tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:15:23 +0000North DakotaEastern MontanaMontanaTwitterGay RightsPlentywoodPresident Barack Obamabailoutbeercomedyhumorjokesmall town lifewinterAppleAshtonBig DaveBob and TomBrian SchweitzerCanadaCatsChinese FoodCollegeColstripCorner GasDIYDemiDemocratsDonkey BasketballEntrepreneursFargoFargo FloodGay MarriageGrizInspirationalJamestownJay LenoMSUMemorial DayMiss CaliforniaMiss USANDSUPCPat SajakPaul HarveyPerez HiltonPopePrank callsRepublicansSarah PalinSpecial OlympicsStupid PeopleTVTonight ShowUMUNDWGNWackosWestboro Baptist ChurchWheel of FortuneWild Bill Baueradvertisingalcoholaliensawfulbigotsblogboozechangecomediancommentarycommercial parodycommercialsdeerdrinkingdrivingdrunkdrunkse-mailfederal governmentfloodgullibilityiPhoneiPod touchlaw enforcementmemoriesnewsnewspapersoil patchplace namespolitical correctnessradiorantresearchself improvementsemisheepsnowsportsstormsucksteenstelevisiontruthvideoweird humorIf you like it or if you hate it, please leave a comment.http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dave Golterman)Blogger48125en-usnoCopyright First Step ProductionsMontana,North,Dakota,Manitoba,Minnesota,politics,religion,stupid,people,funny,people,newsCommentary on life and the world around us. Podcasting from my studio in the heart of North Dakota and from remote locales including Montana, Minnesota, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.Musings from the Great Plains of North Dakota!Dave Goltermanvoiceoverpro@gmail.comDave Goltermantag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-9172435331570422266Sat, 30 May 2009 19:56:00 +00002009-05-30T13:01:00.641-07:00jokePopePresident Barack ObamaSarah PalinThe Pope took a couple of days off to visit the rugged mountains of Alaska for some sightseeing. He was cruising along the campground in the Pope Mobile when there was a frantic commotion just at the edge of the woods. A helpless Democrat, wearing sandals, shorts, a 'Vote for Obama' hat and a 'Save the Trees' t-shirt, was screaming while struggling frantically and thrashing around trying to free http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/bear-hunting-alaska-style.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-6470988287101038265Mon, 25 May 2009 17:33:00 +00002009-05-25T10:40:43.950-07:00Memorial DayToday is Memorial Day in the United States. For many of us, it's a day off work, the unofficial start of the summer season. And while it's nice to have the day off and I'm definitely ready for summer, we need to insure that the true meaning of the day isn't lost in the rush to enjoy warm weather and a barbeque. Originally called "Decoration Day", today is a day to remember the men and women who http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/memorial-day.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-4094844110943837983Mon, 25 May 2009 04:44:00 +00002009-05-24T21:51:37.895-07:00blogEastern MontanaNorth DakotasportsI've decided to expand my reach into the blogosphere with a new blog aimed at a fairly narrow audience. Having grown up in northeast Montana and covered sports in that part of the world for a number of years, I've returned to my roots with the MonDak Sports Blog. The first couple of stories have been posted. There's news from the Northern B Divisional Track Meet this past weekend in Glasgow andhttp://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-blog.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-7269311931842025856Fri, 22 May 2009 04:26:00 +00002009-05-21T22:50:43.158-07:00CatsGrizMontanaMSUNDSUNorth DakotaUMUNDCat-Griz, Aggie-Longhorns, Alabama-Auburn, all are famous college sports rivalries which have existed for years, some even going back to the 19th century. One rivalry which hasn't been played out on the field for several years is the Sioux-Bison rivalry in North Dakota.When the NDSU Bison made the move to NCAA D1 a few years back, they dropped the UND Sioux from their schedule. This pissed off http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/sports-rivalry-renewed.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-7499706989416948362Fri, 22 May 2009 04:02:00 +00002009-05-21T21:11:41.828-07:00changeself improvementStupid PeopleThis picture made me stop to think about how often I complain about things I have no control over while ignoring the obvious changes I can make in how I live my life.http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/god-grant-me-courage.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-2753508814513552268Thu, 14 May 2009 20:41:00 +00002009-05-14T13:53:09.480-07:00PlentywoodThe Missoulian newspaper had the following article in today's edition. I'm reposting it despite the fact it makes me feel old. I've known Dan Moe for 31 years, since he first moved to Plentywood as a teacher and coach and I was a high school sophomore.LINK TO STORYOne of my favorite memories of Coach Moe is visiting with him on the sidelines of a Baker - Plentywood basketball game back in the http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/where-are-they-now.