Author Archives: AverageAndy

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About AverageAndy

An average guy living a great life in New Jersey.

Still Here

Posted on May 18, 2018 by AverageAndy

Been a while since I wrote anything.   I have been busy (not an excuse), but the truth is I just have not been hit with the creativity bug for a while.    Nothing really made me think “This is something … Continue reading →

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School House Rock to Happy Days

Posted on April 25, 2018 by AverageAndy

Sad to see the passing of Bob Dorough.   He’s the person responsible for School House Rock, the cartoon series that helped me (and many others) learn about history, vocabulary, mathematics, and life.     While remembering the classics like “Conjunction Junction” … Continue reading →

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Mike Teevee on Real TV

Posted on March 17, 2018 by AverageAndy

Paris Themmen (aka Mike Teevee in the classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) was on Jeopardy last week.    So Mike Teevee finally made it on real TV Was awsome to see.  When I saw this, it reminded me … Continue reading →

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Marillion in Atlanta

Posted on February 16, 2018 by AverageAndy

Been a bit busy lately, but was able to take a trip with a friend down to Atlanta to see Marillion play a gig on their current US Tour.  They are playing venuses that they have rarely played and skipping … Continue reading →

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Can’t wait for Baseball

Posted on February 3, 2018 by AverageAndy

Great article on Baseball Card Collection to get ready for the 2018 Baseball Season Whatever Happened to Baseball Cards And came across these while looking at some of my old cards  

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What is tanking?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by AverageAndy

I have read some articles lately regarding MLB players and the lack of Free Agent signings this offseason.   Most acticals state the reasons being either there are teams trying to get under the luxury-cap threshold to reset penalties, or that … Continue reading →

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Quick update – Found this funny

Posted on January 17, 2018 by AverageAndy
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Amazing Race 30, Topps Bunt, and Golf

Posted on January 5, 2018 by AverageAndy

Happy New Year to everybody out there.   Hope you all got to spend time with family and relax and recharge for 2018.   I enjoyed some time of ang had a lovely Christmas at my inlaws and a fun New Years … Continue reading →

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Survivor, Mike, The Last Jedi, and Happy Holidays

Posted on December 21, 2017 by AverageAndy

Another season of Survivor has come to an end.    While 2 of the Final 3 contestants (Chrissy and Ryan) were from New Jersey (My home state), with Chrissy actually from my hometown (Lebanon Township), it was Ben who Outwitted, … Continue reading →

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2018

Posted on December 13, 2017 by AverageAndy

Congratulations to the bands and artists that were elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame;  Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, The Moody Blues, and Nina Simone as well as Gospel pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe. I think the … Continue reading →

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