Sirens

If sirens go off in the middle of the night and I sleep through it without rushing to the basement in fear does that make me brave or just tired?

No parade

Sad, sad, sad. The officials should have cancelled
the Rochestefest parade sooner!


See the wonderful photo by Jerry Olson at www.postbulletin.com for a picture that says it all.

Cheese Curds and more

Tonight my charming husband and I are going to dine at the food booths at Rochesterfest. Yes, greasy cheese curds and fries are tasty but I always think: where do the food vendors wash their hands?

I remember my Mom used to say "ach Vicki Lou, it's just a little dirt, you will eat a pound of dirt before you die"

So if you want to join Guppy Girl Snyder and her husband this evening at the annual City festival look for us near the information booth.

Inspirational

Want to put a on your face?

Check out www.annawantimes.com for an inspirational story about a 12 year boy who created and has maintained a weekly paper for his hometown of 900 people for the past 3 years. Yep, that means he started a newspaper when he was 9 years old.

Congratulations to editor Keith Davis from Annawan, Illinois.

Storm Baby Alert

The sirens sounded last night and I did not go to the basement! This is a major step for a "Storm Baby".



At 11 p.m. the phone rang and it was the Mayor of Rochester informing Councilman Snyder the City had declared a state of emergency. Did I head to the basement then? no, I was too tired.

Here's hoping the storms forecast for tonight evaporate before they touch down.

and the forecast is

Gum Etiquette

Some adults need a gum etiquette refresher -- If you are walking down the aisle at your OWN wedding, don't chomp on gum.

If you are a color guard wearing an official military uniform displaying the American flag - don't chew gum with your mouth open.

If you are IN the wedding party, the facilitator for the ceremony or interviewing for a job - don't chew gum. Swallow it, stick in behind your ear or hand it to a friend but for heaven's sake SPIT it OUT!

Today's tirade cheerfully written by Guppy Girl Snyder who contrary to popular belief really isn't an old grouch.

Summer Holiday

Should people be allowed to blog if they are boring? No, I don't think so either. Hence, the reason I have not been blogging lately. I could say I have been on an exciting summer holiday and haven't had time to post -- if any of the 11 blog readers believe that please let me know and I will buy you yep, a double scoop!

I hope your summer is filled with exciting adventures that create lasting memories.

June

Generally the month of June means -- visits with who live far away and of course in Rochester, MN
it also means the Rochesterfest parade!


Does this mean that after way too long the Chick Chat blog will become interesting again?
We can only hope.

Tomorrow's topic: I've been out of high school how long??