"Ah, Spring"

Well the weather is getting warmer now. So, no more snow updates on the blog till next season. Again I can't complain. Had a big storm, some small storms, a wind storm, extereme temps in a short period storm, and some rain to snow stroms. Now its pretty boring weather wise just lots of rain. Nothing to talk about till the first heatwave. Oh yeah theres always hurricane season which will be here before you know it. Anyway, lots of my readers hate snow so to be fair to them in honor of the start of spring. I am putting away the snow talk till next season. In the meantime. Spring lovers can read up about the current season. Nothing ground breaking, but a nice little read. Besides it beats actually WORKING at your work computer. AH SPRING.

"High Speed Chase in South Jersey"

Well by the time most of you people read this it might be old news. Not to mention that fact that more facts will be known. Tonight on Channel 3's Eyewhitness News they were covering a high speed car chase. When they first came on to the story they said the guy was on the Black Horse Pike in Gloucester County.

However, I was like wait a second that looks a little more famliar than the Black Horse Pike to me. Sure, enough it was the White Horse Pike and the dude was bobing and weaving all over the place. He cut through Lindenwald down Laurel Road and ended up near 42.

3 news helicopters and one police helicopter went flying over my house. The dude I think litterally got from like the Lindenwold train station area to the end of college drive in like 5 minutes or something insane like that.

No idea why he was doing this other then the fact that it was a stolen car. Also that it started in PA, went to NJ, back to PA then to NJ again where it ended near 42.

Had some friends coming home from that way not to distant from the time it occured. Wonder if anyone saw anything. Thankfully (and amazingly) he didn't hit any cars.

"Smoke If Ya Gotta 'Em"

Well, perhaps some of you are checking my blog one last time before you head home for the night. Or are checking it between classes or whatever. As most of you know smoking could be banned in public places including casinos. Today the decision was flipping to the Senate. However, they decided to put off the decision on this to they would have more time to discuss the situation. Wonder what the real reason is, I mean I can't imagine that most people haven't already made up their minds. Maybe they are waiting for casino owners to walk in with a wheel barrel full of money or something.

Well anyway in the mean time by all means smoke your brains out from the bridges to the beach in the public buildings. As much as I am on the fence on this one. I seriously doubt I would worry to much about alienating smokers when I come home from the bar or casinos not smelling like an Ash Tray.

Well for more details check out this story from the Press of Atlantic City.

"Super Sunday: The Kent Farm Set"

Pictures of the Kent Farm Set are on the internet. Included with these pictures is the mark that Superman's spaceship made when it hit the ground. More people are starting to wonder if it will be actually more like a sequel to Superman II with a new cast.

I still doubt Warner Brothers would do that. However, it would be interesting.

Click here for the pictures. I am going to blog about the history of the Reeve film series at one point either later tonight or down the road. I know a lot and want it to be pretty infromative, but not overly long. Perhaps it might be in two parts. However, keep checking back!


In the me time check out the pics! Looks to be legit!

SUPERMAN RETURNS PICS

"Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que"

So, Liza and I were coming back from Atlantic City recently. We decided to take the Black Horse Pike home, because we were considering stopping for some place different for dinner. So, that is the advantage of taking that way home. There are a lot better opitions then the KFC off the AC truck stop.

We always passed this place called Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que. Its located not far from the Hamilton Mall in what is considered Mays Landing in South JErsey.

Let me tell you this place just rocked. It was by far the best first experience I had in years. Liza claimed they might have been the best ribs she ever had.

Stepping into the resturant I knew it was going to be good. They had all kinds of cool stuff on the wall like hunting and fishing gear. It was designed like a lock cabin fire place included. It reminded me a bit of the place where John Candy ate in The Great Outdoors.

Anyway I just can't wait to go back because there is so much on the menu I want to try. I ended up getting the Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwitch. Which was proked hickory smoked and slathered in Rich & Sassy BBQ sauce. Man was that good!

My 2nd choice (which I plan to try next time) another sandwitch was the Texas Manhandler which was Texas Beef and Zesty Hot link susage sliced thin and piled high, topped with hell fire pickle chips.

Liza got the platted that had Ribs and Chicken and it was damn good.

Now looking at their webpage it appears that two locations are opening up soon in Philly and one in Cherry Hill. But, why wait? I am looking forward to getting a group together of anyone who wants to go its really not that far a drive. Maybe 20-30 mins from Jennas if that is a good reference point.

The have a thing called the All-American BBQ Feast which serves 4 or 5 people. We saw a family get this order and its more than enough food. Here is what it includes.

