Day Thirty-eight - Shooting the "G". . .

Not sure if I'll be posting for the next few days as our esteemed Governor has asked that he wants no one on the roadways after 3 PM on Friday. I think that includes cyber byways.
If that's not enough, they are predicting very strong winds, in my neck of the woods - if a chipmunk sneezes anywhere near a power line, we are without electricity for a minimum of four days!

On to the "G". . . 

In the classic comedy piece, "Who's on First" by Abbot and Costello. Who were the pitcher and the catcher?

Congrats to many of you who recognized my fire extinguisher from the top down! Mike P., Mariann, Phil, Michelle, EMO, Ted, Carol, Beth, Peyton, Tony, Milt, Doris/Joani (splitting the honor), and Mike Di. It's a beauty, isn't it?

Trivia - it was Susan Boyle who shocked the judges on Britain's Got Talent with her "I Dreamed a Dream." The video is still one of my favorites on YouTube. Michelle, Doris/Joani-share, EMO, Carol, Beth, Milt, and Mike Di. were on the mark with Susan.

Day Thirty-seven - Shooting an "F". . .

Well, I do like to throw out an easy one every now and then. So let's see if you can keep your winning streak going with the "F". . .

Back in 2009,  who was the woman who stunned the Britain's Got Talent judges with her stirring rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream?"  she has appeared on numerous TV shows here in the US as well.

Here is yesterday's "E" - my Exit sign. It has a copper frame with ruby red glass and porcelain light fixtures.

The "Dick and Jane" primer was published for the Catholic schools in their Cathedral Series. To be more Catholic, the names of the two main characters were changed to John and Jean - reflecting saintly names. Also, a few pages sported religious articles on the walls or on a bureau. Mike P. was our only correct respondent on this question.

Day Thirty-six - Shooting the "E"

Let's see, the Letter "E" as an antique. . .

Today's trivia feeds off yesterday's "D" as it was Dick of the classic reading primer, "Dick and Jane." The reading company issued two different versions of their readers. Any idea why?

Those who figured out "Dick" - Steph, Mike P., Joani, Mike Di., and Phil. We had good guesses - Dungarees and Down. 

Only Mike P. knew that Paladin's calling card featured the chess piece, the Knight. I'll bet he could even sing the theme song - I have it on my computer, if needed!

Day Thirty-five - Shooting "D". . .

No one had their Blog Membership revoked because of yesterday's "C" Challenge. It was a camera! So today is the letter "D" and a hint: It's all about the young boy but his dog may be the key. No, the challenge is not DOG!!

Trivia went well - so here is another - Richard Boone starred in a classic TV Western, Palladin. What was the image on his calling card?

Tip of the lens cap of my Kodak 35 camera which was made in the late forties to Mike P., Ted, Phil, Vicky, Peyton, Michelle, Carol, Cathy K., Milt, Joyce, Joani, Doris, Tony, Joyce, and Mike Di. 

Dinah Shore was the "See the USA in Your Chevrolet" singer. However, it was pointed out to me (thanks, Cathy K) that the cast of Glee did a cover of this classic jingle. Mike P., Ted, Vicky, Peyton, Carol, Milt, and Joyce get the Trivia Kudo as well as Cathy K.

Day Thirty-four - "Shooting the "C""

That's more like it! Just about everyone got the "B" - so let's continue alphabetically with the "C." It'll be a real easy one. Anyone who misses this one will have his/her blogging privileges revoked!

Today's trivia question - Who was the female singer who belted out the jingle, "See the USA in Your Chevrolet?"

Day Thirty-three was the bell. This is the one I used to use to gather up my little cherubs when recess was over. It was with me when I started some forty-plus years ago!

Well done Vicky, Ted, Phil, Tony, EMO, Carol, Beth, Michelle, Mike Di., Mike P., Joani, and Steph. Mike P., and Joani knew Sgt. Joe Friday flashed Badge 714 while on Dragnet. The LA Police retired that number permanently when Jack Webb passed away.

Day Thirty-three - Shooting the "B". . .

Well, that wasn't such a great start to February. I think I overthought what I wanted to do and made it more confusing. So, let me try today's letter, "B" - this should be an easy one.

One more attempt with the trivia - Dragnet's Sgt. Joe Friday wore what badge number?

My "A" Challenge were the letters from an old typewriter - I was hoping someone would associate letters with an "A" word like Alphabet. Thank you Mike Di for figuring it out! As for the trivia question, the Hollywood Argyles sang "Alley Oop" - we had Peyton with half an answer - the Argyles. 

Day Thirty-two Shooting the "A" . . .

January’s Challenge to shoot a Pattern is ancient history. I truly enjoyed your involvement and support.

For February, I will be upping the ante by “Shooting Alphabetically.” To make it a little more of a challenge (I know I'm getting a little over-confident), I will be focusing (pun intended) on antique objects and shooting them in alphabetical order!

I’m not sure what you will be doing - hopefully cheering me on and not watching for me to fall flat when I get to "Q" or "X" or "Z". I thought about cropping tightly around the image to allow you to guess which may still happen. I also thought about throwing out a trivia question but you would NOT allowed to look them up online - I'm instituting the Blogger Honor Code.

Let’s get started – Day 32 – Shooting the “A”

Remember the object has to begin with that letter. . .

Musicology trivia - Name the group that had the hit recording, "Alley Oop."