Brock's Broadcasts: June 2014

Monday, June 30, 2014

Good morning Phoenix! Mat has been Marked! Do you have your copy yet? Please, no spoilers till most everyone has had a chance to read his story. On to the last of the wedding trivia for the last day of June:

More than 40% of couples now plan their weddings together, and three out of four grooms help select items for their wedding gift registries.
Seventy-five percent of engaged couples in the United States pay for some or all of their own wedding.
“Matrimony” is from the Latin matrimonium, from matrem (“mother”) + monium (“action, state, condition”).

Joke of the Day:
A man and his wife shower together. The husband puts his hand on her breast and says, "These are nice, but if they were a bit firmer you could walk around without a bra for me."
Then the husband pats her butt and says, "This is nice, but if it was a bit firmer, you could walk around without panties for me."
The wife turns around to her husband, grabs his groin and says, "This is nice, but if it was a little bigger, I wouldn't need your brother."

Quote of the Day:
Everyone wants your happiness. Don't let them take it.

Random Daily Factoid:
Medical studies show that intelligent people have more copper and zinc in their hair.

Great Place for a Getaway:
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
A visit to this New England gem truly does seem like a visit to a faraway fairytale land - one set against a bright blue backdrop of ocean and bay in a community of simple, weathered white cottages surrounded by wild roses. Small neighborhoods make up Nantucket, each one with a personality all its own. The historic district is the center of the island, with its cobblestone streets, harbor and truly amazing architecture. There are fewer stores across the island, allowing neighborhoods from Siasconset to Madaket to retain their small village appeal, so for real shopping, stick to Nantucket Town.

And as for the beaches, there seems to be at least one that meets most everyone's needs and preferences. Madaket Beach is known for its rougher surf and not-to-be-missed sunsets. For those seeking a remote beach, bike ride to Quidnet Beach and take in the view of Sankaty Head lighthouse. Or pack a gourmet lunch and ride to Siasconset Beach - the waves get pretty rough, but the atmosphere is reminiscent of something from Wuthering Heights. For more activity, explore one of the many bike trails that snake around less populated areas of the island. Charter a boat for a day of fishing. Rent a sea kayak and explore the coast. Or stay on land and explore the cranberry bogs or bird-watching high points.

Have a fangtastic day and enjoy reading about Mat's new mate, Nova!

Brock

Good morning Phoenix! Mat has been Marked! Do you have your copy yet? Please, no spoilers till most everyone has had a chance to read his story. On to the last of the wedding trivia for the last day of June:

More than 40% of couples now plan their weddings together, and three out of four grooms help select items for their wedding gift registries.
Seventy-five percent of engaged couples in the United States pay for some or all of their own wedding.
“Matrimony” is from the Latin matrimonium, from matrem (“mother”) + monium (“action, state, condition”).

Joke of the Day:
A man and his wife shower together. The husband puts his hand on her breast and says, "These are nice, but if they were a bit firmer you could walk around without a bra for me."
Then the husband pats her butt and says, "This is nice, but if it was a bit firmer, you could walk around without panties for me."
The wife turns around to her husband, grabs his groin and says, "This is nice, but if it was a little bigger, I wouldn't need your brother."

Quote of the Day:
Everyone wants your happiness. Don't let them take it.

Random Daily Factoid:
Medical studies show that intelligent people have more copper and zinc in their hair.

Great Place for a Getaway:
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
A visit to this New England gem truly does seem like a visit to a faraway fairytale land - one set against a bright blue backdrop of ocean and bay in a community of simple, weathered white cottages surrounded by wild roses. Small neighborhoods make up Nantucket, each one with a personality all its own. The historic district is the center of the island, with its cobblestone streets, harbor and truly amazing architecture. There are fewer stores across the island, allowing neighborhoods from Siasconset to Madaket to retain their small village appeal, so for real shopping, stick to Nantucket Town.

And as for the beaches, there seems to be at least one that meets most everyone's needs and preferences. Madaket Beach is known for its rougher surf and not-to-be-missed sunsets. For those seeking a remote beach, bike ride to Quidnet Beach and take in the view of Sankaty Head lighthouse. Or pack a gourmet lunch and ride to Siasconset Beach - the waves get pretty rough, but the atmosphere is reminiscent of something from Wuthering Heights. For more activity, explore one of the many bike trails that snake around less populated areas of the island. Charter a boat for a day of fishing. Rent a sea kayak and explore the coast. Or stay on land and explore the cranberry bogs or bird-watching high points.

Have a fangtastic day and enjoy reading about Mat's new mate, Nova!

<3 Brock

Sunday, June 29, 2014

6.29.14

Brock Breed‎MB Phoenix Fan Page

June 29

Good morning Phoenix! Wakey, wakey…. Only one more day till we get all the details on Mat and how he winds up mated! So – let's have some more trivia.

The Ozark people located in Central America believed placing the dried tongue of a turtle dove in a loved one’s house would persuade him or her to marry.

Some tribes in central Asia held that a bride’s hymen should be broken not by her husband, but by her maternal grandfather. If he was not willing or alive, a cousin from her mother’s side was responsible to perform the task.
Eskimos would bring their brides to a priest for divine deflowering.

