The Breakfast Club

Later this month is the 30th Anniversary of "The Breakfast Club." This rare photo shows the original cast before director John Hughes fired the actor sitting between Judd Nelson and Ally Sheedy for "having a face for radio." Emilio Estevez assumed the role and the rest is history.

If Yoda had a pet dog

Snow in Georgia? Really?

"Forrest" experiences his first snow

Nuff said ...

Brian Williams sings at the GRAMMYs!

Warm February days are meant for this!

(Frozen Custard Waffle Cone at Cheeseburger Bobby's)

Brian Williams recants ... again ...

This just in! NBC anchorman Brian Williams recants his story of being on the last Space Shuttle flight. Brian said he confused that with an airport shuttle ride to LaGuardia.

Brian Williams recants ...

This just in! NBC anchorman Brian Williams recants his story of being on Seal Team 6 during the Osama bin Laden raid. Brian said he confused that with his visit to Sea World where he fed the seals.

Life Lesson #65

If reincarnated and you come back as a squirrel, please DO NOT shout "Birdie" just because you're on a golf course.

365 Photos in 365 Days

I am attempting to post a photo a day this year.  I've attempted this in the past and never came close to finishing.  You can follow my progress HERE.

Sony

In an effort to thwart future cyber-attacks, Sony has adopted the IRS system where emails are immediately lost or destroyed.

First Two Tuesdays in November

Remember ... VOTE Tuesday, November 4th! THANK a Veteran Tuesday, November 11th! Thanks to our Veterans we have the privilege to voice our opinions and vote for the person of our choice.

Dead Leaf in the Middle of the Road

Special Report

This just in! After an apparent mid-air collision with an unmanned UPS drone, a single engine broom was forced to make a crash landing near Kennesaw, Georgia. NTSB investigators stated that the pilot, a Miss Elphaba Thropp, suffered only minor injuries until a well-meaning witness to the crash, doused the smoking broom and Miss Thropp with a bucket of water. Miss Dorothy Gale of Kansas, told investigators that Elphaba’s last words were, “Ohhh! You cursed brat! Look what you've done! I'm melting! Melting! Oh, what a world! What a world!” Records show that the model of the broom Miss Thropp was piloting had a near perfect safety record with only one previous incident in which, coincidentally, Elphaba’s sister was killed by a falling house. The NTSB is still investigating the crash site to determine if Miss Thropp had been texting while flying or attempting to use "spell" check. (This has been an SNN Special Report. ©Spiff News Network)

Welcome Lily Sue!

Our first grandchild ... Lily Sue ... Born 08.26.14 ... 7 pounds 15 ounces ... 20 1/2 inches.
"Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up".

Challenge Accepted!

Challenged by his radio partner Randy Cook, Spiff Carner not only accepts the challenge, but takes it to an entirely different level.

Spiff Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge video

Looks like rain ... or maybe the end of time?

Challenge!

I just accepted the "sweet iced tea challenge." I sat on my deck and sipped on a cold and tasty iced tea. I then made a donation to a charity of my choice. I challenge you to do the same.

If Statues could talk

Just when you thought it was safe to laugh at roadkill ...

Recalled?

Last remaining Chevrolet yet to be recalled.

Ka-Boom!

150th Anniversary

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

CLICK HERE for more photos.

Marietta Square 1864?

Thank You

Remembering the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Thanks to each and every member of the Allied forces that sacrificed so much for us all.

(Photo of the "Liberty Belle", a WWII B-17 Bomber. I was lucky enough to take a 30 minute flight on her back in 2010. In June of 2011, the Liberty Belle made a crash landing in a field in Illinois, burst into flames and was destroyed. Fortunately there were no injuries or deaths.)

Bee all that you can Bee

Thank You!

Memorial Day

Sometimes one day is just not long enough to say Thank You properly. — at Marietta National Cemetery.

May the 4th be with you??

I know that the "Star Wars" groupies are very excited about today. But personally, I can't wait until tomorrow.

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...."

Almost 14 years ago my youngest daughter Meredith received a birthday gift that changed all of our lives for the better … “Brady”, a fluffy Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Although he was indeed Meredith's puppy, his heart was large enough to encompass all of us with his love. Always there for us … always happy … always ready to make each and every day brighter. “Brady” left us this evening to brighten the days forever for all those he meets on his next great adventure where all good dogs go when they leave us. You will always be in our hearts “Brady” as you made our hearts so much larger and so much more capable of unconditional love. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Needed more warm-up?

Gio Gonzalez of the Washington Nationals looked very good during warm-ups before facing the Braves today.  Gio did NOT look very good once the game started.  Braves scored 6 runs off him in the first two innings.  Final score ... Braves 10, Nats 2.

Bugging Out

Changing the passwords to all of my accounts and sign-ins to "Heartbleed". That should be tough to crack.

Letterman Retires!

The TOP FIVE reasons why David Letterman is retiring in 2015:

5--Microphone emits feedback every time it gets close to Dave's "First Alert" necklace.

4--Dave is completely exhausted by number six while doing the Top Ten List.

3--4:30PM taping time right in the middle of the Early Bird Special at Bernie's Buffet.

2--Even at 82 degrees in the Ed Sullivan Theater, Dave still feels chilled.

And the number one reason why David Letterman is retiring in 2015:

1--Got himself a very sweet deal on a Fixed Indexed Annuity.

