Swine Flu Alert!

If you wake up looking like this, PLEASE do not go to work or school.

Wish-A-Thon

Thanks to everyone who made the 2009 Make-A-Wish "Wish-A-Thon" a huge success. Special thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors. The biggest THANK YOU goes to each of you who made a donation to Make-A-Wish which will help make a wish come true for a child with a life-threatening medical condition. It's not too late to make a donation. Click Here.

It's FRIDAY!

Time to Shake Your Tail Feather!

Wasting Time ...

How to waste time at work ...

Hippie Fest 2009

Big FUN at Hippie Fest 2009 at "The Fred" in Peachtree City. Sure I could have paid to see Sir Paul McCartney from a distance, but I chose to see "The Turtles" up close and personal. Security removed me moments after this photo was snapped. That's Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman. Also at Hippie Fest: Brewer & Shipley ... Joey Molland of Badfinger ... Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels ... and Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night.

My lovely wife Janet pulled out her old bell-bottom jeans for the occasion.

Happy 21st Mere!

Our youngest daughter turned 21 on Friday and we took her to the "Temptations" concert at Chastain where she had herself an adult beverage. Whooo-hooo!

Taylor Hicks

Former "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks in the True Oldies 106.7 studio with Spiff & Fred.

"Grease"/Car Show

Enjoy!

It's Sunday! Relax and enjoy the little things in life.

That is gonna leave a mark!

Laser Pointer Dog Attack - Watch more Funny Videos

(Thanks to Bill)

Evening Walk

The Walk 080509
Originally uploaded by Spiff Happens

Hot today ... waited til dark to take my walk. Still lovin' it!

TRUE OLDIES 106.7 honors the Make-A-Wish Foundation during the month of August! Help make a wish come true. For information and to make a tax deductible donation please click here.

Rain Rain

Rain, Rain, what a pain …
On the weekend, quite insane …
Come back Monday when I’m down …
Don’t matter then if I drown …
The sun is what we want to see …
Make it so, let it be …
Then again, the drought is gone …
Cost me nothing for my lawn …
Rain, Rain, do your thing …
I am happy for what you bring.

Obama's Health Plan?

Little known proposals in the Obama Health Plan ...

(Thanks to Bill for finding this. I think.)

Brady (our Welsh Corgi) is out of surgery at the Vets office. Clean teeth, and the fatty tumor has been removed. He's doing great. Will pick him up later. I've already scheduled to have the fatty tumor around my waist removed. Not looking forward to recovery in the metal cage though. On the plus side, I guess it will get me ready for the new Obama health plan.

Tank you berry much ...

Spent most of the day on the phone with various Dell reps who seemed just as interested in extending the warranty as fixing my daughter's computer. Finally, went to Costco and bought a different brand computer. Stopped on the way home for some Lamb Curry. Don't know why I was craving that?

The Spinners

Saturday night at "The Fred" in Peachtree City.

Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon died July 16 in Connecticut. This announcement is on the Peter and Gordon MySpace page:

"We are deeply saddened to report that some time after 8:00 p.m. last night east coast time, Gordon Waller went into cardiac arrest and was taken to the emergency room. Despite intensive efforts on his behalf by hospital personnel, Gordon passed away early this morning. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers."

"Peter & Gordon" appeared May 9th in McDonough as part of the "Sounds of the 60's ... British Invasion" concert. Click here for the True Oldies slide show of that concert.

The other Cyrus

Billy Ray stopped by the station Wednesday and sang a few songs in the conference room. Really nice guy.

Flower Power

Duluth Celebrates America

Happy Fourth of July!

The Beach Boys in Peachtree City

70's Night with the Gwinnett Braves!

Beatlemania Now!

Boogie!!!!!

Big FUN at Lake Lanier Islands Resort

The Art of Begging ...

Walking is GOOD for you!

Since the middle of April, I've dropped ten pounds by upping my walking routine to 6 days a week.  A little over three miles each time out.  (OK, I am watching what I eat too!)  I feel GREAT.

The Jersey Boys!

The "Jersey Boys" join Spiff & Fred in the True Oldies studio.

Click Here for tickets to the Tony & Grammy Award-Winning “Jersey Boys” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre!

Their Ultimate Sacrifice ... Our Forever Gratitude

Marietta National Cemetery ... Photos by Spiff ... 05.24.09

Never Forget

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend but NEVER FORGET why we are free to enjoy long weekends.

We gave away a daughter that day

A glass we raised to toast

We danced and laughed the night away

We were the perfect hosts

But when the guests departed

And silence filled the room

I thanked my lucky stars

For years ago I was your groom

 

Happy Anniversary Janet

I love you more each day

(Photo by Justin ... 375Photography)

On The Road with Spiff

Join me Saturday afternoon from 3 - 5 at the Original Mattress Factory, 906 Market Place Blvd., Cumming. True Oldies 106.7 goodies, free Papa John's Pizza and register to win tickets to see Kid Rock and Lynrd Skynrd in concert at Lakewood.

"Oh What A Night!"

Win an amazing night out on the town on Friday, May 29... including two VIP passes to the True Oldies “Oh What A Night VIP Party" at The Georgian Terrace Hotel AND two tickets to see the Tony & Grammy Award-Winning “Jersey Boys” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre! Click Here to register for your chance to win!

"British Invasion" Slide Show

New "Star Trek" Movie

Just got back from a sneak preview of the new "Star Trek" movie. Two Vulcan Ears UP! Very well done. Reminds me of the old TV series but with much, much better effects. This movie should ensure that the franchise will "live long and prosper."

Sounds of the 60's ... British Invasion!

