SONGS I COULDN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS WEEK
1. Bruce Hornsby--Gonna Be Some Changes Made (new entry)
Catchy as fuck. Sting sings backup. The beat reminds me very much of Nelly's "Ride Wit Me".
2. Christine Lavin--The Kind Of Love You Never Recover From (new entry)
I'm long overdue getting into her music. One of her serious songs. Made me weepy.
3. Jimmy Eat World--My Sundown (last week: #2)
4. Barnes And Barnes--I Feel Depressed (last week: #1)
5. Trey Parker--On Top Of You (last week: #5)
6. Christine Lavin--Bald Headed Men (new entry)
One of her funny songs. An anthem! We're here, we're bald, get used to it!
7. Avril Lavigne--My Happy Ending (last week: #8)
8. Sam Kinison--Are You Lonesome Tonight (last week: #10)
9. Gomez--Nothing Is Wrong (last week: #3)
10. The Magnetic Fields--All My Little Words (new entry)
Used in a memorable montage at the end of an episode of "The Shield". Makes a comeback now and then.
Honorable mention:
Blue Rodeo--It Hasn't Hit Me Yet
Christine Lavin--Damaged Goods
Christine Lavin--I Bring Out The Worst In You
Christine Lavin--If You Want Space, Go To Utah
Christine Lavin--Like Father, Like Son
Christine Lavin--Sensitive New Age Guys
Lowen And Navarro--Walking On A Wire
The Polyphonic Spree--Hold Me Now
Todd Snider--Statistician's Blues
Todd Snider--You Think You Know Somebody
PS: No band names this week.
Saturday, August 28, 2004
Saturday, August 21, 2004
NEW FEATURE: SONGS I COULDN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS WEEK
Hoping to make this a weekly feature. These are the tunes that helped me get through the past week, and/or just wouldn't get out of my head.
1. Barnes And Barnes--I Feel Depressed
From B&B's 1991 album "Loozanteen". Toward the end sounds kinda like the Beach Boys' "Caroline No".
2. Jimmy Eat World--My Sundown
Steve Dahl played it the other day. Can't wait to karaoke it.
3. Gomez--Nothing Is Wrong
Dahl played it a couple of weeks ago. Would have been #1 last week.
4. The Polyphonic Spree--Hold Me Now
Weird. Eerie. Sort of like the Brady Kids formed some disturbingly cheerful cult. Drink the Kool-aid!
5. Trey Parker--On Top Of You
From "Cannibal! The Musical". He's singing about his horse that ran away.
6. Letters To Cleo--Here And Now
"Thecomfortofaknowledgeofariseabovetheskyabovecouldneverparallelthechallengeofanacquistioninthe..." A challenge at karaoke. A challenge I met!
7. Blue Rodeo--Hasn't Hit Me Yet
Oldie but a goodie. I can only handle country music if it's Canadian.
8. Avril Lavigne--My Happy Ending
A good one to karaoke in my Eddie Vedder voice.
9. Lowen And Navarro--Walking On A Wire
Perennial Dahl show faves. Way underrated.
10. Sam Kinison--Are You Lonesome Tonight
Gosh I love doing this one at karaoke. Had a chance to do it for the ex but chickened out. But not next time!
Honorable mention:
Barry Williams vs Eminem--The Real Greg Brady
Rex Stiff And The Kinky Morticians--The Dead Will Rise
The Magnetic Fields--All My Little Words
The Pursuit Of Happiness--I'm An Adult Now
Hoping to make this a weekly feature. These are the tunes that helped me get through the past week, and/or just wouldn't get out of my head.
1. Barnes And Barnes--I Feel Depressed
From B&B's 1991 album "Loozanteen". Toward the end sounds kinda like the Beach Boys' "Caroline No".
2. Jimmy Eat World--My Sundown
Steve Dahl played it the other day. Can't wait to karaoke it.
3. Gomez--Nothing Is Wrong
Dahl played it a couple of weeks ago. Would have been #1 last week.
