Category Archives: Amusement

Last Man on Earth too close for comfort?

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As Halloween approaches, we like to share some of those old “B” movies from around the Internet. Our first concerns The Last Man on Earth. Vincent Price plays a scientist trying to find a cure for virus that is spreading throughout the globe. As he watches his family die, he does not even realize he has the cure.

This movie was remade in the sixties. The Omega Man stared Charlton Heston. It was remade again in the recent thriller Legend staring Will Smith.

This film is exceptionally eerie this year with the recent news of the Ebola virus permeating the news.

Glen’s Political Corollary to Murphy’s Law

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©1998 by Glen C. Davis
Elections
1. What a candidate tells you they won’t, they will. And vice-versa.
2. Representatives don’t.
3. The amount of effort that a candidate puts into explaining why a project or legislation is not needed is equal to the amount of effort that a candidate will put into getting that project or legislation through.

  • Just enough of Congress will vote against an unpopular legislation to ensure its passage.*

4. The newly elected arriving in Washington have only a few days to forget where they come from.

  • Exception: Election year.*

5. Whenever government officials are unsure of a next step, a new tax will be added.

  • Whenever there is nothing going on in Washington, a new tax will be added.
  • Taxes is power.

6. Whenever Congress is ready for recess, a pay raise will be voted in.

  • Just enough of Congress will vote against a pay raise to ensure it’s passage.
  • Whenever a new tax or pay raise is voted down, a breakdown in communications has occured.
  • When recess is called, an immediate tax-payer paid fact finding mission to the Bahamas must be called.
  • The politician you do not like is the one responsible for raising the debt ceiling.*

7. When all else fails, pass a law or raise a tax.
8. Polls run the government.

  • Politically correct is a term that applies to whatever polls indicate.
  • No one in the south-west will be allowed to participate in polls.

9. Tough new anti-criminal laws apply to everywhere in the nation except Washington D.C.
10. Any Congress person attempting to get useful legislation passed will be expected to support at least thirty useless legislations.
11. The amount Congress complains about big government is directly proportional to the amount of bureaucracies they will create.
12. Legislation is not for the benefit of constituents.

  • Truth has no place in legislation.

13. People don’t vote. Political Action Committees do.
14. A Congressperson who is unpopular in Washington or popular at home is afraid to fly.
15. Rules for media

  • It’s not who knows, but how many know.
  • Any devastating issue is a complex issue which the public can’t possibly understand and thus must be covered up (ie. Campaign contributions, Monica Lewinsky)
  • Standard answer: “Right-wing Conspiracy.”
  • To avoid offending favorite politician, report on singing puppies.*

* Update.

How to fail a breathalyzer with style

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In this video from April 2009, this gentleman shows you how to fail the breathalyzer in style. It won’t prevent you from getting hammered in court, but it is certainly better than being belligerent or getting violent.

At least he didn’t take it in the head

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mcllroy-1Golf spectators are used to taking one in the head. But they rarely take one where this fan took it.

According to the description of the YouTube video from the PGA tour:

In the second round of the 2014 TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, Rory McIlroy’s tee shot goes left into the trees and somehow lands in the pocket of a spectator on the par-4 14th hole. McIlroy would go on to two-putt for par.

The fan was allowed to keep the ball. From the video it appears that was because no one wanted to retrieve it.

This video could save your life

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This video published earlier this year is of a girl named Charlotte who befriended a rescue basset hound named Zoe. If it doesn’t make you smile, you should probably immediately seek medical attention to check for a pulse.

Brown’s Amusements returns for Fall

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Brown's Amusement set up for Fall Carnival

Brown’s Amusement set up for Fall Carnival

WILLIAMS – Brown’s Amusements has returned to Williams and will open tomorrow and Friday from 5 pm to 11 pm. They will be open Saturday from 1 pm to 11 pm.

The annual Fall Carnival will feature the Zero Gravity, the Sizzler, Carousel, Tilt-a-Whirl, the Himalaya, a Kiddie land for the tots, and more!

The Carnival is located at Glassburn Park across from Wild West Junction. You can call the Williams Recreation Center 928-635-1496 or the Williams and Forest Service Visitors Center 800-863-0546 for more information.

Visit www.ExperienceWilliams.com for information on other events.

