BENEFIT EVENT AT THE PIG PEN ON SUNDAY, FEB. 27th

My second home, The Pig Pen sports bar, is hosting a disaster relief event for the distressed families and victims of the catastrophic gas explosion that took place in Allentown on February 10th. The explosion claimed the lives of five people, including a 4-month old boy. About a dozen people were injured and more than 350 were forced to evacuate from surrounding blocks.

The Pig Pen will open its doors at noon on Sunday, February 27th for the special 12 hour event. Supporters of the event will enjoy live entertainment all day long, free bowling and bull riding. The $5 donation at the door will go directly to the families affected by this tragedy. The Pig Pen will also be collecting books, clothing and other important items.

Check out http://www.pigpensportsbar.com/ for more info!

Until Next Time.....

~Scotty

NEW JERSEY IN MY REARVIEW

This should say: "Sayonara New Jersey"

For the first time in 5 years, Michigan isn't the top state for people to leave anymore. The annual United Van Lines ranking of state outbound migration found that NJ had the most outbound migration, with a ranking of 62.5 percent of moves heading out of the state. Michigan came in a very close second with 62. (Google Buzz)

I will defend Jersey to the end, though, shows like the Jersey Shore make us look terrible as a state. This outbound migration might actually be a good thing because it might help to free up some space again.

until next time...

~Scotty

OZZY GOES ANIMATED!

Here is a link to the new animated Lipton Brisk commercial which features classic rocker, Ozzy Osbourne:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZViEmNeBVEw&feature=player_embedded

Do you think stuff like this is bad for Ozzy's image? What can he do to get his credibility back?

I GIVE UP!!!

Now I know I haven't blogged in a while, mainly because my brain has been on vacation, but this is a very important issue. After bitchin' and complaining about how Route 33 has sucked pretty much this entire summer, I decided it was time to take an alternate route to work. So far so good....until today. First off, I want to start out by saying that I was running late as usual, so I was already off to a bad start. Then with the rain factored in things got a little worse. To cap it all off was the fact that there was road construction on freaking Route 191!! I mean come on now, when does it end?? Haven't you tortured us commuters enough already?? Route 191 is essentially a mountain road with only one lane going either direction. As a result, you get the doofus who stands there holding the "STOP/SLOW sign," letting one lane creep by at a time. Almost to add insult to injury the "STOP/SLOW sign" holder glares at you as you pass by in frustration. Now maybe PENNDOT doesn't quite understand the urgency of this situation. Do they actually think for one second that at 2 o'clock in the afternoon there is nothing else I'd rather be doing besides sitting, with my car in park, in road construction traffic? I am not knocking road workers, for they are better people than me, I am just saying that they need to speed things up a little. Can't they have the dude that's holding the "STOP/SLOW sign" plant it in the ground for a couple minutes and actually help out the rest of his crew? I am sure me writing this won't make a lick of difference, and I know I am not the first to complain about this issue. For now I will continue to grin and bear it and save up every dime that I have to purchase a helicopter. And by the time that happens, there might actually be roadways in the sky that will of course be under construction!

until next time....

~Scotty B

Cinco De Mayo @ Pig Pen!

Put on your Mexican hot and get your pinatas ready because we are partying this Cinco De Mayo (May 5th for you non-Spanish speaking folk)!

Make Pig Pen sports bar your only stop on Cinco De Mayo! Come check out the new mechinical bull. We will be awarding cash prizes for sexiest bullrider. Also, we will have a mud wrestling pit! Pig Pen is also serving up some great drink specials: $5 for a Corona and a shot of Tequila. Best Cinco De Mayo special in the Valley!

I'll be there partying from 10-midnight giving out free Bone swag and enjoying the Tequila. See you out there this Cinco De Mayo with 107 THE BONE!

Hasta Manana!

Hasta Proximo Tiempo.....

~Scotty

Hump Night

It's about time the Lehigh Valley had its own late night talk show. I am talking about Hump Night with Kris Fried, which takes place every Wednesday night @ 9 at Pig Pen sports bar in Allentown. The show is filmed and aired on Service Electric's local channel. With its intimate feel, you as an audience member can either be a part of the show or just relax with a beer in hand at one of the many tables. Hump Night also brings in some of the area's best local bands, comedians and radio djs. Yes, that was a shameless plug. I will be tonight's guest and I want you stop out. It will be totally unrehearsed tonight, so I really have no clue what the hell is going to happen.

until next time...(see you tonight)

~Scotty

VINTAGE METALLICA!!

A website called The Metal Den has posted a copy online of the earliest Metallica demo tape. This version of "Hit The Lights" was recorded in March 1982 and was a "very rough" version of the song (as you can tell). "Hit The Lights" became the opening track on Metallica's 1983 Album Kill 'Em All.

The demo version features founding members Dave Mustaine on guitar, James Hetfield on vocals, Ron McGovney on bass and Lars Ulrich on drums.

Here is a link to the video because I am an amateur and do not know how to post videos on my blog:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AG26gvgs9A

Until next time (catch the Metallica Meltdown weeknights @ 9 on THE BONE!)....

~Scotty