4. The Polyphonic Spree--Hold Me Now
Weird. Eerie. Sort of like the Brady Kids formed some disturbingly cheerful cult. Drink the Kool-aid!
5. Trey Parker--On Top Of You
From "Cannibal! The Musical". He's singing about his horse that ran away.
6. Letters To Cleo--Here And Now
"Thecomfortofaknowledgeofariseabovetheskyabovecouldneverparallelthechallengeofanacquistioninthe..." A challenge at karaoke. A challenge I met!
7. Blue Rodeo--Hasn't Hit Me Yet
Oldie but a goodie. I can only handle country music if it's Canadian.
8. Avril Lavigne--My Happy Ending
A good one to karaoke in my Eddie Vedder voice.
9. Lowen And Navarro--Walking On A Wire
Perennial Dahl show faves. Way underrated.
10. Sam Kinison--Are You Lonesome Tonight
Gosh I love doing this one at karaoke. Had a chance to do it for the ex but chickened out. But not next time!
Honorable mention:
Barry Williams vs Eminem--The Real Greg Brady
Rex Stiff And The Kinky Morticians--The Dead Will Rise
The Magnetic Fields--All My Little Words
The Pursuit Of Happiness--I'm An Adult Now
Friday, August 20, 2004
BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (AUG 20-26)
Kind of a short list this week, but better than nothing.
Them One Guys--tonight at Happy Badger
The Killer Flamingos--Saturday at Nick And Jimmy's
And the best band name playing the Toledo area this week...
Luther Wright And The Wrongs--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Kind of a short list this week, but better than nothing.
Them One Guys--tonight at Happy Badger
The Killer Flamingos--Saturday at Nick And Jimmy's
And the best band name playing the Toledo area this week...
Luther Wright And The Wrongs--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
I AM SURVIVED! *
The following was forwarded to me by my sis, who also did not stay on the plane long enough. *
~~~~~~~~
People 35 and over should be dead. Here's why...
According to today's regulators and bureaucrats, those of us who were kids in the 40's, 50's, 60's, or even maybe the early 70's probably shouldn't have survived.
Our baby cribs were covered with bright colored lead-based paint.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets, ... and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets. (Not to mention the risks we took hitchhiking.)
As children, we would ride in cars with no seatbelts or air bags.
Riding in the back of a pickup truck on a warm day was always a special treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle. Horrors!
We ate cupcakes, bread and butter, and drank soda pop with sugar in it, but we were never overweight because we were always outside playing.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle, and no one actually died from this.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then rode down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes.
After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the street lights came on.
No one was able to reach us all day. NO CELL PHONES!!!!! Unthinkable!
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo 64, X-Boxes, no video games at all, no 99 channels on cable, video tape movies, surround sound, personal cell phones, personal computers, or Internet chat rooms.
We had friends! We went outside and found them.
We played dodge ball, and sometimes, the ball would really hurt.
We fell out of trees, got cut and broke bones and teeth, and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. They were accidents. No one was to blame but us. Remember accidents?
We had fights and punched each other and got black and blue and learned to get over it.
We made up games with sticks and tennis balls and ate worms, and although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes, nor did the worms live inside us forever.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's home and knocked on the door, or rang the bell or just walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team.
Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment.
Some students weren't as smart as others, so they failed a grade and were held back to repeat the same grade.
Horrors!
Tests were not adjusted for any reason.
Our actions were our own.
Consequences were expected.
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke a law was unheard of.
They actually sided with the law.
Imagine that!
This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers and problem solvers and inventors, ever.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all, before lawyers and government regulated our lives, for our own good !!!!!
People under 35 are WIMPS
~~~~~~~~
* References to the classic Carlton Maloney plane crash tape. If you haven't heard it, T.S.
The following was forwarded to me by my sis, who also did not stay on the plane long enough. *
~~~~~~~~
People 35 and over should be dead. Here's why...
