Save the neck for me Clark.

Our teacher asked us what our favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken."
She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, everyone else in the class laughed.

My parents told me to always be truthful and honest, and I am. Fried chicken is my favorite animal. I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA. He said they love animals very much. I do, too. Especially chicken, pork and beef.

Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office. I told him what happened, and he laughed too. Then he told me not to do it again.

The next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was. I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, just like she'd asked the other children. So I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken. She sent me back to the principal's office again. He laughed, and told me not to do it again.

I don't understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am. Today, my teacher asked us to tell her what famous person we admire most.

I told her, "Colonel Sanders".

Guess where I am now...

Buddies

"Now you two fold your arms and be quiet!!!" ..... yeah right snicker giggle snicker.....

DJ at the ZOO

DJ and Dad hanging out at the Zoo.

Goo's Bird World

18 Errrrr.... 17 Chuckers waiting to be released (shot). Someone say, "pull"!!!!

Oh the smell. Can't you smell that smell.

Count It!

The kill shot. Goo scored 3 out of 10 shots in his last game. He has really figured it out in the last few games scoring close to 10 goals so far this year.

First Convert in My Family

A PDF of a Patriarchal Blessing of my family's first convert to the Church. The church does not have the original so I'm on the hunt to find out who has it.

Ma and Pa

My betterhalf and I were called to be a Ma and Pa with our Stake trek this year. I plan on going as an indian "convert" so I can wear my buffalo briefs. K.P. offered me his wool undies so I could really play up the part. I already have an itch....

"Very Agreeable and Efficient Tonic"

The Allsopp boys were being accused of having "bitter" ale. Below is an advertisement they put in the paper with several "important" individuals vouching for their beer. Kind of funny. Kind of long too.

http://www.bmj.com/cgi/issue_pdf/advertising_pdf/s1-16/20.pdf

Oops!!! Read the whole thing....

Worlds Rarest Bottle of Beer Sold on eBay..... twice.

A full bottle of Allsopp’s Arctic Ale, brewed and bottled in 1852, sold recently on eBay for a record $503,300. The eBay listing gives a great deal of historical information about the Arctic expedition, as well as the bottle itself:
Until the 1850s Allsopp’s Brewery was most notable for brewing some of the first India Pale Ales for export to the colonies.

However, Samuel Allsopp was approached about a different recipe; Sir Edward Belcher was about to lead an arctic expedition (1852) to search for the lost explorer Sir John Franklin. The Expedition needed a brew that withstand arctic and sub arctic temperatures, and provide a degree of sustenance and nutritious value. “Captain Belcher reported that Allsopp’s Arctic Ale proved to be “a valuable antiscorbutic”, helping fight off scurvy, the bane of all sea voyages in those days.” He added that the beer was “a great blessing to us, particularly for our sick” and that it refused to freeze until the temperature dropped well below zero.”

What you are looking at is an actual museum quality sealed and intact bottle of Samuel Allsopp’s Arctic Ale brewed for the 1852 Expedition to the Arctic lead by Sir Edward Belcher. This bottle of beer is likely the rarest, oldest, and most documented bottle of beer in existence! Not to mention the unbelievably unique history surrounding it. Accompanying the bottle is an actual limited handwritten history about the bottle itself.

That laminated card you see hanging off the bottle is the handwritten note, which reads:
“This ale was specially brewed and bottled in England, in 1852, for Kane’s Expedition in search of Sir John Franklin. A portion of the lot was cached in the Arctic; and was afterwards taken back to England, where it was bought by Allsopp, from whom Mr. Jus. Fennell obtained a part.
This bottle was given to me by Mr. Fennell May 13, 1919.

Two bottles of this ale were guests of honor at the banquet given to Shackleton and Peary, in Boston, some years ago. (1907/1908) The skeletons of said guests were preserved as mementos of Sir John Franklin!

UPDATE: An alert Bulletin reader (thanks Scott) found a similar looking bottle that sold on eBay in June for a mere $305 and wondered if there was something “hokey going on.” A closer look at the two listings reveals that the person who bought the bottle for $305 is the same one who turned around and sold it for a half million. Now that’s a good return on investment.

Where is my inheritance?

Samuel Allsopp and Sons Ltd.Based in the High Street of Burton-on-Trent, the history of this company can be traced back to the 1740's. Samuel Allsopp acquired the brewery in 1807. A new brewery and offices were constructed in 1859-60 close to the railway station. Throughout the 19th century Allsopp's brewing business was second only to Bass in size. The new brewery site alone stretched between Station Street and Horninglow Street. They retained the original brewery in High Street, built a large maltings at Shobnall and numerous premises elsewhere. Samuel Allsopp was the first to export Burton Pale Ale to India in 1822. By 1890 their output had reached 460,000 barrels and they had a workforce of 1,750. However, the 20th century was not so favourable for the company and they went into receivership in 1913. Allsopp's was eventually merged with the neighbouring Ind Coope & Co.Ltd. to form Ind Coope & Allsopp Ltd. The offices of the new brewery were later used as the headquarters of Punch Taverns and the Spirit Group.

Roots

The church of St. Michael and All Angels is of Norman origin, but was restored in the 19th century. The church of St. Michael and All Angels, Alsop-en-le-Dale, was founded in early Norman times, but nothing is known of the nature of the original foundation.

Alsop Hall, situated in the quiet village of Alsop-en-le-Dale, opposite the church, was built in the late 16th century for the Alsop family. It is known, however, that in 1086 Alsop and Eaton were bailiwicks to the manor of Parwich. Alsop, which had been an ancient demesne of the crown, was granted to William de Ferrers, Earl of Derby. In the reign of King John, de Ferrers granted Alsop to Gweno, son of Gamel de Alsop, whose descendants enjoyed the manor (Hall) for seventeen generations. The ancestors had held the estate from the 12th century. It changed ownership in the late 17th century and has passed through the hands of a number of families since. Still in private ownership, the hall consists of 2 central 3 storey gables and single bay 2 storey wings.

Dad Is This How I Do It?

My little nephew learning the ropes. Like Father Like Son.

Buddies

We're pals.

Farm Fun

Easter is making a splash!!

GUMTOOTH

Mr L. knocked another tooth out while giving his cuz a hug. Then he proceeded to lose his tooth that he just lost while playing in Mimi's backyard. He was heartbroken. Needless to say he was very worried that the Tooth Fairy was not going to come without a tooth. Mr. L's sweet aunty A.A. stepped in a carved him a tooth out of gum. Thus the "gumtooth" was placed under his pillow. This was the note he wrote.... The Tooth Fairy left $3. Inflation Man!

Have Some Of This Action...

This is Scooter who is just about to ruin this kids day. Can you say K-WAAP!

Is that a Comb-Over? Is that a Comb-Over?

Can you believe this... she is drinking a Pespi. How weird is that?

St. John Island

My sweet wife and I on the beach on St. John's Island. Does my watch make me look fat?