Charlotte, NC

If you’re gonna have Christmas this year, you’ve gotta take in the most beautiful display of lighting this side of the Aurora Borealis.

It’s the annual Christmas display in the town of McAdenville, not too far from Charlotte itself (just beyond Belmont. About 14 miles away from here). The lights are amazing, and the soft sounds of Christmas waft through various areas of town. You’ll wanna keep your windows down a bit to get the feeling … and be sure to take your camera!

One thing I wanna remind you, though: Be sure to use the bathroom before you leave the house! You’ll be driving s l o w l y as the cars in front of you all move in “grandmaw” gear as drivers check out the lights themselves!

The lights glow nightly Monday - Friday 5:30 - 9:30 pm and
Saturday & Sunday 5:30 - 11:00 pm, starting tomorrow night, November 30, and continuing until December 26. Best bet: Use Mondays or Tuesdays to travel. Usually, you’ll have better traffic flow!

Believe me, it’s worth the trip … and then some! So pack up the kids, get a good thermos of coffee and a few snacks for the young’uns, and go!

Who knows? You might even run across a Relic comin’ back from the scene …

He’s just a little kid … and, like so many, would really like Santa Claus to bring him a toy.
But ya know what he’s reallllly like this season? A good bellyful of food. It’s been so long since he’s actually had that.

Now, before you think I’m talking about a little Biafran child, or maybe even an impoverished kid in rural Mississippi … I’m describing a youngster in north Charlotte.
Or west. Or east, central, or outlying areas here.

You see, over 120,000 children in the Charlotte area live below the poverty level … and so many of them would love to have at least one good, nourishing meal.
And we have a chance to fill those little aching bellies — bringing a contented smile on their faces …

On Wednesday, December 12, from 10 AM to 7 PM, you can stop by the studios of WSOC-TV(channel 9) and WAXN-TV (Action 64) at 1901 N. Tryon St. to donate food. You’ll get a chance to meet the Channel 9 and Action 64 news anchors and reporters as well!

Right now, there’s a need for:
canned fruits and vegetables
soups
tuna
cereal
peanut butter
pasta
beef stew
fresh turkeys
hams.

And, just in case you think this is all just relegated to children, let me remind you that over 42 thousand senior citizens are in the same boat as the kids! They all need our support, people! And, knowing Charlotte as I do, I know you’ll come through for every Crown Towner who needs help!

Now, for more information on this program, including links to other donation areas and more, click on this WSOC-TV page, okay?

Listen … most of us have more canned and prepackaged goods than we can shake a stick at! And many of us make enough to get us through the month and then some, right?? So, if, say, we’ve got a pantry-full of groceries, would donating three or four cans of goods hurt us?? And, if we make around … oh, let’s make it small and say around $300.00 a week, would taking five bucks to spend on a few grocery items for our needy neighbor hurt us??

Of course it wouldn’t! Come on … let’s show these people what heartfelt neighborliness is all about … and go up to the studios on the 12th, okay? A few minutes of giving could mean a lifetime of thanksgiving for a youngster or senior citizen.

Thanks.

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One of the hardest things for some people to do this season is control their tempers. Whether it’s due to overwork, being away from work, heavy winter school-load, boredom at school, worries about money or whatever, more people are prone to blow their tops at this time of year than at any other given time.

If you’ve been feeling like your nerves are a blackboard and everyone’s a sharp fingernail scraping against it, just remember to “slow it down” a bit; don’t let their problems rattle your cage to the point that you get mad! There are lots of places here in the city where you can go and unwind or let off a little steam — the “Y”, gyms, Freedom Park, etc. Please don’t take it out on your family or friends!!

Thomas Jefferson once said that, if you get angry, count to ten before you do anything. If you’re really mad, count to 100. But Mama had one to cap ‘em all! She said, if you’re really mad, go outside and start counting, backward, from 100. But, whatever you do to unwind without taking it out on the family, do it!

Have a safe and hassle-free Christmas season, okay??

As you probably know by now, I do a lot of traveling in my work. One of the latest commutes has been the back-and-forth to Ashland, Kentucky, where I publish a newspaper, promote and announce for Ohio Championship Wrestling.

