Author Archives: On the North River

Unknown's avatar

About On the North River

Forty years toiled in the Tel-com industry, married for 36 years widowed at sixty-one. Ten years in a relationship with a woman until her death. Was a Tea Party supporter. Today a follower of the Last American President to be honestly elected, Donald J. Trump. Recently had Ancestry.com tell me I'm Swedish, not Danish. I may need to change my avatar.

I feel the need to see it again!

Posted on September 8, 2022 by On the North River

Wow: Top Gun: Maverick Was the Number One Film in America This Labor Day Weekend —Ace Bear in mind, it started its run on streaming this past week. So there’s no reason to see it in the theaters… except you sort of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022, Movies | 1 Comment

AVE ATQUE VALE: God Save the Queen!

Posted on September 8, 2022 by On the North River

The meaning of AVE ATQUE VALE is hail and farewell : I salute you, and goodbye —used especially in a eulogy to a hero.

Posted in 2022 | Leave a comment

Bunch of stuff.

Posted on September 6, 2022 by On the North River
Posted in 2022, Blogbits, Cartoons | Leave a comment

Sleeping in your self-driving Tesla.

Posted on September 6, 2022 by On the North River

Saint Peter taps you on the shoulder, “Time to wake up son”.

Posted in 2022, Blogbits, Can't fix Stupid | Leave a comment

End of Summer edition.

Posted on September 5, 2022 by On the North River
Posted in Kayaking, Tongue in Cheek | Leave a comment

Labor Day and May Day.

Posted on September 5, 2022 by On the North River

Americans often do things a little differently from the rest of the world. We measure differently (imperial vs. metric), write the date differently (month-day-year vs. day-month-year) and fill our cups with enormous amounts of ice (a less cost-effective but undeniably … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogbits | Leave a comment

Can’t even drown your sorrows.

Posted on September 4, 2022 by On the North River

UK pubs must hike pint prices to £20 each or face closure this winter, expert warns Running costs for pubs are set to increase by 500-600%, putting a huge number at risk of closure, says Tom Stainer, chief executive of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022, Economy | Leave a comment

USS Texas.

Posted on September 3, 2022 by On the North River

Battleship Texas USS Texas BB35 Arrives in Galveston Texas After Move From La Porte TX Drone Video 110 years old.  Fought in both World Wars.

Posted in 2022 | Leave a comment

Something different.

Posted on September 3, 2022 by On the North River

https://twitter.com/i/status/1386601582679183361 https://twitter.com/i/status/1563935999335563265

Posted in Blogbits | 1 Comment

Tucker Carlson: Biden’s dark speech.

Posted on September 2, 2022 by On the North River
Posted in 2022, Biden Crime Family | Leave a comment