According to today's regulators and bureaucrats, those of us who were kids in the 40's, 50's, 60's, or even maybe the early 70's probably shouldn't have survived.
Our baby cribs were covered with bright colored lead-based paint.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets, ... and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets. (Not to mention the risks we took hitchhiking.)
As children, we would ride in cars with no seatbelts or air bags.
Riding in the back of a pickup truck on a warm day was always a special treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle. Horrors!
We ate cupcakes, bread and butter, and drank soda pop with sugar in it, but we were never overweight because we were always outside playing.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle, and no one actually died from this.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then rode down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes.
After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the street lights came on.
No one was able to reach us all day. NO CELL PHONES!!!!! Unthinkable!
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo 64, X-Boxes, no video games at all, no 99 channels on cable, video tape movies, surround sound, personal cell phones, personal computers, or Internet chat rooms.
We had friends! We went outside and found them.
We played dodge ball, and sometimes, the ball would really hurt.
We fell out of trees, got cut and broke bones and teeth, and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. They were accidents. No one was to blame but us. Remember accidents?
We had fights and punched each other and got black and blue and learned to get over it.
We made up games with sticks and tennis balls and ate worms, and although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes, nor did the worms live inside us forever.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's home and knocked on the door, or rang the bell or just walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team.
Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment.
Some students weren't as smart as others, so they failed a grade and were held back to repeat the same grade.
Horrors!
Tests were not adjusted for any reason.
Our actions were our own.
Consequences were expected.
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke a law was unheard of.
They actually sided with the law.
Imagine that!
This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers and problem solvers and inventors, ever.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all, before lawyers and government regulated our lives, for our own good !!!!!
People under 35 are WIMPS
~~~~~~~~
* References to the classic Carlton Maloney plane crash tape. If you haven't heard it, T.S.
Sunday, August 15, 2004
Saturday, August 07, 2004
Friday, August 06, 2004
BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (AUG 6-12)
Courageous Minority--Thursday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Grip Shifter--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
Hot Carl--tonight & Saturday at M.T. Loonies
Infinite Number Of Sounds--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Lazy American Workers--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Legbone--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Remnant Of Winter--tonight at Longhorn Saloon
SirReal--Saturday at Brewed Awakenings
The Uglies--tonight at Longhorn Saloon
And my pick for the best band playing the Toledo area this week...
Great Girls Blouse--Monday at Howards Club H
Courageous Minority--Thursday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Grip Shifter--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
Hot Carl--tonight & Saturday at M.T. Loonies
Infinite Number Of Sounds--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Lazy American Workers--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Legbone--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Remnant Of Winter--tonight at Longhorn Saloon
SirReal--Saturday at Brewed Awakenings
The Uglies--tonight at Longhorn Saloon
And my pick for the best band playing the Toledo area this week...
Great Girls Blouse--Monday at Howards Club H
Friday, July 30, 2004
BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (JUL 30-AUG 5)
Frayed Knot--tonight & Saturday at Firehouse 47 Bar And Grill
Solar Fist--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
Glass Bead Game--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Beefcarvers--tonight & Saturday at Prime Time North
And the best band name playing the Toledo area this week, in honor of my mom, who would have turned 68 today (and would have been a great-grandmother as of yesterday)...
Dead Beat Moms--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
PS: If you're wondering when I'm gonna write more stuff here at the Pond besides the band names, sorry, but I've not been sufficiently inspired lately. When I write something worth posting, you'll be the first to know. Until then, deal with it.
PS: My mother was supposed to turn 68 today. Top o' the world, ma! We miss you.
Frayed Knot--tonight & Saturday at Firehouse 47 Bar And Grill
Solar Fist--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
Glass Bead Game--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Beefcarvers--tonight & Saturday at Prime Time North
And the best band name playing the Toledo area this week, in honor of my mom, who would have turned 68 today (and would have been a great-grandmother as of yesterday)...
