We had a great Super Bowl party last night at Golando's home.
I do believe by the reactions at the end of the game that there were more Giants fans than Patriots fans.
I was shocked at Lisa's vitriolic comments.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
From the Choir loft
The S.U.M. Choir will sing the following anthems:
2/3: 'I Just came to Praise the Lord'
2/10: 'No Other Word For Grace But Amazing'
2/17: 'All Hail The Power'
2/24: 'All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name'
Why not plan to join us? No auditions necessary.
Rehearsals:
Sunday 10:00 am warm-up / 11:30 - 12:00 noon
Tuesdays: 6:45 - 7:15 pm
2/3: 'I Just came to Praise the Lord'
2/10: 'No Other Word For Grace But Amazing'
2/17: 'All Hail The Power'
2/24: 'All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name'
Why not plan to join us? No auditions necessary.
Rehearsals:
Sunday 10:00 am warm-up / 11:30 - 12:00 noon
Tuesdays: 6:45 - 7:15 pm
Friday, February 1, 2008
Today's Funny
A biker is riding by the zoo, when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the 
lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents.
lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents. The biker jumps off his bike, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch. Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly.
A reporter has seen the whole scene, and addressing the biker, says "Sir, this
was the most gallant and brave thing I saw a man do in my whole life."
"Why, it was nothing said the biker, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger, and did what I thought was right."
"I noticed a patch on your jacket" said the journalist.
"Yeah I ride with a Christian motorcycle club," the biker replies.
"Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed. I'm a journalist, you know, and tomorrow papers will have this on the front page. " The journalist leaves.
The following morning the biker buys the paper to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads, on first page:
A reporter has seen the whole scene, and addressing the biker, says "Sir, this
was the most gallant and brave thing I saw a man do in my whole life.""Why, it was nothing said the biker, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger, and did what I thought was right."
"I noticed a patch on your jacket" said the journalist.
"Yeah I ride with a Christian motorcycle club," the biker replies.
"Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed. I'm a journalist, you know, and tomorrow papers will have this on the front page. " The journalist leaves.
The following morning the biker buys the paper to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads, on first page:
BIKER GANG MEMBER ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Sheridan Community Chorus
13 rehearsals left before our Easter musical
performance on Palm Sunday, March 16 at Sheridan United Methodist Church in Sheridan, NY.
Rehearsals are at The Sheridan United Methodist Church (2679 E. Main Road [Route 20] in Sheridan, NY...
Every Tuesday evenings 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Every Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:30 PM
performance on Palm Sunday, March 16 at Sheridan United Methodist Church in Sheridan, NY.
Rehearsals are at The Sheridan United Methodist Church (2679 E. Main Road [Route 20] in Sheridan, NY...
Every Tuesday evenings 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Every Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Windy, wild, wicked weather
The story for today was the weather.
The high temperature overnight last night was 53 degrees and then dropped like a rock into the teens. Wind gusts around 55 mph and a report in Buffalo of a wind gust up to 80 mph.But...miracle of all miracles...we never lost power. Usually, all it takes around here to lose power is a pedestrian to walk into one of the power poles and we're without power for half a day. We got off lucky.
This is where I am blogging from right now.
All you need is a wireless modem, then wait for the winds to die down.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Bud's World
Totally useless information: 
A snail can sleep for three years.
A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
A “jiffy” is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
From the Choir Loft
Here I go again! I need you! I need your help! By now, you’re probably bored of hearing me repeat it over and over, but it’s true! We can’t minister without volunteers. We need people to sacrifice their time to enable us to minister in music. Do you have an hour/week to donate to our ministry? If you do, I guarantee that you will be blessed as you minister to residents at The Lakeshore Nursing facility. You’ll get a “warm feeling” when you shake the hands of the residents at St. Columban’s. You’ll get a different perspective of the Christmas season as you meet the members of the audience during our many Christmas musicals. I promise you that I will make the experience as exciting as I possibly can. But the real blessing will come from the fact that you will be ministering to many souls. Rehearsals are brief and fast-paced. They are immediately following the morning service and Tuesday evenings from 6:45 – 7:15. We would love to have you join us! No auditions required!
