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Casino I've certainly heard of it over here, although I may not always use it correctly. With me and my friends, it may be said when someone wins something or gets some kind of bonus or bigger share, but we also say it when someone's actually having chicken for dinner. The source of the phrase is disputed, but it's thought to be linked to gamblers in the US in the 1920s or 1930s. One version says that chicken dinners in a Las Vegas casino were $2, which was also the price of a standard bet - if you won your bet, you got your chicken dinner. I'm not sure how it crossed the Atlantic, but it was most likely in movies and TV shows.

Well, I didn't get to the update yet, so it'll probably be next week.

I will be doing a software update to the forums soon, hopefully this week if time allows. I have surgery coming up on Wednesday, so if the update isn't before then, it will likely be sometime next week after I've recovered sufficiently.

I'm not saying we're nearly as badly affected as some US states, but we never seem to be prepared for it. Very few people would have winter tires as it happens so infrequently. I'm back to work tomorrow and even though I only have to drive across town, I'm not looking forward to the journey. Even the main roads weren't clear today.

From Jayski's silly season site: 23XI is expanding to 3 teams and poached Riley Herbst away from Ford to drive the #35 Toyota Camry for 2025 Kaulig Racing is changing the #31 to #10 and put Ty Dillon in the seat. Shane Van Gisbergen will drive the #88 Chevy for Trackhouse Racing Justin Haley is moved over to Spire to drive the #7 Chevy Josh Berry will take over the reigns of the Wood Bros #21 Ford Mustang Chase Briscoe will take over the #19 JGR Toyota Camry Michael McDowell is moving to Spire in the #71 Chevy Todd Gilliland is moving to the #34 Ford Mustang. Stewart Haas Racing shutdown and sold 3 charters, though 2 of them are in limbo with the 23XI and Front Row Racing lawsuit against NASCAR. Haas kept the final charter and will have Cole Custer drive #? Ford Mustang, it will be a RFK satellite team. RFK Motorsports bought the 3rd SHR charter and expanded to 3 teams with Ryan Preece in the #60 Ford Mustang. 23XI and Front Row Racing won an injunction against NASCAR in the latest twist in the lawsuit. Next Court date is January 8th. For more info visit https://www.jayski.com/2024/12/23/teams-win-preliminary-injunction-in-lawsuit-against-nascar/ In other Motorsports news Honda and Nissan/Mitsubishi will be merging into one company. It isn't known how the 3 company's will continue however Honda will have controlling interest of the new company. I expect most of Honda's lineup to stay unchanged, Nissan will probably focus on Trucks and SUVs and possibly sports cars, Mitsubishi will probably be retired or remain as cheap compact car brand.

Merry Christmas y'all. I'm off till after the New Year which is great because I've kind of had it with my coworkers and need a break.

I think I figured out the reason as to why I like Daisy so much now, it's deep so I won't get into it without being asked to, but UGH, Daisy is so pretty I love her, I don't know which one I want more, to be her sister/best friend or to be her/look like her... she's.... she's everything to me

I did the same thing. Enos was someone I related to the most. He was my favorite from the start but as I got older Jesse took over. By the time I joined HazzardNet Jesse was definitely my favorite....and always will be at this point in my life.

Everyone is battening down the hatches over here. All of the outdoor jobs where I work have been cancelled, and us office staff aren't due in until 10 if the red weather warning is over. All the schools are closed tomorrow, and most of the stores are shut until mid-morning. I know this is a regular occurrence in some states, but it's new to us in Ireland. To lighten the mood, a couple of weather-related jokes (although they both involve death!): Swedish astronomer, mathematician and physicist Anders Celsius died in 1744 aged 42. His rival, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit claimed he was actually 107. The inventor of the wind chill factor died recently. He was 82, but felt like he was 64.

If you plan on testing that idea, call Hoss to help you and then post it on You Tube. Take turns on the windshield.

That didn't sound too bad until I remembered that you lot in the US still insist on using Fahrenheit! We only got down to around -8°C (18°F) in our cold snap a week ago, although over in parts of Scotland it was -16°C (3°F). We're now back to a far more reasonable 10°C (50°F) during the day. Luckily, this SNL sketch explained America's way of doing things: 😀

EAGLE Point Phil Ackley was Luke's old Marine buddy in 'The Great Hazzard Hijack'.

Other than a few location shots for the Hollywood expeditions and location work at the Warner Ranch, Warner Bros. Studios was the only LA location used regularly for filming, and as far as I know that area north of the Hollywood Hills (home to many studios) is free from fire. All the movie ranches were around Santa Clarita or even further away. BTW. The Warner Ranch, home to the Bewitched house and Friends fountain was razed in 2023 to make way for offices - see here.

Welcome Cousin Annie! It's great to know there are younger people getting into The Dukes Of Hazzard. I also love TV shows and movies that were around before I was born. My favorite character is Boss Hogg as most know. I hope you stick around and enjoy the family here.

Thank you so much Ma'am! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and we want nothing but the best for you! Walk with us and keep us up on it! All the while, remember you have our love and respect! ( Come by the car lot......I've got a jug of my finest saved just for you! ) 😎

Daisy went off "to visit Aunt Kate for a couple of days" in 'To Catch a Duke', to help her "back on her feet from her miseries". It was the only episode that Cathy didn't appear in because she was filming 'Circus of the Stars'. Of course, Aunt Kate should not be confused with Aunt Katie in 'Duke of Duke' who preferred go by Katrina and not Katherine!