Dead Beat Moms--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
PS: If you're wondering when I'm gonna write more stuff here at the Pond besides the band names, sorry, but I've not been sufficiently inspired lately. When I write something worth posting, you'll be the first to know. Until then, deal with it.
PS: My mother was supposed to turn 68 today. Top o' the world, ma! We miss you.
Friday, July 23, 2004
BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (JUL 23-29)
Back from vacation and ready to rock ya, with the usual style and finesse!
Froghead--tonight, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at M.T. Loonies
The Science Of Big Machines--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Dirty Damn Band--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Buck 69--Saturday at Minde Set Bar And Grill
Law And DisOrder--Saturday at Papa's Tavern
Paint Black Walrus--tonight at Moe's Chargrill, Saturday at Bronze Boar, Wednesday at Good Times Sports Bar And Grill
Box Of Cats--Thursday at Bronze Boar
Big Blues Bob And The Thin Ice--tonight at Bronze Boar
Voodoo Libido (with Eddie Kirkland)--tonight at Manhattan's
Fat Mouth Charlie And The Biscuit Rollers--tonight at Nick And Jimmy's
The Beatalls--Thursday at Carmel's
And my pick for the best band name playing the Toledo area this week...
Dr. Kilpatient--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Back from vacation and ready to rock ya, with the usual style and finesse!
Froghead--tonight, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at M.T. Loonies
The Science Of Big Machines--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Dirty Damn Band--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Buck 69--Saturday at Minde Set Bar And Grill
Law And DisOrder--Saturday at Papa's Tavern
Paint Black Walrus--tonight at Moe's Chargrill, Saturday at Bronze Boar, Wednesday at Good Times Sports Bar And Grill
Box Of Cats--Thursday at Bronze Boar
Big Blues Bob And The Thin Ice--tonight at Bronze Boar
Voodoo Libido (with Eddie Kirkland)--tonight at Manhattan's
Fat Mouth Charlie And The Biscuit Rollers--tonight at Nick And Jimmy's
The Beatalls--Thursday at Carmel's
And my pick for the best band name playing the Toledo area this week...
Dr. Kilpatient--tonight at Mickey Finn's Pub
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
YAWN...3 QUICK ITEMS TO TIDE YOU OVER
1. So TV Misguide dissed ALF's Hit Talk Show. Like I give two shits.
That worthless rag lost whatever relevance and/or credibility it had left YEARS ago! I mean, really, do you know anyone with even a hint of brain matter in their skull who still wastes their money on that poor excuse for toilet paper? I'm proud to say I don't.
In the immortal words of Al "Grandpa" Lewis, "FUCK 'EM!"
2. I know I didn't post the weekly band names last Friday. For the third straight week there weren't any noteworthy band names in the area. Plus I was busy dealing with more important, personal matters. Sorry. Maybe this week.
3. This song by the Killers, "Somebody Told Me"...the lyrics puzzle me.
"Somebody told me that you had a boyfriend who looked like a girlfriend that I had in February of last year..."
Um...so is this some sort of time-lapsed love triangle involving a sex change operation? Man, and I thought I had weird three-way ideas!
1. So TV Misguide dissed ALF's Hit Talk Show. Like I give two shits.
That worthless rag lost whatever relevance and/or credibility it had left YEARS ago! I mean, really, do you know anyone with even a hint of brain matter in their skull who still wastes their money on that poor excuse for toilet paper? I'm proud to say I don't.
In the immortal words of Al "Grandpa" Lewis, "FUCK 'EM!"
2. I know I didn't post the weekly band names last Friday. For the third straight week there weren't any noteworthy band names in the area. Plus I was busy dealing with more important, personal matters. Sorry. Maybe this week.
3. This song by the Killers, "Somebody Told Me"...the lyrics puzzle me.
"Somebody told me that you had a boyfriend who looked like a girlfriend that I had in February of last year..."
Um...so is this some sort of time-lapsed love triangle involving a sex change operation? Man, and I thought I had weird three-way ideas!
