Thanks to all who looked at and/or just visited. I hope to be a bit more thorough next year and keep up a bit more.
This Blog will be back on 01 December 2014.
Merry Grinchmas and Happy Who Year!
THE GRINCH REPORT : Acts of "Grinchiness" from Around the World and other Christmas Happenings/Jokes/Videos.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
The Cost of Bob and Doug McKinsey's 8 Days of Christmas (USD)
Something Different
It seems every year, someone publishes the "Total Cost" of the 12 Days of Christmas. I count myself guilty as well, although I just published the link to those who did the research…
Bob and Doug
Being from Seattle, I grew up watching these two guys' parodies of Canadians from "The Great White North"Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas parodied their fellow countrymen to the delight of many "hozers" from the states eh?. When they attempted to do the 12 Days of Christmas, Canadian Style, they didn't quite make it to all 12 days… So, given the 8 days they did make it through, I went to the most American vestiges of retail and attempted to purchase all of the items on their list. Here's how I did.
OK, I found a basic Spiderman Reader for $2.55. Other books of what we "old schoolers" ran around the same price of about $3-$5. If we average it out to $4, that's $32. (I'm rounding)
~ 7 Packs of Smokes $42
While I do not condone smoking I will play along. Wal-Mart does NOT sell smokes on their website. In CA, where I live a pack of smokes goes for about 6 bucks. So 7 packs of smokes will set the McKenzie Brothers about $42 US.
~ 6 Packs of Two-Fours $168
In Canadian, a "Two-Four" is what Americans call a case of beer (24 cans/bottles). This "Six Packs of Two-Fours" is indeed, 6 cases of beer. Wal-Mart was not selling beers on-line, so I went to BevMo, where a 6-pack of Labatt's was going for $6.99 for a six pack. So for 6 packs of 24 (or 4 six-packs), that's 6 X 4 X $6.99 = $167.76.
~ 5 GOLDEN TOQUES $150
A toques is a hat with drawstrings, or a hoodie, without the jacket part. I was able to find "traditional" toques for around $30. So you're looking at around $150 eh?
~ 4 pounds of back bacon $40
Back bacon is a traditional British cut of bacon sliced to include one piece of pork loin and one piece of pork belly combined into the same cut. I was able to find it on the internet for roughly $10/lb.
~ 3 French toast $18
An order of French Toast at a local cafe is $6.
~ 2 turtlenecks $100
JC Penny will sell you a men's Mock turtleneck sweater for $25. As with clothing, prices are all over the place. A good one will set you back $50. Live a little, it's Christmas. 2 X $50 = $100.
~ and a beer $6
Well, let's go all out and get one more brewskie, Canadian of course. A bottle should run about $6 at a reasonable bar.
Merry Christmas Eh?
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
~ 8 Comic Books: $32OK, I found a basic Spiderman Reader for $2.55. Other books of what we "old schoolers" ran around the same price of about $3-$5. If we average it out to $4, that's $32. (I'm rounding)
~ 7 Packs of Smokes $42
While I do not condone smoking I will play along. Wal-Mart does NOT sell smokes on their website. In CA, where I live a pack of smokes goes for about 6 bucks. So 7 packs of smokes will set the McKenzie Brothers about $42 US.
~ 6 Packs of Two-Fours $168
In Canadian, a "Two-Four" is what Americans call a case of beer (24 cans/bottles). This "Six Packs of Two-Fours" is indeed, 6 cases of beer. Wal-Mart was not selling beers on-line, so I went to BevMo, where a 6-pack of Labatt's was going for $6.99 for a six pack. So for 6 packs of 24 (or 4 six-packs), that's 6 X 4 X $6.99 = $167.76.
~ 5 GOLDEN TOQUES $150
A toques is a hat with drawstrings, or a hoodie, without the jacket part. I was able to find "traditional" toques for around $30. So you're looking at around $150 eh?
~ 4 pounds of back bacon $40
Back bacon is a traditional British cut of bacon sliced to include one piece of pork loin and one piece of pork belly combined into the same cut. I was able to find it on the internet for roughly $10/lb.
