Recent content by Brad Olson

I received a 3-cell Maglite for Christmas over 40 years ago and it's still working just fine. Keith's right about being vigilant about the batteries - I did have some corrode in mine but fortunately I was able to get them out.

Today I went to order some Fire Liter charcoal starters and discovered that they're now a flat shape instead of the traditional block style. I have an email into the company for more details, but those of you who use Fire Liters might want to stock up on the old ones if you can find them.

This is NOT a job for me... https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/invasive-and-delicious-the-federal-government-is-begging-people-to-eat-this-massive-harmful-rodent-species-202015284.html

Enjoy your new life, Phil...maybe you'll have as much excitement as these RV folks!

He was Officer Lowell Gazouski of the CVPD back in the '70s and '80s, but maybe he'd retired by the time you moved into the area. He passed away about 10 years ago. I recall having a couple of interactions with him back then, but fortunately they weren't related to his occupation.;)

I guess you never got carpeting from Lincoln!

Sorry to hear about your dad, Larry, but I agree that at 98 he's had quite a run. Hopefully his passing is peaceful. Speaking of CV cops, did you ever get to meet "Barney"? ;)

"Call National 2-9000, National 2-9000!" Name the company, Larry.;)

Very nice, Brett...and thank you for NOT adding green peppers! It seems like most of the country thinks peppers are mandatory for a cheesesteak, but a lifelong Philadelphian has assured me that they're not. Good choice on the provolone, too.

I was living in Bolingbrook when I had the 312 number. I moved to Hillside in late '86 and might've had a 708 number, but can't remember for sure. When I started dating my now-wife in '88 she lived in LaGrange Park and was in the 708 area. In fact, I still remember her number from back then.

Remember those old Folgers Crystals commercials? "We've secretly replaced the Chiefs' offensive line with the Bears'. Let's see if anyone notices.";)

I usually pick up my pillow, fluff it about a bit, poise it right above her face, and think...."Maybe next time." Just like she does. ;)

When I entered Grown-Up World in 1985 my first apartment didn't come with a phone. I wound up buying a black desktop model for $12 (somehow that amount sticks with me yet today) and even though it hasn't been used for years, it's still on a shelf in the basement. I was going to hit Send but...

If there was ever a time to take one for the team...

Great post, Roger!