Now, traveling isn’t so bad … during normal times. But, when it comes to a busy holiday season, going past towns like Charleston (WV), Wytheville (VA) and Winston-Salem requires a bit of skilled driving! And a prayer or two doesn’t hurt, either…

Drivers come out of nowhere to get back home with presents, trees or whatever. Add slick roads to all that (in some places), and you’ve got a very tricky situation! Now there are some nice spots to stop along the way, whether to eat or just relax (or get gas … or pay tolls … or …). Invariably, when asked where I’m from (and I’m a proud Crown Towner!) and I tell them, the response is “Is xxx still xxx down there?” or “I have a (relative) who lives there!” It’s a good feeling.

Whenever you hit the road goin’ that way, though, you’ve gotta negotiate … FANCY GAP! Now, if you’ve never been over those winding roads comin’ back home, you’re missing a drama! Keeping the car on the road and not going over the rail-less mountainside, getting a lane away from speeding trucks (their brakes might’ve given out … ya can’t tell), and wondering how to “de-pop” your ears keeps you totally alert.

It’s so important to watch how you drive this season, though — whether you’re in the Gap or on Queens Road in town. I remember, a few years back, WSOC interviewed a guy with the highway department and asked for pointers on safe driving (it was snowing at the time). He honestly said to “drive offensively” and, if caught skidding, turn your wheels opposite the direction of the skid! Believe me, we had a load of confused drivers that season (you … do … know what to do in those situations, right?).

The one thing that I enjoy most, though, when I’m coming home is that magnificent uptown skyline! When I see that, I know everything’s gonna be all right!

Let’s make this the safest Christmas on record, Charlotte! Are ya up to the challenge??

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Somehow, I think the title goes along with the picture, doesn’t it??

Actually, the reason I’m writing this is in the aftershock of what that idiot in York County did on Saturday: he threw a dog and cat out the window of a moving car! I didn’t think anyone would be that stupid and heartless! But … I guess I was wrong …

In and around the Queen City, there are dozens of places you can take a pet if you don’t want (or can’t have. Some apartment complexes, for example, won’t allow certain pets): humane society, animal shelters, and even a few vets will take them in! And what about this?: If you have a pet you don’t want or can’t have, why not provide him/her as a gift to a family or young child who wants, but can’t afford to buy, one? It’s not only a wonderful humanitarian and Christian gesture this season, but (a) it fills a “Christmas want” for a family as well as (b) providing a good and loving home for the pet!

You’ll also be making a few friends in the process. Just make sure you check with the prospective owners to make sure they’ll take the best care of the little animal!

Can you imagine the joy you can provide for a family or child with this? C’mon … think about it … make some circulars up and post them … get the word out … maybe an ad in the Observer and Creative Loafing.

But DON’T be like that heartless monster and just throw them away! Okay?? They’ve got love to share, a warm cuddle, sweet purr or wagging tail, and loyalty beyond belief.

… and somebody out there needs that …

It’s been said there’s nothing sadder than a little child who wakes up excitedly on Christmas morning, rushes into the living room where the tree is … and finds nothing underneath. But that’s what’ll happen to many children and their parents this year … unless you and I get involved in the 2007 Empty Stocking Fund.

You see, thanks to the Christmas Bureau here in Charlotte (a clearinghouse partnership among the Empty Stocking Fund, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, The United Way of Central Carolina and The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte), we have a chance to donate to a cause that’s the most noble of all: helping one another in time of need.

Last year, thanks to your generous support, the ESF helped 8,363 families, 15,842 children and 927 senior adults to have a brighter and more cheerful Christmas. It provides money for toys and gifts, and Visa™ gift cards that can be used as the families see fit. The cards are easier to use than the check the Salvation Army used to give, because some of the poorest families don’t have bank accounts.

How dedicated is the staff at the Bureau?? They work at the Christmas Bureau for four and a half days in late December to help 200 families an hour! And that only after months of preparation!

Want to give?

Check should be made out to: The Empty Stocking Fund, P.O. Box 37269, Charlotte, N.C., 28237-7269. Be generous. Remember: Your money can bring a smile, a tear, a thankfulness to a family, a single mom, a disabled dad, or a child to whom life hasn’t been fair. Now, each one of these is a human being with a heart, soul, warmth … and potential … like the rest of us! Show them you care for them, as you hope they’d care for you, were the situation reversed (and, remember: it can be: Look at the fires in California …)

Want to help?

To arrange a toy drive or volunteer at The Christmas Bureau, call 704-716-2643. Just the joyous smile of anticipation, and the happy blush on a child’s face (where, once perhaps, were tears of despair) will make it all worthwhile, I promise.

