tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post6254037863433848786..comments2024-03-26T20:35:39.291-07:00Comments on STMcC Presents 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS': A JOYFUL EASTER TO YOU AND YOURN (Or, CHOCOLATE BUNNIES TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!)Stephen T. McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-49782986055306282032016-03-30T16:39:14.189-07:002016-03-30T16:39:14.189-07:00ROBIN ~
I thought the same thing, that I look A LO...ROBIN ~<br />I thought the same thing, that I look A LOT like my Pa in that picture. I'm sort of a "Mini-Pa". <br /><br />I also got his cleft chin and his goofy sense of humor. And there are certain little mannerisms I sometimes do that are so much like my Pa that I feel I'm almost channeling him from the big beyond.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-17903871541101150652016-03-30T07:09:40.078-07:002016-03-30T07:09:40.078-07:00So late in getting here (again). BTW, I read your ...So late in getting here (again). BTW, I read your BoTB results shortly after you posted them, but didn't comment. I can't remember why now. Irrelevant really.<br /><br />I'm not particularly attached to Easter candy. Once upon a time I really liked the Cadbury Eggs. My mom likes the bigger, gooey ones. I always liked the small ones that were pastel colored with a hard shell and chocolate inside. But, even those... haven't any in quite a while.<br /><br />I love the picture of your family. Maybe you were ready to clobber Nappy for crying so much and prolonging the agony of standing in the driveway for the picture. You look so much like your dad in this picture. With him standing directly above you, the resemblance is very obvious.<br /><br />Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-18550937994308043142016-03-30T04:49:19.992-07:002016-03-30T04:49:19.992-07:00Yeah, I knew that's what had happened - that y...Yeah, I knew that's what had happened - that you'd interpreted my description incorrectly.<br /><br />Well, beating the system is a damned good tradition!<br /><br />I don't have a wife anymore, so now I beat the system, too. (Come 'n' get me, Feminazis!)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-22311190725815714252016-03-29T21:24:49.330-07:002016-03-29T21:24:49.330-07:00I was confused by your mentioning that "Only ...I was confused by your mentioning that "Only God remembers what Nappy was pissed about that time." I thought you were older, but in this photo YOU look pissed (as in MAD), and Nappy looks like a "pouhr wittle baby." (Don't hit me Nappy!! Back off!)<br /><br />Because of your "pissed" statement, I assumed that he was you and you was he. He he.<br /><br />Like Lee, I went out and got some bunnies 1/2 off AFTER Easter. I am a cheapskate, and have few traditions or rituals other than beating the system. Sixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-78484110791468812172016-03-28T11:26:56.133-07:002016-03-28T11:26:56.133-07:00LEE ~
That style of house seemed to be pretty comm...LEE ~<br />That style of house seemed to be pretty common in the Southern California area back then, late '50s to early and mid-'60s. Years later, in checking out my old neighborhoods, I found many houses that were just variations on that style.<br /><br />Yeah, the house is still standing. You can do a Google image search with that address and see how it looks today.<br /><br />No, that is the kitchen window showing in the photo. It was from that window that my Ma once watched me fight with 3 neighborhood boys (one at a time). She said she was all set to run outside and break up the fighting but she never did because I was winning all the bouts.<br /><br />Ha!-Ha! And that gives you more insight into the ways of my family.<br />[:o)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-61910945459538810032016-03-28T06:53:08.765-07:002016-03-28T06:53:08.765-07:00I didn't have any Easter candy yesterday, but ...I didn't have any Easter candy yesterday, but if I see any on sale this week maybe I'll pick some up. We had a quiet day with church in the morning and sleep in the afternoon--truly a day of rest.<br /><br />It's difficult to tell, but the house in the photo looks very similar to the house in San Diego we lived in from 1959 to 1963. Is the windowed portion visible in the photo a garage? That's what we had with the living portion to the rear of that garage. Is your old house still standing? I've gone by my old house in recent decades and it still looks pretty much the same except the current owners keep their yard up better.<br /><br />Happy After-Easter<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-55905327821617193482016-03-28T05:06:52.897-07:002016-03-28T05:06:52.897-07:00Thank you, SIR MIKE!