Joke of the Day:
A fireman comes home from work one day and tells his wife, "We have a wonderful system at the fire station: Bell 1 rings, we put on our jackets; Bell 2 rings, we slide down the pole; Bell 3 rings, we're on the trucks. From now on, we're going to run this house the same way. When I say Bell 1, I want you to strip naked. When I say Bell 2, I want you to jump into bed. When I say Bell 3, we're going to make passionate love."
The next night, the fireman comes home from work and yells, "Bell 1!" His wife takes off her clothes.
"Bell 2," and his wife jumps into bed.
"Bell 3," and they began to make love.
After two minutes, his wife yells, "Bell 4!"
"What's Bell 4?" the husband asks.
"More hose," she replies, "you're nowhere near the fire!"

Quote of the Day:
The hardest thing to find in life is happiness - money is only hard to find because it gets wasted trying to find happiness.

Random Daily Factoid:
Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.

Great Place for a Getaway:
We can all agree that giraffes are cool. But to have one join you at your table? Now, that’s a selling point, at least for Nairobi, Kenya’s Giraffe Manor.

Guests staying at this old-world hotel must be comfortable with the local, long-necked residents who have the run of the place. The spotted animals stick their noses next to diners in hopes of a snack and can reach your bedroom window without much of a stretch.

Have a fangtastic Sunday! Brock

Good morning Phoenix! Wakey, wakey…. Only one more day till we get all the details on Mat and how he winds up mated! So – let's have some more trivia.

The Ozark people located in Central America believed placing the dried tongue of a turtle dove in a loved one’s house would persuade him or her to marry.

Some tribes in central Asia held that a bride’s hymen should be broken not by her husband, but by her maternal grandfather. If he was not willing or alive, a cousin from her mother’s side was responsible to perform the task.
Eskimos would bring their brides to a priest for divine deflowering.

Joke of the Day:
A fireman comes home from work one day and tells his wife, "We have a wonderful system at the fire station: Bell 1 rings, we put on our jackets; Bell 2 rings, we slide down the pole; Bell 3 rings, we're on the trucks. From now on, we're going to run this house the same way. When I say Bell 1, I want you to strip naked. When I say Bell 2, I want you to jump into bed. When I say Bell 3, we're going to make passionate love."
The next night, the fireman comes home from work and yells, "Bell 1!" His wife takes off her clothes.
"Bell 2," and his wife jumps into bed.
"Bell 3," and they began to make love.
After two minutes, his wife yells, "Bell 4!"
"What's Bell 4?" the husband asks.
"More hose," she replies, "you're nowhere near the fire!"

Quote of the Day:
The hardest thing to find in life is happiness - money is only hard to find because it gets wasted trying to find happiness.

Random Daily Factoid:
Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.

Great Place for a Getaway:
We can all agree that giraffes are cool. But to have one join you at your table? Now, that’s a selling point, at least for Nairobi, Kenya’s Giraffe Manor.

Guests staying at this old-world hotel must be comfortable with the local, long-necked residents who have the run of the place. The spotted animals stick their noses next to diners in hopes of a snack and can reach your bedroom window without much of a stretch.

Have a fangtastic Sunday! <3 Brock

Saturday, June 28, 2014

6.28.14

Brock Breed‎MB Phoenix Fan Page

June 28

Good morning Phoenix, and welcome to the weekend! Not long to wait now until we get Mat's book, and see him get mated. Until then, here's some more trivia:

The phrase “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe” symbolizes continuity, optimism for the future, borrowed happiness, fidelity, and wealth or good luck, respectively.

The phrase “tying the knot” initially came from an ancient Babylonian custom in which threads from the clothes of both the bride and bridegroom were tied in a knot to symbolize the couple’s union. Literally tying some type of ceremonial knot at a wedding ceremony can be found across cultures.

A wedding between two American slaves could not include the words “until death do us part” because plantation masters had the power to part husband and wives. Because slaves were not allowed to have a Christian ceremony, they invented their own ceremonies that often included the bride and groom jumping over a broom, the broom being the symbol of home in certain parts of Africa.

Joke of the Day:
There were three women who always hung their laundry out in the backyard. Two of the women noticed Sophie never had her laundry out on days that it rained.
One day, they were all out in the backyard putting their clothes on the line when one of the women said to Sophie, "How come when it rains, your laundry is never out?"
"Well," said Sophie, "when I wake up in the morning, I look over at Paul. If his penis is hanging over his right leg, I know I can hang out the wash. If his penis is hanging over his left leg, I know it's going to rain, so I don't hang out the wash."
"What if it is pointed straight up?" asked one of the women.
"On a day like that, I don't bother with the laundry."

Quote of the Day:
My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher. Socrates

Random Daily Factoid:
In a hot climate, you can sweat as much as 3 gallons of water a day.

Great Place for a Getaway:
Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, California:
Ever wanted to experience the Old West, go to Harvard, or sleep in the Stone Age? An inn in California can help you live your dream, at least for a night or two. California’s Madonna Inn has been offering tourists wacky and wonderful worlds inside its tricked-out hotel rooms for decades.

Each one of its 110 elaborately decorated rooms is creatively named to match: Pick & Shovel, Harvard Square, and Caveman, to name a few.

Have a fangtastic Saturday everyone! Brock