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Dull Event of the Month
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Maple Sugar Month — watching sap drip
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Forget about the Ides of March. We don’t even know that is. And forget about kite flying. That’s too breathtaking for us. In March, we like to watch maple trees during sugaring time. Sap dripping — just right to watch — the right pace, the right suspense. And it’s so practical (Dull Men like to be practical) — we get to use it on our pancakes and waffles.
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Runner Up Event
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Log Cabin Syrup
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Some of our members actually prefer Log Cabin syrup. Log Cabin calls itself "the real maple syrup that everyone grew up with." That sounds pretty good. And Log Cabin is a great substitute if you live where there are no maple trees. A practical solution for Dull Men. Click here for more about Log Cabin Syrup: http://www.aurorafoods.com /brand/logcabin_frame.html.
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Other Events
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National Umbrella Month
March is the month to honor one of the most versatile and underrated inventions of the human race. The month is dedicated to the use of and conversations about umbrellas. If you belong to a Dull Men’s Club in your community, have umbrellas as a discussion topic for one of your meetings this month. For info: Thomas Edward Knibb, 8819 Adventure Avenue, Walkersville, Maryland 21793-7828. Fon: (301) 898-3009. Email: tomknibb@hotmail.com.
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National Frozen Food Month
A month dedicated to the promotion of a national awareness of the economical and nutritional benefits of frozen foods. As favorite food of Dull Men most of the taste and texture is gone. For info: Lori B. Pohlman, VP Communications & New Media, National Frozen Food Association, 4755 Linglestown Road, Ste 300, Harrisburg, Pennslvania 17112. Fon: (717) 657-8601. Nffm@nffa.org. www.nffa.org.
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Earmuffs Patented
On March 13, 1887, Chester Greenwood of Maine received a patent for earmuffs.
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Wings Over the Platte
March 19. Grand Island, Nebraska. Celebrate the arrival of the world’s largest concentration of Sandhill cranes. Up to 500 thousand cranes gather along the Platte River during their northward migration. Seminars, tours, hikes, and films. For info: Renee Seifert, Grand Island/Hall Country Convention and Visitors Bureau, PO Box 1486, Grand Island, Nebraska 68802. Fon: (800) 658-3178. www.visitgrandisland.com.
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Pencil Eraser Patenting Anniversary
March 30.
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Events to Avoid
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Rattlesnake Roundup
March 12 at Sweetwater, Texas. This is not for us. Rattlesnakes scare the bejesus out of us. We won’t go to this event. Live rattlesnakes will be on display, snake meat to eat, and snake articles for sale. But if you’re interested, for info: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1148, Sweetwater, Texas 79556. Fon: (915) 235-5488. http://camalott.com/~sweetwater
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Rattlesnake Hunt
March 26 at Waurika, Oklahoma. Another one not for us. This is an annual roundup to aid ranchers against rattlesnakes. We hear it draws 20 thousand visitors who either join the hunt or simply watch it. For info: Wauria Rattlesnake Hunt, O Box 224, Waurika Oklahoma 73573. Fon: (580) 228-2553.
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National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day
March 13. The purpose of this day is for people to open umbrellas indoors and note whether or not they have any bad luck. Not an event for Dull Men. We don’t like to take chances like this. But if you are interested, for info: Thomas Edward Knibb, 8819 Adventure Avenue, Walkersvil, Maryland 21793-7828. Fon: (301) 898-3009. Email: tomknibb@hotmail.com.
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Pigeons Return to the City-County building
March 20. Too dangerous for us. According to its planners, umbrellas are recommended when viewing this event. But if you are interested, for info: Barb Richards, Program Director, WAJI Radio, 347 W Berry, Ste 600, Ft Wayne, Indiana 46802. Fon: (219) 423-3676. www.waji.com.
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