http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck Enjoy a front row view of life on THE FRONT PORCH. en Uncle_Buck Uncle_Buck Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:05:00 +0100 daily 1 Go check out this fantastic presentation by my friends at Kids4TRUTH. And have a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:05:00 +0100 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-Merry-Christmas/119/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-Merry-Christmas/119/ As your Thanksgiving meals settle, the talk turns to Christmas.  After all, for the next four weeks Christmas shopping will be on everybody's mind. ...Consider this list of gift ideas for the politco of the family. READ MORE   Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:11:00 +0100 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Gifts-for-Political-Geeks/126/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Gifts-for-Political-Geeks/126/ 1.  Paper Shredder 2.  GPS mapping for the car 3.  Camping tent (or other camping gear)  4.  MP3 Player [portable] 5.  Books.  Biographies on leaders from Tony Dungey to Ronald Reagan.  True war stores, preferably Vietnam Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:24:00 +0100 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Gift-Ideas-for-UNCLE-BUCK/127/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Gift-Ideas-for-UNCLE-BUCK/127/ After quite some time off... How many blog postings have you recently read that begin this way? Much has taken place recently.  My family is in a state of "CHANGE," which has been great.  We decided, on good terms, to leave BJU.  I am currently working for Greenville's number one restaurant and building on my hospitality experience.  I really do enjoy my work.  It's certainly different from an office, secretary, and meetings all day.  I miss BJU.  By the way, let me restate that we left on good terms.  The decision to leave was mine and I stay in close contact with my friends there. Hey, come back!  I plan to post a Christmas wish list and keep everyone updated on my new adventures. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:04:51 +0100 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/I-m-Bach-You-re-Beethoven/125/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/I-m-Bach-You-re-Beethoven/125/ In memory of a great man on his birthday. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:19:26 +0100 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/This-week-s-smile/87/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/This-week-s-smile/87/ Some titles mean alot.  Some I can't stand. When at the University, my students are expected to call me "Mr. Buck."  One day, I heard the familiar title and turned around.  Sam, a boy I know from home, and have known since the day he was born, had a question.  YUCK!!!  To hear him call me Mr. Buck made me sick. Yet, some title I like to hear.  For instance, I enjoy being called COACH.  Every now and then I walk through campus.  The boys boys from past basketball teams will shout out, "Hey, Coach!"  That's special.  I try to hide my thrilling smile, but it's no use.  I love it when those boys call me "COACH." Furthermore, I enjoy being called UNCLE BUCK.  After my nephew started using the title, it sort of caught fire.  Friends' kids and church kids have started calling me UNCLE BUCK.  The title makes me laugh, but I'm now officially UNCLE BUCK. However, I most love the title... Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:09:00 +0100 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/RE-POST-And-some-call-me-DADDY/2/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/RE-POST-And-some-call-me-DADDY/2/ Go see this fantastic presentation by my friends at Kids4TRUTH. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:04:00 +0100 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-The-Arrival/118/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-The-Arrival/118/ Visit this short presentation by my friends at Kids4TRUTH. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:20:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-Who-do-you-serve/122/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-Who-do-you-serve/122/ As we continue to remember the ones who were lost on September 11, 2001, we must never loose HOPE.  Be reminded of the reason for our hope with this simple presentation by my friends at Kids4TRUTH. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:18:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-9-11-Hope/121/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-9-11-Hope/121/ Go watch this thought provoking presentation by my friends at Kids4TRUTH. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:10:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-ONE/120/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-ONE/120/ Go by and see this fantastic animation done by my friends at Kids4TRUTH. If you prefer another language, click here . Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:57:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-Days-of-Creation/116/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-Days-of-Creation/116/ Okay, so I'm a little behind on this one.  Almost five years to be exact.  Today, I received an email about the Islamic Stamp.  