Places
We drove a twisting, climbing dirt road, up and up to this place, and were able to look down on soaring birds.
What is Puffenberger Mountain?
The GOAT of the banjo.
Who was Earl Scruggs?
Don't take any deciduous of these.
What is wooden nickels?
Probably the most famous non-male, aviator of all time (I'm pretty sure that I am not supposed to say "female").
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This infamous creature had "things like bubble gum on her poor head".
Who is Daisy?
We floated round and round in this "magical" spot, but Roland stayed home and painted.
What is Typhoon Lagoon?
This compilation was listened to endless times on road trips.
What was the Oldsmobile tape?
This word or words were part of a language spoken only by the maternal unit.
What is nunga nunga; puh-tah; wo-be-dung-ghee?
Millionaire, George Yohn, cousin to the Nan side of the family was the owner of this major shoe company.
What is AirWalk?
This poor 8-legger was baked in a jar!
Who was Ben's spider?
For a fun day at the park, our parents, being short on funds pulled up close to the fence so we could see this park, but not actually go in.
What is Kennywood?
Your father's favorite group when he wasn't listening to bluegrass or blues.
Who were the Beatles?
This pastor got everyone's attention, for a moment at least, when he quoted the lyric of rock song.
Who is Ralph Ebersole?
"He didn't put "Project", but we'll accept it.", caused this person to get cheated out of the first place prize
Who is Roland Hess, Jeopardy, December 15, 2000.
This pet was named after the Pittsburgh Pirate catcher who played on two World Series championship teams in 1971 and 1979, and oh yes, the pirates actually used to win world series!
Who is Ba Kitty, aka Sangy-Sue, named after Manny Sanguillen.
The first sign of danger on this family outing was the phrase "They're after me, they're after me!"
What is bees nest while cutting firewood.
This person shares a name and skill with this famous concert pianist of a far bygone age.
Who is Myra Hess?
This saying was usually heard within 15 minutes of every family road trip, so that none of us would suffer from malnutrition on the journey.
What is "Get out the eats".
Female actress known for her roles in Adventures in Babysitting, Leaving Las Vegas, The Karate Kid.
Who is Elisabeth Shue...well we're not really related, but she is related to Dr. Bill Miller, former TAHS superintendent, and he goes to our church.
This was brought home as a birthday party favor in a plastic bag (do not ever do this), and it only lasted a day.
What was a gold fish?
This town was home to Uncle Harold, Uncle Jack, Uncle George, Aunt Reann, Aunt Ann, Aunt Jane and many cousins.
What is Alliance?
Once a year, a duet with one harmony note at the end.
What is Happy Birthday?
The owner of the disabled vehicle abandoned in our driveway said this, when he was told that "You just can't leave it here."
What is "Deal with it."
He spent several years "working" on the infamous "wall", having made several trips to Texas for observation.
Who is Unk the Doodily Skunk.
He would patiently sit with a hotdog balanced on his snout.
Who was Charlie?