Happy Halloween!

Looks like the kids had a lot of fun this year.

800 Block Takes the Monmouth Cup - The Plays

John Hurls one.


Thom lets one rip.


Im telling you. Goat brie is too overpowering for almonds.


Jeff scopes out a slot for 900



John takes another down.


Gord snaps up another one


Randmaster crouches into the crane position to protects his QB.


Team 900 rationlizes an angle.




Gordito makes a run for it.


One of many long launches by Alister


Another touchdown sucks the wind from team 900


900 Quarterback lets one loose as 800 block comes in for the sack.

800 Block Wins 30 Zip!

2005 Monmouth Cup Champs

800 Block Wins the Cup 30 Zip! A long toss out of the gate, a completion and a touch down set the pace for the rest of the game. Team 900 did everything they could to get on the board but lady luck had already called her date. Block 800 ran an offensive game with stellar throwing, velcro hands and smokin wheels. Turnovers by Marco and Tony kept the pace high and Tony snapped up a couple of long throws in the end zone. Gord was nimble on his toes and everyone had good quarterback plays. Special note goes to Alister who opened up the field with a 50 yard toss and a completion for the first touchdown of the game. The 2005 cup will reside on the 800 block.

More Plays

We won...we won...we won...we won...




Its outta here.


Scott runs for the money. Sara does tight end.



Run!...We're going to get our asses kicked.


I never use anything but a fork to mash garlic.


Ooo...ooo...Hot, Hot!


Arthur Murray Pays Off


Scott Rushes Andy on the Toss.

The Losers

Block 900 just couldn't get it together. You can bet they'll be on the hunt next year.

The Noise about Noise

Slick Skillet has responded with this addendum:

"Actually, that was a cast-iron frying pan that he evidently put a nice ding into which in fact, gave him the idea to put an image of himself on coins!! Moral: Cementheads are not as totally useless as some would have you believe. I miswrote however and should have cited section 17 rather than 6.... It fits like a glove if we are allowed to view the TOWN CRIER (as many of us do) as a "...domestic pet...." My point however is that it shouldn't take city by-laws to enforce the obvious; that a little respect towards you neighbours goes a long way. Incessant bickering at all hours of the day is uncalled for as is cranking the tunes to test the soundproofness of a room.... A little common-sense is apparently too much to ask for"

Ya can't argue with this logic. To clarify one detail: The Bylaw is nothing more than a guideline to remind us of the obvious.

Oh the Guilt...
This authors in-box was ringing with several replies by people who for some reason identified themselves with "Napoleon". Messages seemed like long confessionals. Fact is, we've all been on both sides of the fence. We've all gone through the renovation thing and from time to time I'm sure that many of us have had a knock on the door for whatever. I think though, that we've all been decent enough to comply with our neighbours request to keep it down.

Nuff said. We'll end this cacaphony here. Just a reminder..."Hug Your Pet Day" is coming up soon. Whew!...Tough crowd. I think I'll head up to Fifi's for a Guiness. Care to join me SS?

Knowledge Empowers

Saturdays post about the noise bylaw seems to have evoked some passion. "Slick Skillet" sent this reply:

This is great!! I knew there was no stipulation to the time of day for the excessive noise. Upon further review of the by-law, it is also apparent that loud chatter at god-awful times of day especially on weekends are also covered (3 Prohibitions By Time and Place Table 3.1 section 6). Hopefully, this limits the effectiveness of our TOWN CRIER!!!!!!!

Not quite sure what the point is here. Perhaps someone is chattering loudly during the evening hours. Maybe it's the "Town Crier". Perhaps Slick Skillet can elaborate as this would make for another good anecdote.
The interesting thing here is that we have a clear example that knowledge of the bylaw is a good thing. At least Slick Skillet has found it empowering. Interesting and befitting moniker. Isn't there a story about Josephine pommeling Napoleon with skillet? Or was that a cartoon?

First Annual Touch Football Game Coming Up!

Players Wanted...

We need players for this event to happen. Calling on all interested parties; men and women. The game is slotted for Saturday, October 29 between 2 and 4 PM. It will be played down the street at Walkerville High School. It's 900 block vs. the 800 block! Grub and drinks afterward at 936 and 940 Monmouth. Chili and Lasagna are the main coarse. Bring a side dish to compliment. Also BYOB. Come out, come out wherever you are!