Tickets are still available for the "Sounds of the 60's ... British Invasion" at the JT Harper Event Center in McDonough this Saturday. 

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone ... Peter & Gordon ... Terry Sylvester, formerly of the Hollies ... and Joey Molland of Badfinger. For tickets or information CLICK HERE or call 770 957- 0768.

Wedding Bells

My oldest daughter Lauren was married Saturday. Big fun ... Big turnout ... Big bill! Take care of my daughter Brice!

"Get out of bed with Spiff & Fred!"

Spiff & Fred move to mornings on True Oldies 106.7 beginning Monday (4/13). Join Spiff & Fred weekdays 6am-9am beginning Monday!!! AJC story here.

Happy Days ... The Musical!

Now playing at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.  Fun for the entire family.  "Fonz" is so into his role, that he went black and white on us!

MAJOR Radio Announcement!

Tune in to "Spiff & Fred" (True Oldies 106.7) Monday afternoon at 3:10 for a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Original "Dancing Bear"

Product Slogans

I was thinking.  (I know.  I don't do that too often.) Anyway, I was thinking ... what products out there would fit perfectly with another product's slogan?  For example:  What if Viagra used the slogan for FedEx:  

Viagra ... "When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight."

I think that would work!

Any other ideas?

Car Envy

Tax Notice!

Income taxes are normally due on April 15th unless that date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case they are due on Monday the 16th or 17th. However, I have been told that rule has recently been changed for this and for the next 4 years. Tax payments WILL NOT BE DUE UNTIL YOU ARE NOMINATED TO A CABINET POSITION. Please check with your Tax adviser to confirm.

(Thanks to my accountant Bill Naivar)

YES! I think this is FUNNY!

And YES! I would do this ...

Luckiest Man Alive!

Yes ... He is ALIVE!!!

The Little Victories

Bread ... Milk ... Beer!

This is not a TEST ... this is an actual "Bread, Milk, Beer" alert!

Knock Three Times ...

Big fun with Tony Orlando in Marietta on Saturday night!

Spiff & Fred with Tony

Spiff & Tony

Tony & Fred

Spiff's wife Janet with Tony

Tony with Freddie's wife Melissa

High School Reunion

Just found out about my 40th High School Reuion later this year. Boy, that sure opened the floodgates to a ton of memories. Ok, maybe not floodgate … but at least a trickle. (Which I will ask my doctor about next week during my annual physical.)

I remember our senior year going to Ottawa to see the Bulldogs play the Pirates for the Regional Championship basketball game. We trailed the entire contest until Gary Masley made a lay-up at the buzzer for the win! As we headed back to our car … we were jumped by a group of Ottawa students. I remember getting poked in the eye and screaming like a little girl who had her favorite Barbie run over by a lawn mower. That’s when Mike Cassidy stepped forward to face the bullies. Also about that time a really old couple came by. (I mean really old, probably in their 50’s) The Ottawa no-good-nicks scattered. I was so proud of Mike Cassidy for standing up to those guys that I wanted to hug him ... but back in those days that might have sent the wrong signal. That was well before the Manly Hug was accepted by society. So Mike … when I see you at the reunion … get ready for a really firm … handshake. Cause I’m still uncomfortable the whole men hugging each thing. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Stimulus Plan explained ...

Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House.  One is from Chicago, another is from Tennessee, and the third is from Georgia.  All three go with a White House official to examine the fence.  The Georgia contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil.  "Well," he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."  The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me."  The Chicago contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers, "$2,700."  The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys!  How did you come up with such a high figure?"  The Chicago contractor whispers back, "$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence."  "Done!" replies the government official.  And that, my friends, is how the new stimulus plan will work.

(Thanks to Lanny)

Big Fun at Johnny's Hideaway!

Great time last night at Johnny's Hideaway with "The Mustangs"!

First Daffies of Spring!

The first daffodils of spring in my yard.

Great Idea!!

Members of Congress should be compelled to wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers, so we could identify their corporate sponsors.

February 8th ... 70 degrees?

Time to get outside and enjoy the nice weather!

D'oh! Chain Gang Idiots!

Nothing But Net!

The shot itself is AMAZING ... but the very cool reaction of the team in great. It's like ... "no big deal, we do this every day."

US Airways Flight Training School

(Thanks to Sog for finding this.)
(Upon review this appears to be a computer generated bit. Snopes.com says it is not real. Thanks to Bill for checking into this. Still ... "Very Cool!")

Thought you were good on an "Etch-A-Sketch"???

Artist George Vlosich is the king of Etch-A-Sketch!!!

On the Road: Dancing with the Stars!

On The Road: BJ's Membership Club in Norcross

Bread! Milk! Beer!

Oh no!!! Snow in Georgia! Close the schools in Cobb County!!! Everybody Panic!

Dance Dance Dance!

Spiff & Fred of True Oldies 106.7 join-in the fun at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Marietta!

What the heck is this???

Found this weird looking ice in my birdbath this morning. Sorta looks like the fickle finger of fate. How does something like this form? Any ideas? I didn't see a twig or anything that the ice could have formed around. It's a mystery.

The benefits of a daily walk

A brisk 30-minute walk each day can really work wonders like lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes and more!

Already Missing John Smoltz

How to break your New Year's resolution.

If you decided to quit drinking for the New Year ... this should knock you OFF the wagon!

(Thanks to Mike Jett)

Ut-oh!

(Thanks to The Tiffany Guy)

Border Patrol Stop or Clown Car?

(Thanks to Bill)

Digital Conversion is Easy as 1-2-3 ...

In February all TV's must be ready to receive digital signals. You can easily do it yourself.

(Thanks to Lanny)