Do it today, okay? To you, it may be just another Christmas. But to them, it could be the only good one they’ve ever had. Charlotte, let’s dig in and help our own!

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For most folks in the area (and, obviously, throughout the nation), Thanksgiving was a day for turkey (or ham, for you pacifists), mashed potatoes and home-cooked green beans, pumpkin pie, football, snoozing, and time for family (not necessarily in that order, by the way).
But it also held a bit of sadness … and a lot of thankfulness:

Y’see, earlier this year, one of my favorite people passed away, far too early in my opinion. And, on November 22, Dink Griffin — firefighter, former National Guardsman, fisherman, friend — would have turned 65. He was legally called my “brother-in-law” … but, to me, Dick and Steve, he was our brother in spirit and walk. A man who was fiercely devoted to the cause we call America and equally to the Pineville Volunteer Fire Department, he was always ready with a smile, a relaxing “it’s-gonna-be-all-right” attitude, and a homespun wit that could put anyone at ease. He and Mary brought forth three of the finest people that Pineville, Charlotte — or anywhere — would know; as their parents were, these three (Susan, Dina and Billy) were highly involved with the firefighters (Billy, in fact, became chief of the Pineville VFD, and a captain in the Charlotte contingent. Both “Bubba” and Paul — Susan and Dina’s husbands respectively — have also been with the fire department).
On the 27th, Dink and Mary would’ve been married 40years — no small feat in this day and age!
And, brother, I miss you …

But it brings me to something else: We, as Charlotteans (or those of the area) and nationally, need to give special thanks for all firefighters, no matter where they’re located! These men and women — many of them volunteers — fully realize that, every time that siren goes off, they’ve gotta hustle to an emergency situation … and know that it’s possible they may not come directly home afterwards. They may end up in a hospital with burns themselves, or broken bones, heat stroke, smoke inhalation or any number of other reasons.
If they come back at all: Sometimes, the worst can happen. From rescue attempts at the World Trade Center to trying to control terrible, raging fires in California, many have already given their most precious possession — their lives — so that others may live or, at least, be safe.
Their job is often thankless; people get perturbed if they hear a fire truck’s siren behind them on South Boulevard. They see a house on Davidson St. on fire and think that “just some water hosed on it” will be enough — not knowing that, if a child is inside the building, the firemen are the ones to rescue him or her. A car on fire may look like an easy job to many — but these brave souls know there’s a gas tank that could explode, and they have to control the fire immediately, without putting one of them … or an entire block … in danger. Whatever the situation, there’s one absolute: They’ve never been known to retreat!
They’re also among the very first to give back to the community, whether it’s with a fish-fry or barbecue, fishing tournament or other event for the public’s enjoyment.
So, to these men and women, I say THANK YOU for all you do, and all that you are. You’re among the finest examples of courage this country has to offer!

Well, that’s it for now …

Okay … it’s a little over a month before the big guy slides down the chimney with a bag approved by Homeland Security to bring toys not on the recall list to all boys and girls (the ACLU got the “good” thrown out in a Supreme Court Ruling).
Anyway, to get a jump on things, lemme present the classic …

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (skeptic’s version)

(NOTE: These remarks are, in no way, a reflection of this writer’s feelings. As far as I know.)

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;

(so they have MICE in their house. Highly unsanitary)
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

(they don’t have a working washer-dryer)

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

(fervent Catholics? Maybe the washer repairman?)
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
(doesn’t their school teach sex education?? Most think about their DATES, man! Geez …)
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap,

(Sure. Man and woman, kids in bed, naked except for kerchief and cap. To sleep. Uh-huh …)
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

(Probably just a stray dog. Why be so PARANOID?? Oh … that’s right: They’re, uh, “SLEEPing”!)
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

(Well, if he hadn’t eaten the sash to begin with … poor nutrition habits!)
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
(Now, why “breast”? Why not “scene” or “scape”? Sounds sexist to me!)
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,

(THIS is one for PETA; pulling a fat-assed dude, bag and stuff [see next lines] … and they’re tiny?)
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,

(Yeah … right. “Little old” drivers are rarely “lively and quick”. Check the freeway yourself …)
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.

(Rats. I was pullin’ for the washer repairman!)
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,

(what’s a COURSER?)
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

(DAMN! He’s gonna wake up the KIDS, who are dreaming of sugar plums …)
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!