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
CORRECTION...??? DAYS UNTIL THE NEXT EPISODE OF ALF'S HIT TALK SHOW
Please help me ensure that there is a next episode! Email postmaster@tvland.com and beg, plead, insist, demand that they continue the show!
PS: I'm planning on some changes to freshen up the Pond a bit, soon as I figure out what changes to make, and find time to make them.
Please help me ensure that there is a next episode! Email postmaster@tvland.com and beg, plead, insist, demand that they continue the show!
PS: I'm planning on some changes to freshen up the Pond a bit, soon as I figure out what changes to make, and find time to make them.
Friday, July 09, 2004
5 DAYS UNTIL THE SECOND EPISODE OF ALF'S HIT TALK SHOW!
"Heeeeeeeeeere's ALF!"
And with that boisterous shout from Ed McMahon Wednesday night, the late night talk show torch was officially and undeniably passed directly from Johnny Carson to ALF.
Not Leno. Not Letterman. Not Arsenio. Not O'Brien. Not Kilborn. Not Sajak. Not Chevy Chase.
ALF!
What a fantastic premiere. My goombah has finally been given a horse he can ride! TV Land served it up right too. Wednesday nights at 10pm just became appointment viewing. (Which is too bad for South Park, but that always repeats several times later in the week anyway, so as ALF would say, no problem.)
Ed was great. The "spin-ins" ("Dr. Phil, Medicine Woman", "Spongebob Newhart", "Touched By A Charlie's Angel") were great. The cameo by Henry Winkler was cool (especially since he used to exec produce ALF's former time slot rival, "MacGyver"). Drew Carey was great. The man on the street bit fell flat (because ALF wasn't in it). Dennis Franz was okay (even though he's from a Bochco show and Bochco once dissed ALF...hiss!). And the girl with the ALF tattoo was a sweet bit.
And of course, throughout the show, the ol' ALFer was in top form, firing off superb one-liners left and right like a box of Roman candles dropped into a campfire. I know that coming from me this may sound biased, but facts are facts: ALF captured and brought back the feel and comedic rhythm of Carson like no other host has before or since.
The Shield, 22 Minutes and Family Guy better watch out...if ALF decides to compete for the 2005 ALF Cup, the whole season will be a mere formality!
***
PS: Sorry, but again this week the local band name selection was sorely lacking. Maybe next week.
"Heeeeeeeeeere's ALF!"
And with that boisterous shout from Ed McMahon Wednesday night, the late night talk show torch was officially and undeniably passed directly from Johnny Carson to ALF.
Not Leno. Not Letterman. Not Arsenio. Not O'Brien. Not Kilborn. Not Sajak. Not Chevy Chase.
ALF!
What a fantastic premiere. My goombah has finally been given a horse he can ride! TV Land served it up right too. Wednesday nights at 10pm just became appointment viewing. (Which is too bad for South Park, but that always repeats several times later in the week anyway, so as ALF would say, no problem.)
Ed was great. The "spin-ins" ("Dr. Phil, Medicine Woman", "Spongebob Newhart", "Touched By A Charlie's Angel") were great. The cameo by Henry Winkler was cool (especially since he used to exec produce ALF's former time slot rival, "MacGyver"). Drew Carey was great. The man on the street bit fell flat (because ALF wasn't in it). Dennis Franz was okay (even though he's from a Bochco show and Bochco once dissed ALF...hiss!). And the girl with the ALF tattoo was a sweet bit.
And of course, throughout the show, the ol' ALFer was in top form, firing off superb one-liners left and right like a box of Roman candles dropped into a campfire. I know that coming from me this may sound biased, but facts are facts: ALF captured and brought back the feel and comedic rhythm of Carson like no other host has before or since.
The Shield, 22 Minutes and Family Guy better watch out...if ALF decides to compete for the 2005 ALF Cup, the whole season will be a mere formality!