I'm sure I enjoyed it mor...Thank you, SIR MIKE!<br />I'm sure I enjoyed it more than the bunny did.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-66684438643887566712016-03-28T05:05:45.225-07:002016-03-28T05:05:45.225-07:00BIG CHIEF JANIE ~
Were you afraid the camera was g...BIG CHIEF JANIE ~<br />Were you afraid the camera was going to steal your spirit?<br /><br />Well, have a peaceful April and we'll look forward to your return in May. (I'm just going to leave the links to your blog up in case you change your mind on, say, April 15th.)<br /><br />Catch ya again in May.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-42052401708604357432016-03-28T05:02:14.641-07:002016-03-28T05:02:14.641-07:00BROWN-EYED BECKY-O! ~
Glad you liked this! Yeah, w...BROWN-EYED BECKY-O! ~<br />Glad you liked this! Yeah, we were the standard "Nuclear Family"... except we had a "Nappy".<br /><br />Don't feel bad, M'Dear. I got more chocolate bunnies, and one of 'em MUST be real chocolate, I'm sure!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-78186405311054220192016-03-28T04:58:21.760-07:002016-03-28T04:58:21.760-07:00Brother, I can't stand suits! Feel like I'...Brother, I can't stand suits! Feel like I'm suffocating every time I stuff myself into a suit.<br /><br />For work, I'm required to wear a tie. Granted it's a clip-on tie (so no one can strangle me with it), but I still hate having a noose around my neck full-time.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-62733048145531577132016-03-28T00:35:25.440-07:002016-03-28T00:35:25.440-07:00Happy Easter I hope you enjoyed the bunny!Happy Easter I hope you enjoyed the bunny!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-28440337214722456332016-03-27T20:56:20.590-07:002016-03-27T20:56:20.590-07:00I have some Easter photos from when I was about fo...I have some Easter photos from when I was about four years old. I'm sobbing in them. I didn't want my mother to take my picture, but she insisted. What was the point of photographing a sobbing child? I wish you a blessed Easter.<br /><br />I won't participate in BOTB during April, but I'll be back in May. <br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-17316537881554081392016-03-27T20:46:24.573-07:002016-03-27T20:46:24.573-07:00You are tooo funny! I love it when you share info ...You are tooo funny! I love it when you share info about your childhood and other stages in your life...and especially when there are pictures, too! Your family looks so cute...like the typical 50s or early 60s household. One thing, though...I feel bad about this year's chocolate bunny. It says "Solid Milk Chocolate Flavored."...Hmmm, I think you should find a REAL chocolate bunny and buy it. You deserve the real thing! And by tomorrow, the price will be probably 50% cheaper! Happy Easter to you, my friend!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-86683736383263091302016-03-27T20:02:31.177-07:002016-03-27T20:02:31.177-07:00You looked better in a suit at 4 years old than I ...You looked better in a suit at 4 years old than I have at any given point in my life, and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about that.<br /><br />Hope you had a great Easter, man!<br /><br />~6BA Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-64169639319348838282016-03-27T20:01:04.471-07:002016-03-27T20:01:04.471-07:00BIRGIT ~
Ha! "Burt Lancaster"? I'LL ...BIRGIT ~<br />Ha! "Burt Lancaster"? I'LL TAKE IT!!<br /><br />Yeah, 1964 was a good year. There were a lotta good years back then. I dunno wha' hoppened.<br /><br />Nappy was always cryin' about something. Ha!-Ha! I'll never forget the time he missed going on vacation with us because he started in with his crap right outta the driveway. My Pa drove him straight to our Grandparents house and dropped him off. (I'm literally laughing-out-loud as I type this. ONLY Nappy!)<br /><br />I'm happy to report, however, that although Nappy was a newt, he "got better".<br /><br />You know, I seriously think that anyone who would eat a Chocolate Bunny from the feet up should just be imprisoned for life. No good could come from a person THAT anti-social!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-87090654563501331712016-03-27T19:54:43.532-07:002016-03-27T19:54:43.532-07:00POSTSCRIPT:
