Category Archives: Books

Robert Duvall, Robert Carradine, and Survivor 50

Posted on March 3, 2026 by AverageAndy

Need to mention the passing of two great actors, who starred in a bunch of movies that were huge hits when I was growing up Robert Duvall (1931-2026) Besides starring in all-time classics like “The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, he … Continue reading →

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Survivor 50 Idol Hunt, and some random thoughts

Posted on February 3, 2026 by AverageAndy

In preparation for the February 25th premiere of Survivor 50, CBS/Survivor has set up a contest where everybody has a chance to go on a treasure hunt and find a hidden immunity idol. Survivor 50 Idol Hunt They have hidden … Continue reading →

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Short but sweet

Posted on January 15, 2026 by AverageAndy

Topics of interest to me over the past few days NY Giants to sign John Harbaugh as new coach – OK with this (as long as PPP Trump is not involved) MY Mets are looking to sign Kyle Tucker – … Continue reading →

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First post of 2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by AverageAndy

Hope everybody out there had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope you had the opportunity to spend some time with family and friends and reflect (good or bad) on 2025. Now it’s time to put 2025 to … Continue reading →

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Survivor 49 – Thats a Wrap

Posted on December 18, 2025 by AverageAndy

Congratulations to Savannah Louie for winning Survivor 49 and taking home the $1,000,000.00 grand prize. She played a solid game and was able to sway the jury to vote for her to win. The vote was a slight deviation from … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2025 by AverageAndy

Wishing everybody out there a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you find the time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the past year. I will be heading out to meet some friends for my annual Night Before Thanksgiving Get-together. Been … Continue reading →

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On and on we go. Where we stop, nobody knows

Posted on October 31, 2025 by AverageAndy

Here are some updates since the last time I wrote Happy Halloween. Hope everybody has fun and enjoys dressing up and collecting candy Every year on Halloween, I take some time to listen to the following two songs. Good stuff … Continue reading →

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Time keeps on ticking, into the future

Posted on October 20, 2025 by AverageAndy

Can’t believe it’s been almost 2 weeks since I last wrote anything. I keep thinking I will write, and then get sidetracked, or my mind wanders, and next thing you know, days and weeks have gone by To catch up, … Continue reading →

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Survivor and other updates

Posted on September 30, 2025 by AverageAndy

Took my car to the dealer last week due to a message on the dashboard (Hybrid System Malfunction). Turns out that a rodent made a nest under my car and ate through all the wires. The entire undercarriage will need … Continue reading →

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List of things from the past few weeks

Posted on September 22, 2025 by AverageAndy

Not sure why, but I have had a hard time thinking of things to write about. A lot is going on in the world, and usually, I come across something that makes me want to jump on the site and … Continue reading →

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