***
PS: Sorry, but again this week the local band name selection was sorely lacking. Maybe next week.
Wednesday, July 07, 2004
APPROXIMATELY 13.5 HOURS UNTIL THE PREMIERE OF "ALF'S HIT TALK SHOW"!
In my case, though, it's more like 23.5 hours. I'll have to watch it on tape after work tomorrow morning. But the rest of you can tune in to TV Land tonight at 10pm!
It's been 14 long years since "ALF" got unfairly canned...tonight that horrible wrong will finally be put right! Enjoy!
In my case, though, it's more like 23.5 hours. I'll have to watch it on tape after work tomorrow morning. But the rest of you can tune in to TV Land tonight at 10pm!
It's been 14 long years since "ALF" got unfairly canned...tonight that horrible wrong will finally be put right! Enjoy!
Sunday, July 04, 2004
3 DAYS UNTIL THE PREMIERE OF ALF'S HIT TALK SHOW!
And as we await my goombah's big night, Wednesday at 10pm on TV Land (check your local cable listings), the anticipation builds, much as I'm sure it does each week as ye, the loyal readers of the Pond, await the weekly list of band names. Well the band name selection was crap this week, likely due to the holiday, so there's no such list this week.
My sincere apologies for the inconvenience. I'm sure there are those of you who may find it hard to go on without the weekly band name fix, but you must try. Go out, enjoy life. Run. Play. Frolic. Visit the park. Learn a trade. Maybe take in the symphony (especially if they're homeless). Go see Fahrenheit 911 if you haven't already. Adopt a puppy. Plant a tree. Make a donation to the local sperm bank. Whatever.
And as we await my goombah's big night, Wednesday at 10pm on TV Land (check your local cable listings), the anticipation builds, much as I'm sure it does each week as ye, the loyal readers of the Pond, await the weekly list of band names. Well the band name selection was crap this week, likely due to the holiday, so there's no such list this week.
My sincere apologies for the inconvenience. I'm sure there are those of you who may find it hard to go on without the weekly band name fix, but you must try. Go out, enjoy life. Run. Play. Frolic. Visit the park. Learn a trade. Maybe take in the symphony (especially if they're homeless). Go see Fahrenheit 911 if you haven't already. Adopt a puppy. Plant a tree. Make a donation to the local sperm bank. Whatever.
Monday, June 28, 2004
9 DAYS UNTIL THE PREMIERE OF ALF'S HIT TALK SHOW!
The following was written by one of my co-workers/go-kart teammates. (I hope to have a link to photos from the race here at the Pond soon. Stay tuned.)
Subject: Toledo Speedway Invitational - AND THE WINNER IS ...
Maritz Research, Car #40
... and in a decisive fashion!
The action was fast and furious at the Toledo Speedway last Thursday as Team Maritz went head-to-head with 21 other area corporate go-kart teams in the annual Toledo Speedway Invitational. The third time was the charm for the event, which had twice been postponed due to rain. The temperature was chilly, but Team Maritz was hot as they blew away the competition, crossing the checkered flag a good five seconds ahead of their nearest competitor.
John L. and Aaron D. were the drivers for the event, with Ducksoup performing pit duties. Tony D. was on stand-by as pit mechanic. The team was chomping at the bit after waiting almost two weeks to run the race. The first heat saw Team Maritz finishing a heart-breaking second after being boxed into the pit area by an inexperienced competitor. Ducksoup saved the day by actually lifting and moving our car so we could get back on the track. Our racers took their revenge in their second heat race, coming in first after good positioning in the first half of the race by John L. and an aggressive pass by Aaron D. in the second half. Our second and first place finishes in the first two heats put us on the outside pole for the championship race. Tension was high and the excitement was tangible as Team Maritz faced off for the final race of the night against the best cars at the track. John L. raced an incredible first half, staying neck and neck with the #42 car. The two drivers came into the pits almost simultaneously. After a lightening-quick driver change, Aaron D. came out of the pit in the lead and was able to maintain the lead for the remainder of the race, pulling away from the pack and crossing the checkered flag all alone.