Wit or Wisdom:
“Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded.”
~ Unknown
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
~ Corrie Ten Boom
“I’m an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.”
~ Mark Twain
“A baby-sitter is a teenager acting like an adult while the adults are out acting like teenagers.”
~ Unknown
Today in history
January 27
1991 – The NY Giants beat The Buffalo Bills 20 – 19 in Super Bowl XXV in the “Wide Right” game
1984 – Michael Jackson was burned while filming a Pepsi commercial
1977 – The 1st broadcast of the mini-series ‘Roots’ shown on ABC - TV
1967 – The Apollo 1 fire killed astronauts Grissom, White & Chaffee
1961 – ‘Sing Along with Mitch’ (Miller) premiered on NBC – TV
1944 – The city of Leningrad was liberated from Germany lasting 880 days (600,000 casualties)
1943 – The 1st U.S. air strike on Germany took place during WW II
1927 – The Harlem Globetrotters played their 1st game
1918 – ‘Tarzan of the Apes,’ the 1st ‘Tarzan’ film, premiered at the Broadway Theater
1880 – Thomas Edison received a patent for the electric incandescent lamp
Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: tubamanbud@gmail.com
www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com
A snail can sleep for three years.
A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
A “jiffy” is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
From the Choir Loft
Here I go again! I need you! I need your help! By now, you’re probably bored of hearing me repeat it over and over, but it’s true! We can’t minister without volunteers. We need people to sacrifice their time to enable us to minister in music. Do you have an hour/week to donate to our ministry? If you do, I guarantee that you will be blessed as you minister to residents at The Lakeshore Nursing facility. You’ll get a “warm feeling” when you shake the hands of the residents at St. Columban’s. You’ll get a different perspective of the Christmas season as you meet the members of the audience during our many Christmas musicals. I promise you that I will make the experience as exciting as I possibly can. But the real blessing will come from the fact that you will be ministering to many souls. Rehearsals are brief and fast-paced. They are immediately following the morning service and Tuesday evenings from 6:45 – 7:15. We would love to have you join us! No auditions required!
Wit or Wisdom:
“Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded.”
~ Unknown
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
~ Corrie Ten Boom
“I’m an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.”
~ Mark Twain
“A baby-sitter is a teenager acting like an adult while the adults are out acting like teenagers.”
~ Unknown
Today in history
January 27
1991 – The NY Giants beat The Buffalo Bills 20 – 19 in Super Bowl XXV in the “Wide Right” game
1984 – Michael Jackson was burned while filming a Pepsi commercial
1977 – The 1st broadcast of the mini-series ‘Roots’ shown on ABC - TV
1967 – The Apollo 1 fire killed astronauts Grissom, White & Chaffee
1961 – ‘Sing Along with Mitch’ (Miller) premiered on NBC – TV
1944 – The city of Leningrad was liberated from Germany lasting 880 days (600,000 casualties)
1943 – The 1st U.S. air strike on Germany took place during WW II
1927 – The Harlem Globetrotters played their 1st game
1918 – ‘Tarzan of the Apes,’ the 1st ‘Tarzan’ film, premiered at the Broadway Theater
1880 – Thomas Edison received a patent for the electric incandescent lamp
Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: tubamanbud@gmail.com
www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com
Hospital 911
A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Michael's Hospital. She timidly asked, "Is it possible to
speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?" The operator said "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the name and room number?" The grandmother in her weak tremulous voice said, "Norma Findlay, Room 302." The operator replied, "Let me place you on hold while I check with her nurse."
speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?" The operator said "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the name and room number?" The grandmother in her weak tremulous voice said, "Norma Findlay, Room 302." The operator replied, "Let me place you on hold while I check with her nurse." After a few minutes the operator returned to the phone, "Oh, good news. Her nurse has told me that Norma is doing very well. Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back as normal and her physician, Dr.Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged Tuesday." 