A full slab of Spare Ribs, A whole Chicken, a half pound of either beef brisket or chopped pork. Coleslaw, Famous Fries, Wilbur Beans (Jay can't have those) Corn on the Cob, and Corn Bread. All for $52.99. Thats pretty damn good if you split that four or five ways.

On top of that there are five different sauces on the table. Including one called Devil's Spit. Being messy and over eating is highly encouraged at this place.

This post will kick off a new feature on my blog telling people good places to eat in South Jersey. Since, well most my friends love food.


Info
Famous Daves
4215 Black Horse Pike
(609)569-9910.

Its roughly 5 miles or so past the intersection of Route 50 and the Black Horse Pike. It will be on the left hand side going TOWARDS Atlantic City, so you might have to U-Turn around. Taking the Atlantic City Express way your best bet might be to take the Hamilton Mall exit,but im not quite sure where that will dump you in reference to the place.

Also Route 73 is a good way to go. Since it ends at the Black Horese Pike (Route 322). Then just stay on there for awhile. Past 50 for a few. Then your there!

Go on your own and let me know what you thought.

Or let me know when you want to go!

"Tears of a Jedi"

George Lucus is comparing the final installment of the Star Wars prequels to Titantic. He claims it will be a real tear jerker. Well I also hope that it includes a very, bloody volient death of
Jar Jar Binks. I can only hope that is the reason it's going to be rated PG-13.

Click here for more.

"WHAAAAAAAA?!?!?"

I pretty much am ready to pack up the snow storm updates of Tucker's World this weekend. Given the fact that the only shot we have is some wet snow start of next week and after that its time to enjoy the spring weather for the most part.

However, I don't know who hasn't heard this story yet, but parts of New Mexico have gotten 3 feet of snow! That is more then the "Monster Storm" dumped on us months ago!

Philly was over the average and all together we got close to or more then 4 feet of snow if you combine all the storms.

Check it out here to read more of the freak storm. Two feet feel Vegas. Wonder if anyone went there for "Spring Break". I certainly wouldn't gamble a dime if two feet of snow fell when I was in Vegas. Sounds like some bad luck to me!

"Ain't My Rotting Bear"

A South Jersey family has a rotting bear corpse on their lawn. It's been there for a week. They called people at the Fish and Wildlife however its lifeless body is still on their lawn.

Hmmm...Fish and Wildlife must be state workers or something.

Read this for more from WPVI Philly

"New Jersey Smoking Ban"

New JErsey smoking ban isn't far off. It was recently voted on an it could soon be a reality. In fact as far as I gather it only has to go to the Senate now.Now the smoking ban would be for all public places. Which would include bars and resturants. This has many business owners concerned that the smokers won't come out as often or at all.

However, some businesses in cities have said they actually had an increase in business whent he smoking ban was put in place.

New Jersey has bit of a different situation. Considering the fact that they have 13 casinos. Now from what I understand the casinos really don't want to fall under the blanket of public buildings and want to be exempt from such a ban.

I mean think about its a place for people to gamble which is, well not really good for you at all. So, if you are going to make that legal in one city. Why not just let them smoke too. Considering the casinos employee a large portion of South Jersey and bring in quite a bit money for the state, should they be excluded from the ban?

The bar situation is a bit different from the casino. I mean what if someone is really Jonesing for a cigarette? They have to walk all the way to the boardwalk or the garage? Its a lot harder to get outside. Especially, if you are playing tables.

In fact I know I have some smokers reading here. Let's say you are in the middle of a winning streak. Would you actually step out for a smoke? Since people are going to AC to drink and gamble should they really think of smoking as a huge sin?

I hate second hand smoke. However, I accept it as part of the Casinos and Bar scene. What does everyone think?

Wonder how this will effect our local bars if it goes through.

Related Article: from YAHOO! News

"Evil Meat Eaters!"

Now I think we should look out for our furrry friends just as much as the next guy. However, I think the people at PETA are just a bunch of nutjobs.

To support my claim read this from WPVI-6's webpage.

"Bad Joke Wednesday"

CHICKEN COOPS

Q: Why do chicken coops have two doors?
A: Because if they had four doors, they'd be chicken sedans!

"Spider Hole Myth?"

Could the US have just made up the Saddam in a Spider Hole a story? One marine says that is not the way it went down. Instead, Saddam was found in a modest dewelling and actually fired back the US soilders. That found him.

The spider hole was said to actually have just been an old well. Why America would have made this up is unclear. I guess it make Saddam look a lot lamer. I don't know how much credit I give this story though.

Regardless here is the story link.

Gee, I sure wonder what DREW thinks.

"Super Sunday"

Meh

"JR & Others WHA Bound"

The WHA is going full steam ahead with their spring tournment. They have confirmed the not only Jeremy Roenick but a string of NHL-ers (oddly all current or former Flyers) including Sean Burke, Robert Esche, Chris Chelios, Mark Recchi and former Philly goon Jim Cummins.