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-7392112525586950658Wed, 13 May 2009 03:37:00 +00002009-05-12T20:56:41.791-07:00AppleCollegeiPhoneiPod touchWhen I headed off to college in 1981, I loaded up my 1979 Chrysler Cordoba with my stereo system, album collection, a portable electric typewriter and my clothes. That's what was necessary. The college bookstore was where I shopped for my textbooks and they were pricey...I remember spending about $30 for an "Intro to Sociology" text that for some reason the professors insisted needed to be http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/college-requirements.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-6844043173711295483Sun, 10 May 2009 04:34:00 +00002009-05-09T21:47:50.780-07:00AshtonDemiTwitterIf you're on Twitter, you can find out exactly why you hate Ashton Kutcher!http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/why-twitter.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-7878950576032910062Sat, 09 May 2009 21:39:00 +00002009-05-09T14:40:12.743-07:00beerDIYHere's how you can chill your favorite beverage in just minutes from room temperature to frosty goodness. Ice Cold Drinks In 20 Seconds! - For more amazing video clips, click herehttp://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/cold-beverages-in-seconds.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-8959711103335524023Sat, 09 May 2009 20:30:00 +00002009-05-09T13:45:33.588-07:00I came across this video on the net. It's Joe Cocker at his best at Woodstock in 1969, but he's been captioned for the clear headed. Enjoy!Click here for the video.Bet you didn't know that Joe was able to see the future!http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/joe-cocker.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-1991335222104621239Sat, 09 May 2009 14:20:00 +00002009-05-09T07:22:41.342-07:00Chinese FoodBet you've wondered that as you browsed the buffet at your favorite Chinese restaurant. Jennifer Lee of the New York Times enlightens us on that and many more topics in the following video. http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/who-was-general-tso.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-7077820966285648222Fri, 08 May 2009 17:57:00 +00002009-05-08T11:05:37.315-07:00EntrepreneursInspirationalThat's right, the end of the week! What have you accomplished? There are times when I haven't felt like I've gotten anywhere, but as long as I've made my best effort, I can always say "Okay, I'm done with that, let's move on and see what happens tomorrow!"On that note, my friend Bryan Cox, who's blog "Hey, Get Off My Lawn" is always a source of either a laugh or a post that makes you go "Hmmmm"http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/its-friday.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-8118000364727146844Tue, 05 May 2009 04:36:00 +00002009-05-04T21:48:16.078-07:00drivingEastern MontanaNorth DakotaPrank callssemiI drove back to Jamestown, ND today from my parent's home in Plentywood, MT. Anyone who's driven eastern Montana and western North Dakota knows that there is a lot of wide open spaces. Perfect for letting your mind wander so you can come up with offbeat ideas as you drive. Today was no different.As I was on US Highway 2 between Culbertson, MT and Williston, ND, I was following a semi-truck http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/hows-my-driving.html2voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-5736202564230917275Fri, 01 May 2009 09:35:00 +00002009-05-01T02:38:01.751-07:00DemocratshumorjokeRepublicansIt doesn't matter which of the two parties you voted for back in November, you should be able to get a chuckle out of this.  Thanks to my friend Greg B!I am lost and it is your fault !A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, 'Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/05/just-for-fun.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-6171528901919742859Fri, 01 May 2009 04:13:00 +00002009-04-30T21:34:26.838-07:00Gay MarriageGay RightsMiss CaliforniaMiss USAPerez HiltonI'm getting very tired of the controversy surrounding Miss California's performance at the recent Miss USA pageant.  First off, I didn't watch the show because I'm not a fan of Donald Trump, owner of the pageant.  Then psuedo celebrity Perez Hilton grabbed his share of the spotlight when he asked Miss California her opinion of gay marriage.  Nothing like dropping the poor woman into the middle ofhttp://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/perez-hilton-can-kiss-my.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-6384658809776754170Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:10:00 +00002009-04-29T16:18:41.220-07:00alienslaw enforcementnewspaperssmall town lifeOne of the most read columns in any small town newspaper is the police blotter.  Some of these are fairly bland, filled with statistics about the number of speeding tickets issued and the occasional DUI.  Others are a real hoot to read.I happened across the Valley County Sheriff's report in a recent issue of the Glasgow, MT Courier.  There were some interesting items noted, the best one is the http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/small-town-news.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-732297030686811924Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:26:00 +00002009-04-28T22:46:14.991-07:00ColstripDonkey BasketballSpecial OlympicsThe Senior Class at Colstrip High School in southeast Montana wants to take a trip and being enterprising young folks, they held a fundraiser.  The students packed the school gymnasium for a Donkey Basketball game.  