To be honest, I didn't believe the e-mail, so I went to SNOPES.COM to see if this was another urban legend. "Nope," says SNOPES .  It's true.  Turns out that the EID Stamp, pictured below, was introduced on September 1, 2001, just 10 days prior to 9-11.  The stamp was introduced on August 1 in a press release from the USPS. The stamp recognizes the Islamic feast that follows Ramadan.  Therefore, the EID Stamp is part of the Holiday series which also recognizes Christian and Jewish feastivals.  The question comes, "Should I buy this stamp?"  Personally, I would not, for the same reason a Jew wouldn't buy a Merry Christmas stamp and for the same reason a Muslim wouldn't purchase the Kwanzaa stamp.  Is it a matter of boycott?  No.  Am I becoming too intolerant? Depends on your definition of tolerance... Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:15:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Tolerating-Islam/124/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Tolerating-Islam/124/ Today, as I was searching for something unrelated, I came across a fond childhood memory.  Uncle Al, along with Cowboy Bob, was my hero.  The fun songs and exciting stories made for magical mornings.  I remember when Uncle All and Miss Wanda came to our hometown.  Mom was sure to take my sister and me.  In 1985, Uncle Al performed his last show.  I don't remember the details, but I do remember sitting in front of the television saying good-bye to an old friend. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:27:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/All-the-memories-with-Uncle-Al/123/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/All-the-memories-with-Uncle-Al/123/ Take a few minutes to see this fantastic animation done by my friends at Kids4TRUTH.   Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:46:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-Watchmaker/115/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Dynamation-Watchmaker/115/ Baby wipes, hand wipes, and now for the balding friends-- head wipes .  These are on shelves at Eckerd, Albertson's, and Kroger. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:04:02 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Must-Haves/109/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Must-Haves/109/ Hoosiers always have something fun up our sleeves (I'm almost embarassed to include myself here, but...).  From running through corn mazes to collecting packets of hot sauce, you just never know what kind of fun your missing.  Ten to fifteen wild and crazy pranksters took their collection to a new level when they left their collection of three-years worth of TacoBell hot sauce packets at an Indy Taco Bell.  They stored the estimated 200 gallons of sauce in the trunk of their car. [[ http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=bizarre&&id=4454235 ]] Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:22:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Fun-in-IN-Taco-Sauce-Prank/114/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Fun-in-IN-Taco-Sauce-Prank/114/ Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:27:31 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/This-week-s-smile/91/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/This-week-s-smile/91/ Yesteraday and last night all attention turned to Connecticut's senate race.  Joe Lieberman versus Ned Lamont.  Lamont won the Democratic nomination.  However, this morning's news is not about Lamont's victory, but Lieberman's. If Lieberman keeps most of his 130,000 primary voters, which is only 10,000 less than Lamont received, Lieberman has a pretty good shot.  Let's face it, the election will be much like a run off, and incumbents typically have stronger showings in run offs.  Furthermore, most of the independents and Democratic moderates who did not show for the primary, NY Post's Dick Morris suggests , should tend to vote Lieberman.  Also in the equation is the GOP wows with Alan "Gold" Schlesinger who failed to win the hearts of most Republicans.  Lieberman can also count on a number of frustrated conservatives to vote for him. [[ READ MORE ]] Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:53:24 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Is-Lieberman-s-goose-cooked/113/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Is-Lieberman-s-goose-cooked/113/   I've been accused of coming up with some wacky food combos.  But I never thought of combining ice-cream and pizza.  Well, that's not exactly the combo, but take the ice cream cone concept and apply if to pizza and you have the next big eatery to hit USA.  The cones have hit CA with a group called Crispy Cones . Tue, 08 Aug 2006 22:11:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Must-Haves/108/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/Must-Haves/108/ I've been think "George" would be a good name for GOP's 2008 Presidential nod.  I've followed George Allen .  However, rumor says another George might be running.  I'll give you a hint he's from New York and you spell his last name P-A-T-A-K-I. Pataki was in our community this week, sounding like a presidential hopeful. [ learn more ]   Mon, 07 Aug 2006 18:52:46 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/George-2008-Could-it-be/112/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/Uncle_Buck/George-2008-Could-it-be/112/