Hush Up if You Don't Know Squat About the Noise Bylaw

Many of us have experienced the unpleasantness of an inconsiderate neighbour who, for whatever reason, feels the need to crank up the stereo during the day or to start a whirlwind remodelling project at 11:00 PM. Not only has your privacy been invaded but now you are in the unenviable position of having to confront the offending neighbour. What happens at that meeting of the minds can often cause permanent damage to relationships. This is especially true here on Monmouth Road where we have zero lot lines with 2 X4 demarcation. The funny thing about all of this is that we are aware that a Noise Bylaw exists but what does it really say and how does it apply? Try to figure out what you know about it from the following anecdote:
Neighbour A; we'll call him Rasputen, has a wife who sleeps during the day because she works the midnight shift. Neighbour B; we'll call him Napoleon, decides to test his subwoofer with the new Greenday album at 2:30PM in the afternoon. Rasputen, annoyed and trying to protect his wifes right to rest, heads next door to ask Napoleon to turn down the offending noise. Napoleon, pounding his breast bone and feeling a couple of inches taller tells Rasputen: "Its 2:30 in the afternoon so I have the total right to play my music as loud as I want". Rasputen; not knowing what to do at this juncture replies: "OK...If thats the way you want to play then..."
End of story.
Here's the thing. Many of us think that the Noise Bylaw stipulates "time of day". The truth...It does. In fact, the Windsor noise bylaw stipulates that excessive noise from radios etc. is not permitted 24 hours a day. What does this mean for Rasputen and Napoleon? For one thing Napoleon is in the wrong. If Rasputen knew the bylaw he could have easily ripped little Napoleon's neck off and yelled down his wind pipe: "You've met your Waterloo little guy!". Well...He could whisper it. Here is a link to the City of Windsor Noise Bylaw:

http://www.citywindsor.ca/DisplayAttach.asp?AttachID=35

Go to page 4, section 2.1 entitled "Area Prohibition", Table 3-1, item 12. Comprehend: "At all times!" Keep the peace people. Keep on being the considerate neighbours that you are. If you are confronted by a stressed neighbour turn it down and apologize. That would be mighty big of you.

Who's Up to the Football Challenge?

It sounds official. The 900 block has challenged the 800 block to a freindly football game. Men and women (ringers). Here is the word from 900: "Sorry for the delayed response,Yes, women welcome !!!!!!!!!!!! (we've just barely realized that men canplay)Officially, it is 900 vs. 800 block..... but, we will welcome all otherMonmouthians :)ALL THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!Cathy and Andy (940)"
So there ya have it. Refer to the original flyers for time, date and details. Comment to this post if you are in.

Lets Scare the Bajeezers Out of Them this Halloween

Let's Make it a Real Haunting This Year. We don't want to change too much. Martinis and cider will still be served but let's add a little more trick for the treaters. Cancel all porch lights this year and trim the interior lights so that we can spook it up. We might even orange bag the street lights. The only source of light will be the jak-o-lanterns, and/or the odd black or red light. And don't forget. Any extra haunting effects are always a plus. We had a lot of kids last year so an extra bag of tooth rot will come in handy. Have fun!

Renters Move out of Town. Home Values Rise

Renters. Can't live with em and ya can't live with em. At least that's been our collective experience on this street. Sadly, there will now be a large void in the dead pan humour department and we will no longer bear witness to the duskish silhouette of our spherical guardian and her dog lapping the park each evening. The village will miss the pleasure of raising yet another newcomer to the Kingdom of Monmouth.
On the bright side. Beer is on the house this weekend. Meet on the front lawns as usual. This must mean something in terms of house re-sale values. Three Cheers to Cathy and Bernie. Hip, hip...
See Ya Cathy. See ya Bernie. Congratulalations in your new endeavours. Have fun. Don't be afraid to tell your new friends what a bizarre place this is and be sure to send us a pic of the new baby when it arrives. As of today you will always be privy to this place. Sadly...We will miss you.