Dryuary, We’re In The Home Stretch
Heading into the final weekend of Dry January and it really feels like we’re in the home stretch now! If this was your first Dryuary or tenth, good on ya. I’ll take this one step further: Today I want to give credit to my crew who started the month with great intentions but broke the seal early. I get it, it ain’t easy.
If you’re just hearing these words for the first time (and honestly, at this point, I find that hard to believe because “low-alcohol living” seems to be everywhere this January), Dryuary is when those of us who enjoy a cocktail or two – a glass of red or white – or a taste of the local craft beer scene – take a break and hit the reset button on adult beverages for a month. I’ve been doing it for almost a decade and I know my brain and body enjoy the break from the booze. The whole experience gives me the confidence to roll into the rest of the year with a much better approach to being a booze-hound; or less of one.
Dry January has all kinds of different challenges to try to derail you from the effort. It’s not like there’s less stress in January. Heck no, there’s probably more. The cold weather doesn’t help. The fact that it gets dark 20 minutes after you finish lunch doesn’t help. the holiday credit card bill shows up. And the kids? The are stark raving lunatics who seem to know that you’re doing a booze-free challenge and are more than willing to push your buttons. All those factors combine for what would normally be a tasty beverage to let off some steam at the end of the day. But, here we are. Drinking tea.
What If You Dropped Out Of Dry January?
So, the joke that everyone hit’s me with when I tell them that I’ll “just have a water” during the month of January is: “No one likes a quitter, Carl”. Hah Hah.
You know what? You do you. I’ll do me. That’s where my head lays now. So I have this quick message for you if you started Dryuary but gave in after a few days or weeks. I get ya. For all the reasons I listed and more, I understand. Just because you set a goal and didn’t get there doesn’t mean you’re out of the game completely. I don’t start riding up a hill on my mountain bike only to never try again if I don’t make it.
Take this with ya: You can always try again. Maybe February is a better month for you. Why? Well, it’s a shorter month for starters! Maybe you set the goalposts a little closer, maybe it’s a, “Dry after the Big amel” goal. You could try to go dry from the Monday after, until the beginning of the St. Ratrick’s party season (the Belmar St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on March 3rd this year). My friend Veronica does a “Sober-tober” (dry October) instead of a Dry January. Maybe that’s more your style.
No matter what, thanks for being on the Dryuary journey in 2024. I hope to see you out on the trail next year! Or sooner!
Top 5 Rock Bands That Performed At The Big Game
Yeah Rat Rockers, I decided to look back at the top 5 rock bands that had the best halftime show. We really kind of always get pop stars, and hip-hop artist in the Super Bowl. I think we saw enough of Taylor Swift this season as far as pop artists in the crowd. The Super Bowl always has eyes on the game and of course the halftime show. This will be Super Bowl LVIII and will be on the field of the Las Vegas Raiders. Get more information on the Super Bowl right HERE.
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Top Rock Bands I Think Should Be On This List That Never Played Halftime
With all the years that the Super Bowl has been going on you would think we could get some of the greats. These bands put rock and roll on the map. If you ask me rock and roll is alive and well and should be recognized in one of the biggest live shows that gets so many views on TV. So here is a list of bands THAT I THINK SHOULD BE PLAYING THE SUPER BOWL.
- Metallica
- Guns And Roses
- AC/DC
- Foo Fighters
- Pearl Jam
- Bon Jovi
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The real question is why not? One of these bands deserves to play in my opinion. Moreover, we did have some great rock artists do the halftime show and now we take a look and show some recognition to the bands that were fortunate to rock it out.
Miller Lite Football Sunday at Bar A with Gotts – Week 12! The grand prize this week was a Miller Lite cooler!
If your looking for a great Super Bowl party, you can join me this year at Bar A in Lake Como, with Miller Lite. Thank you for taking the time out to read this post and always rocking out with me and 95.9 The Rat. You can get more stories from me by clicking right HERE.-Gotts
HERE IS THE LIST OF MY TOP 5 ROCK BANDS THAT DID PLAY HALFTIME.
1. PRINCE
One of the greatest halftime performances, Super Bowl XLI February 4th 2007. Prince was tearing up the guitar and during the song “Purple Rain,” it actually started raining! He must have talked to someone up above to get that timed out right. One of the coolest things ever.
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2. U2
The boys from Ireland did a wonderful job on this halftime show. Super Bowl XXXVI down in New Orleans was on February 3rd, 2002 and was really heartfelt. The year after our country was attacked on 9-11, U2 during their performance, did mention all the victims on the screen behind them. God Bless America and let us never forget.
U2 Super Bowl Halftime Show
3. Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Back on February 3 2008, the late and great Tom Petty headlined Super Bowl XLII. This one took place in Arizona. The NY Giants played the New England Patriots. If you recall this game, not only did Tom Petty rock it but the NY Giants had the miracle catch when David Tyree did the helmet catch from Eli Manning and came out with the victory.
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4. The Who
Super Bowl XLIV did headline The Who and this one took place February 7 2010, down in Miami Florida. For the front man Roger Daltrey, it was a bit scary for health reasons. Just a year before the bands’ performance Roger did have surgery done to remove a growth from his vocal cords.
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5. The Rolling Stones
This halftime show with The Stones was really crazy. Taking place at Ford Fields on February 5 2006 Super Bowl XL was with Seattle Seahawks and The Pittsburgh Steelers. The reason it sticks out is because The Stones did the stage in the form of their logo. Also only did 3 songs, “Start Me Up,” “Satisfaction” and “Rough Justice.”
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6. J -Lo And Shakira
This one is on the list for a bonus. I just watched this halftime show with the volume down but it was still very NICE to look at !! Cheers
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