The grandmother said, "Thank you. That's wonderful! I was so worried! God bless you for the good news."
The operator replied, "You're more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?"
The grandmother said, "No, I'm Norma Findlay in 302. No one tells me anything!"
~Mikey's Funnies
Sunday, January 27, 2008
The true meaning of the B.I.B.L.E.
A father was approached by his small son, who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible 
means!"
means!" His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?"
The son replied, "I do know!"
"Okay," said his father. "So, son, what does the Bible mean?"
"That's easy, Daddy. It stands for 'Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.'"
~ Mikey's Funnies
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Super Bowl Party (2/3/08)
Sunday, February 3 starting time is 5:30 pm.
At Sheridan United Methodist Church
2679 East Main Road (Route 20)
Sheridan, NY 14135
Large screen TV
Powerful speakers
Super Bowl Trivia Quiz
Super Bowl Half-time commericals game
Family friendly / alcohol free
Bring a snack or soda
Wear your favorite teams' jersey
Friday, January 25, 2008
Today's Funny
A newly widowed man stood at the cemetery next to his wife's casket. 
When the graveside service had just terminated, there was a tremendous burst of thunder accompanied by a distant lightning bolt and more rumbling thunder.
The little old man looked at the pastor and calmly said, "Well, she's there."
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Going down memory lane...
A friend sent this to me.
It's great to go back down memory lane once in a while.
Turn up your speakers & click on the link:
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Thought for the day
The only thing that sustains one through life is the consciousness of the immense inferiority of 
everybody else, and this is a feeling that I have always cultivated.
~ Oscar Wilde
everybody else, and this is a feeling that I have always cultivated.~ Oscar Wilde
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Today's Funny
80 YEAR OLD MARRIES FOR THE 4TH TIME
The local news station was interviewing an 80 year old lady because she had just gotten married again for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband's occupation.
'He's a funeral director,' she answered. 'Interesting,' the newsman thought. He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she'd first married a banker when she was in her early 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, later on a preacher when in her 60's, and now in her 80's, a funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.
She smiled and explained, 'I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.'
'He's a funeral director,' she answered. 'Interesting,' the newsman thought. He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she'd first married a banker when she was in her early 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, later on a preacher when in her 60's, and now in her 80's, a funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.
She smiled and explained, 'I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.'
Sheridan Community Chorus
The chorus rehearsal for tonight (1/22/08) has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. 
The next rehearsal will be Thursday(1/24/08) evening @ 7:00 pm.
The next rehearsal will be Thursday(1/24/08) evening @ 7:00 pm.
Sheridan Community Chorus
The Sheridan Community Chorus is looking for new members.
Choir books & 'Practice Tax' Cd's make learning your part a snap.
No auditions required.
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays: 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Thursdays: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
You don't have to make all rehearsals...just as many as you can.
For further information contact Bud (tubamanbud@gmail.com / 716.934.7734)
Monday, January 21, 2008
Today's Funny
On their 50th wedding anniversary, a couple summed up the reason for their long and happy marriage.
The husband said, "I have tried never to be selfish. After all, there is no 'I' in the word marriage."
The wife said, "For my part, I have never corrected my husband's spelling."
~ Mikey's Funnies
Bud's World
If biblical events were being covered by today’s media:
ON THE RED SEA CROSSING (Exodus 13):
“Wetlands trampled in labor strike…Enforcement officials killed while pursuing unruly mob.”
ON DAVID VS. GOLIATH(I Samuel 17):
“Hate crime kills beloved champion of relief troops… Psychologist questions significance of a rock used as weapon.”
ON THE PROPHET ELIJAH ON MT. CARMEL (I Kings 18):
“Fire sends religious activist into frenzy…400 killed in unprovoked attack.”