Thanks to all of you who came out to support the team last Thursday and who have offered words of congratulations and encouragement. If you weren't able to make this race, be sure not to miss the JA Mini Grand Prix in the Owens Corning parking lot on Saturday, August 7. Heat races start at 10 a.m. with the championship race beginning at approximately 5 p.m. There will be over 50 teams at this event, and with our big win last Thursday everybody will be gunning for Maritz Research, car #40. We will need all the support and cheering power we can get (plus, I guarantee that you will have a good time).
Stop by and congratulate your team members on their victory and don't miss the five-foot-high trophy in the lobby! Hopefully we'll be adding one more in August!
Lisa M.
Project Director
Maritz Research - Automotive Research Group
The following was written by one of my co-workers/go-kart teammates. (I hope to have a link to photos from the race here at the Pond soon. Stay tuned.)
Subject: Toledo Speedway Invitational - AND THE WINNER IS ...
Maritz Research, Car #40
... and in a decisive fashion!
The action was fast and furious at the Toledo Speedway last Thursday as Team Maritz went head-to-head with 21 other area corporate go-kart teams in the annual Toledo Speedway Invitational. The third time was the charm for the event, which had twice been postponed due to rain. The temperature was chilly, but Team Maritz was hot as they blew away the competition, crossing the checkered flag a good five seconds ahead of their nearest competitor.
John L. and Aaron D. were the drivers for the event, with Ducksoup performing pit duties. Tony D. was on stand-by as pit mechanic. The team was chomping at the bit after waiting almost two weeks to run the race. The first heat saw Team Maritz finishing a heart-breaking second after being boxed into the pit area by an inexperienced competitor. Ducksoup saved the day by actually lifting and moving our car so we could get back on the track. Our racers took their revenge in their second heat race, coming in first after good positioning in the first half of the race by John L. and an aggressive pass by Aaron D. in the second half. Our second and first place finishes in the first two heats put us on the outside pole for the championship race. Tension was high and the excitement was tangible as Team Maritz faced off for the final race of the night against the best cars at the track. John L. raced an incredible first half, staying neck and neck with the #42 car. The two drivers came into the pits almost simultaneously. After a lightening-quick driver change, Aaron D. came out of the pit in the lead and was able to maintain the lead for the remainder of the race, pulling away from the pack and crossing the checkered flag all alone.
Thanks to all of you who came out to support the team last Thursday and who have offered words of congratulations and encouragement. If you weren't able to make this race, be sure not to miss the JA Mini Grand Prix in the Owens Corning parking lot on Saturday, August 7. Heat races start at 10 a.m. with the championship race beginning at approximately 5 p.m. There will be over 50 teams at this event, and with our big win last Thursday everybody will be gunning for Maritz Research, car #40. We will need all the support and cheering power we can get (plus, I guarantee that you will have a good time).
Stop by and congratulate your team members on their victory and don't miss the five-foot-high trophy in the lobby! Hopefully we'll be adding one more in August!
Lisa M.
Project Director
Maritz Research - Automotive Research Group
Saturday, June 26, 2004
11 DAYS UNTIL THE PREMIERE OF ALF'S HIT TALK SHOW!
BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (JUN 25-JUL 1)
A day late and a dollar short. Again.
Alexis on Fire--last night at Headliners
Wide Awakes--last night at Mickey Finn's Pub
Goiter Jelly--tonight at Baja Boogie Cafe
One Shot Shy--tonight at Gumbo's
Dead Pets from UK--Monday at Happy Badger
Uncertain 5--Monday at Happy Badger
Blue Moon Duo with Laurie Swyers--Tuesday at Manhattan's
Modest Purpose--Thursday at Manhattan's
And my favorite band name playing the Toledo area this week...
Attacked by Wolves--last night at Happy Badger
BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (JUN 25-JUL 1)
A day late and a dollar short. Again.