~ 3 French toast $18
An order of French Toast at a local cafe is $6.
~ 2 turtlenecks $100
JC Penny will sell you a men's Mock turtleneck sweater for $25. As with clothing, prices are all over the place. A good one will set you back $50. Live a little, it's Christmas. 2 X $50 = $100.
~ and a beer $6
Well, let's go all out and get one more brewskie, Canadian of course. A bottle should run about $6 at a reasonable bar.
Grand Total for Christmas Canadian
About $550 (US)Merry Christmas Eh?
What Do The 12 Days of Christmas Cost?
Bah, Humbug!
Cost Of Twelve Days Of Christmas More Expensive This Year
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Grich Jacks Outdoor Decor
Thieves in NY Steal Family's Outdoor Decorations
Most of them Home Made Originals.
http://www.digtriad.com/(X(1)A(SlTUQo8OzQEkAAAAMDE0MDdiN2UtNDBlMC00ZjQwLTkxMWEtMmYwNDRiNDRkMWE2jqBWVN2S1ECjhPUK4T-4xLsbIiI1))/news/national/article/308632/175/Police-Thieves-Take-Grinch--Scooby-From-Familys-YardSaturday, December 7, 2013
OC Grinchery
Grinch! Officials making an ENTIRE STREET take down its Christmas decorations
California residents in an Orange County neighborhood say they've been ordered by local officials to take down an interlocking display of Christmas lights that hang from house to house.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2516883/Grinch-Officials-making-entire-street-Christmas-decorations.html
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Mistletoe Selling Girl Wins in the Long Run
The Oregon Girl, who was told she couldn't sell her mistletoe, but was more than welcome to beg for money for braces has made much more than that.
Online orders for her mistletoe are through the roof.
Score one for the smart kid!
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/04/orders-for-mistletoe-pour-in-after-reports-oregon-girl-being-told-cant-sell/?intcmp=latestnews
Nanny State is Upset: NORAD Adds Fighter Escort for Santa
Traditional NORAD Santa Tracking site added fighter escorts in animated shorts depicting Santa "Fly Bys".
Childs Psycobabblers have their panites in a bunch.
The Horror!
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/04/norad-santa-tracking-draws-criticism-with-fighter-jet-escort/?intcmp=latestnews
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
They Even Took the Who Trees
Grinch Steals More Than 50 Christmas Trees from Pensecola Lot
The trees are worth an estimated $5,000.00.
NBC Channel 6 in Miami Has the Story...http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/Grinch-Steals-Christmas-Trees-From-Pensacola-Lot--233853341.html
Tazing will NOT get you on the "Nice" list.
Two "ladies" have a TAZER "shoot out" at the mall.
Don't Taze me sis!
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Woman-Tased-Mall-Fight-Black-Friday-Philadelphia-233855601.html
Friday, November 29, 2013
Pre December Entry...
A little premature. However the author makes a case of being Thankful for living where we do and the dangers of taking it for granted.
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"What if another Thanksgiving Day is upon us and owing to the government, we have less to be thankful for than we did at the last one? What if at every Thanksgiving, liberty is weakened and the government is strengthened? What if Thanksgiving’s warm and breezy seduction of gratitude is just the government’s way of inducing us to think we should be grateful for it?"Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/27/napolitano-gratitude-reconsidered/#ixzz2m4kHysU4
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Welcome
Every year, I used to post "Acts of Grinchery" by either persons, organizations, or governments that, inevitably ruined the holidays for some folks, or just weren't very nice.
This year I'm moving all that stuff to this blog. I will try to post a fiew things everyday, but remember, this isn't my full time job. I will endeavour to provide some humor, some information and even some thoughtfull insights, but don't count on it.
Merry Grinchmas!
This year I'm moving all that stuff to this blog. I will try to post a fiew things everyday, but remember, this isn't my full time job. I will endeavour to provide some humor, some information and even some thoughtfull insights, but don't count on it.
Merry Grinchmas!
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