For the uniniated, an animal trainer brings in a truckload of donkeys wearing special rubber shoes to prevent damage to the hardwood.  Players are issued scoop shovels to take care ofhttp://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/controversy-in-colstrip-mt.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-7130666447867941005Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:56:00 +00002009-04-26T21:42:04.250-07:00e-mailgullibilitynewsresearchtruthTwitterBack in the olden days, information came in the form of daily and weekly newspapers, hourly radio newscasts, the nightly news on one of the 2 or 3 TV stations you could pick up with your antenna, or in letters that the Post Office delivered in a week or so.  There was plenty of time to digest and analyze the information you received and make sure you had the story right before it got passed on.  http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/you-cant-believe-everything-you-read.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-7898388371976372356Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:55:00 +00002009-04-12T16:24:23.006-07:00CanadacomedyCorner Gassmall town lifeTVGrowing up 15 minutes from the Saskatchewan border in northeast Montana, I was exposed to a lot of things Canadian. Summer fallowing in the tractor went a lot better listening to rock and roll on 800 CHAB and 620 CKCK. Everything from Rush, to April Wine, to Tom Cochrane in his pre-solo days as lead singer of Red Ryder to Trooper.I've continued my enjoyment of Canadian media and culture into my http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/farewell-to-dog-river.html2voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-3784710208309668804Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:19:00 +00002009-04-07T18:02:26.977-07:00alcoholboozedrinkingdrunksteensAn editorial in today's online edition of the Billings Gazette caught my attention. A study released by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research shows just how big the business of alcohol is in Montana. (A PDF of the study results is available by clicking this link.)One of the highlights, in 2005, Montanans (and presumably those visiting the state too), consumed 33 http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/montanas-drug-of-choice-alcohol.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-7657932294015047159Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:30:00 +00002009-04-07T09:33:45.937-07:00Brian SchweitzercommentaryEastern Montanafederal governmentMontanaPlentywoodThe following was written by Lynn Loucks Newnam, who graduated from Plentywood (Montana) High School after I did. She posted it to Facebook, and since she doesn't have her own blog, I asked if she would allow me to repost it here to give it a potentially wider audience. DaveLike so many others who were born in raised in Eastern Montana, my family homesteaded our farm over 100 years ago. My http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/winds-of-change-in-small-town.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-5179543176998359428Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:07:00 +00002009-04-07T09:10:02.733-07:00bailoutOk, so this is a lazy way to do a blog, but it looked like fun so I thought I'd try it.DaveMoneyPathMy blog deserves$1,058of bailout money.How much do you deserve?Powered by MoneyPathhttp://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/bailout.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-2941938465105784186Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:53:00 +00002009-04-05T22:08:07.204-07:00MontanaPCplace namespolitical correctnessI'm not the most politically correct guy out there. Over the years, I've told my share of jokes that could offend and I think that there are some people in our society who are too thin skinned for their own good. But today I read about a man who has a summer home 25 miles outside of Billings, MT who's been fighting with the county commissioners in Yellowstone County about the name of the road http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/political-correctness.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-1896957364799459050Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:40:00 +00002009-04-03T01:48:48.813-07:00The Red River at Fargo has crested and slowly things are returning to normal. So I thought I would pass along an interesting blog post by Matt Chambers, who recently moved from Fargo to Boulder, Colorado. Matt apparently does computer based modeling and design for a company called concept3D, an architectural design firm. He took a program called "Sketch Up" and put the sandbagging done at http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/sandbagginganother-way-to-look-at-it.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895795412500564602.post-5233035858687427262Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:17:00 +00002009-04-03T00:23:24.836-07:00My search for a new full time radio gig continues. The economy and radio consolidation have made job searches a bit tougher than when I got into this business back in the dark ages. I'm grateful for a lot of the changes that have occurred in the business over the years. I don't miss playing 45's and albums (sorry if you're a purist who dislikes digital music). I also don't miss having http://bigdavebigvoice.blogspot.com/2009/04/job-hunting.html0voiceoverpro@gmail.com (Dave Golterman)