.
From NBC’s coverage:
Bascue led the top American sled with two solid runs on the second day of competition. Top U.S. pilot Steve Holcomb, who won gold in 2010 and double bronze in 2014, passed away in 2017, and Bascue filled in valiantly. He couldn’t put together a medal run, but still piloted his sled to a top-10 finish.
To see a highlight clip – scroll down the page here.