Smokey the Weather Cat's Facts and Forecast: August 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Sept. 1, 2011: Taken over

Meteorological fall begins. Some times I dislike logic.

Sept. 1, 1864, Atlanta falls to Union troops.

Thanks to History.com.

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

It's not cool to be skipping school, especially a week into the new school year. And do not trespass in the neighborhood. Respect is a bad thing to muddy.

Aug. 31, 1980, Polish government signs accord with Gdansk shipyard workers.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011: Strong justice

Get ready for one last blast of 90-degree weather.

Aug. 30, 1967, Thurgood Marshall confirmed as Supreme Court justice.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Aug. 29, 2011: Bad storm

Just another maniac Monday. Time to clean up and get back to normal on the East Coast.

Aug. 29, 2055, Hurricane Katrina slams into Gulf Coast.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Aug. 28, 2011: He had a dream

Happy 24th birthday to Meghann Bonty. I forgot to get the card again.

Aug. 28, 1963, March on Washington held; the Rev. Martin Luther King gives his "I have a dream speech."

Friday, August 26, 2011

Aug. 27, 2011: Big blast

When your child wants to listen to the facts of life via text, it is time to pull the SIM card.

Aug. 26, 2011: Sports on the tube

This lady named Irene is not welcomed to come ashore. Please stay out to sea.

Aug. 26, 1939, first televised Major League Baseball game.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Aug. 25, 2011: Life on the moon

In death we celebrate life ... the earthly journey ends as a friend is called home ... we will see you again Bill Byrns.

Aug. 25, 1835, the Great Moon Hoax.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Aug. 24, 2011: Deadly eruption

It's back to school for all you cool cats. Time to soak up the knowledge.

Aug. 23, 2011: Cooking classes

Condolences and prayers to the family of Bill Byrns, who passed away Sunday. You will be missed, friend.

Aug. 22, 2011: Breaking through

I hear screams and I hear cheers. It must be time for children to head back to school.

Aug. 21, 2011: Aloha to statehood

I took a ride in one of those Thunderbird jets up in Chicago. I have to find my fur.

Aug. 20, 2011: Universal messages

Who keeps messing with this global economy? This thing definitely is not a cool cat.

Aug. 19, 2011: Off to the races

Who else wants to be "Bonty's Best Friend Forever"? Do you really want to be known as a BBFF?

Aug. 18, 2011: No one is there

A friend is someone you can call day or night and will be there for you.

Aug. 17, 2011: Go home

Minnesota Twins slugger Jim Thome, congrats on swatting home runs No. 599 and No. 600 in back to back at-bats. I am not worthy.

Aug. 17, 1969, Woodstock Music Festival concludes.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Aug. 16, 2011: Gold!

Happy birthday to my owner and partner in crime, Jeff. He turns 50. That is 350 in dog years.

Aug. 16, 1896, gold discovered in the Yukon.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Aug. 15, 2011: Summer of Love

Reports of another cat being auditioned to take my place are only rumors. I must toe the line, or should I say paw the line. Jeff, I promise to not post any more bad stuff, at least until you turn 350 in dog years.

Aug. 15, 1969, the Woodstock Festival opens in Bethel, N.Y.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Aug. 14, 2011: Power outage

Jeff auditioned for a weather forecast role on Friday without me. I think he trying to tell me something.

Aug. 14, 2033, blackout hits the Northeast U.S.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Aug. 13, 2011: A city split

I cannot believe people would waste money on deep-fried Kool-Aid. S[end it on wild catnip!

Aug. 13, 1961, Berlin is divided.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Aug. 12, 2011: Old bones

It is back to school time. You might think it like a job, but it is so much more the adventure. For children it is a time to absorb and learn. To test out the wings of knowledge. For parents, it is a time of letting the children out of the nest for test flights. The real world can wait for now.

Aug. 12,1990, Skeleton of Tyrannosaurus rex discovered in South Dakota

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Aug. 11, 2011: Classic movie

When the opportunity presents itself, stop and take in nature. Enjoy the chance to see the wonders of the world.

Aug. 11, 1973, the film classic "American Graffiti" released.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Aug. 10, 2011: America's attic

Hoping the free fall in the markets will stop soon. My stock in catnip is taking a beating.

Aug. 19, 1846, Smithsonian Institute opens.

Monday, August 8, 2011

Aug. 9, 2011: Golden runner

Hang in there. It appears regular summer temperatures, minus humidity will be rejoining us. Now if we could get a nice rain to help the crops.

Aug. 9, 1936, Jesse Owens wins his fourth gold medal of the Berlin Summer Olympic Games.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Aug. 8, 2011: So long, Richard

It's amazing how a little help from good people can get you back on the information highway. Thanks to Chad and Joshua at Verizon for their help.

Aug. 8, 1974, President Nixon resigns.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Aug. 7, 2011: Wood raft adventure

Never knew AA+ was bad for credit rating. How about DD-?

Aug. 7, 1947, Kon-Tiki completes 4,300-mile voyage.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Aug. 6, 2011: A beginning

You cannot beat the fun at a county fair. I need another funnel cake and a lemon shakeup.

Aug. 6, 1787, first draft of the U.S. Constitution is debated.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Aug. 5, 2011: Recovered

Some where out there ... an abandoned cat or dog is in need of a loving family ... if you can, be like my owners and bring the little critter in ... we just want to love someone.

Aug. 5, 2002, Divers recover U.S.S. Monitor's turret.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Aug. 4, 2011: Captured

It appears we are seeing a break in the heat that has vacationed here the past few weeks in the Kankakee area. Now for a nice gentle rain for all that need it.

Aug. 3, 2011: Sneaky sub

Hope those people in Congress do not break their hands and/or arms patting each other and themselves on the back. You guys got a job to do! Why drag your feet until the end? Heck, cats and dogs behave better.

Aug. 3, 1958, USS Nautilus travels under the North Pole

Monday, August 1, 2011

Aug. 2, 2011: Bad move

Life really is like a highway. You have to remember and get off at a rest stop to take it all in.

Aug. 2, 1990, Iraq invades Kuwait.