We got our first snow of the year last night, and it started again this morning. It's that horrible wet snow that's leaving thick slush everywhere. We're due for freezing temperatures over the next few nights, so I'm expecting the roads to be very slippery. I briefly ventured into town after lunch and they were already quite bad. I don't think we got snow last year (at least none that settled) so we're not used to it here. All the shops were closing early tonight and people have been panic buying supplies for a few days. My friend's daughter's family are out in the country, and they're cut off for now.

The old stone QUARRY in Stilson Canyon Location of Augie Detweiler's headquarters He definitely said it near the end of 'Cooter's Girl' after he jumped the General over a fence to meet up with Bo and Luke and they say, "Good job. Did you have any trouble?".

I hope you all had a great Christmas. I spent my Christmas/birthday in the ER. But I'm doing better. Wishes for a happy and healthy New Year for all of you.

It does seem like the last 25 years went fast....LOL

Everybody staying up until midnight Tuesday? I always do. Mrs Duke doesn't.

Thank you Spike for a great update. I don't have much news...other than there is Jimmie Johnson / Alex Bowman number of days until Daytona 500! In other words, 48 looooonnnnnnggggggg days. Ugh.

The article links to a video showing how a 1999 Ford Crown Vic was turned into a stunt General Lee for the 2017 Dukesfest. I think we may have seen it before elsewhere on HNet, but it's worth watching again:

Hazzard CONNECTION He was played by 'Boyd Bodwell' who I also remember from a season 1 episode of 'Cheers'. He played an innocent young man called Kevin who wanted to sample a bar before becoming a monk.

I'd guess that Roger's talking about 'The Great Santa Claus Chase' in season 3. It's either episode 9 or 10 depending on whether you treat 'Carnival of Thrills' as 1 or 2 episodes.

The car is a circa 1976/77 Chevy Nova. This make/model appeared in several episodes of season 6, including being the bad guys' car that's used to kidnap Lulu in the season opener 'Lulu's Gone Away'. Hobie and Eddie Lee crash their car in a junk yard near the end of 'Play It Again Luke', so unless the episodes were filmed out of order, I doubt that it was the same car being driven by Eddie in 'The Ransom of Hazzard County'. It looks like all three cars I've mentioned had different wheels, which could easily be changed, and the one in 'Play It Again Luke' was dark green instead of black (I know they often repainted cars to reuse in other episodes).

You reminded me of a joke I heard on the radio last week. It was something like "Some people will spend Christmas alone without any contact from friends or family, but there's no need for them to gloat about it!"

Good for you Spike. I hope everybody is having a great Christmas!

It's a little past midnight here. I can't hear any bells on the roof. I hope you folks are having more luck than me.

Glad to hear Santa is going to be fine in Ireland. I hope he doesn't run into any drones in New Jersey.

KATHARYN Powers - Writer on Swamp Molly.

Boss and Rosco found the Duke Boys IRRITATING

The Dukes of HAZZARD: HAZZARD in HOLLYWOOD

I've heard it called the " Winshield Fsctor"......That's how cold it would feel like being tied to a front windshield of a car doing 60 mph into a 30 degree wind in your underwear!

The General Lee is a DODGE Charger.

When I wrote this yesterday, I hadn't read about the Hurst Fire near Sylmar which is just south of Santa Clarita. This is only a couple of miles from some of the filming locations, but I don't think any have been affected so far. As I write this, the Hurst Fire is 89% contained.

It was Aunt Lavinia in 'Return of the Ridge Raiders'. Bo and Luke come under suspicion for the Ridge Raiders exploits. Jesse: "Boys, I'm gonna need some ... some breathing space for about three or four days. Now, I tell you what, why don't you go over and visit with Aunt Lavinia? You'll be safe there, and then ... then I'll catch up with you." [Sighs and hugs] Jesse: "See you later, Luke, Bo." Luke: "Be careful." [Jesse drives off] Luke: "Heck, he ain't even spoke to Aunt Lavinia in over 20 years."

Happy New Year. We hope to hear more from you. Any of you folks remember where Skipper says someone keeps putting shows on-line?

For the last few years I had been watching Dukes in HD (the ones made when they launched in hd on cmt) on GMovies.com but now, my browser is saying that GMovies is no longer a safe website... anyone know of anywhere online to watch the episodes for free in hd?

Ugh. That must seem like forever. That's like my wait for my Cubs baseball season to start. Maybe it's time you jump over to NASCAR. Chase Elliott is a good driver . . . hint, hint. LOL I bet it would be easy to pick up. But this Chicago Bears fan have a hard time following anything green. It just brings out a bad taste. LOL

It's a lot simpler than NASCAR. Just kidding Garrett. It is easy though. Just root for Kawasaki. They are the green motorcycles.

I'll get my violin out to play for you while I wait for the 2025 F1 season to start with the Australian Grand Prix in mid-March!

I'm still having a good Christmas. wife is off, her kin aren't coming around and I've got several days of laying around to do!

Season 6 Close Call for Daisy Waylon Jennings:"Now, it may look to the uninitiated that Luke's plan fouled up. But his backup plan is cookin'. 'Cause he knew the road that ol' Norman was on dead ended at the steam plant." Luke:"Keep on rollin' Norman. You ain't headed nowhere but the slammer."

Y'ALL come (Loretta Lynn)

Merry Christmas y'all! Close Call for Daisy is available now.

Happy Birthday

WHOA! (Jesse trying to get Maudeen to stop)

Season 5 Dukes Strike it Rich Coy:"Capitol City, I think we lost this one Vance." Vance:"No we didn't, there's Rosco!"

You can buy episodes or seasons on Amazon prime, VUDU, or Apple TV+. But it would be far cheaper to pick up the complete series on DVD and get a good upscaling Blu-ray player that will convert the SD format to HD.