Chili Dog Is On the Mend

Several blog readers have asked about our Chili Dog's recent surgery (she was spayed), particularly in regards to her recuperation and overall health. Nancy and I are pleased to let everyone know that Chili is making great progress on her road to a full recovery. She is a very sturdy little dog and has exceeded our expectations, and her vet's, by reaching her wellness goals way ahead of schedule. She is currently about eighty per cent back to normal and I imagine she will be eating normally, and be able to do her exercise routine as normal, by early next week - at the latest. She will be off all her medications within a couple of days. Finishing her meds should help matters, as she doesn't look forward to that part of her treatment. We'll both be glad when we can give her a bath, but there is still a week to go before that can happen. It's not really a big deal, since she is such a sweet smelling dog anyway.

So... Chili says "woof" (translation - thanks for thinking of me). We hope everyone is in the best of health for all of 2010 - and far beyond. Again, we would like to thank everyone for their concern regarding our little Chili. We do appreciate it.

Way Cool - Flip Ultra Camcorder

Nancy and I really like our most recent electronic gadget, a Christmas gift, the Flip Ultra Camcorder. We've been collecting all kinds of spur-of-the-moment footage using this mini camcorder. The software that comes with it is user friendly and you even get your own personal web channel to store your videos - what a neat device. Check out our web channel below. To gain access, just type in my email address jrdmobile@yahoo.com and the password - opentheflip.

http://www.flipshare.com/view.aspx?nRecipient=ZWY3Y2EyYjYtNDZmNi00YTUwLTgwN2UtNDI3Y2M0ZGJkZTdi

Info on Pee Wee Reese

Some blog readers have expressed an interest in knowing more about the famous Brooklyn Dodger shortstop, Pee Wee Reese. Click on the Wikipedia link below, to learn about the life of Pee Wee Reese -


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pee_Wee_Reese

Back In The Day

If you read a few paragraphs from the below story, you will see that it mentions a native Louisvillian - Vinnie Atria. Vinnie graduated from Shawnee High School the same year as me (class of 63), and as I discovered from the article, he later became a very accomplished bowler. I remember bowling a few frames with Vinnie, back in the day, at the West End bowling alley. Even then, it was obvious that Vinnie would progress to the caliber needed to become a pro bowler. Vinnie was always a very good athlete. As I recall, he ran track for Shawnee and did quite well. Perhaps it was in the genes - his uncle was the great Brooklyn Dodger shortstop, Pee Wee Reese.

It was interesting reading about Vinnie. It's probably been forty five years since I first read the news, in the Courier Journal, about his prowess as a bowler. Good to fine out that he succeeded in a very difficult sport to master.

You can learn more about Vinnie Atria's career, on the second link.



http://www.gobowlingshow.com/default2.asp?active_page_id=85


http://www.minieliminator.com/Atria%20story.pdf

Interesting Auto Site

The link below will take you to a business site that has created a very interesting approach to selling cars. The owners have incorporated web technology informatively and the result for the consumer is a very entertaining and exceptionally detailed experience when shopping for a Chicago Cars Direct used vehicle.

By using You Tube videos to provide a ten minute overview (including the road test) of a vehicle from their relatively small inventory, the potential buyer comes away with a far better knowledge of the product than what is typically gained when visiting a used car lot. The presenter (salesman) is affable and portrays the vehicle in a manner that conveys a true love of automobiles. You watch the video feeling that a great amount of care went into selecting that particular car for their inventory.

I found the site to be quite intriguing; however, I can't attest to the efficacy of this business since I don't know anyone who has purchased a vehicle from Chicago Cars Direct. Check it out and see what you think.

http://www.chicagocarsdirect.com/web/inventory?sold=0

Sports Illustrated Tablet Available in 2010

Can't wait to enjoy sports news in this format - take a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntyXvLnxyXk

Scion at SEMA

Check out these creative Scion specialty vehicles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIuD0cplRFA