ON THE BIRTH OF CHRIST (Luke 2):
“Hotels full, animals ejected from shelter…Animal rights advocates enraged by insensitive couple.”
ON FEEDING THE 5,000 (Matt 15):
“Lay preacher steals child’s lunch…Disciples mystified over behavior.”
ON HEALING THE 10 LEPERS (Luke 17:12):
“Quack preys on terminally ill…Authorities investigating use of non-traditional medical procedure.”
HEALING OF TWO DEMON-POSSESSED MEN IN GADARENES (Matt 8:28):
“Madman causes stampede…Local farmer faces bankruptcy after loss of hogs.”
ON RAISING LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD (John 11):
“Mis-diagnosed ‘dead’ man’s will now being contested by lawyers of heirs.”
ON THE RED SEA CROSSING (Exodus 13):
“Wetlands trampled in labor strike…Enforcement officials killed while pursuing unruly mob.”
ON DAVID VS. GOLIATH(I Samuel 17):
“Hate crime kills beloved champion of relief troops… Psychologist questions significance of a rock used as weapon.”
ON THE PROPHET ELIJAH ON MT. CARMEL (I Kings 18):
“Fire sends religious activist into frenzy…400 killed in unprovoked attack.”
ON THE BIRTH OF CHRIST (Luke 2):
“Hotels full, animals ejected from shelter…Animal rights advocates enraged by insensitive couple.”
ON FEEDING THE 5,000 (Matt 15):
“Lay preacher steals child’s lunch…Disciples mystified over behavior.”
ON HEALING THE 10 LEPERS (Luke 17:12):
“Quack preys on terminally ill…Authorities investigating use of non-traditional medical procedure.”
HEALING OF TWO DEMON-POSSESSED MEN IN GADARENES (Matt 8:28):
“Madman causes stampede…Local farmer faces bankruptcy after loss of hogs.”
ON RAISING LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD (John 11):
“Mis-diagnosed ‘dead’ man’s will now being contested by lawyers of heirs.”
From the Choir Loft
After the longest Christmas cantata season of my career, we have closed the choir books on our 2007/2008 “Christmas season.” In 36 years, I have never performed a Christmas musical after Christmas! I was shocked at the huge crowd at our 12/30/07 Christmas cantata performance at Sheridan United Methodist Church. Thanks to everyone in the choir for their hard work and dedication. Also, a special thanks for all those who worked so hard to put on that wonderful post-concert reception. We are currently hard at work on our 2008 Easter cantata. We are looking for help in all areas…no auditions necessary!
Church Sign Chuckles
Church Sign Chuckles
Fire Insurance Inside
This Church Is Prayer Conditioned
God Answers Knee Mail
Sign broken, come inside for message
This is a ch--ch. What's missing? U R!