SIX, I forgot to answer your question....POSTSCRIPT:<br />SIX, I forgot to answer your question... No, this was in the front yard. You can do a Google search with that address and see what it looks like now.<br /><br />It actually looks pretty nice! The last time Nappy and I drove by the house (sheesh! circa 1999?) the place looked really rundown, as did the rest of the neighborhood. It was sad to see. But this more recent Google Image photo indicates that a better class of people moved in. I'm really glad to see that!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-60197325944406314552016-03-27T19:41:06.670-07:002016-03-27T19:41:06.670-07:00This was a great year....I was born that year(June...This was a great year....I was born that year(June 2nd). I love that picture because it looks like you are ready to smack someone down a la Burt Lancaster. Your brother is crying which Iam certain he wishes this picture could go somewhere hidden. Mahalia is great! I would always eat the bunny from The head down....poor Easter bunny gets no respect.<br /><br /><br />Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-89951241353096560192016-03-27T14:21:04.425-07:002016-03-27T14:21:04.425-07:00McBROTHER SIXGUN ~
No, sir, I am the one in stripe...McBROTHER SIXGUN ~<br />No, sir, I am the one in stripes (with the very serious expression and fists clenched, ready to fight the world).<br /><br />The Crybaby in checks is Nappy.<br /><br />However, your "portent of things to come" still applies because, you know, there was that little episode in Mexico...<br /><br />Happy Easter to you also, SixBro!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-34430418630357543002016-03-27T14:00:11.499-07:002016-03-27T14:00:11.499-07:00Glad you liked it, Dear DIXIE POLKA. A joyful Resu...Glad you liked it, Dear DIXIE POLKA. A joyful Resurrection Day to you, too!<br /><br />I figure if I toss EVERYTHING in there, including Santa and Chocolate Bunnies, maybe "this world" won't take offense that I just told it to "get right with God" and "accept your Salvation through 'THE PRICE' Yeshua paid".<br /><br />You know me, I figure a spoon full of sugar helps the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious go down.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-13000460030373244312016-03-27T13:52:42.631-07:002016-03-27T13:52:42.631-07:00Thanks, FAE. And thanks again for making the famil...Thanks, FAE. And thanks again for making the family photo possible.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-16460363461347851602016-03-27T13:03:59.810-07:002016-03-27T13:03:59.810-07:00I love the pic. Your dad is wearing solid, you we...I love the pic. Your dad is wearing solid, you wear checks, your mom has a sort of diamond pattern going on, Bonehead wearing white (really????), and Nappy - in a portent of things to come - wearing STRIPES.<br /><br />So... was this taken in your backyard?<br /><br />Happy Easter, McBrother. JW.Sheboyganboy VInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-25081038297504261032016-03-27T10:34:33.948-07:002016-03-27T10:34:33.948-07:00~ D-FensDogG, truly lovely post for a most specia...~ D-FensDogG, truly lovely post for a most special day. I loved the way you incorporated the birth, death, and resurrection. I'm practically reduced to tears. Thank you, and Happy Easter, (smile).Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-50906004936960830172016-03-27T10:28:20.832-07:002016-03-27T10:28:20.832-07:00A lovely Easter post. A Joyful Day. I hope and pra...A lovely Easter post. A Joyful Day. I hope and pray that you most thoroughly enjoy the gifts of today in this life AND the next.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-27299987593395416722016-03-27T09:59:23.859-07:002016-03-27T09:59:23.859-07:00Why thank you, POP TART. (I mustn't call you &...Why thank you, POP TART. (I mustn't call you "Evil" on a day like today.)<br /><br />And I hope it's a lovely day of peace and chocolate bunnies for you.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-61512175341816434082016-03-27T09:20:51.263-07:002016-03-27T09:20:51.263-07:00Have a joyful and holy Easter, Sephen T. McCarthy!...Have a joyful and holy Easter, Sephen T. McCarthy!eViL pOp TaRthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039755407564122331noreply@blogger.com