How to handle a phone scammer

So, I get a phone call from this dude who says he is a Microsoft technician from California. (Who oddly enough sounded like he was really in Mumbai) Anyway, I have heard about these scammer types so I immediately go into my best southern Georgia, “Honey Boo-Boo” accent … 
“H’lo whatcha want?”
“Sir, do you have Windows?” 
“Not since the tornado,” I sez. “Heck, I’m lucky to have a door to my trailer. Had to board everything up.” 
“Do you have the desktop?”
“Nope, I do all my paperwork on the kitchen table, just like everyone else in the trailer park.” 
“Do you have the laptop?”
“I’m tellin’ you this in confidence my friend. I have been known, on payday, to visit the Pink Pony for a quick lap dance. But I will deny that if you tell anyone.” 
“How then do you get your email?” 
“I don’t know what this email thing is … but, when I want THE mail, I walk down to the end of the drive and take it out of my mailbox. That was, I did before that dang tornado blew my mailbox all the way to India!” 
“You do not have any computer devices in your home?” 
“I am lucky to have electricity at all! Heck, they just turned the power back on an hour ago. And I’m told it will be a week before I have phone service.”
(Long pause) “I will call you back when your phone service is restored. Goodbye” 
“Hey, wait a minute fella. Before you hang up, do me a favor and look out your window. Can you see my dang mailbox? You have windows don’tcha!!!”

Unionized College Football?

“In a ruling that could revolutionize college athletics, a federal agency ruled Wednesday that college football players at Northwestern University can unionize.”    Which brings us to:

The TOP FIVE demands by a unionized college football team:

5) More time spent in huddle, less actual playing time.

4) Every other Saturday off.

3) All penalties are subject to a collective bargaining grievance procedure.

2) Three minute quarters, 60 minute half-time.

1) Every team will play in a bowl game. (Oh, wait … that appears to be happening already.)

Daylight Savings Time

This tree at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park appears to be getting ready to "Spring Forward". To avoid completely shocking my body and mind, I will spring forward 30 minutes tonight and another 30 tomorrow night.

Reallly?

If the #Oscars2014 run much longer, will they announce next year's winners as well? I'm asking for a really sleepy friend.

RIP Tim Wilson

Thanks for the many laughs and many visits to "The Randy & Spiff Show"

Ice Ice Baby!

Life on the Edge

Super Bowl?

I thought that the Falcons season was over? But here they are in the Super Bowl wearing Denver Broncos uniforms.

Snow in Georgia!

Just realized that snow in Georgia is sorta like dog years. 1 inch of snow is like driving in 7 inches.

I am Otis!

I took “The Andy Griffith Show” personality quiz, and I am Otis! Who are you?

Canada Cold!

If you think our weather here in Georgia has been wacky and very cold at times, see what Canada is experiencing. I just got off the phone with a friend who lives in Regina, Saskatchewan.

She said that since early this morning the snow has been nearly waist high and is still falling. The temperature is 32 below zero and the north wind is increasing to near gale force. Wind chill is -59. Her husband has done nothing but look through the kitchen window and just stare. She says that if it gets much worse, she may have to let the drunken loser in.

Just Thinking

"Now that marijuana is legal in Colorado, the rationing of Doritos and Ho Ho Cakes cannot be far behind."

Cold Weather Tip

Spiff's "Redneck" Frigid Temperatures Tip #17: To keep your water pipes from freezing it is wise to cover all outside faucets.

Everybody Panic!

Below freezing temps arriving --- check
Possibility of frozen precipitation --- check
Emergency provisions acquired --- check

Merry Christmas!

Falcons fall to 3 - 10.

This just in: Fulton County Commissioners call emergency session to contact Cobb County and beg that they return the Braves in exchange for the Falcons!

A date which will live in infamy

Happy Turkey Day!

Number One Pick

If you had the #1 NFL draft pick, who would you choose? I'm asking for a friend who works for the Atlanta Falcons.

Braves moving to Cobb County!

The main reason the Braves plan to move to Cobb County in 2017. Much easier to give directions to the new stadium ... "Just down the road from the Big Chicken."

Thank You!

Problem Solvers?

Whenever I am in southern Missouri visiting my folks, who have no WiFi or cable TV, we often sit under the very old hickory tree and solve the world problems. Since it seems there are more problems in the world today than ever before, we have apparently been doing a lousy job.

 

D'oh!

Major misunderstanding on the part of the Atlanta Falcons. Instead of falling back one hour today, they fell back 13 years to become the team they were in 2000.

Just Relax

(From my friend Mike)

In case you had a rough week, here's a stress management technique recommended in all the latest psychological journals. The funny thing is that it really does work and will make you smile.

1. Picture yourself lying on your belly on a warm rock that hangs out over a crystal clear stream.
2. Picture yourself with both your hands dangling in the cool running water.
3. Birds are sweetly singing in the cool mountain air.
4. No one knows your secret place.
5. You are in total seclusion from that hectic place called the world.
6. The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.
7. The water is so clear that you can make out the face of the politician you are holding underwater.

See it worked. You're smiling. You feel better already.

Affordable Tax Payment Act

I am planning on opening a website on December 1, 2013. The government will then have the opportunity to navigate my site, and request that I pay taxes to them in 2014. If they prefer, they may keep their current tax system if they are happy with it.

Warning:

A ... My system may crash at any given time or have links that lead to nowhere in particular.

B ... I lied about the government being able to keep the current tax system they now enjoy.

C ... If, for some odd reason, the government does get my website to work, they will encounter “sticker shock” informing them that I will be paying 40-60% less tax than they expected.

When gas was 26 cents a gallon

The year was 1948.  And on October 26th of that year ... my folks got married.  Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary Mom & Day!!  I love you so much.

The Shut Down!

Here's an idea. Open everything that the government has shut down. And then shut down Congress, the Senate, and the White House. Problem solved.

The day after Columbus Day

Little known Christopher Columbus fact: Christopher's original name was Cristoforo Colombo. Lucky for us Christopher changed his name. Otherwise we would be celebrating "Peter Falk" Day.

Atlanta Sports

Just discovered that both the Falcons and Braves work for the government and "shut down."