My College is off today, Patti. They used to give us Columbus Day and the Tuesday after for “Fall Break” but this year the Scheduling Committee decided against the Tuesday. The students aren’t happy with the change.
Seems like everyone I have called the last few days has said “Monday is a holiday”. I didn’t get it off even as a County employee, but that was because the employees union had traded it for the day after Thanksgiving decades ago. So, banks, Federal offices, all those sorts have it off. The rest, work, work, work!
I really wanted to post the Stan Freberg segment, from his The United States of America Vol. 1, but that CD set is packed. Basically, it goes like this:
Columbus strides onto the beach, plants a Spanish flag and says he claims this land in the name of Queen Isabella (oh yes, and the King). A voice says How? He replies, “Well, I just stick the flag in the sand… Wait, what? Who are you?”
“I live here.”
Oh. Well I’ve just discovered this land, and I’m claiming it in the name of Spain.”
“What you mean, you discover us? We discover you, right here on beach.”
It’s really very funny, and does go on but that’s enough to give you the flavor…
Good point about every day being a holiday when you’re retired, George.
My bank is open today, by the way.
I love Stan Freberg too. I still remember some of his radio ads from the 60’s.
Flip Wilson also did a funny bit about Columbus discovering America. When he lands he sees “a fine looking Indian girl…fine looking Indian girl…fine looking West Indian girl.”
I came back because it haunted me. She looks like she’s bathed in mud. Or is Coppertone. I guess you’re looking at things other than her coloring and lighting.
Is that what Columbus saw when he landed in the New World?
Yowza.
You can see why Columbus liked America so much, Jeff.
Does anyone get Columbus Day off?
My College is off today, Patti. They used to give us Columbus Day and the Tuesday after for “Fall Break” but this year the Scheduling Committee decided against the Tuesday. The students aren’t happy with the change.
Patti-Government employeesn do. No mail today.
And I’m waiting for some AMAZON deliveries, Steve.
Seems like everyone I have called the last few days has said “Monday is a holiday”. I didn’t get it off even as a County employee, but that was because the employees union had traded it for the day after Thanksgiving decades ago. So, banks, Federal offices, all those sorts have it off. The rest, work, work, work!
Yes, but now that you’re retired, Rick, every day is COLUMBUS DAY!
I really wanted to post the Stan Freberg segment, from his The United States of America Vol. 1, but that CD set is packed. Basically, it goes like this:
Columbus strides onto the beach, plants a Spanish flag and says he claims this land in the name of Queen Isabella (oh yes, and the King). A voice says How? He replies, “Well, I just stick the flag in the sand… Wait, what? Who are you?”
“I live here.”
Oh. Well I’ve just discovered this land, and I’m claiming it in the name of Spain.”
“What you mean, you discover us? We discover you, right here on beach.”
It’s really very funny, and does go on but that’s enough to give you the flavor…
I love Stan Freberg, Rick. I have a couple of CD sets around here somewhere and I suspect THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES on them.
Oops, that should be The HISTORY of the United states…
I get today off, but since it’s already my day off I got Friday off as a comp day. One of the few perks of being a federal employee.
Love the photo, BTW. Nothing say Columbus Day like a babe in a bikini.
I’m just trying to keep Steve Stilwell interested, Bob.
Good point about every day being a holiday when you’re retired, George.
My bank is open today, by the way.
I love Stan Freberg too. I still remember some of his radio ads from the 60’s.
Flip Wilson also did a funny bit about Columbus discovering America. When he lands he sees “a fine looking Indian girl…fine looking Indian girl…fine looking West Indian girl.”
I love Stan Freberg’s “Chicken Man” series, Jeff. And, of course, his over-the-top commercials.
“Kelley’s Kuties” is how I refer to your obligatory hot holiday babe, George.
“Kelley’s Kuties” are my feeble attempts to engage Steve Stilwell’s libido and his interest in this blog, Drongo.
I came back because it haunted me. She looks like she’s bathed in mud. Or is Coppertone. I guess you’re looking at things other than her coloring and lighting.
She’s just enjoying the New World, Patti. Nothing more complicated than that.
She’s certainly oiled up. Not sure if that’s olive oil, Colombo.
It’s sun-block 150, Todd.