The 89-year-old man and his small dog successfully fought off the hogs.
Ahhhh, Florida. We truly have it all. While everyone else across the country heads inside to cuddle up next to the fireplace for the next few months, we head to the beach with a margarita in our hand to watch the sunset. As northern cars careen into ditches on black ice, we keep building car washes…every 500 feet or so…on every single road.
But there’s a down side. They don’t have alligators up north. They don’t have 18-foot pythons up there, either. No-see-ums? Nopers. There are a few things we have in common, though. Ya know those wild hogs that keep creating problems across our state? No, I’m not talking about John Travolta on a Harley. I mean those feral pigs that keep populating at a record pace. Look across any open field in our part of the state and there’s a good chance you’ll see several of the well-fed critters, rooting around and digging for food. And wild hogs can be mean mothers, too. Those horns? They’ll peel your ribs apart like a ripe banana.
But wild hogs are no match for Florida man. Take 89-year-old David Reisman, a laid back Floridian who was out walking his best buddy, Riley recently. That’s when a gang of bacon-filled vagrants attacked them both simultaneously. Reisman told reporters that he was taking a relaxing walk at about 8:30 pm when a hog suddenly ran directly at him and began a violent attack. As the man fought off the animal, another hog grabbed his small dog. Reisman said he was able to fight off the a-hole beast by beating it in the face repeatedly with a flashlight until his wife ran outside and scared the offenders away. Riley and Reisman were both okay after the attack.
A neighbor who was interviewed about the incident said wild hogs have become a genuine safety concern in the area, stating that residents cannot venture out into the night anymore. The pigs also forage for food in neighborhood yards, digging up electrical connections, plumbing and even flowers and plants. Area homeowners have proposed building a fence that would surround the entire area, protecting residents from the animals. The homeowners’ association has not yet decided it’s plan of attack. And before you get any bright ideas, wild hog meat tastes pretty bad. It’s not recommended for consumption. Although some hunters say the gamey meat can be used for jerky. Source: Fox35Orlando.com
Yesterday Was The Anniversary Of Jimi’s Death
Jimi Hendrix: His 15 Best Covers
We recently published a list of Jimi Hendrix's best original songs. Hendrix was, of course, an incredible songwriter. But he was also a master song interpreter: his first single, “Hey Joe,” is actually a cover one of his most iconic songs. Some of Jimi’s covers were done with a lot of intent: many would argue that his version of “All Along The Watchtower” is the definitive one, not Bob Dylan’s. Others were just impromptu jams, but they’re still fun to listen to. Here, then, are our favorite of Hendrix’s takes on other people’s music.
LOTS Of Americans Opted For Pizza Over Thanksgiving, But Mostly Younger People
Gen Z-ers Trade Turkeys For Pizzas This Thanksgiving As Prices Surge
Pizza is expected to be a popular alternative to turkey as Thanksgiving dinners this year, as hosts face inflated prices for traditional staples. According to a survey conducted by online financial adviser Personal Capital, 33% of people celebrating “Friendsgiving” (a popular casual Thanksgiving party for friends mostly among Millennials and Gen Z) said they would serve pizza; 24% said they planned to serve turkey. Holiday-related financial anxiety is common among younger Americans, with 54% of Gen Z respondents and 51% of millennials saying they felt stressed about covering Thanksgiving costs, while just 33% of Gen X-ers and 39% of Baby Boomers reported feeling financial stress.
Other ways Gen Z-ers are planning to save this Thanksgiving is by keeping the gathering small, making fewer dishes, asking guests to bring some dishes or items and asking people to pitch in moneywise. Per the study, they were the most likely to use all four strategies to keep costs down, while baby boomers were the least likely to ask guests to provide food, drinks or money. Of the items most frequently asked of guests to bring to dinner, 75% asked to bring alcoholic beverages or BYOB, with 46% of the requests going to desserts and 37% going to sides. Per the survey, the cost of groceries surged 12.4% in October compared to October 2021. Meanwhile, the price of turkeys has surged nearly 75% this year as a severe outbreak of avian flu devastates domestic production, according to USDA data. Other key items such as potatoes, butter and bread are also much more expensive than they were last year.
Inflation will likely result in an even higher cost of Thanksgiving dinner this year than last year’s record figure. The average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 was $53.31 — the highest ever recorded, according to the American Farm Bureau. Now, 57% of Americans think they’ll be spending between $101-200. Gen X-ers were most likely to keep a tight budget of $100 or less and baby boomers were most likely to break the bank with a budget of $201 or more. 1 in 4 Americans plan to skip the holiday altogether this year due to inflated prices, with 33% of that number going to Gen Z-ers.
No matter what, some Thanksgiving dinners won’t be complete without a few core items. See below the top 12 dishes people would never cut from the menu:
Sean Roberts was conceived in the Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky by two passionate, panel aligning, third shifters who had grown bored with the same ole same ole. Upon birth, he was placed in the trunk of a new Stingray and sent off to find his destiny.
That destiny included several stints on radio stations across the United States. Some played punk country gospel, while others focused on Croatian death metal played backwards.
After many years and many adventures, Sean wound up on The Shark, where he does shots of tequila while playing the most badass tunes ever created by humankind.
He remains humble, however, never forgetting about the lean years...the street corners and dark alleys where he played songs on his car stereo for food and sex.
He's on top and he's never gonna stop LIVING THE DREAM!