Alexis on Fire--last night at Headliners
Wide Awakes--last night at Mickey Finn's Pub
Goiter Jelly--tonight at Baja Boogie Cafe
One Shot Shy--tonight at Gumbo's
Dead Pets from UK--Monday at Happy Badger
Uncertain 5--Monday at Happy Badger
Blue Moon Duo with Laurie Swyers--Tuesday at Manhattan's
Modest Purpose--Thursday at Manhattan's
And my favorite band name playing the Toledo area this week...
Attacked by Wolves--last night at Happy Badger
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Friday, June 18, 2004
Two items today for your dancing, dining, and dementing pleasure...
1. BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (JUN 18-24)
Coil Burner--tonight at Longhorn Saloon
Goiter Jelly--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
Hacky Sack Circle--Saturday at Happy Badger
The Killer Flamingos--Saturday at Nick and Jimmy's
Lame-O--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
M.C. Habitat vs. the Wax Odyssey--Saturday at Happy Badger
Your Black Star--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Dr. Sauce--Thursday at Mickey Finn's Pub
2. MY SHORTEST PARODY SONG TO DATE
Yes, even shorter than the ill-fated "Black Magic Marker"!
To the tune of "Que Sera Sera":
"When I was just a little girl
I had a sex change"
THE END
1. BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (JUN 18-24)
Coil Burner--tonight at Longhorn Saloon
Goiter Jelly--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
Hacky Sack Circle--Saturday at Happy Badger
The Killer Flamingos--Saturday at Nick and Jimmy's
Lame-O--Saturday at Longhorn Saloon
M.C. Habitat vs. the Wax Odyssey--Saturday at Happy Badger
Your Black Star--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Dr. Sauce--Thursday at Mickey Finn's Pub
2. MY SHORTEST PARODY SONG TO DATE
Yes, even shorter than the ill-fated "Black Magic Marker"!
To the tune of "Que Sera Sera":
"When I was just a little girl
I had a sex change"
THE END
Friday, June 11, 2004
BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (JUN 11-17)
Fetish Doll--tonight at Back Porch
Psychosomatic Orchestra--tonight at Happy Badger
The Stain--tonight at Headliners
Almost Anonymous--tonight & Saturday at J. Patrick's Pub
Froghead--tonight & Saturday at M.T. Loonies
Stacked Ham--tonight & Saturday at Break Room Lounge
Money Shot--Saturday at Baja Boogie Cafe
Uba Tuba--Sunday at Bronze Boar
Fetish Doll--tonight at Back Porch
Psychosomatic Orchestra--tonight at Happy Badger
The Stain--tonight at Headliners
Almost Anonymous--tonight & Saturday at J. Patrick's Pub
Froghead--tonight & Saturday at M.T. Loonies
Stacked Ham--tonight & Saturday at Break Room Lounge
Money Shot--Saturday at Baja Boogie Cafe
Uba Tuba--Sunday at Bronze Boar
Friday, June 04, 2004
BEST BAND NAMES PLAYING THE TOLEDO AREA THIS WEEK (JUN 4-10)
The Knobs--tonight & Saturday at Break Room Lounge
American Werewolves--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Four on the Floor--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Geronimo's Cadillac--Saturday at Village Idiot
The Money Shot--Wednesday at Brewed Awakenings
The Beatalls--Thursday at Carmel's
Goin' to Gramma's--Thursday at Manhattan's
Static Rituals--Thursday at Mickey Finn's Pub
The Knobs--tonight & Saturday at Break Room Lounge
American Werewolves--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Four on the Floor--Saturday at Mickey Finn's Pub
Geronimo's Cadillac--Saturday at Village Idiot
The Money Shot--Wednesday at Brewed Awakenings
The Beatalls--Thursday at Carmel's
Goin' to Gramma's--Thursday at Manhattan's
Static Rituals--Thursday at Mickey Finn's Pub
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