(”now” WHAT?!?)
On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen!

(”ON” what??)
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!

(Now, WHY the hell didn’t he use the DRIVEWAY like everyone ELSE?)
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!

(Dash away all of what? That bearded bozo better leave my stuff alone and get to fixin’ that washin’ machine!)
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,

(Hel-LOOO! Doesn’t this guy rake his LAWN?! And, dude, it’s snowing! How’dya know if there ARE leaves??)
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,

(can anyone explain this line?)
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

(sounds like ol’ SC was an afterthought!)

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

(DAMN! They’re gonna wake the kids, I tell ya!)

As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,

(was he drawin’ it back to BUST Santa for makin’ that racket?)
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

(waitaminnit. Isn’t that “entering without breaking”? And why was he carrying a “bound”?)
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;

(Awwww, CRAP! There goes the clean CARPET!)
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

(It’s late … strange dude looks like a peddler, breaking in through chimney … yep: five to ten at San Quentin at least!)
His eyes — how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

(WHOA! Sounds like daddy was gettin’ turned ON by the dude in red!)
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,

(it STILL sounds like he was gettin’ turned on …)
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;

(DAMN, he was gettin’ excited!)

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;

(like HELL he didn’t … Linda Blair did the same thing in “Exorcist”!)

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,

(And what, pray tell, was the “jerk” doing with him? When’d HE come into the picture?)

And laying his finger aside of his nose,

(HE’S GONNA BLOW A LUGIE!! HE’S A REDNECK! I KNEW IT!!)
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

(oh …)
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,

(hmph — earlier he called their names to get ‘em to move. Now he just whistles for ‘em?)
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

(what the heck?? Since when does a thistle have DOWN??)
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”

(DAMN!! HE WOKE UP THE KIDS WITH ALL THAT CLATTER! NOW THE OWNER’S GOT

• A CHIMNEY TO CLEAN
• SOOTY FOOTPRINTS TO VACUUM
• LYSOL TO SPRAY, TO GET THAT DAMNED PIPE SMOKE OUTTA THE ROOM
• THE KIDS TO CALM DOWN and get back to (ahem!) “sugarplum-land”.
• AN UNSATISFIED NEARLY-NEKKID WIFE WHO DOESN’T KNOW HE WAS MAKIN’ EYES AT SANTA …
• A POSSIBLE POLICE REPORT TO FILE

EDITOR’S NOTE: So, here, we have the tragic story of an impoverished, fairly uneducated family who lives in unsanitary conditions. Then, one night, upon lying down after a questionable meal, the man of the house comes face-to-face with an intruder. The perp made his way into the house in unconventional fashion, and proceeds to make a mess. Strangely, the man becomes attracted to him … and doesn’t stop him or his accomplice (aka “a jerk”) from their crime.

Pity, isn’t it??

Awww, the heck with it … MERPYSONS CHRISTOLIDAYTINGS! (Well, it’s now 2007, and we’ve gotta be careful with our greeting, kids … so I”ve combined them all into one!)

Been on the road, tryin’ to get back home. Yep, it’s gettin’ cold everywhere. ‘Course, we know what to do in the event of frozen frontdoors, right? Uh-huh … snuggle! Welllll, that and maybe some electric heat would be good …

Actually, the best things to do as it gets c-o-l-d-e-r is to make sure you’ve got insulation around the windows, the heating system’s in good order, and that you’re well stocked in the fridge and with supplies. Y’see, the more ya go out that door, the more you’re defeatin’ the heating system.
Oh … one more thing: Be sure to keep your attitude in control, okay? Don’t let your temper flare up — it’ll wear down your physical defenses, and you’ll feel a lot more vulnerable to the chill.

Now … on to other things:

It’s a bit ironic that, just as Dunkin’ Donuts is making a media push for its famous coffee (and, friends, ya gotta buy a bag or two! It’s delicious!), the shop up there on N. Graham was robbed. Just glad no one got hurt. If you’re ever “held up,” the logical rule-of-thumb is to give the robber what they want, and then they’ll most likely run like &#@! to get outta there. Human life is always more important than money!
But one of the craziest … no, make that two … robberies I’ve ever heard of took place up there where I’m doing my gigs for Ohio Championship Wrestling — the town of Ashland, Kentucky. Now, the folks in that little bitty city are as fine as can be … but it’s like us: it has its share of odd! You’ve probably heard about their “Duct-Tape Bandit,” where a guy held up a liquor store (for a few rolls of quarters), and a “disguise” made by wrapping his head in duct tape!
Well, here’s another, freshly-made on Tuesday: A dude went into a local ice-cream store there, and held them up … with … a … common … stapler! Right. Stapler. No word on the caliber of stapler he used, or whether it was loaded. But … a true story, nonetheless.