In fact a new list has just been posted.

The tournment starts May 20th.

Related read

"Come H E Double Hockey Sticks or High Water"

There is going to be a 2005-06 NHL season. Or thats what the owners are saying at this point. Yes, they plan to have a season. Puck will be dropped.

That is even if a CBA (collective bargining agreement if you forgot) is not reached. Of course this would mean they would use replacement players. Hopefully, not including Keenu Reeves.

So, in stead of JR, Gags, Brash, and Silent bob at they WATCH OVER YOU center next season you could see Peter White, Joe Foligno, some dude that works at the skate zone, the guy that waited on you at P J Whelians, and NHL players who could give a hoot about hard caps.


I mean there might be some AHL players showing up.

My question to my two readers is would you even watch if you didn't have a clue who half the team was? Also I would really like to hear from soon-to-be lawyer Drew about how legal this actually is and what moves the NHL PA would take to rain on the owners parade if they go through with this threat.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS CHECK OUT NHL.com

Also, if you would like a transcript of todays blog entry send me a check or email me your credit card number for $19.99.

"Echelon Stall-Mart"

This past Thursday Voorhees residents were supposed to meet to vote on the zoning regulations that would green light the Wal-Mart being built and the empty Penny's being torn down.

However, it never happened. Mere days before it was going to be voted on mall owner PREIT yanked their request to have it put to a vote. Some think it was a move in order to cool off the Voorhees residents who were all ready to shoot it down. In the weeks leading up to the date the anit-wal mart people had grown more vocal.

Others wonder if they are trying to fudge their plans to make it more appealing.

Now most people complaining about the Wal-mart (besides Grocery Store Unions) are more upset about the size, and the traffic it will draw. Lions head plaza is empty, most of the Bradless shopping center is dead. The Wal-mart would bring people in. They would have a new entrance with a restaurant where J C Pennys will be.

I don't know even if people didn't want it because they were afraid of Wal-mart knocking other stores out, I would have to point out that that section of Voorhees is already in dire straights.

Dire straights.

We got to move these, refridgerators we got move these color TVVVVVVVVVVVVVVS .

"That's Just Nasty"

One of the Pizza chains (pizza hutt or domionos I forget which) has these pizza sticks out. The thing is the show this dude, his pizza stick in ranch. That is awful. Just awful. Who would do such a thing? The other sauce is, um more red sauce which seems pretty odd to me. The ranch stuff is just nasty. I had hard enough time when Jenna used to dunk her Starview chicken tenders in ranch. How she could to that when the honey mustard was so damn good always baffled me.


MMMMMMMMMMM Starview chicken tenders.........::::Drool dipping out of mouth::::

"Royce!"

I asked everyone to tell their best Royce stories. Royce promised that he would tell us the time he almost drowned. To my knowledge he never did! I am sure lots of people would like to hear that story. Certainly, the ones that are at work reading this right now and slacking off.

"WHA SPRINGS Into Action"

Now that the NHL is in a coma. The WHA is trying (again) to come to life. Unable to get a season started with limited interest on behalf of many potential owners, a tournment will be played this spring. The WHA's commisoner Bobby Hull (NHL hall of famer) was so confident there was going to be a season, that they actually had a draft last spring. Many NHL players were selected including Flyers forward Simon Gagne who was first overall. Phil Espisito has joined the league. Perhaps there will be a WHA season next year. Not sure how many teams will actually play and who they will be.

Check it out.

"Bigger, Badder, Whiter?"

******************11 30 am update******************8
Heard as low as 4-6 to as high as 10-12 (on NBC 10). Very tricky. Somehow I think its going to change over into rain. Ah, and Jamie Foxx just won best actor. Am I the only one, that is totally sick of hearing about Ray Charles?




Ah, a N oreaster. If you live in this area you know them well. However, in the winter they can be even worse with snow and ice. There is a pending storm and its more erratic then a micheal richards routine (the Seinfeld comic not the Flyers prospect).

Some say 3-6 inches like last week. Which wasn't that big a deal, but certainly enough to get the day off for many people. However, Rob Guriano seems to think we are in for quite a bit more then that. He doesn't seem to buying into the notion that many others are that it will change over to rain.

Now he hasn't released an official prediciton yet. However, reading his lastest column one wonders if he will go out on a limb and risk being the next John Bolaris.

At any rate. Looks like its going to be pretty nasty starting tomorrow morning. As always I will be excited to see what happens. However, I do have some stuff that I would rather not see cancelled this week. Old Man winter cares not.