Stop in the name of love and meet the Supreme
Wal-Mart's not the only savings place
Today in history January 20
1953 – 1st U.S. telecast transmitted into Canada from Buffalo, NY
1942 – Nazis declare their notorious “final solution” calling for extermination of Europe’s Jews
1783 – Hostilities cease between England and the Colonies…virtually ending The Revolutionary War
Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: mailto:tubamanbud@yahoo.com
For choir/chorus/church music updates…
http://www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com/
1953 – 1st U.S. telecast transmitted into Canada from Buffalo, NY
1942 – Nazis declare their notorious “final solution” calling for extermination of Europe’s Jews
1783 – Hostilities cease between England and the Colonies…virtually ending The Revolutionary War
Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: mailto:tubamanbud@yahoo.com
For choir/chorus/church music updates…
http://www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com/
History of the Hymns
‘Lead On, O King Eternal’ 
Meanwhile…1835…173 years ago…in the United States…
President: Andrew Jackson…V.P.: Martin Van Buren
P.T. Barnum & his circus began their 1st tour
The 1st edition of The NY Herald was printed at a cost of 1¢
President Andrew Jackson completely retired the U.S. national debt
Samuel Longhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) was born in Florida, Missouri
“Insane” Richard Lawrence misfired as he tried to assassinate Andrew Jackson
Benjamin Rathbun built 99 buildings at a cost of $500,000 in Buffalo, New York
One of the buildings was the 1st American Hotel on Main Street (near Court Street)
The Commercial Advertiser became Buffalo’s 1st daily newspaper
Buffalo’s population: 19,715…Erie County’s population: 57,594
Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic DMarie TanBible Wikipedia BuffaloHistory.com
For choir/chorus/church music updates…www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com
(1835) Page 580
Words: Ernest W. Shurtleff (1862 – 1917)
Music: Henry T. Smart ( 1813 - 1879)
Ernest Shurtleff, author of this text, was about to graduate from Andover Seminary in 1887. His classmates, recognizing his poetic ability, shortly before graduation one day approached Shurtleff with this request: “Ernest, why don't you write our class poem. After all, you have already published two volumes of poetry--What's the use of having a distinguished author in the class if he cannot rise to the occasion and do his class the honor of writing a good poem just for them?”
“Let's make it a hymn that we can all sing,” replied Shurtleff, “We've been spending days of preparation here at seminary. Now the day of March has come and we must go out to follow the leadership of the King of kings, to conquer the world under His banner.”
Although the metaphors and expressions in this hymn were intended to challenge the graduating class of 1887 at Andover Seminary, the truths of this hymn have challenged the world.
--Adapted from Kenneth W. Osbeck
Words: Ernest W. Shurtleff (1862 – 1917)
Music: Henry T. Smart ( 1813 - 1879)
Ernest Shurtleff, author of this text, was about to graduate from Andover Seminary in 1887. His classmates, recognizing his poetic ability, shortly before graduation one day approached Shurtleff with this request: “Ernest, why don't you write our class poem. After all, you have already published two volumes of poetry--What's the use of having a distinguished author in the class if he cannot rise to the occasion and do his class the honor of writing a good poem just for them?”
“Let's make it a hymn that we can all sing,” replied Shurtleff, “We've been spending days of preparation here at seminary. Now the day of March has come and we must go out to follow the leadership of the King of kings, to conquer the world under His banner.”
Although the metaphors and expressions in this hymn were intended to challenge the graduating class of 1887 at Andover Seminary, the truths of this hymn have challenged the world.
--Adapted from Kenneth W. Osbeck
Meanwhile…1835…173 years ago…in the United States…
President: Andrew Jackson…V.P.: Martin Van Buren
P.T. Barnum & his circus began their 1st tour
The 1st edition of The NY Herald was printed at a cost of 1¢
President Andrew Jackson completely retired the U.S. national debt
Samuel Longhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) was born in Florida, Missouri
“Insane” Richard Lawrence misfired as he tried to assassinate Andrew Jackson
Benjamin Rathbun built 99 buildings at a cost of $500,000 in Buffalo, New York
One of the buildings was the 1st American Hotel on Main Street (near Court Street)
The Commercial Advertiser became Buffalo’s 1st daily newspaper
Buffalo’s population: 19,715…Erie County’s population: 57,594
Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic DMarie TanBible Wikipedia BuffaloHistory.com
For choir/chorus/church music updates…www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Super Bowl Sunday
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
You're invited to a great Super Bowl party at our church!
We're going to have a huge projection TV and will play the sounds of the game through our great sound system.
Plenty of snacks!
Coffee! (an absolute must if I'm going to be there.)
Super Bowl Trivia test
Everybody bring a snack, dip, desert or soft drink to share!
Wear the jersey of your favorite team.
Family friendly...alcohol free!
For further information...
Call the church office: (716) 672-2048
Call Bud: (716) 934-7734
The Sheridan United Methodist Church
2678 East Main Road (Route 20)
Sheridan, New York 14135
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