Labor day weekend ends with the annual Mountain Man Run

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Runners complete the annual 10- and 5-K Mountain Man Run

Runners complete the annual 10- and 5-K Mountain Man Run

WILLIAMS – The Labor Day weekend in Williams ends in the annual Route 66 Mountain Man Run to benefit the charities of the Williams Lions Club. As of this writing, officials have not yet canvased the results to declare any winners. There were still times yet to be counted.
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A sign at the Williams Aquatic Center declared the sad news that the center is closed for the season. One thing that will remain after the Labor Day weekend is the Kiwanis Route 66 Street Market on the west end of town across from Williams Memorial Park.
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The Street Market, which benefits scholarships for kids in Williams, runs generally into early October depending on how much it is used. Over the summer, the number of vendors has grown considerably and it appears to be worth taking a look.

Who needs a car show?

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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air visits Williams.

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air visits Williams.

800px-140827-10WILLIAMS – One thing about having the “Mother road” as your main street is that sooner or later you see one classic or another passing through. This evening we had a visit by an Idaho resident with the popular 1956 Bel Air model by Chevrolet. Last week we had a road show of Corvettes.

With or without a car show, you are bound to see some cool cars along Route 66 in Williams.

Traffic delays expected on SR 89A due to Coconino County Fair this weekend

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adot-logo3FLAGSTAFF – The Arizona Department of Transportation is urging motorists headed to the annual Coconino County Fair this Labor Day weekend (Aug. 29 – Sept. 1) to allow extra travel time as traffic delays are expected. The main entrance to the Fort Tuthill County Park along State Route 89A remains closed due to an ongoing improvement project and traffic is routinely backed up onto Interstate 17 and SR 89A during special events at the park.

The park’s main entrance at Fairgrounds Road, which intersects with JW Powell Boulevard and SR 89A/Beulah Boulevard, has been closed since early June while ADOT continues construction of the realignment of SR 89A and two new roundabouts at this location.

During the fair, attendees will enter and exit the fairground at two alternate locations north of Fairgrounds Road. The first location is Fort Tuthill Loop, approximately 300 yards north of the main entrance. The second location is at West Purple Sage Trail, which is slightly more than one-half mile north of the main entrance on SR 89A.

Law enforcement officers will be in the area and signage will be placed to guide fairgoers into and out of the park through the holiday weekend.

Construction started on the $6.25 million SR 89A project in May and will continue through the end of the year, until the winter shutdown takes effect. ADOT will return in spring 2015 to perform final paving, striping and sign installation at that time.

In an effort to improve traffic flow and enhance safety, ADOT is reconstructing the SR 89A/JW Powell Boulevard intersection and southbound I-17 ramp/JW Powell Boulevard intersection, both of which were built in the 1950s and do not meet today’s modern safety design standards.

Once completed, SR 89A will be realigned and a new roundabout will facilitate the movement of traffic through SR 89A and JW Powell Boulevard at the park’s entrance. A second new roundabout will aid the flow of traffic using the southbound on- and off-ramps at I-17 and JW Powell Boulevard. In addition, the project includes new bike lanes and sidewalks in the area.

For more information on the project, please visit the project Web page at azdot.gov/I17_Powell, or call 855.712.8530.

Thunder Over Coconino this weekend at Valle Airport

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640-140605eagleftVALLE – The Valle Airport (40G) is sponsoring the Thunder Over Coconino X fly-in this weekend. The event features guest speaker George Marrett. Mr. Marrett was the pilot of a Skyraider who flew “Sandy” missions over Vietnam.

You will also have the opportunity to fly in the 1929 Ford Tri-Motor aircraft for $99 a person. This is your only chance to fly in this historic aircraft.

The annual event will be held Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm. The event includes a pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 10 am for an additional fee. The event is $12 for adults and $6 for children. There is a max family package for $30.

640-140605valle2The event also includes a car show. The airport, however, has their own cars and motorcycles on display all year. Their display is free.

While there you can visit the Planes of Fame museum full of various aircraft civilian and military. The Valle Planes of Fame museum is the home of the L-749 Constellation which was used as the private plane of General Douglas MacArthur. The museum is not part of the event but is open all year long so you can visit anytime. The entry fee for the museum is $6.95 for adults and $1.95 for children under 12. Tours of the Constellation are $3.00

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Video of the L-749 Constellation, the private plane of General Douglas MacArthur, uploaded July 2010. The plane is now part of the collection of the Planes of Fame museum in Valle.