Saturday, September 8, 2018

Saturday 9




Saturday 9: Gotta Travel On (1959)




Another Saturday, 9 more questions and answers.
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
I can't believe this song is just 7 years younger than me.  Goodness, that is old!😅

I well remember this song.

1) In this song, the Billy Grammer sings that "summer's almost gone, winter's coming on." When you look out your window, do you see any evidence that the seasons are changing?

Well, I'm sad to say, no.  Our yard and landscape is still in beautiful bloom.

2) He admits he has laid around and played around for too long. Do you consider lazy days to be wasted days? 

I can't remember the last lazy day I had, but I do not think they are wasted days. Well, as long as you don't have to many of them and ignore the work at hand.  I'm just much happier being busy, not too busy, just the right amount of busy. ~grin~

3) Billy relaxed by fishing. Tell us about a visit you made to a pier, or a ride you took on a boat, this past year. (Bonus points if you went fishing!)

Well, I'm afraid that I have done absolutely none of the above. Now, we live on a beautiful pond, just steps from our back porch.  I have sat out by the pond and watched the Grans and other family members enjoy fishing this year, but, I was not a participant.

4) Born in 1925, Mr. Grammer was the eldest of 13 children. He and his wife Ruth were childless. What do you think is the ideal size for a family? 

I think the size of one's family is a personal decision but for us, it was 4.  We had a son and a daughter and I never desired more, so we were a happy family of 4.

5) This song was very popular on juke boxes back in 1959. When were you last in a bar or restaurant that had a juke box? Did you play it?
I know there are still places that have juke boxes but I can't remember the last time I was in a place that had one.  It's been a long time ago.

6) In 1959, movie tickets zoomed up in price to $1.00 and Ben Hur was the big blockbuster. What's the last movie you saw in a theater? Do you remember how much the ticket cost?

The last movie we went to was Momma Mia 2 - Here We Go Again. I believe the tickets were $8 because we went to the matinee showing.  Between the cost of the tickets and any concessions you may want, I truly do not know how young families can afford to go.

7) Huckleberry Hound was a hit with the younger audience in 1959. What cartoon did you enjoy as a kid? Image result for images of bugs bunny
No doubt about it, Bugs Bunny.
8) In 1959, continuing dramas (soap operas) were still broadcast each day on the radio. When you turn on the radio, do you listen for talk, news, or music?

The radio in my vehicle stays on XM station 68, Escape.  It is an easy listening instrumental station and I so enjoy it - so relaxing.  I use to listen to talk radio and sometimes news, but they are both just a bunch of noise now and I  simply cannot stand it. 
 
9) Random question -- Which competition would you rather judge: The Pillsbury Bake Off, The Miss America Pageant, or Dancing with the Stars? 
I would enjoy judging the Pillsbury Bake Off, at least it would taste a whole lot better than the other two choices.  I am not totally on board with the Miss America Pageant and I sure don't know enough about dancing to be a judge.   ~that's the truth~
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Alrighty, I'll be outta here and enjoying some time in Virginia next week.  I'll catch up with you when I return.  And, hey, please pray that Virginia can avoid being hit by any of the hurricane or the results of it.  Ugh, could put a real "damper" on our trip.

Lea @ CiCis Corner
Lea @ CiCis Corner

Hi there! My name is Lea. I've been wife to the best Hubby for 44 years....Mom to a son and daughter....CiCi to 4 precious Grans....lover of family and friends....enjoy laughter and a good time....shopper....picture taking maniac....maker of delicious fudge....organizational enthusiast....memory maker....Southern Belle...and most importantly.....a Child of the King! Welcome to my little corner!

10 comments:

  1. Bugs seems to be a big favorite with Saturday 9ers. (Daffy was my favorite.)

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  2. Hi! I enjoyed your answers. #8 when I am alone in the car I like the radio on (my hubby doesn't) and I used to listen to talk radio and news until I realized it was affecting my driving -- the more controversial the subject, the faster I drove. I had to quit but I do like audio books.

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  3. Escape is our station of choice as well, although I have found several other music stations that I switch to if I need a wake up livelier type music. What did we do before XMradio? I think maybe the music and station choices were better back then. Hoping for good weather and a wonderful trip for you and Mr T.

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  4. I plug my phone in and listen to Pandora and I can choose what I feel like listening to. I haven't watched Miss America since I left home about 50 years ago or so. I'm with you. I don't see how young families can afford the movies or dining out. Truthfully, almost all entertainment is very pricey.

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  5. I think watching your Grans and enjoying the pond sounds relaxing! I think that counts! We do not go to many movies either, but I did want to take my son to see Mama Mia. We will probably catch it once it comes to rental. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.

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  6. So whereabouts in VA are you venturing? I hope not near the coast. Yikes. Bugs was great. Don't see reruns of Bugs on TV but then again I don't look for them, either.

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  7. Did you enjoy Mama Mia 2? I want to see it, but haven't heard any comments from anyone concerning it.

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  8. I do hope you have a good time and good weather during your trip to Virginia! That storm has quickly become a threat!

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