That’s reason #204 why it’s good to be back home … if I want insanity, I’ll have it in my own back yard, thank you!

Okay … I gotta ‘fess up: I’ve had a relapse of the flu/vapors/whatever, and that’s on top of tryin’ to catch up on everything I was behind on thanx to the last batch of it!
Anyway, let’s rev ‘er up, take the foot off the brake, and see what happens, okay (don’t worry … I’m a safe driver. I don’t use cell phones)?

Speaking of revving, I (welll, sometimes I do; but only at stop lights) read recently where NASCAR is fixed (??? didn’t know it was broken!) and an instrument of the Devil (so when did my ex learn to play music?). I’m sure the guys and gals at Lowe’s Motor Speedway would love to hear that one! (ahem! … ‘course, if they … ummm, if they read this, they already have!)

Look … racing makes a living for hundreds of drivers, whether they be stock-car, funny-car, Grand Prix or anything else. Sure, it’s dangerous … but, when ya look at the ratio of shows vs. accidents, you’ll see it’s safer than you’d think! Now, how anybody would think that racing is fixed is beyond me; these guys are so busy keepin’ their rigs on the road that they don’t have time to “go by a script” or whatever. It’s definitely “may the best man (or woman. Ain’ fergittin’ ye, Danica!) win”.
As far as being a tool of Satan … HOW?? Some preachers and holy-rollers say it’s ’cause of the type of people that like it.
Hey … if that’s the way you feel, turn in your Bibles, gang! ‘Cause it’s (1) prejudicial … (2) insulting (like it comes from “Sister Bertha Better-Than-You”) and (3) narrowminded. Don’tcha see it’s up to the person as to how he or she acts? Man, where’s your mind??
Besides, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, NASCAR, and its affiliates have brought in tons of cash to help this area! They’re visible … out there, helping others when needed.
So, jump off the bandwagon, use some sense, or …
better yet ….
go to the next race yourself … with an open mind! You’ll have fun … and learn a little something to boot!

I know that a number of Queen City area readers remember my Uncle A. L. Hinson. He installed more Kenmore dryers than anyone I knew (and, being a pro at what he did, he swore by that brand! We had them for years down in Pineville!). If anyone ever had a problem with their old (other-brand) dryer, he’d tell them about Kenmore’s durability, drying capacity, even heat flow, and so much more!
He told me once that a lot of people will just “drive around” until they found one — and, often, would either come back empty-handed or run out of gas on the side of the road. Sometimes, they wouldn’t really know which brand to look for, and have to go with whatever the salesman recommended.
Now, that was years ago (Uncle A.L. passed away about ten years back). Today, it’s even harder to “store-surf” for just the right model … with Charlotte traffic the way it is, it can be a pure hassle to go out and just “try your luck”! Fortunately, there’s the Krillion website, an extremely popular and helpful search engine that will, first of all, show you the makes and models of the best Kenmore Dryers — then, once you put in your location and hit the “Search” button, will show you where you can buy the one you’ve selected (and they’ve got great selections, too!). Yes, I mean locally!
Thousands of people throughout America have come away thankful that they clicked that link I just gave you. Believe me, you will be, too! Not to mention the socks, clothes and other apparel that’ll benefit from the best drying power of any brand!

So, if you’re needing a new dryer (by the way, guys — Christmas is coming up. Take this as a hint, okay?), go on and click the Krillion link up there (they have more than you would imagine!), then get your keys out of your pocket, start the car up, and you’ll have the dryer you want in practically no time flat!

One more thing from the Relic, okay? This site is so helpful, be sure to tell your friends about it! They’ll be just like you — very satisfied with the results, and also thankful for saving gas and a lot of hassles!!

My Uncle A. L. woulda loved it …

This one’s gonna have to be a quickie, concerning the Relic’s workload for Thursday … but it’s a vital one.
I was readin’ the Observer and came across a very special dinner and auction coming up.

So come on and dig in! For more information about the event, check Posted in Announcements, General, Heroes, News, Personalities, Special Events, promo | No Comments »